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Cognitive Neuropsychology Specialization
The Glendon Neuropsychology Lab offers students top-quality training in neuropsychological testing. As part of a Network for Applied Research and Health-Care in Ontario, Glendon College advocates an interdisciplinary approach to health-care. The Cognitive Neuropsychology Specialization coordinates applied research opportunities between Glendon students and affiliated hospitals and health centres. The arrangement provides students with valuable hands-on experience, and hospitals with the services of knowledgeable psychology students.
What is cognitive neuropsychology? Cognitive neuropsychology is the study of the relationship between the brain and behaviour. In cognitive neuropsychology, emphasis is placed on how interacting brain structures relate to cognitive abilities like memory, language and attention. The aim is to learn about the normal, healthy brain by studying the ways in which it changes as a result of development, damage or disease. Click here to learn more » The Cognitive Neuropsychology Specialization is part of the Honours BA in Psychology. Students wishing to make Cognitive Neuropsychology their focus must take the following courses in addition to those required for the Honours degree: GL/PSYC 3670 3.00 Psychobiology Course Description GL/PSYC 3530 6.00 Human Neuropsychology Course Description GL/PSYC 3550 3.00 Psychological Testing and Measurement Course Description GL/PSYC 3555 3.00 Learning, Behaviour Modification, and Behaviour Management Course Description Honours students who have successfully completed the course prerequisites have the opportunity to apply their laboratory training in various hospital and community health-care settings. Here, they conduct neuropsychological assessments and deliver cognitive rehabilitation interventions under the supervision of a clinical neuropsychologist. Students gain a more profound understanding of cognitive neuropsychology through the invaluable knowledge they acquire in their practicum placements. Students may choose between a 3.00 credit or a 6.00 credit practicum: GL PSYC 4260 3.0/6.0 Applied Research Practicum This course provides students with the opportunity to conduct “hands-on” practical research. Students will be engaged in thinking about, designing, executing, analyzing, and interpreting the results of research projects carried out in clinical settings. Prerequisites: GL/PSYC 2520 3.0, GL/PSYC 2530 3.0 or equivalents and permission of the department. Practicum experiences in a clinical setting can deliver additional advantages to students:
In recent years, over 60 Glendon students have met with great success through their involvement with health-care and many have gone on to do graduate work in psychology. To see some current students’ stories click here. The following is a list of informative psychology websites we encourage students to explore: http://www.cpa.ca/home/ Specialization Coordinator: Guy Proulx, PhD, C.Psych. |
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