The University of Nevada at Las Vegas offers a solid undergraduate curriculum as well as Ph.D. programs in clinical and experimental psychology. Psychology courses are also available at the Community College of Southern Nevada in an associate of arts degree program that touches on child psychology and social psychology, as well as statistical and research methods.
Las Vegas has one of the healthiest job markets in the country, and psychology employment opportunities during the near future are expected to be plentiful. The Las Vegas area is anticipating a 39.1% increase in employment for educational, vocational, and school counselors from 2002-2012. The overall employment prospects for counselors, social, and religious workers is expected to increase 49.1%.
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