12 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Ph.D. in Special Education in the Department of Educational and Clinical Studies at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is designed with an emphasis in the development of skills in scientific inquiry and leadership.

The Ph.D. in Teacher Education in the Department of Teaching & Learning at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is projected for professional educators who have an interest in becoming practitioner-oriented scholars in teacher education and who are interested in teacher education as a content area for research.

The Ph.D. in Higher Education program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is versatile and allows students to concentrate in one of several areas, depending on each person's educational and career goals. 

The Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is intended for professional educators who desire to extend and advance their studies in the theory and practice of education.

The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in the Department of Teaching & Learning at University of Nevada, Las Vegas provides a course of study for professional educators who desire to extend and advance knowledge in the theory and practice of education as university researchers.

The Educational Leadership course from University of Nevada, Las Vegas focuses on visionary thinking and innovative solutions to current and future educational challenges as it develops the knowledge and skills of mid-career public school leaders for their current and future leadership positions

The Counselor Education and Supervision course from University of Nevada, Las Vegas  prepares graduates to be able to work as counselor educators, supervisors, researchers, and practitioners in academic and clinical settings.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas School Psychology program is the only training program in Nevada. We work to meet the critical need for school psychologists in Nevada and nationally. 

The dual Educational Psychology and Juris Doctor program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas prepares participants to meaningfully combine legal and psychological approaches to education and advocacy.

The dual Special Education and Juris Doctor program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas prepares participants to navigate the complex legal and educational issues involved in assisting children with special needs.

The dual Higher Education and Juris Doctor program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas prepares participants for leadership roles at institutions of higher learning and in crafting and advocating educational policy.

The Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from University of Nevada, Las Vegas prepares students to become independent scholars who are able to make significant contributions to knowledge in specialized areas of educational psychology.