phd psychology programs nevada

This program (Clinical Tracks) is accredited by: APA. More information can be found at: unlv.edu/provost/vpaa/accreditation

Plan Description

The Graduate Faculty of the Department of Psychology is comprised of a group of dedicated individuals who have received their training at outstanding graduate programs. We continue to recruit accomplished scholars who will enhance the quality and diversity of the graduate experience available to our students. The department is committed to providing our graduate students with a high quality program balanced across classroom, laboratories, and other research settings; and for clinical students, various practicum placements.

The department currently offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees through the Clinical and Psychological & Brain Sciences Tracks.

The UNLV Psychology PhD, Clinical Tracks prepare students to address human concerns through both scholarly research and the application of psychological knowledge and skills. We recognize psychology as an empirical science and expect students to have a broad understanding of existing psychological knowledge. We guide students to base their scholarly and professional activity on the scientific foundation of psychology. Through an integration of didactic study, supervised clinical activity, and mentored scholarly research, we prepare students as generalist scientist-practitioners to conduct scientific research and clinical interventions with children and adults.

The UNLV Psychology PhD, Psychological & Brain Sciences Tracks trains students to become psychological scientists capable of carrying out independent research that lives up to international standards of scientific excellence. Upon completing the degree, students will be qualified to seek careers conducting research in academia and in other institutional and applied settings. Areas of study in which faculty supervise students are: Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, and Quantitative/Experimental Psychology.

The program operates on a mentor model in which students work under the supervision of an identified faculty mentor. We welcome students from diverse backgrounds and encourage research in topics related to multiculturalism and diversity.

For more information about your program, including your graduate program handbook and learning outcomes, please visit the  Degree Directory .

Plan Admission Requirements

Application deadlines

Applications available on the  UNLV Graduate College website .

The program is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the  Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements .

Clinical Psychology Tracks  

The Psychology PhD, Clinical tracks currently admits only students seeking a doctoral degree. The program admits students for matriculation only in the fall semester. Applicants will be notified of their status by April 15. We anticipate entering classes of 8-10 students each year.

• Typical admitted students have GPAs of 3.7 and GRE scores of 157.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or a master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. We strongly recommend that applicants have a degree in psychology. Applicants should have completed a minimum of 18 hours of undergraduate psychology courses including Statistics, Abnormal Psychology, and Research Methods. Applicants are also expected to demonstrate foundational knowledge competency in Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Social Psychology, and History of Psychology.
• Foundational competency in each area can be demonstrated by either 1) a grade of B- or better in a relevant undergraduate course; or 2) a score at or above the 70th percentile in the relevant area of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Psychology Subject Test. Applicants can be admitted without having achieved these foundational competencies, but should attempt to meet them prior to entering the program. If competencies are not met prior to entering the program, they can be remediated after entering the program during the first two years of study by taking necessary undergraduate coursework or the GRE Psychology Subject Test with relevant scores at or above the 70th percentile.
• Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. The GRE Psychology Subject Test is recommended but not required. Current GRE Board policy states that your scores are retained for the five testing years following the testing year. Applicants must have official scores sent to UNLV (GRE code 4861) and may also submit unofficial scores in their online application.
• Applicants must have official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (even if credits were transferred) sent to UNLV and should upload unofficial versions of their transcripts directly into their online applications.
• Three letters of recommendation that evaluate the applicant’s potential for doctoral studies in a scientist practitioner model training program.
• A letter of intent written by the applicant. This letter should describe your clinical and research interests, education and professional goals, a primary faculty member with whom you wish to work, and any other factors that you would want the admissions committee to consider in evaluating your application. We welcome you to comment on how you contribute to or benefit from our multicultural community.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A personal interview with members of the program faculty is required for finalists in the selection process. Typically applicants who are finalists are notified by early February of the program’s interview day.” Alternative interviews may be scheduled under unique circumstances.

Note: Strong applicants who fail to meet one of the Clinical Programs admission requirements may still be considered for admission.

Psychological & Brain Sciences​ Tracks

The Psychological & Brain Sciences areas of study currently admit only students seeking a doctoral degree. The program admits students for matriculation only in the fall semester. The application deadline is December 1st before the fall for which matriculation is being requested. Review of completed applications will continue until all positions are filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.20 (A = 4.00) or a master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.50.
• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree must have completed at least 18 hours in undergraduate psychology courses including Statistics and Research Methods or their equivalents. Post-master students entering the Quantitative/Experimental area of study that are lacking sufficient background in statistics will complete PSY 708 and PSY 709 prior to taking elective credits. 
• Satisfactory scores on the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• Three letters of recommendation.
• A statement of purpose written by the applicant.
• Admission to the program will be based on a mentoring model. Students under serious consideration for admission to the Psychological & Brain Sciences Tracks, Psychology Ph.D. Program are required to have a personal interview with the sponsoring faculty member and at least two other program faculty members. If a personal interview is not financially or pragmatically feasible, a telephone interview may be substituted.

Note: Strong applicants who fail to meet one of the Psychological & Brain Sciences Program admission requirements may still be considered for admission.

Students are accepted into a degree program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding subplans within the described program are subject to change at any time.

Plan Requirements

See Subplan Requirements below.

• Subplan 1: Post-Bachelor’s – Clinical Psychology 
• Subplan 2: Post-Master’s – Clinical Psychology 
• Subplan 3: Post-Bachelor’s – Quantitative/Experimental
• Subplan 4: Post-Bachelor’s – Cognitive 
• Subplan 5: Post-Bachelor’s – Neuroscience 
• Subplan 6: Post-Bachelor’s – Developmental 
• Subplan 7: Post-Master’s – Quantitative/Experimental 
• Subplan 8: Post-Master’s – Cognitive 
• Subplan 9: Post-Master’s – Neuroscience 
• Subplan 10: Post-Master’s – Developmental

Subplan 1 Requirements: Post-Bachelor’s - Clinical Psychology

Total Credits Required: 93

Course Requirements

Clinical foundation courses – credits: 21.

Students are precluded from transferring/waiving credit for the Clinical Foundation courses.

• PSY 723 - Assessment I: Cognitive and Academic Assessment
• PSY 724 - Assessment II: Personality and Psychopathology
• PSY 725 - Intervention with Children
• PSY 726 - Intervention with Adults
• PSY 736 - Psychopathology
• PSY 750 - Diversity in Professional Psychology
• PSY 755 - Ethics and Professional Issues

Research Methods, Statistics, and Psychometric Courses – Credits: 12

• PSY 707 - Research Methods
• PSY 708 - Statistics for Psychologists I
• PSY 709 - Statistics for Psychologists II
• PSY 712 - Psychometrics

Practicum – Credits: 6

Complete 6 credits of practicum in spring and fall semesters of the second year of study.

• PSY 767 - Practicum

Elective Courses - Credits: 3

Complete 3 credits of a 700 level psychology course (except PSY 767: Practicum; PSY 769: Thesis; PSY 770: Dissertation; or PSY 771: Professional Internship).

No more than six elective credits toward the MA and PhD degree may be fulfilled with PSY 766: Independent Study, PSY 768: Independent Research or a combination of the two.

700-level courses offered by other departments may fulfill the elective requirement with approval.

Thesis – Credits: 6

Enroll in thesis credits starting in the semester the thesis is formally proposed.

• PSY 769 - Thesis

Students are eligible to receive an MA degree after completing 6 credits of PSY 769 - Thesis and the requirements above.​

Advanced Integrative Knowledge Courses – Credits: 6

These courses are typically taken in the fall and spring semesters of the third year of study:

• PSY 720 - Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience
• PSY 722 - Developmental and Social Psychology

Elective Courses – Credits: 12

Complete 12 credits of 700 level psychology courses (except PSY 767: Practicum; PSY 769: Thesis; PSY 770: Dissertation; or PSY 771: Professional Internship).

No more than six elective credits may be fulfilled with PSY 766: Independent Study, PSY 768: Independent Research or a combination of the two.

Practicum – Credits: 12

Complete 12 credits of practicum in spring and fall semesters of the third and fourth years of study.

Internship – Credits: 3

Complete a full calendar year APA-approved clinical psychology internship. Take one credit of PSY 771 Professional Internship in the fall, spring, and summer during internship year.

