Reading Maps by Career Stage
Curated books and resources for every stage of neuropsychology training — from undergraduate through licensed practice.
Undergraduate Reading Map
Build your foundation in neuroscience, psychology, and research methods. These books are accessible without graduate training.
Neuroscience Foundations
- Principles of Neural Science — Kandel et al. (the standard reference; use selectively)
- The Tell-Tale Brain — V.S. Ramachandran (engaging case-based introduction to neuropsychology)
- Phantoms in the Brain — V.S. Ramachandran (excellent for understanding brain-behavior relationships)
- The Brain That Changes Itself — Norman Doidge (neuroplasticity; accessible)
Psychology and Assessment Basics
- Psychological Testing and Assessment — Cohen & Swerdlik (standard undergraduate/graduate assessment text)
- Abnormal Psychology — any current edition by Barlow, Durand, or Kring (DSM-oriented psychopathology)
Career Orientation
- Becoming a Neuropsychologist — various AACN/NAN trainee resources (free online)
- New2Neuropsychology community resources (free; highly practical)
- APPCN website — training standards and program listings