NCSPP Educational Model Requirements
National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) Educational Model Requirements
NCSPP Traditional Core Curriculum:
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Biological Bases of Behavior
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Cognitive-affective Bases of Behavior
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Cultural Bases of Behavior Including Diversity and Multiculturalism
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Dysfunctional Behavior and Psychopathology
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Historical and Philosophical Context of Psychology
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Life Span Development
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Professional Ethics and Standards
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Psychological Measurement
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Social Bases of Behavior
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Theories of Individual and Systems Functioning and Change
NCSPP Core Competencies:
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Relationship Competency
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Assessment Competency
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Intervention Competency
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Research and Evaluation Competency
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Consultation and Education Competency
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Management and Supervision Competency
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Diversity
Comparison of NCSPP Requirements with American Psychological Association Accreditation Requirements:
The educational experiences associated with the NCSPP educational model overlap with the APA accreditation requirements as you can see below.
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Biological Aspects of Behavior
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Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Behavior
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Social Aspects of Behavior
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History and Systems of Psychology
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Psychological Measurement
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Research Methodology, Techniques of Data Analysis and Evaluating the Efficacy of Interventions
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Individual Differences
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Human Development
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Dysfunctional Behavior or Psychopathology
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Professional Standards and Ethics
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Theories and Methods of Assessment and Diagnosis
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Effective Interventions
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Consultation and Supervision
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Cultural and Individual Diversity