Foundations of Cognitive Neuropsychology, Micro-Credential

The Micro-Credential in The Foundations of Cognitive Neuropsychology will provide students with detailed knowledge in the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system and the molecular and biochemical basis of cognitive higher-order cortical information processing as it relates to typical and atypical mental states. The Micro-Credential also covers the clinical neuropsychological testing of fronto-executive disorders/syndromes, dementias, age-related changes in cognition (e.g., Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases), brain injury and traumatic brain injury at both early and later stages of life. The Micro-Credential has a specialized focus on cognitive processing and the neurobiological basis of psychiatric and developmental disorders neurological/neuropsychology testing, measurements, and assessment of disorders and dysfunctions in comparisons to healthy age-matched individuals. Students will also acquire the competence to be able to communicate this knowledge effectively in oral and written form.

Please Note: Provision of Clinical Neuropsychological Testing serviced in New York State requires a license to practice. The Micro‑Credential is not a license to provide Clinical Neuropsychological Testing.
In order to acquire The Micro-Credential in The Foundations of Cognitive Neuropsychology, students must complete the courses below with a grade of “B” or better: