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National School Psychology Certification and Licensure Online Resource
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The National School Psychology Certification and Licensure Resource List provides information on:
- Certification requirements needed to practice in schools
- Requirements to receive licensure from the state psychology board at the master's and doctoral level
- Whether the state accepts the NCSP credential as an alternative route to certification
- Title protection and scope of practice
- Contact information for state departments of education and psychology boards
Official NASP Disclaimer
The information presented is gathered from the websites of state psychology boards and departments of education and reviewed by NASP state delegates each fall. This document is intended for informational purposes only. Although we make every effort to provide current and updated information individuals should in all cases contact the appropriate state agencies to confirm the state's current requirements. If in utilizing this resource you come across information that is out-of-date please e-mail us at cert@naspweb.org so that we might research the discrepancy and post the most accurate information.
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Definitions
NCSP (Nationally Certified School Psychologist): If this category is noted with an "Accepts NCSP," this state officially accepts the NCSP which may streamline the application and/or renewal process for a state credential. If you find a discrepancy in information we welcome your feedback at cert@naspweb.org
PRAXIS Series II exam: Refers to the ETS owned and administered Praxis II exam. The Test Code is 10400. http://www.ets.org
Department of Education Credential: Most school psychologists obtain the credential to practice in the schools through their state Department of Education. This section details the requirements to obtain the credential to practice in the schools as a school psychologist. Several states have various levels of credentialing depending on experience and level of education. States may use the title licensure or certification to refer to this credential. School psychologists in Texas are credentialed through the Texas Board of Psychology.
Board of Psychology Credential: In general, school psychologists who wish to engage in private practice must obtain a credential through the state Board of Psychology. This section describes the requirements to receive licensure at the doctoral level. Some states have master's level licensure and some have separate licensure for school psychologists. The scope of practice for these levels of licensure will differ in every case. Supervision at some level is frequently a component of this process.
Scope of Practice: Scope of practice refers to the areas of practice that school psychologists authorized to provide. This might relate to where a school psychologist may practice, and requirements for supervision. As always, an individual is ethically bound to limit his/her scope of practice to one's own knowledge of the procedures and skills that were gained through a program of formal training and education, school-based internship professional experience and continuing education.
Title protection: Refers to who is authorized to use the title "psychologist" and "school psychologist" as well as the settings in which the title applies.
ALABAMA
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychometrist-at the 5th year level; requires a
BA-level professional educator certification in a teaching field, GPA 3.0
or above on all courses in the Alabama State Board of Education approved
school psychometry program, a supervised P-12 internship of at least 300
hours, passing score on a comprehensive written school psychometry test,
and two years satisfactory educational experience.
School Psychologist-at the 6th year level; requires BA
certification in teaching field, master's level certification as a school
psychometrist, a supervised P-12 internship of at least 300 hours, and passing
score on a comprehensive written school psychology test; OR possess NCSP
certification.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychological Technician-requires a master's degree from an APA accredited
doctoral program in psychology, 6 months field experience including 500 hours
of supervised experience by a licensed psychologist, passing score of 60%
or 400 on EPPP, and passing score of 80% on written jurisprudence exam. Psychological
Technician-limited scope of practice (can administer and interpret tests,
interview and screen, and administer didactic psycho-educational services). A
psychological technician may not use the title "psychologist."
Psychologist-requires a doctoral degree from a department or school
of psychology, 1800 hours predoctoral supervised experience with 2 hours
face-to-face supervision per week by a licensed psychologist, ASPPB recommended
passing score on EPPP, and passing score of 80% on written jurisprudence
exam. The state psychology board does not license master's level school psychologists.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
A school psychologist is responsible for administering and interpreting
intellectual, personality, and/or projective tests, providing consultation,
conducting direct and indirect interventions, supervising school psychological
service programs, and conducting program planning and evaluation. A
school psychometrist is responsible for conducting psychological and psycho-educational
assessments, and providing direct and indirect interventions.
