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Ph.D. in Educational Psychology - School Psychology Strand
The Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with specialization in School Psychology is based on the scientist-practitioner model with emphasis on theoretical and empirical foundations for clinical practice. The program provides preparation in the academic foundations of educational psychology with the research skills essential to the contribution of new knowledge for a competent and ethical professional practice in school psychology. A primary focus is extending the knowledge base of the profession through scholarly inquiry, and students are expected to generate new knowledge for the psychology profession with particular attention to school-based practice.
Admission:
Students admitted for this specialization are assumed to have completed an Ed.S. from a NASP-approved program, or its equivalent, and provide evidence of the knowledge base of a professional school psychologist. Students without this foundation may be considered for admission with understanding that their programs will be extended to include our Ed.S. program, including internship. General Ph.D. admission requirements are available by clicking here
Residence Requirement:
Students in the doctoral program in Educational Psychology must be enrolled full-time at the University Nevada, Las Vegas for a minimum of two consecutive semesters, not including summer sessions, after admission to the doctoral program. Each student's advisor or committee chair and the Department's Graduate Coordinator must approve proposed residency periods and courses in advance. Once admitted, the student is expected to enroll continuously, excluding summer sessions. If a program of study must be interrupted, the student may apply for leave status not to exceed one calendar year.
Program Requirements:
EPY 701, Proseminar, includes orientation to doctoral studies in the department and is required of all Ph.D. students unless completed as a part of prior graduate studies. In the School Psychology strand the required coursework, including 6 credits for doctoral internship, is minimum of a 72 credits beyond the master's degree. Click on the content below for detail.
Program of Study:
Your specific program of study will be determined by a number of factors, including the area of emphasis chosen by you and your doctoral committee. Individual programs of study frequently exceed the minimum requirement. Click here to see an illustrative course sequence.
Program Completion Requirements:
All specialization tracks within the Ph.D. in Educational Psychology share some common program completion requirements. Click here for general information about these requirements, including the comprehensive examination, and the dissertation.
For more information about the Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with specialization in School Psychology, including comments from current students, click here.
For information about other doctoral programs offered in the Department of Educational Psychology, please contact the department graduate coordinator:
Dr. LeAnn Putney
Graduate Coordinator
Phone: (702) 895-4879
epy.grad.coord@unlv.edu