David M Tucker
Associate Professor
— Ph.D.,
University of Georgia
Clinical Associate Professor
Biography
Dr. Tucker does not plan to admit a new clinical graduate student for fall of 2013.
Dr. Tucker completed his undergraduate work in psychology and microbiology at the University of Texas. He then attended the University of Georgia where he received his M.S. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a specialty emphasis in clinical neuropsychology. Internship training was completed at the Yale seizure surgery program through the West Haven V.A.M.C. He then joined the faculty of the University of Missouri Medical School serving as Director of Neuropsychological Services. He was an associate professor in the departments of Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Psychology. Dr. Tucker relocated to Austin in 1990, joining the Austin Neurological Clinic and the psychology faculty at UT as an adjunct associate professor. He currently teaches graduate courses in Human Neuropsychology and Neuropsychological Assessment. Additionally, he provides clinical supervision to students in the area of neuropsychology. He is Director of Neuropsychology at the Austin State Hospital. He is a Diplomate in Clinical Neuropsychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology and the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology. Dr. Tucker recently served as a member of the American Psychological Association, Division 40 Task Force on Education and Credentially in Clinical Neuropsychology.
Current research interests include recovery of function following neurological injury, neuropsychological subtypes of attention deficit disorder, and mechanisms of mild traumatic brain injury.
Interests
Memory disorders, Cognitive correlates of ADHD, Recovery of neuropsychological function
PSY 380C •
Human Neuropsychology
43285 •
Fall 2011
Meets
W 500pm-800pm SEA 2.224
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Basic issues in normal and abnormal human brain function reviewed with emphasis on disorders of higher cerebral functioning. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, and Psychology 383C or consent of instructor.
PSY 394Q •
Applied Neuropsychology
43365 •
Fall 2011
Meets
F 200pm-500pm SEA 2.224
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Seminars in Clinical Psychology. One or three lecture hours a wekk for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
PSY 380D •
Neuropsychological Assessment
43870 •
Spring 2011
Meets
W 500pm-800pm
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Diagnostic neuropsychological testing procedures, including techniques for evaluating motor, sensory, memory, language, and higher cortical functions. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with three practicum hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Psychology 380C, and consent of instructor.
PSY 380C •
Human Neuropsychology
43245 •
Fall 2010
Meets
T 500pm-800pm SEA 2.224
show description
Basic issues in normal and abnormal human brain function reviewed with emphasis on disorders of higher cerebral functioning. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, and Psychology 383C or consent of instructor.
PSY 380D •
Neuropsychological Assessment
44030 •
Spring 2010
Meets
T 500pm-800pm
show description
Diagnostic neuropsychological testing procedures, including techniques for evaluating motor, sensory, memory, language, and higher cortical functions. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with three practicum hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Psychology 380C, and consent of instructor.
PSY 194Q •
Neuropsy Prac: Assmnt/Consult
44115 •
Spring 2010
Meets
show description
Seminars in Clinical Psychology. One or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
PSY 394Q •
Neuropsy Prac: Assmnt/Consult
44135 •
Spring 2010
Meets
show description
Seminars in Clinical Psychology. One or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
PSY 380C •
Human Neuropsychology
44225 •
Fall 2009
Meets
T 500pm-800pm SEA 2.224
show description
Basic issues in normal and abnormal human brain function reviewed with emphasis on disorders of higher cerebral functioning. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, and Psychology 383C or consent of instructor.
PSY 380D •
Neuropsychological Assessment
43285 •
Spring 2009
Meets
T 500pm-800pm
show description
Diagnostic neuropsychological testing procedures, including techniques for evaluating motor, sensory, memory, language, and higher cortical functions. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with three practicum hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and Psychology 380C.
PSY 194Q •
Neuropsy Prac: Assmnt/Consult
43365 •
Spring 2009
Meets
show description
Seminars in Clinical Psychology. One or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
PSY 394Q •
Neuropsy Prac: Assmnt/Consult
43395 •
Spring 2009
Meets
show description
Seminars in Clinical Psychology. One or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
