# Psychologist Licensure Requirements in Nevada

**Author:** Psych Degree Starter Editorial Team
**Published:** January 22, 2026
**Updated:** January 22, 2026

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Psychologist licensure in Nevada requires doctoral-level education, supervised professional experience, and successful completion of state and national examinations. Separate credentials are issued for school psychologists and supervised training-level roles. 
  
 ## **Primary Licensing Authority**  
  
 The [Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners] (https://www.psyexam.nv.gov/)  is responsible for psychologist licensure in Nevada. 
  
 ## **Licensed Psychologist Requirements**  
  
 ### **Education Requirements**  
    
- A doctoral degree in psychology is required from an APA-accredited or substantially equivalent program.
    
- Applicants graduating from non-APA programs must demonstrate equivalence through coursework and supervised training in core psychological areas.
    
- Continuing education is required for renewal: 30 hours every two years, including 6 hours in ethics, 2 hours in evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness, and 6 hours in cultural competency.
    
 ### **Supervised Experience Requirements**  
    
- Applicants must complete approximately 3,750 total hours of supervised professional experience:
  
-- 2,000 hours of predoctoral internship
    
-- 1,750 hours of postdoctoral supervised experience
      
- Requirements are set forth in NAC 641.080 and Board guidance.
    
 ### **Examination Requirements**  
    
- Applicants must pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).
  
-- EPPP Part 1 (Knowledge) is required for most applicants.
    
-- EPPP Part 2 (Skills) is required for applicants from non-APA-accredited programs or those applying after November 1, 2020.
      
- Applicants must also pass the Nevada State Exam, a jurisprudence and ethics test covering state laws, professional conduct, and ethical standards.
    
 ### **Recognized Specializations**  
    
- The Board licenses psychologists under a single generic title.
    
- Training in applied areas such as clinical, counseling, educational, and industrial-organizational psychology is recognized, but specialization designations are not issued as separate licenses.
    
 ### **Master’s-Level Licensure**  
    
- Nevada does not issue an independent psychologist license at the master’s level.
    
- The Board regulates Psychological Assistants, Interns, and Trainees, all of whom must practice under supervision.
    
 ## **Other Psychology Licenses in Nevada**  
  
 ### **School Psychologist**  
  
 Certification is regulated by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) through its [Office of Educator Licensure] (https://doe.nv.gov/educator-licensure/) . 
  
 #### **Credentialing Requirements**  
    
- Must hold a specialist or higher degree in school psychology, or a doctoral degree in psychology with specialized preparation in school psychology, from a regionally accredited institution.
    
- Must complete a 1,000-hour supervised internship in school psychology, including at least 600 hours in a school setting.
    
- Must pass the Praxis School Psychologist (5403) examination.
    
- Must submit official transcripts, verification of internship, and complete a fingerprint-based background check through the Nevada Department of Public Safety and FBI.
    
- Application is made through the NDE Educator Licensure Portal.
    
- The School Psychologist License is valid for five years and renewable upon completion of professional development (typically 15 hours per year, or 75 total hours per renewal period).
    
 #### **Scope of Practice**  
    
- The School Psychologist License authorizes practice within Nevada’s public and charter schools, including:
  
-- Psychoeducational and behavioral assessments
    
-- Counseling and consultation for students, families, and educators
    
-- Support for academic and behavioral interventions
    
-- Participation in special education evaluations and IEP processes
    
-- Crisis prevention, intervention, and mental health promotion
      
- Practice under this credential is limited to educational settings.
    
- Individuals who wish to engage in independent or clinical psychological practice outside the school system must obtain licensure from the Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners.
    
 ### **Other Roles**  
    
- The Board recognizes training-level credentials, including Psychological Assistant, Psychological Intern, and Psychological Trainee, for individuals pursuing supervised experience toward full licensure.
    
- These roles do not grant independent practice authority.
    
 ## **Scope of Practice Considerations**  
    
- Psychologists licensed by the Board may practice independently in accordance with their education and training.
    
- School psychologists certified by the NDE may provide services only within educational settings.
    
- Psychological Assistants, Interns, and Trainees are limited to supervised practice and are not eligible for independent licensure.
    
 ## **PSYPACT Status in Nevada**  
  
 Nevada is a **participating PSYPACT state** . [PSYPACT] (https://psypact.gov/)  is an interstate compact that allows licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology and conduct temporary in-person psychological services across state lines among participating states.
 
  
 ## **Key Takeaways**  
    
- Nevada psychologist licensure requires a doctoral degree, approximately 3,750 hours of supervised experience, and passage of the EPPP and state jurisprudence exam.
    
- Thirty hours of continuing education are required every two years, with specified content in ethics, suicide prevention, and cultural competency.
    
- Nevada does not license master’s-level psychologists for independent practice; all supervised roles require Board approval and oversight.
    
- School psychologist certification is managed separately for K–12 educational settings.
    
- Nevada participates in PSYPACT, permitting eligible psychologists to provide services across state lines under the Compact.
    
- The Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners and the Department of Education are the authorities for psychologist and school psychologist credentialing. Consult these agencies for current requirements.    
 **Important Note:**  Licensure requirements can change over time and may vary based on individual circumstances. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and current information, prospective psychologists should always consult the appropriate state licensing board and education agency for the most up-to-date licensure and certification requirements.