Ph.D. in Wyoming

KWVRS experts holding Ph.D.: Matthew R. Putts, Ph.D. (Chief of Vocational Services); Paul J. Bourgeois, Ph.D. (Vocational Rehabilitation Expert & Life Care Planner); Daniel Wolstein, Ph.D. (CEO & President)

Recognition and practice information for Doctor of Philosophy in Wyoming.

Recognition and qualification in Wyoming

Ph.D.-level preparation in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, economics, or related fields supports doctoral-level forensic expertise including research design, advanced assessment, and testimony on specialized topics.

The Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (WY DVR) administers public vocational rehabilitation in Wyoming. KWVRS Ph.D.-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.

Wyoming courts and venues

Expert qualification in Wyoming's courts is determined case by case.

  • District Court - General jurisdiction; 9 judicial districts across 23 counties
  • Circuit Court - Civil cases up to $50,000, misdemeanors, small claims, traffic
  • Municipal Court - Violations of city ordinances

Highest court: Wyoming Supreme Court. Federal venues: D. Wyo..

Other credentials in Wyoming

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Ph.D. required to testify as a vocational expert?

No. Master's-level professionals with CRC, CVE, or ABVE credentials are routinely accepted. A Ph.D. adds breadth of academic preparation and research fluency, which can be persuasive in complex matters.

References

  1. U.S. Department of Education - AccreditationGovernment

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