Master's-level school psychologists are regulated by the state Department
of Education as psychometrists for school based employment. *
Department of Education
http://www.alsde.edu/html/home.asp
(http://www.alsde.edu/html/
sections/documents.asp?
section=66&sort=7&footer=sections)
Telephone: (334) 242-9935
Psychology Licensing Board
http://psychology.state.al.us/
Telephone: (334) 242-4127
See Disclaimer.
ALASKA
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
School psychologist-Type A or C certificate (more likely Type
C); requires a master's or higher degree in school psychology (and recommendation)
from a program approved by NCATE/NASP/APA*, a 1200 hour internship with
600 hours in a school setting; OR possess NCSP certification.
*NASP and APA are primary approvals desired.
For 5 year Type C Special Services certification, must have six semester
hours or nine (9) quarter hours of credit taken within the past five years,
as well as three semester hours of approved Alaska studies and three (3)
semester hours of multicultural education/cross-cultural communications.
(If have met all other qualifications but these, may apply for Provisional
Certificate).
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychological Associate-requires master's degree in psychology, 2
years post-master's experience of 1500 hours, passing score of 60% on EPPP,
and passing score on state law and ethics exam. Psychological Associate has
no restrictions and can practice privately.
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree in clinical/counseling psychology
or another area of specialization with one-year of post doctoral supervised
experience (1500 hours with 1 hour per week of individual supervision), passing
score of 70% on EPPP, and passing score on state law and ethics exam. Unless
licensed, a person may not use the title "psychologist."
Psychologists employed by government or education institutions, and students
or interns are exempt from licensure requirements from the psychology board.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Master's level school psychologists can be licensed by the State Psychology
Board for independent practice as a Psychological Associate.*
Department of Education
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/
(http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification/
Certification.html)
Telephone: (907) 465-2831
Psychology Licensing Board
http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/ppsy.htm
Telephone: (907) 465-3811
See Disclaimer.
ARIZONA
Accepts NCSP
This state has not conducted the 2006 yearly review and update of the information contained on this website. For the most current information related to licensure and certification in this state, please contact the NASP state delegate.
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychologist- requires one of the following:
a. A
master's degree of 60 or more credits from an accredited institution or,
b. Completion
of a doctoral program in psychology and completion re-training program in
school psychology from an accredited or board approved program or,
c. Five
years experience within the last ten years working full time in the capacity
of a school psychologist in a school setting (typically for those coming
from out-of-state) or
d. NCSP
AND a supervised internship of at least 1200 clock hours with
a minimum of 600 of those hours in a school setting
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist-requires a doctoral degree, 1500 hour internship with
at least 1 hour of face-to-face supervision for every 20 hours, 1500 hours
post doctoral experience with 1 hour supervision for every 20 (completed
in 36 months), and recommended passing score on EPPP. Only individuals licensed
by the Arizona Board of Psychology may use the title
"psychologist." Board does not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
School psychologists provide services that included but are not limited
to the duties of student psycho-educational assessment, therapeutic consultation
and intervention, and involvement in the process of determination of student
disabilities or disorders.
Department of Education
http://www.ade.state.az.us/
(http://www.ade.state.az.us/certification/
requirements/Professional/)
Telephone: (602) 542-5393
Psychology Licensing Board
http://www.psychboard.az.gov/
Telephone: (602) 542-8162
See Disclaimer.
ARKANSAS
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychology Specialist-requires a minimum 60 semester credit/unit
master's degree, a 1200 hour internship and a passing score of 620 on the
school psychology praxis exam.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychological Examiner-requires a master's degree in psychology or
a closely related field from an accredited educational institution. Individual
must pass appropriate exams and a complete a minimum of 600 clock hours of
supervised experience directly related to the intended use of the license.
