PSY 331 - Clinical Neuropsychology

This course introduces neuropsychological assessment as a framework for understanding how acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, neurodegenerative disease) affect cognition, communication, and everyday functioning. Students will learn to structure a neuropsychological evaluation by moving from referral questions to hypothesis-driven selection of assessment domains, and they will practice interpreting clinical case materials and neuropsychological reports. Common profiles will be examined (e.g., amnesia, aphasia, agnosia, executive dysfunction), with emphasis on translating findings into clear conclusions about strengths, limitations, and functional needs. The course concludes with an overview of how assessment results inform neurorehabilitation goals and treatment planning.

Unit(s): 1
Group Distribution Requirement(s): Distribution Group III
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
Restriction(s): Psychology and neuroscience majors only
Instructional Method: Conference
Grading Mode: Letter grading (A-F)
Notes: Registration priority is given to intended/declared psychology or neuroscience majors.
Group Distribution Learning Outcome(s):

Use and evaluate quantitative data or modeling, or use logical/mathematical reasoning to evaluate, test or prove statements.
Given a problem or question, formulate a hypothesis or conjecture, and design an experiment, collect data, or use mathematical reasoning to test or validate it.