Master's Degree in Neuropsychology

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2 years

Quarter-based program

Hybrid modality

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Transform lives by understanding the brain

Become a highly qualified professional capable of improving the quality of life for children and adults through advanced skills in the assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological disorders.

Program Highlights

  • Apply ethical practices in neuropsychological assessment, intervention, and research following national and international standards.
  • Evaluate cognitive and affective processes using specialized neuropsychological instruments.
  • Analyze complex neuropsychological cases and design multidisciplinary strategies to diagnose neurological and psychiatric syndromes.
  • Develop evidence-based intervention plans that improve quality of life

Curriculum Overview

Courses by Area

Theoretical Models in Neuropsychology Neuropsychology and Brain Functions Neurodevelopment in Childhood and Adolescence Neurodevelopment of Adulthood Neuropsychology of Cognitive Processes Neuropsychology of Personality and Executive Functions

Neuropsychological Evaluation in Childhood and Adolescence Neuropsychological Evaluation in Adulthood Methods and Techniques of Neuropsychological Intervention Neuropharmacology Clinic for Mental Disorders and Brain Damage

Introduction to Applied Methodology in Neuropsychology Applied Methodology in Neuropsychology Data Analysis Techniques Integrative Seminar on Neuropsychological Research

Training Areas

The areas of training in neuropsychology are designed to provide students with comprehensive preparation that combines solid theoretical foundations, specialized practical skills, and research competencies

Basic Disciplinary Area

Provides a strong theoretical foundation with practical applications in neuropsychology. Topics include:

  • Theoretical models in neuropsychology
  • Neuropsychology and brain functions
  • Neurodevelopment in childhood and adolescence
  • Neurodevelopment in adulthood
  • Neuropsychology of cognitive processes
  • Neuropsychology of personality and executive functions

Vocational Training Area

Its theoretical and practical approach allows students to specialize in the fundamental knowledge of neuropsychological assessment, developing skills for both professional practice and research. The courses include:

  • Neuropsychological evaluation in childhood and adolescence
  • Neuropsychological evaluation in adulthood
  • Neuropsychological intervention methods and techniques
  • Mental health and brain damage clinics

Applied Research Area

This area allows students to apply the knowledge acquired through the design and development of a neuropsychology research project, under the guidance of a tutor, over the course of four subjects:

  • Introduction to applied methodology in neuropsychology
  • Applied methodology in neuropsychology
  • Data analysis techniques
  • Integrative seminar on neuropsychological research

Basic Disciplinary Area

Provides a strong theoretical foundation with practical applications in neuropsychology. Topics include:

  • Theoretical models in neuropsychology
  • Neuropsychology and brain functions
  • Neurodevelopment in childhood and adolescence
  • Neurodevelopment in adulthood
  • Neuropsychology of cognitive processes
  • Neuropsychology of personality and executive functions

Vocational Training Area

Its theoretical and practical approach allows students to specialize in the fundamental knowledge of neuropsychological assessment, developing skills for both professional practice and research. The courses include:

  • Neuropsychological evaluation in childhood and adolescence
  • Neuropsychological evaluation in adulthood
  • Neuropsychological intervention methods and techniques
  • Mental health and brain damage clinics

Applied Research Area

This area allows students to apply the knowledge acquired through the design and development of a neuropsychology research project, under the guidance of a tutor, over the course of four subjects:

  • Introduction to applied methodology in neuropsychology
  • Applied methodology in neuropsychology
  • Data analysis techniques
  • Integrative seminar on neuropsychological research

Professors

More than 70% of our full-time professors have a PhD, and we receive international academics and distinguished professorships each trimester.

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