Scope of practice includes administering and interpreting tests of mental
abilities, aptitudes, and personality characteristics for the purposes of
psychological evaluations to assist in the determination of educational or
vocational selection, guidance, or placement. Psychological Examiners
require supervision by a licensed psychologist to conduct overall personality
appraisal, personality counseling, psychotherapy, neuropsychological evaluations,
or personality readjustment techniques
Psychologist-requires a doctoral degree in Psychology or a closely
allied field from an accredited educational institution, passing appropriate
exams, and a minimum of two (2) years of qualified experience, one of which
must be postdoctoral. The following training experience is initiated
after a minimum of two (2) years of graduate study: an internship that is
accredited by the American Psychological Association which provides training
consistent with both the doctoral program of study and as defined by the
Statement of Intent, or a 2000 hour internship that meets the Board's criteria. Additionally,
at least one year of postdoctoral supervised experience is required. This
experience must be in line with the individual's program of doctoral study
and consistent with the Statement of Intent to Practice. Postdoctoral
experience must be full-time (40 hours per week) for at least one calendar
year (50 weeks), or a total of 2000 hours of appropriate experience, or equivalent,
within a period not to exceed four (4) years. A part-time postdoctoral
supervised experience must be under the supervision of licensed psychologist(s)
whose Statement of Intent to Practice is consistent with the area(s) of supervised
experience.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
School Psychology Specialists are licensed only for school-based employment and must use the title, "School Psychology Specialist" Only those with doctorate level training in school psychology may refer to themselves as school psychologists. School psychologists and school psychology specialists provide a range of services including assessment, consultation, and other direct/indirect services to students, teachers, administrators and families within the school system.
Department of Education
http://arkansasEd.org
(http://arkansased.org/teachers/pdf/
school_psychology_specialist.pdf)
Psychology Licensing Board
http://www.state.ar.us/abep/
Telephone: (501) 862-6167
See Disclaimer.
CALIFORNIA
Commission for Teacher Credentialing Certification:
Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Specialization in School Psychology-requires
a passing score on the CBEST, completion of 2 years post-BA in a professional
program specializing in school psychology, 450 hours of practicum experience
and a minimum 1200 clock hour internship at least 800 of which is in a
school setting .For applicants trained out-of-state see the following: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/
leaflets/cl606.pdf
Board of Psychology Licensure:
Psychologist-requires
doctoral degree in psychology, educational psychology, counseling
psychology or education with a field of specialization in educational psychology,
3000 hours supervised experience (at least 1500 post-doctoral, with 1 hour
supervision by licensed psychologist per week), a passing score of 500
on EPPP and passing score on the California Psychology Supplemental Examination
(CPSE). An applicant who began graduate training on or after January
1, 2004, shall complete a minimum of 15 contact hours of coursework
in spousal or partner abuse assessment, detection, and intervention strategies,
including knowledge of community resources, cultural factors, and same
gender abuse dynamics.
Registered Psychologist- requires doctoral degree, 1500 hour
internship, and 1 hour per week of face-to-face supervision by a licensed
psychologist. The registered psychologist can be registered only at a nonprofit
community agency that receives a minimum of 25% of its funding from some
governmental source(s) and must be supervised by a licensed psychologist.
Registered Psychological Assistant- requires master's degree
from accredited institution. Can engage in limited activities under
the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
Individuals employed directly by an educational institution (approved
or accredited) or a school district are exempt from licensure requirements
of the psychology board.
Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensure:
Licensed Educational Psychologist-requires a minimum of a master's
degree in psychology, educational psychology,
school psychology, or counseling and guidance, three years full-time
experience as a credentialed school psychologist in the public schools
(can include 1 year of internship) and passing score on the LEP exam. This
allows private practice for the following activities: Educational evaluation,
diagnosis, and test interpretation limited to assessment of academic ability,
learning patterns, achievement, motivation, and personality factors directly
related to academic learning problems, and counseling services for children
or adults for amelioration of academic learning problems, educational consultation,
research, and direct educational services.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Holding a specialization in school psychology enables the holder to
"provide services that enhance academic performance, design strategies
and programs to address problems of adjustment, consult with other educators
and parents on issues of social development and behavioral and academic difficulties,
conduct psycho-educational assessment for purposes of identifying special
needs, provide psychological counseling for individuals, groups and families,
and coordinate intervention strategies for management of individuals and
school-wide crises."