• PSY 771 - Professional Internship

Dissertation – Credits: 12

Enroll in dissertation credits starting in the semester the dissertation is formally proposed. Continuous enrollment required until dissertation is defended.

• PSY 770 - Dissertation

Degree Requirements

• En route to doctoral candidacy the student must complete the requirements for a master’s degree in psychology, and complete 6 credits of thesis over a minimum of 2 semesters. The thesis must be proposed and defended orally.
• In addition to a master’s degree in Psychology equivalent to the one previously described (48 credits), a minimum of 45 semester hours in graduate psychology is required for the doctoral degree.
• Comprehensive Examination. The Comprehensive examination for the doctoral program will consist of an examination administered once in the summer of each year. Students may take the exam after they have completed the Clinical Foundation Courses; Research Methods, Statistics, and Psychometric Courses; Elective Courses; Practicum I and II; and the Master’s thesis. Students typically complete the examination in the summer between the third and fourth year of study.
• Electives consist of any 700-level Psychology courses excluding PSY 767: Practicum; PSY 769: Thesis; PSY 770: Dissertation; or PSY 771: Professional Internship. No more than six elective credits may be fulfilled with PSY 766: Independent Study, PSY 768: Independent Research or a combination of the two. 700-level courses offered by other departments may fulfill the elective requirement with approval.
• Students must obtain a grade of B- or better in each course taken for that course to count toward the degree. One grade below a B- (i.e. C+ or lower) will result in probation. Once on probation for receiving a grade below a B-, a second grade (in the same or different classes) below a B-, will result in immediate separation from the program. If a student re-takes a course in which s/he received a grade lower than a B- (i.e. C+ or lower) and earns a B- or better, s/he will be removed from probation. A student may only be on academic probation twice during their graduate career in Psychology; a third probation will result in separation from the program. No student shall be allowed more than two simultaneous grades of incomplete, except in the case of a documented and approved medical leave.
• Students must conform to all policies of the UNLV Graduate College, as stated in the UNLV Graduate Catalog, those stated in the UNLV Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program Student Handbook, and the American Psychological Association Code of Ethics. Students will be evaluated at least yearly across all program competencies. Inadequate performance in one or more competency may result in the imposition of additional requirements, loss of Graduate Assistantship, probation, or separation from the program.
• If the program determines that a student is not making satisfactory progress toward the degree, it may request the Graduate Dean to separate the student from the program or place the student on probation. Failure to meet the conditions of the probation will result in separation from the program.
• Transfer Credits. Admitted clinical students may transfer credits from graduate studies in other programs contingent upon departmental approval and in accordance with Graduate College policy. Transfer Credits will only be considered to fulfill Research Methods, Statistics, and Psychometric courses, Elective courses, Thesis credits, and Discipline Specific and Advanced Integrative Knowledge courses. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of B- or better in order to meet program requirements.
• Students must take a minimum of 6 credits of thesis over two semesters which may include summers. Students should enroll in thesis credits starting in the semester the thesis is formally proposed.
• Students must take a minimum of 12 credits of dissertation over four semesters which may include summers. Students should enroll in dissertation credits starting in the semester the dissertation is formally proposed. Continuous enrollment is required until the dissertation is defended. The dissertation must be orally proposed and defended.

Graduation Requirements

• The student must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing his/her degree requirements for both the Master’s and Doctoral portions of the program.
• The student must submit and successfully defend his/her thesis by the posted deadline. The defense must be advertised and is open to the public. After the thesis defense, the student must electronically submit a properly formatted pdf copy of their thesis to the Graduate College for format check. Once the thesis format has been approved by the Graduate College, the student will submit the approved electronic version to ProQuest. Deadlines for thesis defenses, format check submissions, and the final ProQuest submission can be found  here.
• The student must submit and successfully defend his/her dissertation by the posted deadline. The defense must be advertised and is open to the public.
• After the dissertation defense, the student must electronically submit a properly formatted pdf copy of their dissertation to the Graduate College for format check. Once the dissertation format has been approved by the Graduate College, the student will submit the approved electronic version to ProQuest. Deadlines for dissertation defenses, format check submissions, and the final ProQuest submission can be found  here.

Subplan 2 Requirements: Post-Master’s - Clinical Psychology

Total Credits Required: 54

Practicum – Credits: 18

Complete 18 credits of practicum in spring and fall semesters of the, second, third, and fourth years of study.

Complete a full calendar year APA-approved clinical psychology internship.

• Students entering the Clinical Psychology doctoral program with a Master’s degree equivalent to the one previously described in Subplan 1 (48 credits) will be required to complete a minimum of 54 credits that include the Clinical Foundation Courses (21 credits), Practicum (18 credits), Internship (3 credits), and Dissertation (12 Credits). For these students, the number of required courses for the PhD will be determined in consultation with the Director of Clinical Training. Additional credits will be required to address deficiencies or build specialized expertise.
• Electives consist of any 700-level Psychology courses excluding PSY 767: Practicum; PSY 769: Thesis; PSY 770: Dissertation; or PSY 771: Professional Internship. Up to six elective credits may be fulfilled with PSY 766: Independent Study, PSY 768: Independent Research or a combination of the two. 700-level courses offered by other departments may fulfill the elective requirement with approval.
• Students must take a minimum of 12 credits of dissertation over four semesters which may include summers. Students should enroll in dissertation credits starting in the semester the dissertation is formally proposed.
• Students must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements.
• Students must submit and successfully defend their dissertation by the posted deadline. The defense must be advertised and is open to the public.
• After the dissertation defense, the student must electronically submit a properly formatted pdf copy of their dissertation to the Graduate College for format check. Once the dissertation format has been approved by the Graduate College, the student will submit the approved electronic version to ProQuest. Deadlines for dissertation defenses, format check submissions, and the final ProQuest submission can be found  here . 

Subplan 3 Requirements: Post-Bachelor’s - Quantitative/Experimental

Total Credits Required: 72

Required Courses – Credits: 12

• PSY 756 - Ethics, Professional Issues, and Diversity in Psychological & Brain Sciences

Proseminar Course – Credits: 6

• PSY 758 - Proseminar in Psychological & Brain Sciences

Breadth Courses – Credits: 3

• PSY 704 - Social Psychology

  Option 2:

• PSY 701 - Biological Bases of Behavior
• PSY 719 - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

  Option 3:

• PSY 703 - Cognitive Psychology
• PSY 718 - Cognitive Science

  Option 4: 

• PSY 705 - Developmental Psychology
• PSY 721 - Developmental Science

Elective Courses – Credits: 6

  After successfully completing the requirements above, students are eligible to earn the Master of Arts – Psychology.

Qualifying Activity - Credits: 3

• PSY 773 - Qualifying Activity

Elective Courses – Credits: 21

• PSY 757 - Teaching of Psychology
• En route to doctoral candidacy the student must complete the requirements for a master’s degree in Psychological & Brain Sciences and complete 6 credits of thesis over a minimum of 2 semesters.
• In addition to a master’s degree in Psychological & Brain Sciences equivalent to the one previously described (33 credits), a minimum of 39 credits in graduate coursework is required for the doctoral degree.
• Student will be required to complete a Qualifying Activity before proposing a Dissertation. The purpose of the qualifying activity is for the student to acquire not only the expertise in a given area, but also the ability to explain, discuss, and debate questions within that and related areas. Students may choose, in consultation with their advisor, from the following qualifying activities: one extensive qualifying paper, three brief papers, a written examination, or an oral examination.
• Students must obtain a grade of B- or better in each course taken for that course to count toward the degree. One grade below a B- (i.e., C+ or lower) will result in probation. Once a student is on probation for receiving a grade below a B-, a second grade (in the same or a different class) below a B-, will result in immediate separation from the program. If a student re-takes a course in which s/he received a grade lower than a B- (i.e., C+ or lower) and earns a B- or better, s/he will be removed from probation. A student may be on academic probation only twice during their graduate career in Psychological & Brain Sciences; a third probation will result in separation from the program. No student shall be allowed more than two simultaneous grades of incomplete, except in the case of a documented and approved medical leave.
• Students must conform to all policies of the UNLV Graduate College, as stated in the UNLV Graduate Catalog, those stated in the UNLV Psychological & Brain Sciences Doctoral Program Student Handbook, and the American Psychological Association Code of Ethics. Students will be evaluated at least yearly across several professional competencies in the following three areas: (1) academic performance; (2) scholarly research activity; and (3) ethical behavior and professional conduct. If the program determines that a student is not making satisfactory progress toward the degree, it may request the Graduate Dean to separate the student from the program or place the student on probation. Failure to meet the conditions of the probation will result in separation from the program.
• Students must take a minimum of four semesters of dissertation which can include summers. The dissertation must be orally proposed and defended.
• The student must submit and successfully defend his/her thesis by the posted deadline. The defense must be advertised and is open to the public.
• After the thesis defense, the student must electronically submit a properly formatted pdf copy of their thesis to the Graduate College for format check. Once the thesis format has been approved by the Graduate College, the student will submit the approved electronic version to ProQuest. Deadlines for thesis defenses, format check submissions, and the final ProQuest submission can be found  here . 

Subplan 4 Requirements: Post-Bachelor’s - Cognitive

Required courses – credits: 9, cognitive emphasis courses – credits: 6.

• PSY 717 - Cognitive Methods

  After successfully completing the requirements above, students are eligible to earn the Master of Arts in Psychology.

Cognitive Emphasis Courses – Credits: 3

Cognitive seminar courses – credits: 3.

• PSY 747 - Topics in Perception
• PSY 748 - Topics in Memory:
• PSY 749 - Topics in Cognitive Processes:

Elective Courses – Credits: 18

• En route to doctoral candidacy the student must complete the requirements for a master’s degree in psychology, and complete 6 credits of thesis over a minimum of 2 semesters.
• In addition to a master’s degree in psychology equivalent to the one previously described (33 credits), a minimum of 39 credits in graduate psychology is required for the doctoral degree.
• Students will be required to complete a Qualifying Activity before proposing a Dissertation. The purpose of the qualifying activity is for the student to acquire not only the expertise in a given area but also the ability to explain, discuss, and debate questions within that and related areas. Students may choose, in consultation with their advisor, from the following qualifying activities: one extensive qualifying paper, three brief papers, a written examination, or an oral examination.
• Students must obtain a grade of B- or better in each course taken for that course to count toward the degree. One grade below a B- (i.e., C+ or lower) will result in probation. Once a student is on probation for receiving a grade below a B-, a second grade (in the same or a different class) below a B- will result in immediate separation from the program. If a student retakes a course in which he or she received a grade lower than a B- (i.e., C+ or lower) and earns a B- or better, that student will be removed from probation. A student may be on academic probation only twice during their graduate career in Psychological & Brain Sciences; a third probation will result in separation from the program. No student shall be allowed more than two simultaneous grades of incomplete, except in the case of a documented and approved medical leave.
• Students must conform to all policies of the UNLV Graduate College as stated in the UNLV Graduate Catalog, those policies stated in the UNLV Psychological & Brain Sciences Doctoral Program Student Handbook, and the American Psychological Association Code of Ethics. Students will be evaluated at least yearly across several professional competencies in the following three areas: (1) academic performance; (2) scholarly research activity; and (3) ethical behavior and professional conduct. If the program determines that a student is not making satisfactory progress toward the degree, it may request the Graduate Dean to separate the student from the program or place the student on probation. Failure to meet the conditions of the probation will result in separation from the program.
• Students must take a minimum of four semesters of dissertation, which can include summers. The dissertation must be orally proposed and defended.
• Students must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements for both the master’s and doctoral portions of the program.
• Students must submit and successfully defend their thesis by the posted deadline. The defense must be advertised and is open to the public.
• Students must submit and successfully defend their dissertation by the posted deadline. The defense must be advertised and is open to the public.

Subplan 5 Requirements: Post-Bachelor’s - Neuroscience

Required courses – credits: 15, elective courses – credits: 24.

• In addition to a master’s degree in Psychology equivalent to the one previously described (33 credits), a minimum of 39 credits in graduate psychology is required for the doctoral degree.
• Students must obtain a grade of B- or better in each course taken for that course to count toward the degree. One grade below a B- (i.e., C+ or lower) will result in probation. Once a student is on probation for receiving a grade below a B-, a second grade (in the same or a different class) below a B-, will result in immediate separation from the program. If a student re-takes a course in which s/he received a grade lower than a B- (i.e. C+ or lower) and earns a B- or better, s/he will be removed from probation. A student may be on academic probation only twice during their graduate career in Psychological & Brain Sciences; a third probation will result in separation from the program. No student shall be allowed more than two simultaneous grades of incomplete, except in the case of a documented and approved medical leave.

Subplan 6 Requirements: Post-Bachelor’s -Developmental

• PSY 713 - Developmental Research

Developmental Science Course – Credits: 3

Developmental seminar course – credits: 3.

• PSY 740 - Topics in Developmental Psychology

Breadth Courses – Credits: 6

Elective courses – credits: 15.

• In addition to a master’s degree in Psychology equivalent to the one previously described (33 credits), a minimum of 39 credits in graduate coursework is required for the doctoral degree.

Subplan 7 Requirements: Post-Master’s - Quantitative/Experimental

Total Credits Required: 42

Required Courses – Credits: 6

• Students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Additional credits may be required to address student deficiencies or build specialized expertise.
• Students must obtain a grade of B- or better in each course taken for that course to count toward the degree. One grade below a B- (i.e., C+ or lower) will result in probation. Once a student is on probation for receiving a grade below a B-, a second grade (in the same or a different class) below a B- will result in immediate separation from the program. If a student retakes a course in which he or she received a grade lower than a B- (i.e., C+ or lower) and earns a B- or better, that student will be removed from probation. A student may be on academic probation only twice during their graduate career in Psychological & Brain Sciences; a third probation will result in separation from the program. No student shall be allowed more than two simultaneous grades of incomplete, except in the case of a documented and approved medical leave.
• Students must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements for the doctoral portions of the program.
• After the dissertation defense, the student must electronically submit a properly formatted pdf copy of their dissertation to the Graduate College for format check. Once the dissertation format has been approved by the Graduate College, the student will submit the approved electronic version to ProQuest. Deadlines for dissertation defenses, format check submissions, and the final ProQuest submission can be found  here. 

Subplan 8 Requirements: Post-Master’s - Cognitive

Cognitive emphasis courses – credits: 9, qualifying activity – credits: 3.

• Students must obtain a grade of B- or better in each course taken for that course to count toward the degree. One grade below a B- (i.e., C+ or lower) will result in probation. Once a student is on probation for receiving a grade below a B-, a second grade (in the same or a different class) below a B- will result in immediate separation from the program. If a student retakes a course in which he or she received a grade lower than a B- (i.e., C+ or lower) and earns a B- or better, that student will be removed from probation. A student may be on academic probation only twice during their graduate career in Psychological & Brain Sciences; a third probation will result in separation from the program. No student shall be allowed more than two simultaneous grades of incomplete, except in the case of a documented and approved medical leave.
• Students must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements.

Subplan 9 Requirements: Post-Master’s - Neuroscience

• PSY 719 - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience *
• PSY 720 - Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience *
• Students will be required to complete a Qualifying Activity before proposing a Dissertation. The purpose of the qualifying activity is for the student to acquire not only the expertise in a given area, but also the ability to explain, discuss, and debate questions within that and related areas. Students may choose, in consultation with their advisor, from the following qualifying activities: one extensive qualifying paper, three brief papers, a written examination, or an oral examination.
• Students must obtain a grade of B- or better in each course taken for that course to count toward the degree. One grade below a B- (i.e., C+ or lower) will result in probation. Once a student is on probation for receiving a grade below a B-, a second grade (in the same or a different class) below a B- will result in immediate separation from the program. If a student retakes a course in which he or she received a grade lower than a B- (i.e., C+ or lower) and earns a B- or better, he or she will be removed from probation. A student may be on academic probation only twice during their graduate career in Psychological & Brain Sciences; a third probation will result in separation from the program. No student shall be allowed more than two simultaneous grades of incomplete, except in the case of a documented and approved medical leave.

Subplan 10 Requirements: Post-Master’s - Developmental

Breadth course – credits: 3.

  Option 2)

• Students must conform to all policies of the UNLV Graduate College, as stated in the UNLV Graduate Catalog, those stated in the UNLV Experimental Psychological & Brain Sciences Doctoral Program Student Handbook, and the American Psychological Association Code of Ethics. Students will be evaluated at least yearly across several professional competencies in the following three areas: (1) academic performance; (2) scholarly research activity; and (3) ethical behavior and professional conduct. If the program determines that a student is not making satisfactory progress toward the degree, it may request the Graduate Dean to separate the student from the program or place the student on probation. Failure to meet the conditions of the probation will result in separation from the program.
• Students must submit and successfully defend their dissertation by the posted deadline. The defense must be advertised and is open to the public. After the dissertation defense, the student must electronically submit a properly formatted pdf copy of their dissertation to the Graduate College for format check.
• Once the dissertation format has been approved by the Graduate College, the student will submit the approved electronic version to ProQuest. Deadlines for dissertation defenses, format check submissions, and the final ProQuest submission can be found  here . 

Plan Graduation Requirements

Refer to your subplan for Graduation Requirements. 

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Nevada Psychology Doctorate Programs

As people increasingly warm to the fact that they must tend to their mental health just as much as they do to their physical health, the demand for educated, licensed professionals who can make a difference will keep on growing.

Nevada is among the states with the highest rates of mental illness, depression and anxiety, and the state’s death rate from suicide is one of the highest in the nation.

That’s why many people who are interested in making a difference are considering a career as a licensed psychologist, helping provide counseling and therapy to others so they can better cope with their mental health and behavioral issues. Doing so in Nevada means being licensed by the state, and that’s a process that must include a doctoral degree in psychology, whether a more traditional Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) or the increasingly popular Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology).

Let’s explore the options for both of these degrees in Nevada, as well as what students need to know about all the steps they need to take to become professional psychologists here in the state.

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List of PsyD Degree Programs in Nevada

No colleges or universities in Nevada offer Psy.D. degrees. The state psychology board prefers students to complete educational programs that have been accredited by the American Psychological Association, but students who attend non-APA-accredited institutions still can apply for licensure. These applicants will be required to submit supporting documentation that illustrates that their programs meet state standards.

That means that there are a few online Psy.D. programs that Nevada students could consider, though it’s important to keep in mind that the state requires a certain number of hours of supervised experience, much of which would be part of a Psy.D. program that’s conducted in-person but which is less common in online programs.

Capella University

Capella’s online Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology is designed to be flexible, and the program includes both online and in-person work outside of the internship or practicum experience. According to a Capella survey, 88% of doctoral graduates said what they learned in the program was immediately applicable in their careers.

• Institution type: Private, for-profit
• Campus: Online, headquartered in Minnesota
• Total expected tuition: $78,300
• Degrees offered: PsyD in Clinical Psychology
• Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
• Visit school: Click here

Alliant International University

Offered through the California School of Education (CSOE), Alliant International University is home to a fully online Psy.D. in Educational Psychology that’s split into two possible tracks, school psychology or school counseling. The program is relatively new, so the university has yet to publish career or licensure outcomes for graduates.

• Campus: Online, headquarters are in San Diego
• Total expected tuition: $64,835
• Degrees offered: PsyD in Educational Psychology
• Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Other Psychology Doctorates in Nevada

Nevada students aren’t out of luck if they prefer in-person programs, as the University of Nevada system offers a pair of APA-accredited Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology degrees.

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Nevada-Reno’s Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology has been accredited by the APA since 1972, while UNLV’s degree earned the APA stamp in 2005. Students at the Reno campus can gain practical experience at an on-site psychology services center, while UNLV boasts a wide range of psychology research labs. About 60 students have graduated from the Reno program since 2008-09, with 89% earning licensure, while the UNLV program had 55 graduates in that time who earned licensure at a 95% rate.

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• Annual tuition: Most students receive full tuition waivers and research or teaching assistantships
• Degrees offered: PhD in Clinical Psychology
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How to Become a Practicing Psychologist in Nevada

What does it take to become a psychologist in Nevada? Those interested in working professionally in the field must first earn state licensure in order to legally practice in the state. This is a several-step process that will take a number of years. Let’s check out the steps for becoming a psychologist in Nevada.

• Get a bachelor’s degree in psychology or another relevant field. It’s not strictly necessary to have earned your undergraduate degree in psychology in order to become a licensed psychologist, but it certainly helps. That’s because majoring in psychology in college is the strongest signal to upper-level educational programs that you have a basic educational foundation in the subject. That said, some doctoral programs may accept applicants with undergraduate degrees in social work, biology or statistics.
• Earn a Psy.D. or Ph.D. in psychology. The Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners requires applicants to complete a doctoral degree in psychology, which can be a Psy.D. or Ph.D. Applicants who complete non-APA-accredited programs must submit additional documentation during the application process.
• Check off other state requirements. In addition to completing a doctoral program in psychology, licensure applicants must complete at least two years of supervised professional experience, including at least a year of postdoctoral experience. Once they complete that requirement, they will then be allowed to take the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology and the state jurisprudence exam.
• Keep your license valid. Psychologist licenses in Nevada expire every other year, and professionals must complete at least 30 hours of continuing education each cycle. Additionally, the state board requires that at least six hours are devoted to scientific and professional ethics and standards, while at least two hours must be in evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness.

Nevada Clinical Psychologist Salary and Job Outlook

The average full-time worker in Nevada makes about $43,000 per year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says. But psychologists in the state can earn considerably more. In fact, clinical psychologists in Nevada have an average annual salary of more than $83,000, which approaches double the average worker’s pay.

Nevada is also expected to see very rapid growth in psychologist jobs. In fact, while all American jobs are projected to grow by about 5%, clinical, counseling and school psychologist jobs are set to expand by nearly 22% in Nevada, making the state No. 4 in the nation for growth in this particular occupation.

Psychology Doctoral Programs in Nevada

Are you interested in learning more about the doctoral programs in psychology in Nevada? Although the state is best known for its exhilarating nightlife and gambling on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, the beautiful desert landscapes, warm weather, picturesque mountain ranges, and plentiful outdoor recreational adventures, there are also great advantages to attending higher education in Nevada.

Whether you are native Nevadan or are considering moving to the “Sagebrush State,” the following are the two doctoral-level graduate programs in psychology that have been fully approved by the highly respected American Psychological Association (APA) for excellence within Nevada.

University of Nevada – Las Vegas

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Founded on a dynamic 350-acre urban campus in one of the most frequently visited tourist destinations in the nation within southern Nevada, the University of Nevada – Las Vegas is a comprehensive public doctoral degree-granting institution that is designated as a top-tier research university with high research activity by the prestigious Carnegie Foundation. Home to more than 27,000 students, UNLV is acclaimed for having one of the nation’s most diverse campuses by the U.S. News and World Report. In addition to having the 141st best psychology master’s programs, the Department of Psychology is also recognized for offering the 114th best clinical psychology doctoral programs in the United States.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology

Following the scientist-practitioner model to prepare graduate students for addressing psychological concerns through application in scholarly research and clinical practice, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program aims to train professionals who possess a broad foundation of psychological knowledge. Through a seamless integration of didactic study, supervised clinical field practice, and mentored research experience, students are trained as generalists who can conduct ethical scientific research and clinical interventions with children and adults in today’s increasingly multicultural society. As a 96-credit program culminating in a professional internship in an APA-approved clinical setting, the curriculum enables students to complete the requirements for earning a Master’s degree and doctoral degree within five years full-time.

Accreditations

• American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation (CoA)
• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

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Classroom Building Complex (CBC) 4th Floor 4505 South Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154 (702) 895-0176 [email protected] Program Website

University of Nevada – Reno

Strategically positioned on the western edge of the state on the border between the natural landscapes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, the University of Nevada – Reno is the state’s first comprehensive public institution with an impressive breadth of nationally recognized degree options. Renowned for being home to Nevada’s largest medical school and one of the largest study abroad programs in the nation, UNR is ranked as the 181st best college and 101st top public school in the United States by the U.S. News and World Report. Even more importantly, the Department of Psychology is acclaimed for hosting the nation’s 60th best psychology graduate programs.

With the mission of training doctoral-level clinical scientists who possess a thorough foundational knowledge in research and scholarly activities, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program places an emphasis on creative research and applications of psychological principles to a wide variety of applied clinical problems. In order to build the critical thinking and analytical tools needed for problem-solution formulation, the program includes training in basic psychology, research participation, didactic learning, and practicum experience. After completing the four-year clinical science program from a behavioral context, graduate students spend the final fifth year completing a supervised 2,000 clock hour block-time APA-approved internship at one of the top clinical sites within Nevada.

