Becoming A Neuropsychologist

The brain is a very interesting and complex thing; it controls everything we do. It's how we see, hear, taste, move, think and even how we behave. A neuropsychologist is someone that studies how the processes of the brain play a role in the way we behave. Some diseases or disorders such as Alzheimer's or Huntington's affect areas of the brain that influence our mood or thinking. The field of neuropsychology may apply to many different kinds of medical cases but they all relate to how they are altered in the brain.
A neuropsychologist studies the brain and how each area controls or relates to what we do. They also study how events and a person's actions can change the brain and what outcome it may lead to. They will also have knowledge
Each state has different requirements for becoming licensed as a neuropsychologist and an individual should review these regularly when choosing a school or program to enroll in to ensure they match the requirements held by the state. Most states require a doctorate in clinical psychology as well as an internship and one or two years of work experience that is relevant to the position. Pursuing a career in neuropsychology starts with earning a bachelor's degree in Psychology from a four-year college or university. After obtaining their undergraduate degree, the next step would be completing a master's in clinical psychology. Most schools that offer graduate courses in psychology will offer a clinical psychology track. After achieving a master's degree, an aspiring neuropsychologist would then apply for an internship and enroll into a doctoral program in clinical psychology with a focus in neuroscience.
I have always been very intrigued by the brain and psychology and this combines each and explores the relationship between the two. Having a case that couldn't be solved or fixed would be the most difficult situation I can think of, or working with patients who have severe issues such as a stroke or advanced Huntington's would be hard emotionally. However, this career path would be very rewarding knowing all of the patients you help and improve their quality of life. It's a long time of training and education but if one possessed the determination and motivation it would be a great career to