Private practice is allowed for those holding a LEP license.
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/
Board of Psychology
http://www.psychboard.ca.gov/
Telephone: (916) 263-2699
Board of Behavioral Sciences
http://www.bbs.ca.gov/lic-req5.htm
See Disclaimer.
COLORADO
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
Special Services Provider License-requires a minimum of a master's
degree, 60 hours at the graduate level, and a passing score on PRAXIS Series
II exam; OR possess NCSP.
Standards for licensure are closely aligned with NASP standards.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree in psychology or "equivalent
to such as determined by the board", one year pre-doctoral experience
(1500 hours) and one year post-doctoral (1500 hours) with documented supervision
by a licensed psychologist, passing score of 500 on the EPPP, passing score
on oral examination, and completion of jurisprudence workshop. Applicant
must be 21 years of age.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Only individuals with a doctoral degree in psychology and licensed as a
psychologist or those licensed through the Department of Regulatory Agencies
may use the title "psychologist." School psychologists may
refer to themselves as "school psychologists."
The State Department of Education licenses school psychologists to practice
in schools and does not license school psychologists for independent practice. The
Department of Regulatory Agencies will register school psychologists as "unlicensed
psychotherapists" or license them if they meet the criteria in another
specialty for private practice.
Department of Education
http://www.cde.state.co.us/
Psychology Licensing Board
http://www.dora.state.co.us/Mental-Health/psy/
Telephone: (303) 894-7766
See Disclaimer.
CONNECTICUT
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychologist/School Psychological Examiner-requires a master's degree, 45 semester hours of graduate work in a planned program for school psychologists, a supervised practicum, and a 10 school-month school psychology internship under the supervision of a certified school psychologist, the local school system, and the preparing institution.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree, 1 year pre-doctoral internship, post-doctoral training consisting of 35 hours per week for 46 weeks (three hours of supervision per week, one face-to-face individual), and passing score of 500 on EPPP. Board does not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Salaried employees acting within their organization, other licensed professionals acting within their scope, and school psychologists within a school setting may be exempt from the psychology board licensure requirement.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
A school psychologist can use the personal title of school psychologist to describe work in the private sector. Activities in the private sector are limited to evaluation, diagnosis, or test interpretation of intellectual ability, learning patterns, achievement, motivation, or personality factors related to learning problems in an educational setting; short-term advisement and interpretative services with children or adults to reduce education-related problems; educational or vocational consultation or direct educational services to schools, agencies, or organizations related to learning problems; development of educational programs.
Department of Education
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp
Psychology Licensing Board
http://www.dph.state.ct.us/licensure
or http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3121&q=389548
Telephone: (860) 509-7567
See Disclaimer.
DELAWARE
This state has not conducted the 2006 yearly review and update of the information contained on this website. For the most current information related to licensure and certification in this state, please contact the NASP state delegate.
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychologist- requires the completion of an organized graduate
level program of study approved by the National Association of School Psychologists
(NASP) or the American Psychological Association (APA), consisting of a minimum
of 60 graduate level credit hours, of which at least 54 credits are exclusive
of an internship; and
- A supervised internship of no less than 1200 hours, at least 600 hours
of which must be in a school setting; or
- Completion of an organized graduate level program of study offered by
a regionally accredited college or university titled School Psychology,
consisting of a minimum of 60 graduate level credit hours, of which at
least 54 credits are exclusive of an internship;
or
- hold NCSP certification.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Registered Psychological Assistant-requires an earned masters degree based on a
program of studies which is psychological in content and specifically designed
to train and prepare psychologists and an internship, externship or practica
of 450 hours. Registered Psychological Assistants must practice under
supervision of a licensed psychologist.
