Education Specialist - School Psychology

Plan Description

The Ed.S. in School Psychology is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Completion of this program of graduate study enables the student to receive state licensure as a school psychologist in Nevada and the opportunity to be credentialed as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) through the National School Psychology Certification Board (NCPCB). Students meet credential standards by completing at least 66 semester hours beyond the bachelor’s degree of required and elective graduate-level coursework which includes school-based and clinic-based practicum experiences and a 1,200 hour internship. 

The program adopts a Cultural Ecological framework of school psychology and the scientist/practitioner training model. Courses and practica seek to integrate theory and applied skills for working in schools and other educational settings. The primary goal of the school psychology program is to prepare professional school psychologists who can apply psychological principles to (a) promote healthy development in school and (b) ameliorate various cognitive, academic, and psychosocial challenges for all children, families, schools, and communities in an increasingly diverse and global society.

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Plan Admission Requirements

Application deadlines

Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.

Students are admitted each spring to begin the following fall. Applicants must have a 2.75 undergraduate GPA with the last two years GPA of 3.0. The admission process begins with applications submitted to the Graduate College and to the program

Admission is based on the following criteria:

1. Graduate College online application
2. Three letters of recommendation from former instructors, employers, or other professionals who can evaluate the potential to complete graduate study
3. One to two page personal statement describing interest in school psychology, career goals, and relevant professional interests. This also serves as a sample of the applicant’s writing skills.
4. Diversity statement describing experiences with, and commitment to, diverse populations.

All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

Students are accepted into a degree program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.

Plan Requirements

Total Credits Required: 65

Plan Graduation Requirements

Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.