1664 North Virginia St. Reno, NV 89557 (775) 784-6828 [email protected] Program Website

Despite the fact that it is the ninth least densely populated state in the nation, Nevada is home to two top-notch doctoral programs for clinical psychology majors. Earning a doctorate in psychology can be the best option for advancing your career in research , academic, or clinical practice settings in preparation for licensure. If you call the “Silver State” home, be sure to further investigate these doctoral programs in psychology in Nevada to find the program that best fits your professional goals in the rewarding field of clinical psychology.

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Our graduate program is integral to both our research and educational mission, and we aim to provide rigorous training experiences that span coursework, scholarship, instruction and community involvement.

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The Graduate Field of Psychological Sciences and Human Development (PSYHD)  includes faculty members from departments across the university including Psychology, Neurobiology and Behavior, Communication, and Philosophy.  See below for more on the Cornell Field System. The dominant strengths of the PSYHD Field lie in four broadly defined areas: Cognition , Development ,  Neuroscience , and Social and Personality . The goal of the Field is to educate students to become researchers, scholars, and teachers who will contribute to the future of psychology as a scientific discipline in academic or other research-oriented settings.

Our program prepares students for research and teaching careers in academic life, work in government agencies, and careers in industry or other public and private sectors.  We encourage you to explore the history of our M.A. and Ph.D. theses through the  Cornell University Theses/Dissertations guide .

Please note that we do not offer training in clinical psychology, counseling, school psychology, community psychology, industrial psychology, or clinical neuropsychology.  Applicants with primary interests in these subjects are not admitted.

To enter the PSYHD Doctoral (Ph.D.) program, you must  apply directly  to the Cornell University Graduate School. You may also want to investigate the  Cornell Graduate School  site for additional information about applying.

Application portal opens on September 1   Application portal closes on December 1 (11:59 pm)

Ph.D. Program

We offer three Ph.D. Degrees:

•Ph.D. in Psychology  •Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology  •Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies

The Ph.D. Graduate Student Handbook (Quick Guide) can be found here.

The Ph.D. program in PSYHD is a research focused, apprentice-styled (mentor-mentee) graduate program.  The curriculum and requirements are designed for a 5 year program; the median time to complete the Ph.D. is 5.5 years.

Student progress is supervised by a Primary Advisor who serves as the Chair of a Special Committee comprised of two faculty members, typically within the Psychological Sciences and Human Development graduate field . Prospective students should investigate the faculty members within the PSYHD field, and particularly within the Department of Psychology, whose research interests are compatible with the students' interests.  Prospective students for the Ph.D. program should then contact those faculty directly before applying.

Application requirements

• Unofficial transcript of the undergraduate record
• Three letters of recommendation , with a fourth letter optional, which your recommenders will upload to the application.

Academic Statement of Purpose

Describe (within 1000 words) the substantive research questions you are interested in pursuing during your graduate studies, and explain how our program would help you achieve your intellectual goals. Additionally, detail your academic background, intellectual interests and any training or research experience you have received that you believe has prepared you for our program. Within your statement, please also identify specific faculty members whose research interests align with your own interests.

Personal statement of interest

Please describe (within 1000 words) how your personal background and experiences influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree. Additionally, provide insight on your potential to contribute to a community of inclusion, belonging, and respect where scholars representing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn and work productively and positively together. We also encourage you to include information on any of the following areas:

• How your personal, academic, and/or professional experiences demonstrate your ability to be both persistent and resilient especially when navigating challenging circumstances.
• How you engage with others and have facilitated and/or participated in productive teams.
• How you have experienced or come to understand the barriers faced by others whose experiences and backgrounds may differ from your own.
• If relevant, how your research interests focus on issues related to diversity, inclusion, access, inequality, and/or equity.
• Your service and/or leadership in efforts to advance diversity, inclusion, access, and equity especially by those from backgrounds historically underrepresented and/or marginalized.
• Additional context around any perceived gaps or weaknesses in your academic record (including, but not limited to, personal and family struggles with unemployment and health as a result of the pandemic, systemic discrimination and the fight for civil rights, and any other situational factors that may have impacted achievements throughout your life).

Applicants are not required to submit scores on the GRE; the GRE subject test in psychology, or to have had an undergraduate major in psychology. 

Prior research experience is highly desirable; applicants may submit research reports or work.

Additional requirements for International applicants:

• English Language Proficiency requirement (TOEFL or IELTS)
• International Degree Equivalencies

The Field Structure

At Cornell, graduate study is organized using a field structure.   Fields are composed of faculty members from a number of departments who come together around a shared intellectual interest, and may draw from different campuses or colleges.  Graduate students are admitted to fields of study.  Within each field, they select major and minor subjects, which are research interests or concentrations.

Fields span departments and even disciplines.  It’s possible for a student in the field of economics to include faculty on his or her special committee from industrial labor and economics, civil and environmental engineering, and sociology, along with the more traditional economics and management.

Click here for the complete "Fields of Study, Subjects, and Concentrations" in PDF form .

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Marianne Arcangeli, Graduate Field Assistant   •  Developmental Psychology Ph.D.   •  Human Development and Family Studies Ph.D. Martha Van Rensselaer Hall, Room G201B E-mail:  [email protected] Phone:  607-255-4661

Through my courses, I hope students grow in their passion for psychology and education and are equipped with effective teaching and learning strategies to support their own students.

Amedee Marchand Martella, PhD

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I am most interested in determining how to design learning environments that help students select important information, organize this information in memory, and integrate new and prior knowledge to promote meaningful learning. With a background in cognitive psychology, I am passionate about the application of cognitive principles to pedagogy.

I teach because I genuinely love working with students and want to support them in pursuing their passions just as so many faculty have done for me over the years. Impactful teachers and professors stick with you, and I hope I can positively impact students through my teaching and mentorship. My life’s pursuit is not only to contribute research findings on when certain instructional methods should be used to facilitate learning, how these methods should be implemented, and for whom these methods are most effective, but to implement these methods in my own classes.

“I teach my courses the way I would want my children to be taught.” This statement was made by a professor I had early on in college who inspired me to pursue a science major and taught me about the importance of strong instruction and mentorship. I have taken her statement to heart and take my position as an instructor seriously, dedicating the time needed to create an effective and welcoming class environment.

Through my courses, I hope students grow in their passion for psychology and education and are equipped with effective teaching and learning strategies to support their own students. I also hope that they learn how to critically evaluate the research literature to ensure that they make pedagogical decisions based on rigorous studies.

Learn more about Amedee Martella.

Amedee has been interested in improving the teaching of STEM disciplines since she was an undergraduate student at CU Boulder. She worked with Drs. David Klahr and Marsha Lovett at Carnegie Mellon University for her master’s degree, Drs. Jeffrey Karpicke and Darryl Schneider at Purdue University for her PhD, and Dr. Richard Mayer at UC Santa Barbara for her postdoc. She was funded by the National Science Foundation at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels to explore STEM educational improvement.

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Psychology Undergraduates Participate in Pathways to Graduate School: Summer Research Program

We are excited to share the work of psychology undergraduates in the summer program  Pathways to Graduate School :  Seyram Agudu ,  Aleeza Amin ,  Kalina Berg , and  Ev Cho .

Pathways is an intensive 10-week summer program where undergraduate students work full-time with a faculty mentor on a research project. This includes a series of seminars preparing students for graduate school and developing research skills.

Seyram Agudu, “ Threat Memory Consolidation Therapy: A Three-Session Manual to Treat Intrusive Memories in PTSD ”

Aleeza Amin, “The Role of Intersectional Identities in Medical Student Experiences”

Kalina Berg, "Courageous Conversations? Exploring White Mothers’ Conversations on Race to Cultivate Antiracist Parenting”

Ev Cho, “ Exploratory Linguistic Analysis of Interviews with Adolescents with Depression After a Creative Arts Intervention ”

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The UNLV School Psychology program is the only training program in Nevada. We work to meet the critical need for school psychologists in Nevada and nationally. 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 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. The Ph.D. in School Psychology trains students to be licensed school psychologists in schools, HSPs licensed for independent practice, and researchers who are able to become faculty in academia. Doctoral students train in schools, The PRACTICE, a community mental health center located in the COE, and other community settings. Training is sequenced and rigorous adhering to training standards espoused by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners (NBPE), the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and the Nevada Department of Education (NDOE).

