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<p>The global debate regarding education and training in Neuropsychology has its origins in the United States during the 1970s. In Brazil, the Federal Council of Psychology formally acknowledged Neuropsychology as a specialty within the field of Psychology in 2004. This study seeks to systematically map the Neuropsychological courses included in Psychology curricula, thereby enhancing the understanding of undergraduate basic Neuropsychology training in Brazil. A total of 273 institutions (21 public and 252 private) were randomly selected from the Ministry of Education website, ensuring proportional representation from both public (7.87%) and private (92.13%) institutions that were active during the study period. The information related to Psychology programs was extracted from the institutions' websites from October 2 to March 23. Among Psychology programs, 118 (55.4%) included at least one course in Neuropsychology, with workloads ranging from 30 to 160&#xa0;h. Of the Neuropsychology courses, 116 (84.7%) were mandatory. More than 70% of the programs offered some related course. Syllabus analysis indicated an emphasis on clinical approaches and content related to neurological populations. This analysis outlined the integration of basic neuropsychology training within undergraduate curricula. In Brazil, psychologists are authorized to practice including neuropsychological knowledge immediately upon graduation; therefore, it is essential to ensure a baseline level of professional competency at this level. The recommendations presented aimed to enhance alignment between undergraduate education and contemporary advancements in neuropsychology, thereby strengthening the course's positive impact on society.</p>

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Neuropsychology in Brazilian Psychology Programs: Mapping Undergraduate Curricula

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年8月26日

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  • Renata Kochhann,
  • Camila Maia de Oliveira Borges-Paraná,
  • Luciana Isabel de Almeida Trad,
  • Ana Paula Almeida de Pereira,
  • Natália Martins Dias

摘要

The global debate regarding education and training in Neuropsychology has its origins in the United States during the 1970s. In Brazil, the Federal Council of Psychology formally acknowledged Neuropsychology as a specialty within the field of Psychology in 2004. This study seeks to systematically map the Neuropsychological courses included in Psychology curricula, thereby enhancing the understanding of undergraduate basic Neuropsychology training in Brazil. A total of 273 institutions (21 public and 252 private) were randomly selected from the Ministry of Education website, ensuring proportional representation from both public (7.87%) and private (92.13%) institutions that were active during the study period. The information related to Psychology programs was extracted from the institutions' websites from October 2 to March 23. Among Psychology programs, 118 (55.4%) included at least one course in Neuropsychology, with workloads ranging from 30 to 160 h. Of the Neuropsychology courses, 116 (84.7%) were mandatory. More than 70% of the programs offered some related course. Syllabus analysis indicated an emphasis on clinical approaches and content related to neurological populations. This analysis outlined the integration of basic neuropsychology training within undergraduate curricula. In Brazil, psychologists are authorized to practice including neuropsychological knowledge immediately upon graduation; therefore, it is essential to ensure a baseline level of professional competency at this level. The recommendations presented aimed to enhance alignment between undergraduate education and contemporary advancements in neuropsychology, thereby strengthening the course's positive impact on society.