Nev. Admin. Code § 641C.070 - "Field of social science" interpreted; qualification of degree

For the purposes of this chapter and NRS 641C.330, 641C.340, 641C.350, 641C.390, 641C.420, 641C.430 and 641C.440:

1. The Board will interpret the term "field of social science" to mean:

(a) Any program in:

(1) Counseling alcohol and substance abusers;

(2) Counseling problem gamblers;

(3) Psychiatry;

(4) Psychology;

(5) Social work;

(6) Marriage and family therapy;

(7) Nursing; or

(8) Medicine; or

(b) Any other program related to the study of the human mind and mental illness.

2. The Board may consider whether the course descriptions for a degree from an accredited college or university that includes at least 24 semester hours or 32 quarter hours of courses relating to counseling qualify the degree as a degree in a "field of social science."

Notes

Nev. Admin. Code § 641C.070

Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff. 8-9-2000; A by Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03, 12-16-2003; R185-07, 12-17-2008

NRS 641C.200