School Psychology

Overview

• You will find that school psychology is a stimulating and rewarding field. We hope that you will choose UNLV for your education and training. Feel free to reach out to any school psychology faculty for any questions, or just to chat!
• The Ph.D. in School Psychology at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is rooted in training that emphasizes cultural diversity, a systems perspective (cultural ecological framework), and the integration of science and practice (scientist-practitioner model). Doctoral students are trained to be health service psychologists (HSPs), with a specialization in school psychology, who address psychological concerns through both scholarly research and the application of psychological knowledge and skills in practice. 

Career Possibilities

Career possibilities upon graduation are excellent. School psychology consistently ranks at the top of the list for “best social service job” (top 1 and 2 in recent years) according to US News and World Report. Graduates are eligible to work as school psychologists, licensed health service psychologists, researchers, and professors.