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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.
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Courses include:
- Assessment of Intelligence by School Psychologists
- Psychoeducational Academic and Diagnostic Assessment
- Projective, Personality, and Behavioral Assessment by School Psychologists
- Evidence Based Interventions to Promote Mental Health
- Consultation Theory & Skills
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
122 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 80
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General requirements
- A bachelor's degree with an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or above.
- If graduate course work has been completed, a graduate grade point average of 3.00 or above.
- Fulfill english proficiency requirements as stated in the UNLV graduate english proficiency page.
- Three letters of reference from university faculty or other individuals qualified to judge the applicant's academic potential and professionalism.
- The applicant's personal statement of professional interests, career goals, research interests, and experiences and commitment to diversity. Two to three pages.
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6869 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6869 USD per year
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880 - 1430 USD /month
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