Educational Psychology - Graduate Degree Programs
The Department of Educational Psychology offers courses in assessment, human development, learning, measurement, and research which support all programs in the College of Education.
Graduate entry level and doctoral degrees offered by the department are:
The Ph.D. in Educational Psychology prepares independent scholars to make significant contributions to knowledge in specialized areas of educational psychology. Students complete a core of research and learning theory courses, a specialization strand, and an emphasis area. Specialization strands within this Ph.D. are available in School Psychology and in Foundations (assessment, program evaluation, research, and learning in school domains). A unique doctoral program with specialization in School Counselor Education is offered in collaboration with faculty in the Department of Counselor Education.
The Ph.D. in Learning and Technology is an academic program with an emphasis on the assessment and understanding of learning outcomes and processes in technology-rich learning environments and in modifying those environments in ways that promote more effective learning. Students take a common core of courses in three specialty areas: research methods and statistics, learning theory, and technology. Student may structure their program to focus more extensively on learning, technology, or both.
The Ed.S. in School Psychology prepares professional school psychologists. This degree requires a minimum of 65 graduate semester credits, enables the student to practice as a school psychologist in Nevada, and provides preparation for national certification. This Ed.S., approved by the National Association of School Psychologists, integrates theory and research to applied skills for working in schools and other agencies.
The M.S. in Educational Psychology at UNLV is appropriate for elementary, secondary, and special education teachers who wish to enhance classroom skills, as well as for students planning to apply their skills in government or business settings. Individualized programs are tailored with attention to the core domains identified by the American Psychological Association and the desired area of specialization. A minimum of 34 credits is required for the degree.