Psychologist-requires an earned doctoral degree based on a program
of studies which is psychological in content and specifically designed to
train and prepare psychologists and one (1) year of post-doctoral supervised
experience consisting of 1,500 hours with 1 hour of supervision for every
10 hours of work, and passing score of 70% on EPPP. The Board does not license
non-doctoral psychologists.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
School psychologists certified by the Department of Education are certified
only for school-based employment. A school psychologist may use the
term
"school psychologist" or "certified school psychologist"
and are restricted to practice within settings under purview of Department
of Education and State Board of Education.
Department of Education
http://www.doe.state.de.us/
Psychology Licensing Board
http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/psychology/index.shtml
boards/psychology/
Telephone: (302) 744-4534
See Disclaimer.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
* State/District standards do not meet minimum NASP
standards
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychologist-requires A master's degree in school, educational,
or clinical psychology from an accredited institution to include forty-two
(42) semester hours of graduate level coursework and five hundred (500) clock
hours of satisfactory field experience in a PreK-12 school setting under
the supervision of a certified school psychologist.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree, 1500 hour internship over
2 years with at least 150 hours of individual supervision per year, 2 years
of post-doctoral experience (4000 hours) with at least 150 hours of individual
supervision per year, and EPPP score of at a minimum 1 half standard deviation
below the mean. Boar does not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
School psychologists are exempt from the psychology board requirement for
licensure where they are regulated by the District of Columbia public schools.* The
District of Columbia Public School System provides certification for school
psychologists. School psychologists certified by the DC Public School System
may perform all duties within the realm of their training and they may be
hired by schools and perform all duties.
School psychologists who do not possess a license from the Board of Psychology
may not engage in private practice.
Department of Education
http://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/home.html
Psychology Licensing Board
http://hpla.doh.dc.gov/hpla/cwp/
view,A,1195,Q,488253,hplaNav,|30661|,.asp
Telephone: (202) 442-4766
See Disclaimer.
FLORIDA
Accepts NCSP, but a state exam
is also required for certification.
Department of Education Credential:
Certified School Psychologist-requires a specialist or higher degree
with a major in school psychology, a year-long supervised school psychology
internship (1200 hours minimum) in an elementary or secondary school; or a
master's or higher degree from a graduate program in school psychology which
includes 60 semester hours of graduate credit and a year-long school psychology
internship (1200 hours minimum); or a master's degree and 3 years
full-time experience as a school psychologist; OR NCSP. All
these alternatives require passing a state-specific school psychology specialist
exam.
Department of Health Licensure, Board of Psychology
Licensed School Psychologist-requires a specialist or equivalent
degree from a program that is psychological in nature, 60 semester hours,
3 years experience as a school psychologist (2 of which are supervised by
a licensed or certified school psychologist or a licensed psychologist who
has met educational and experience requirements for school psychology licensure),
and passing score on PRAXIS Series II exam.
Licensed Psychologist-requires doctoral degree, 2 years total experience
(1 year internship of 2000 hours and 1 year post-doctoral of 2000 hours)
with 2 hours face-to-face clinical supervision per week, and ASPPB required
passing score on EPPP.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
School psychologists are certified by the state Department of Education
to work in the school system or licensed by the Department of Health to engage
in private practice.*
Licensed School Psychologist-A licensed school psychologist employed by
a school district may provide private sector services if the parent/guardian
is informed in writing prior to provision of services that they are eligible
for free services from the school district, the client is not a student of
the schools to which the school psychologist is assigned, the parent/guardian
is informed that the school psychologist may not function as an independent
evaluator, the school psychologist does not promise 24-hour on-call and does
not engage in private practice during hours of contracted employment, the
school psychologist does not use position in a school to offer or promote
private services, and does not use tests, materials or services belonging
to the district.
