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Commission approves Nevada State University school psychology program
Summary
The Commission on Professional Standards in Education approved Nevada State University's School Psychology program after a review team recommended the program for approval; commissioners congratulated NSU staff on scholarships, a clinic, and an early recruitment pipeline.
The Commission on Professional Standards in Education voted to approve Nevada State University's School Psychology program after a review-team recommendation.
Jeff Briski, secretary to the commission and licensure director at the Nevada Department of Education, said a review team assembled under NEC 391.461 evaluated the application; the review team included President Rosar, Commissioner Wenger, and department education program professionals, licensing analysts, and Briski. The team recommended approval, and Dr. Dockweiler from Nevada State University was available for questions.
Dr. Collier, speaking as the former interim dean of NSU's School of Education, commended Dr. Dockweiler and the NSU team for "extensive scholarships" to support students, an operational clinic offering hands-on learning, and a recruitment pipeline beginning in high school to attract prospective school psychologists.
Motion and vote: Commissioner Wingard moved to approve the Nevada State University School Psychology program; Commissioner Morgan seconded. The motion carried with all present voting in favor; no opposing votes were recorded.
Why it matters: Approval authorizes NSU to operate an approved school psychology preparation program, which the department and commissioners said will expand scholarship-supported clinical training and a recruitment pipeline for the state's educator workforce.