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This program is Accredited on Contingency by the American Psychological Association. Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

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The School Psychology Ph.D. program's high-level aims include the following:

• Train leaders in the field who promote the science of psychology and advocate for the well-being of diverse children and youth through their scholarship and research; and,
• Train health service psychologists to deliver school psychological services and advocate for the well-being of diverse children and youth through their services.

The successful School Psychology PhD program graduate will learn the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to:

• Identify as health service psychologists with a specialty in school psychology who are leader-advocates for children's well-being and rights;
• Provide effective and ethical psychological services from a cultural ecological framework that promote the well-being of diverse children and youth in various community settings; and,
• Critically consume, disseminate, and produce scholarship and research that informs cultural ecological school psychology practice.

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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Election 2024: Sam Brown, Jacky Rosen running for Nevada's U.S. Senate seat

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If Republican challenger Sam Brown prevails over Democrat Jacky Rosen in November, it will be the first time a Republican has won a U.S. Senate seat in Nevada since 2012.

The Cook Political Report analyzing national races had categorized the Nevada Senate race as a toss-up in April but, based on fresh polling, changed it to “lean Democrat” in August .

Election Day is Nov. 5. Early voting runs from Oct. 19 to Nov. 1.

Also running in the U.S. Senate race are Libertarian Chris Cunningham and Independent American Janine Hansen. The Reno Gazette Journal is not pursuing interviews with these candidates because they are not mounting significant campaigns. Cunningham has reported raising about $800 while Hansen has not reported any campaign contributions.

Who is Sam Brown running for Nevada’s U.S. Senate seat?

• 3 issues to focus on if elected: Growing the economy to lower costs on housing, groceries and energy; securing our borders and fixing our broken immigration system; and ending taxes on Social Security benefits and tips while making tax cuts permanent for working families
• Education: Graduate of U.S. Military Academy at West Point, master's degree in business administration
• Occupation: Small businessman
• Political experience: Runner-up in Nevada’s 2022 Republican primary for U.S. Senate
• Family: Married with three children
• Campaign contributions from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024: $9.7 million (cash on hand: $3.1 million)

Who is Jacky Rosen running for Nevada’s U.S. Senate seat?

• 3 issues to focus on if elected: Lowering costs for hardworking families, supporting public safety and national security, and expanding access to health care and restoring reproductive freedom
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology; associate’s degree in computing and information technology from Clark County Community College (now College of Southern Nevada)
• Occupation: Current U.S. senator, former computer programmer.
• Political experience: Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018. Previously represented Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2016 to 2017.
• Family status: Married with one daughter
• Campaign contributions from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024: $23.6 million (cash on hand: $9.5 million)

What is one action you'd support to make legal immigration easier, and one that would make illegal immigration harder?

• Sam Brown: Let’s start with making illegal immigration harder. We have got to return to the policies that President (Donald) Trump had in place where we're putting up a barrier on the border.

We've got to allow our border patrol to be able to do their job, which is securing the border, not just processing people. And let’s return to a remain-in-Mexico policy where people who are claiming to seek asylum don't actually come into the United States to do that initially.

To make legal immigration easier, we need to probably increase the number of people who are working on the legal immigration processes.

Another area that would be easy to start with are people who have successfully come to the United States under student visas and received their education here. Many would love to stay after they graduate and get jobs and pursue American citizenship. But in many cases, those students have to go back to their home countries and kind of begin the process over.

Another category of legal immigration applicants we ought to consider for fast track or prioritization is people from countries that we already have close relationships like the Philippines and Israel.

• Jacky Rosen: We have to work on expanding our visa program because we have a huge shortage of nurses across this country. We have a shortage of teachers. We need seasonal workers. I'd like to see us expand the way that we work on our visas and expand opportunities and pathways for citizenship.

On the other side (making illegal immigration harder), I supported the Border Protection Act .

It was negotiated by a Republican, independent and Democrat. It was a good nuts and bolts bill that would give us the tools, technology and resources for our border patrol agents to stop the flow of fentanyl, to stop human trafficking, to stop guns and contraband coming in.

It gave us more border officers, and it gave us technology. You know how your suitcases will go through that screening at the airport? We do something similar for trucks and cars where they drive through these bays.

With artificial intelligence and (other) technology, you can see what's in those cargo trucks that shouldn't be in there, and then the agents can pull them out of line, and we can stop the contraband from coming in. So I'd really love to see the border protection bill passed.

What do you see as America’s obligation, if any, to Ukraine?

• Brown: The United States of America has done far more than any country – in fact, nearly double what the entire European Union has done – in supporting Ukraine. And clearly (Vladimir) Putin's aggression there is unwarranted and should be pushed back on.

The United States of America has classically been the leader of the free world, and when we allow for bad actors like Putin to go unchecked, other people and countries suffer, and there's an impact across the world. So we ought to look at what we can do, but we cannot weaken ourselves in the process when we have foes like China; Russia, obviously; Iran; North Korea.

There's this new alignment of countries that would love to see the demise of the United States and our allies around the world. So we need to be really cautious about not spreading ourselves so thin that we are unable to help other allies like Israel, like Taiwan, and if the need arises, to protect our own country, which is the greatest mandate of our government.

• Rosen: Putin is a brutal dictator who invaded Ukraine for his own political gain. And if Putin takes Ukraine, what's to stop him from going into other countries and taking them over?

Do you think we want to see him on the Polish border looking down into Europe and taking that over? I don't think so. With our allies in NATO, it's important that we stop brutal dictators, that we don't give them the idea it's OK to do whatever that they want. There are rules, and you cannot invade another country without consequence.

I've been over in the region myself. The Ukrainian people are fighting to protect their country. They love their country. It's our job to give them the tools and resources to save their country, and by doing that, it will protect the rest of Europe and protect all of us around the globe. If we give Putin an inch, he will take a mile.

What’s one federal economic action affecting working people that you'd like to see continue or expanded and one you'd like to cut back on or stop?

• Brown: There are a lot of small businesses that employ folks in our state and across the country that benefited from the Trump tax cuts.

Especially given the inflation and higher prices we've all had to absorb, those tax cuts have probably been the saving grace for many businesses and many working people out there because it gave them a bit of breathing room that they needed to stay afloat.

Unfortunately, at the end of 2025, many of those tax cuts are going to expire. So in my view, it's necessary we have an administration and a Congress with Republicans that represent the strong desire to see those tax cuts extended or made permanent.

As for something that's hurting working folks, it’s our federal energy policy. We went from being energy independent to aggressively allowing the energy market to sort of determine where pricing ought to be and what sort of mix there is for (electric vehicles) and renewables versus traditional gas- and diesel-powered vehicles and other sources of power.

As the government has tried to shift where the market needs to source its energy, it's led to increased costs for everyone.

We have got to allow the market to work, to lean into the blessing that we have in this country with abundant natural resources, and not allow policymakers to manipulate markets for their energy ideals.

• Rosen: Nevadans are being squeezed by rising costs, whether it's housing, prescription drugs, gas or groceries. And so lowering costs for hardworking families – and growing the middle class – it's really important.

So what we did for seniors when we passed the Inflation Reduction Act is we lowered their drug prices. We lowered insulin to $35 a month.

Now for the first time ever, the top 10 drugs (covered under Medicare Part D) will be lowered through the power of negotiation. That savings will put $6 billion back in the Treasury and $1.5 billion back into the pockets of seniors. That's something we’ve done, and seniors are seeing the benefits. I’d like to see that continue.

I'm chair of the (U.S. Senate) Tourism, Trade and Export Promotion Subcommittee, and it's a really important committee because tourism, of course, is the backbone of Nevada's economy.

The top businesses are in our hospitality industry, and 25% of our workforce is employed in hospitality. We know it's a heavily tipped industry, so I think we have to look at ways that we can find relief for all those tipped employees. We're working on bipartisan legislation that will get rid of federal income tax on tips and deliver immediate financial relief.