Any individual may not use the word "psychologist" unless
such person holds a valid, active license as a psychologist.
No person shall hold herself or himself out by any professional title, name,
or description incorporating the words "school psychologist" unless
such person holds a valid, active license as a school psychologist or is certified as a school psychologist by the Department
of Education.
Department of Education:
http://www.fldoe.org/Default.asp?bhcp=1
Psychology Licensing Board:
www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/psychology
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/schoolpsych
Telephone: (850) 488-0595
See Disclaimer.
GEORGIA
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
Non Renewable Professional Certificate-available to holders of a master's degree in school psychology from a non-NASP Approved program, and passing score of 590 on the PRAXIS Series II exam. Must then complete a state approved specialist program in School Psychology; or a NASP-Approved Master’s Degree program in school psychology; or completion on the NCSP Credential.
Clear Renewable Certificate (School Psychologist) - requires completion of a NASP-approved program or submission of a copy of a valid National Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential issued by the National School Psychology Certification AND completion of the appropriate content assessment(s) and Special Georgia Requirements s in school psychology,
As of 2006, all certified educators in Georgia must pass a technology test or take a required technology course to maintain state certification. Recertification (every five years) requires the completion of 10 professional Learning Units – PLU’s (100 hours of continuing education) or current status as an NCSP.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist-requires satisfactory completion of educational requirements (APA-approved program after 1/1/2000; exception: graduates of schools outside the US), completion of APA internship or 2000 hours of organized training, completion of Post Doctoral Supervised Work Experience (1500 hours) or in the process of completion, completion of an oral examination, passing score (70%) on the National Licensing Examination (EPPP), passing score (70%) on the closed book Georgia Jurisprudence Exam, which covers current laws, rules, regulations, and general provisions. Apply to the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/psych). Requirements for renewal of licensure (every 2 years): 40 hours of continuing education that must include 3 hours in Ethics and 3 hours in Psychopharmacology. Does not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
School psychologists certified by the Professional Standards Commission are exempt from licensure while working as an employee in an educational institution.
A certified school psychologist cannot use title "school psychologist" outside of the school setting and cannot charge fees for professional services.
Professional Standards Commission:
http://www.gapsc.com/
(http://www.gapsc.com/TeacherCertification/
Documents/cert_rules.asp)
Telephone: (800) 869-7775
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/psych/
Telephone: (478) 207-1670
See Disclaimer.
HAWAII
This state has not conducted the 2006 yearly review and update of the information contained on this website. For the most current information related to licensure and certification in this state, please contact the NASP state delegate.
Department of Education Credential:
Complex School Psychologist-6th year specialist degree
in school psychology (60 credits) and internship in elementary or secondary
school setting; or graduate degree from a regionally accredited college
in school psychology, educational psychology, or a closely related field
(with specific coursework) and a 1200 hour internship (600 hours must be
in the practice of school psychology in an elementary/secondary school setting),
and 2 years professional experience.
Psychological Examiner-requires degree from an accredited college
and an introductory course in test and measurement and individual intelligence
testing and one, two, or three years of professional specialized experience.
Master's degree can be substituted for one year of experience and a doctoral
degree can be substituted for three years of experience.
District Based School Psychologist (supervises
program of school psychological services for district)-requires doctoral
degree in educational psychology or closely related field and 4 years professional
experience working with children.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree in psychology or educational
psychology from a regionally accredited institution of higher education,
2 years supervised experience (internship of 1900 hours supervised by licensed
psychologist and 1900 hours post-doctoral), and passing score on EPPP (140). Does
not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
A person employed by a government agency in a school psychologist or psychological
examiner position or in a position that does not involve diagnostic or treatment
services may be exempt from the psychology board requirement for licensure
when they are carrying out functions of such government employment.* School
psychologists, therefore, are exempt.
Department of Education:
http://doe.k12.hi.us
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl (Chap
465-1)
Telephone: (808) 586-3000
See Disclaimer.
