The Department of Educational Psychology offers courses in counseling, human development, learning, measurement, and research which support all programs in the College of Education. Two graduate degrees are currently awarded by the department, the M.Ed. in School Counseling and the M.S. in Educational Psychology. A Ph.D. degree with emphasis in Learning and Technology is expected to be implemented in the Fall of 2001.
Plans are also underway for doctoral studies in school counseling.
Coursework includes content in core counseling domains with application in the school setting. A minimum of 48 credits is required for the degree, including a 600 clock hour internship. A provisional endorsement for employment as a school counseling in Nevada may be available after completing 200 internship hours if all other coursework has been completed. 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.