Founded in 1976, NCSPP is an organization composed of delegates from programs and schools of professional psychology.
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National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) Educational Model Requirements
NCSPP Traditional Core Curriculum:
- Biological Bases of Behavior
- Cognitive-affective Bases of Behavior
- Cultural Bases of Behavior Including Diversity and Multiculturalism
- Dysfunctional Behavior and Psychopathology
- Historical and Philosophical Context of Psychology
- Life Span Development
- Professional Ethics and Standards
- Psychological Measurement
- Social Bases of Behavior
- Theories of Individual and Systems Functioning and Change
NCSPP Core Competencies:
- Relationship Competency
- Assessment Competency
- Intervention Competency
- Research and Evaluation Competency
- Consultation and Education Competency
- Management and Supervision Competency
- 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.
- Biological Aspects of Behavior
- Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Behavior
- Social Aspects of Behavior
- History and Systems of Psychology
- Psychological Measurement
- Research Methodology, Techniques of Data Analysis and Evaluating the Efficacy of Interventions
- Individual Differences
- Human Development
- Dysfunctional Behavior or Psychopathology
- Professional Standards and Ethics
- Theories and Methods of Assessment and Diagnosis
- Effective Interventions
- Consultation and Supervision
- Cultural and Individual Diversity
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Founded in 1976, NCSPP is an organization composed of delegates from programs and schools of professional psychology.