And we can do other things in that regard as well. We can raise the federal minimum wage for all workers. We can pass the PRO Act to protect the right to form a union and collectively bargain – that's going to help our service workers as well – and we can expand paid sick leave and family leave and protect access to affordable health care.

Candidate responses were edited for length and clarity from phone interviews.

Mark Robison is the state politics reporter for the Reno Gazette Journal, with occasional forays into other topics. Email comments to [email protected] or comment on Mark’s Greater Reno Facebook page .

Doctoral Degrees & Programs

Program director:   Robert Washington-Allen  | [email protected] Application deadlines:  November 1 (Spring) | February 1 (Fall) Program info:   A&R handbook | A&R Ph.D. website  | A&R faculty

Additional program-specific admission requirements:

• Admission GPA of 3.0
• Must have an advisor prior to admission

Program director: Marin Pilloud  |   [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 15 Program info:   Anthro handbook | Anthro website  | Anthro faculty

• Statement of purpose
• Scholarly writing sample
• Three letters of recommendation
• Graduate assistantship application (if interested)

Program director:   Xiaoliang Wang | [email protected] Application deadlines:  January 7 (Fall) | November 1 (Spring) Program info:   Atmos handbook | Atmos website | Atmos faculty

• GRE (Recommended, but not required.)
• Curriculum Vitae

Program Director:  Mariann Vaczi |  [email protected] Application Deadlines:  November 1 (Spring) | April 15 (Fall) Program Info:  Basque Studies website  | Basque Studies faculty

Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

Program Director:   Monika Gulia-Nuss  |  [email protected] Application Deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall) | June 15 (Spring) Program Info:   Biochem handbook | Biochem website  | Biochem faculty

• Statement of Purpose
• Three Letters of Recommendation

Program Director:   Bahram Parvin |  [email protected] Application Deadlines:  November 1 (Spring) | February 1 (Fall) Program Info:   BME handbook | BME website  | BME faculty

Admission requirements:

• GRE highly recommended
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Official transcripts and GRE scores are required for department review

Program Director:   Joseph Halford  |  [email protected] Application Deadlines: Feb 28 (Fall) Program Info:   Business Admin (Finance) Ph.D. website  | Business Admin Handbook |  Business Admin faculty

Additional program-specific admission requirements :

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions
• GRE or GMAT scores
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Program director:   Arash Barfar, PhD  |  [email protected] Application deadlines:   March 15 (Fall - Priority) | April 15 (*Fall - Final) *Applications are not being accepted for the Fall 2025 semester. Fall 2026 applications will open in August 2025. Program info: Business Admin (Information Systems) faculty

• Resume or CV
• Two letters of recommendation (Three preferred)
• Statement of Purpose (Letter of Intent)
• Published and/or working research papers (Recommended)
• GRE/GMAT scores (Recommended but not required)
• Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed

Program Director:   Jim Sundali  |  [email protected] Application Deadlines:  Feb 1 (Fall) Program Info:   Business Admin (Management) website | Business Admin Handbook |  Business Admin faculty

• GRE/GMAT scores
• Writing sample (recommended)

Program Director:   Subhash Verma |  [email protected] Application Deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall) | June 15 (Spring) Program Info:   CMB handbook |  CMB website | CMB faculty

Program Director:   Robert Renden  |  [email protected] Application Deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall) | June 15 (Spring) Program Info:   CMPP handbook |  CMPP website  | CMPP faculty

Program director: Maryam Raeeszadeh-Sarmazdeh | [email protected] Application deadlines:  For Assistantship consideration March 15 (Fall) | September 1 (Spring) Program info:   CME handbook | CME website | CME faculty

• GRE (Waived for applicants with a graduate degree)
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Program director: Sergey Varganov | [email protected] Application deadlines:  March 1 Program info:   Chem. Physics handbook | Chem. Physics website | Chem. Physics faculty

This program is eligible for the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students.

• GRE recommended but not required

Program director: Matthew Tucker | [email protected] Application deadlines: February 1 (Fall priority) | March 1 (Fall) Program info:   Chemistry handbook | Chemistry website | Chemistry faculty

Program Director: Gokhan Pekcan | [email protected] Application deadlines:  Jan 15 (Fall) | Sept 1 (Spring) Program info:   CEE handbook | CEE website | CEE faculty

• GRE (recommended but not required)

Program director: David Feil-Seifer  | [email protected] Application deadlines: Jan 15 (Fall) | Aug 15 (Spring) Program info: CSE handbook | CSE website | CSE faculty

• GRE - Recommended, but not required
• GPA 3.25 (if applicant has no M.S.)/GPA 3.0 (if applicant has M.S.)
• TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo (TOEFL>80, IELTS>6.5, or Duolingo>115 recommended)

Program director: Marjorie Matocq |  [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring) Program info: EECB handbook | EECB website | EECB faculty

• For international students, a TOEFL score of 600 or greater
• Coursework in physical sciences, mathematics, and biochemistry; exact coursework to be determined by each EECB advisor, in consultation with our admissions committee.
• Biology coursework (24 credits, including genetics, evolution, and ecology), or equivalent evidence of ability to succeed in a doctoral program in ecology, evolution and conservation biology

Program director: Sankar Mukhopadhyay | [email protected] Application deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall) | Oct 15 (Spring) Program info: Econ handbook | Econ Ph.D. | Econ faculty | Econ department

• GRE or GMAT

Program admission recommendations:

• Writing sample
• Additional letter of recommendation

Program director:   Kristina DePue  |  [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) Program info: CES handbook | CES website | CES faculty  | COEHD Graduate Assistantships

• Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Master's degree in counseling ed. from a CACREP-accredited institution
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Statement of intent that includes a Philosophy of Education
• One sample of scholarly writing
• Program application, checklist, and signed disposition form

Program director:   Jennifer Mahon | [email protected] Application deadlines: July 15 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring) Program info: C&I handbook | C&I website | C&I faculty  | COEHD Graduate Assistantships

• Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher

Program director:   Jafeth Sanchez  |  [email protected] Application deadlines: March 15 (Fall) | Nov 15 (Spring) Program info: EL handbook | EL website | EL faculty  | COEHD Graduate Assistantships

Program director: Lynda Wiest | [email protected] Application deadlines: March 15 (Fall) | Nov 15 (Spring) Program info: EL handbook coming soon | EL website | EL faculty  | COEHD Graduate Assistantships

• Recommended | Have at least three years of relevant professional field experience by the time you finish your degree. This may be three years of work experience related to the area of emphasis prior to admission, three years of related work experience while in the doctoral program, or some combination thereof.

Program director: Lynda Wiest | [email protected] Application deadlines: April 15 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring) Program info: EDLE handbook | EDLE website | EDLE faculty  | COEHD Graduate Assistantships

Program Director: Lydia DeFlorio  |  [email protected] Application deadlines: January 15 (Fall) Program info: HDFS handbook | HDFS website | HDFS faculty  | COEHD Graduate Assistantships

Program director:  Leping Liu | [email protected] Application deadlines: April 15 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring) Program info: ITE handbook | ITE website | ITE faculty  | COEHD Graduate Assistantships

• Resume or curriculum vitae with two years of relevant experience

Program director: Julie Pennington | [email protected] Application deadlines: April 15 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring) Program info: LS handbook | LS website | LS faculty  | COEHD Graduate Assistantships

• Resume or CV with three years of teaching experience

Program director:  Teruni Lamberg | [email protected] Application deadlines: April 15 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring) Program info: STEM handbook | STEM website | STEM faculty  | COEHD Graduate Assistantships

Program director: Shanon Taylor | [email protected] Application deadlines: April 15 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring) Program info: SEDS handbook | SEDS website | SEDS faculty  | COEHD Graduate Assistantships

• Resume or CV (three years teaching special education recommended)
• Essay of intent that includes qualifications for completing and reason for pursuing the degree

Program director: Yantao Shen | [email protected] Application deadlines: Fall enrollment: Feb. 1 (International applicants), May 1 (U.S. applicants) Spring enrollment: Aug. 15 (International applicants), Nov. 15 (U.S. applicants) Program info: EE handbook | EE website | EE faculty

• GPA of at least 3.0 (with a masters) or 3.5 (with a bachelors only)

