Those with an interest in neuropsychology are encouraged to take courses in the University's neuroscience curriculum. Pratical experience in clinical techniques begins as part of course work in the second year and intensifies with a range of practicum experiences in the third year and beyond. Both the philosophy of the program and the faculty-student ratio permit close intensive supervision while students progressively assume increasing clinical responsibilities. During advanced stages of education some students will be placed in clinical settings in the community where they will gain experience with specialized populations such as college students, the severely emotionally disturbed or the learning disabled. Other students will obtain most or all of their experience with a broad range of clients served by the clinical program's own Center for Psychological Research, Evaluation and Treatment , directed by Dr. Elaine Walker.
Students have the opportunity to work with children, adolescents or adults.
Students complete their clinical requirements by applying for, being accepted to and successfully completing an internship at an APA accredited facility. Emory students have competed successfully for excellent placements at internship facilities throughout the country. Before going on internship, students must have completed their master's research and have an approved doctoral proposal. Students are encouraged to complete their dissertation beforehand, if possible. Every effort is made to assign new students to the faculty member of their choice for the research apprenticeship.