School Psychology Education Specialist Ed.S.

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Program Snapshot:

Type:
Education Specialist

Format:
Hybrid

Program Length:
63 Credit Hours

Contact:

Phone:
702-992-2532
Email:
schoolpsychology@nevadastate.edu
Office:
CEB Room 138

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Program Overview

Help Students Thrive.

The Nevada State University Ed.S. School Psychology program is dedicated to preparing highly qualified, compassionate practitioners who are equipped to make a meaningful impact in schools and in the lives of students and families.

Designed with working professionals in mind, our program is structured to help students balance their education with their professional and personal responsibilities. Classes are offered Tuesday through Thursday, with courses beginning at 5 PM, allowing students to continue working while completing their degree. Courses are delivered through a variety of instructional modalities, including in-person, hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous formats, providing flexibility to meet the diverse needs of our students.

As part of the program’s comprehensive field-based training, students participate in observation hours during Year 1, practicum hours during Year 2, and internship hours during Year 3.

Application Requirements

The program application requirements are as follows:

Payment of a non-refundable $30 application fee is required at the time of submission of the School Psychology Program application.
Completed application to School Psychology Program.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Submission of a career goal statement/writing sample, and a current resume.
Three letters of recommendation received by application deadline from individuals who can evaluate the student’s ability to complete graduate coursework. One must be from a former professor or supervisor. Letters from friends or family members will not be accepted.
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above as demonstrated by submitted transcript(s).
- If you have any questions, please feel free to call us.
Submit official and unofficial transcripts of all higher education institutions attended by the transcript deadline listed in the application.

Graduation Requirements

The program graduation requirements are as follows:

Complete 63 credits of classes in the degree with a minimum 3.0 average overall (all courses must be passed with a B- or higher)
Successfully complete a 1200 hour internship across two semesters in a school-based setting
Complete the ETS Praxis School Psychologist examination. The Praxis examination is used as an outcome measure for program accreditation and is one component of the requirements for obtaining the Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential through the National Association of School Psychologists.

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“School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.”

– National Association of School Psychologists

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Licensure

The Nevada State Ed.S. Graduate Program in School Psychology meets the training requirements that prepares graduates to become licensed School Psychologists in Nevada (NAC 391.316-391.319). For additional information about licensure in the state of Nevada, please visit the Nevada Department of Education website.

See the Professional Licensure Disclosures (PDF)

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Accreditation

While the Ed.S. in School Psychology program is actively pursuing accreditation through the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), graduates are prepared and supported in applying for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential through NASP’s portfolio review process for graduates of non-NASP-approved/accredited programs. The program provides students with the training, supervised experiences, and documentation needed to demonstrate competency across NASP’s professional practice domains and meet applicable NCSP requirements.

Grant Opportunities

Eligible students may receive financial support through one of the following grant opportunities:

ARTERY Grant:
Financial scholarships and stipend opportunities are available for eligible students. The Fall 2027 cohort will be the final cohort eligible for ARTERY funding.
School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Grant:
The SBMH Grant provides financial support for students in the Ed.S. in School Psychology program.
Mental Health Services Professional (MHSP) Demonstration Grant:
The MHSP Demo Grant provides training support for students in the Ed.S. in School Psychology Program.
SB-165:
In partnership with NSHE, students in the Ed.S. in School Psychology Program can receive tuition support until June 30, 2027.

Career Outlook

Interested in a career helping students to be successful and thrive in school, at home, and in life? Check out Nevada State’s Education Specialist (Ed.S.) graduate program in School Psychology! Additional information about the profession of school psychology can be found at the National Association of School Psychologists.

School Psychologists may choose to seek additional training, endorsements, or degrees that may qualify them to serve as a program administrator, a behavior specialists or a professor in higher education.