Program director: Adam Kirn | [email protected] Application deadlines: Fall: primary Feb 15 | secondary May 15 Spring: primary Oct 15 | Nov 15 Program info: Eng. Ed catalog listing | Eng. website

• GPA of 2.75 for four years of undergraduate work or 3.0 for last two years of undergrad
• Diversity statement
• Three letters of recommendation from former professors indicating the student’s capability for advanced course work and research

Program Director:   James Mardock | [email protected] Application Deadlines: December 15 (Fall) Program Info: English handbook | English website | English faculty

• Minimum GPA of 3.5

Program Director: Wei Yang | [email protected] Application Deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring) Program Info: ES handbook | ES website | ES faculty

• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• TOEFL > 100iBT for international students
• Letter of intent
• Documentation from ES faculty who agrees to be a research adviser

Program Director: Jessie Clark | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) Program Info: Geography handbook | Geography website | Geography faculty

• Master's degree in Geography or related field
• GRE (recommended, but not required)

Program Director: Joel Scheingross | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Jan 1 (Fall) | Sept 15 (Spring) Program Info: Geology handbook | Geology website | Geology faculty

Program Director: Joel Scheingross | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Jan 1 (Fall) | Spring: Sept 15 Program Info: Geology handbook | Geophysics website | Geophysics faculty

Program Director: Eric Nystrom | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Feb. 1 (Fall) Program Info: History handbook | History Ph.D. website | History faculty

• Writing sample, 15-20 pages. Please include information about the context of the sample and, if truncated, an explanation of the larger text.

Program director: Alexandra Lutz | [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | July 15 (Spring) Program info: Hydro handbook | Hydro website | Hydro faculty

• GPA > 3.0
• Department application

Program directors: Fang Jiang |  [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | Sept 15 (Spring) Program info: Neuro handbook | Neuro website | Neuro faculty

Additional program-specific admission requirements

• Two letters of recommendation (Three letters are recommended)

Program contact: Heather Lara | [email protected] Application deadlines: July 15 (Fall) | Dec 15 (Spring) Program info: JS handbook | JS website Ph.D. | JS faculty

• For sitting judges only
• Three letters of reference
• Copies of written opinions and/or articles
• Minimum master's degree GPA of 3.0
• Judicial Studies program application

Program Director:  Dev Chidambaram | [email protected] Application deadlines: Assistantships March 15 (Fall) | Oct 31 (Spring) Program info: Materials Science handbook | Materials Science website | Material Science faculty

Program director:  Christopher Herald | [email protected] Application deadlines: Feb 1 & March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 & Nov 1 (Spring) Program info: Mathematics Ph.D. Program Handbook | Mathematics website | Mathematics faculty

In general, we strongly recommend applicants apply for the fall admissions cycle rather than the spring.

• GRE (requirement waived if applying for the spring or fall 2025 admissions cycle)
• Applicants must have completed the following courses or their equivalents or hold a B.A. or B.S. degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics from an accredited university: differential and integral calculus, multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and real analysis.
• Three letters of recommendation from people familiar with your mathematical qualifications
• Curriculum vitae

Program director: Matteo Aureli | [email protected] Application deadlines: Jan 5 (Fall) | Sept 1 (Spring) Program info: ME handbook | ME website | ME faculty

Program director: Wilfredo Torres | [email protected] Application deadlines: Mar 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring) Program info: Medicine handbook | Medicine website | Medicine faculty

• GRE or MCAT

Program director: Manoj Mohanty | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall) | Spring: Sept 15 Program Info: Mineral Resource Engineering Ph.D. page | Mineral Resource Engineering handbook

Program director: Julianne Lindberg | [email protected] Application deadlines: February 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring) Program info: Music website | Music faculty

• Performance/conducting audition
• Music theory and musicology entrance exams
• Completed Master of Music (MM), Master of Arts (MA), or Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

ProgProgram Director: P aul Verburg  |  [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall - Priority) | Mar 1 (Fall - Final) | Oct 1 (Spring) Program info: NRES handbook | NRES website | NRES faculty

• Cumulative grade-point average of 3.0
• Graduate Faculty Member Agreement
• For international students, a TOEFL score of 600 (paper version), 250 (computer version), or 100 (internet version).

Students must have an advisor among the NRES faculty before they are accepted into the Program. Students must meet a set of coursework requirements consistent with career objectives in a relevant natural resources and environmental science field. Required undergraduate classes must be taken prior to admittance or while in their graduate program.

Program director: Stephanie DeBoor | [email protected] Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) Program info: Nursing handbook | Nursing website | Nursing faculty

• Complete a baccalaureate degree with an upper-division major in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing school with coursework in the following categories: statistics, growth and development (must cover lifespan), basic research, and health assessment
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Have completed graduate-level course work in statistics
• Have verification of current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the US. Students must be eligible to practice as an RN in Nevada.
• Current resume or CV
• Statement of intent

Program director: Stephanie DeBoor | [email protected] Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring) Program info: Nursing handbook | Nursing website | Nursing faculty

• Hold an MS degree with a concentration in nursing from an NLN or CCNE accredited institution
• Be licensed at a level consistent with the focus of DNP study
• Hold national certification (or be eligible for certification) in an advanced practice role.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at the graduate level
• Provide documentation of clinical and leadership excellence
• Have completed graduate-level course work (with a grade of B or better) in a pathophysiology, pharmacology, physical assessment, research & nursing theory (clinical specialization applicants)

Program director:  Thomas White | [email protected] Application deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring) Program info: Ph.D. Physics website | Physics faculty

• Three letters of recommendation, Personal Statement, Resume/CV, Transcripts

Program director: Jeremy Gelman | [email protected] Application deadlines: Jan 15  Program info: Political Science handbook | Political Science Ph.D. website | Political Science faculty

Program director: Ramona Houmanfar | [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall) Program info: Behavior Analysis Ph.D. handbook | Behavior Analysis Ph.D. website | Psychology faculty

• Students meet the pre-requisite course requirements for applicants (see "Entrance Requirements/ Undergraduate Pre-requisites Course Requirements" on Program webpage).
• If the student is applying from a master's program, the student is expected not only to have a high GPA but also a history of engaging in scholarly activities (conference presentations, research or publications).

Program director: Paul Kwon | [email protected] Application deadlines:  Dec 1 (Fall) Program info:  Clinical Psychology handbook | Clinical Psychology website | Psychology faculty

• Students meet the pre-requisite course requirements for applicants (see "Entrance Requirements/ Undergraduate Pre-requisites Course Requirements" on the Program webpage).
• If the student is applying from a master's program, the student is expected not only to have a high GPA, but also a history of engaging in scholarly activities (conference presentations, research, or publications).

Program director: Paul MacNeilage | [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) Program info: Cognitive & Brain Science website | Psychology faculty

Social and Behavioral Health program director: Eric Crosbie | [email protected] Application deadlines: Priority deadline (for GAs) Feb 1 | Secondary review June 1 (Fall) Program info: Public Health Ph.D. website | Public Health faculty

• MPH or relevant master’s degree
• Writing sample (admission essay)
• For international applicants, an English language exam is required .
• SOPHAS Application

Epidemiology program director: Kristen Clements-Nolle | [email protected] Application deadlines: Priority deadline (for GAs) Feb 1 | Secondary review June 1 (Fall) Program info: Public Health Ph.D. website | Public Health faculty

Program director: Monica Miller |  [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall) Program info: Social Psychology handbook | Social Psychology website | Social Psychology faculty

• Sample research paper
• Background in psychology, sociology or a closely related field (min. requirement: 18 credits in either psych or soc, plus a min. of 6 credits in the other)
• GRE (optional) 

Program director: Pradyumn Srivastava |  [email protected] Application deadlines:  January 15 (Fall) Program info:  Speech Pathology handbook | Speech Pathology Ph.D. website | Speech Pathology faculty

• CSDCAS Application   ( View instructions )
• Official transcripts from every institution attended
• Diversity Statement
• 3 Letters of Recommendation

Program Director: Mihye Ahn | [email protected] Application deadlines: Feb 1 & March 1 (Fall) | N o applications considered for Spring admission. Program info: Statistics & Data Science Ph.D. handbook | Statistics & Data Science degrees | Statistics & Data Science faculty  | Top 100 Best Statistics Graduate Programs by US News

• GRE is recommended but not required for applicants through Fall 2025