IDAHO
Department of Education Credential:
Pupil Personnel Services Certificate with School Psychologist Endorsement-requires completion of 60 graduate semester credit hours (MA and Specialist degree programs separately), laboratory experience in a classroom, and completion of a minimum of 300 clock-hour internship within a school district under the supervision of the training institution and a certified school psychologist.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist-requires a doctoral degree, 2 years professional experience not including internship (1 year obtained post-doctoral with 1 hour face-to-face supervision per 20 hours of practice), and passing score of 500 on EPPP. Board does not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
School psychologists certified by the state department of education are certified to practice only in school settings. School psychologists without dual licensure at the doctoral level may only practice privately under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. School psychologists may use the title "psychologist" only when practicing in a school setting.
Persons employed by any federal state, county, or municipal agency as such activities are part of the duties in his salaried position and performed solely for employment may be exempt from licensure from the psychology board.
Department of Education:
http://www.sde.state.id.us/Dept/
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.ibol.idaho.gov/psy.htm
Telephone: (208) 334-3233
See Disclaimer.
ILLINOIS
Department of Education Credential: (effective July 2004)
School Services Personnel Certificate with School Psychologist Endorsement-requires
60 hour master's degree in psychology or educational psychology with a specialization
in school psychology, completion of an Illinois-approved or NASP-approved,
supervised field experience of 250 hours in a school setting and/or child
study center, internship of at least 1200 hours under the direction of an
intern supervisor, passing score on the Illinois School Psychology content-area
test and test of basic skills.
Out-of-state applicants completing a non-NASP approved program must submit
their materials detailing their educational background to an approved School
Psychology program for review.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Clinical Psychologist-requires doctoral degree, 2 years of supervised
experience at least 1 of which is postdoctoral (pre-doctoral internship of
1750 hours with 1 hour of face-to-face supervision per week; postdoctoral
experience of 1750 hours with 1 hour of face-to-face supervision per week),
and passing score of 500 on EPPP. Board does not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
School psychologists may be regulated by the state Department of Education
and when employed as a certified school psychologists are exempt from the
psychology board requirements for licensure.*
School psychological services include: administration and interpretation
of psychological and educational evaluations, development of school-based
prevention programs, counseling with students, parents, and teachers on educational
and mental health issues, acting as a liaison between public school and community
agencies,. Evaluating program effectiveness, providing crisis intervention
within the school setting, helping teachers, parents involved in the educational
process to provide optimum teaching and learning conditions, supervising
school psychologist interns, screening school enrollments to identify children
who should be referred for individual study.
Scope of practice includes work with children between the ages of 3 and
21, making recommendations regarding the placement of children. The
certified school psychologist cannot provide these services outside their
place of employment to any student in the school district. A school
psychologist cannot function as a general practitioner of clinical psychology. School
psychologists can provide clinical psychological services under the supervision
of a licensed clinical psychologist.
Department of Education:
www.isbe.state.il.us/
Psychology Licensing Board:
www.idfpr.com/dpr/WHO/Psych.asp
Telephone: (217) 782-8556
See Disclaimer.
INDIANA
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential: Division of Professional Standards
Educator's license for School Services Personnel, School Psychologist-requires
master's degree or higher in school psychology or related field and recommendation
from the candidate’s Indiana graduating institution of higher education. Out
of state candidates must have the minimum of a master’s degree in school
psychology and must submit an application for evaluation by the DPS to be
considered for licensure.
An Accomplished Practitioner license valid
for ten years and renewable every five years thereafter may be obtained with
NCSP certification. Information regarding licensure for the school settling
is at www.doe.state.in.us/sservices/sp.htm.
The Independent Practice Endorsement (IPE)- requires
the educator’s license for school psychology, passing score on the PRAXIS
Series II exam, and a 1300 hour supervised post-graduate internship.The
IPE is valid for three years, with criteria for renewal based on NCSP renewal
requirements. The IPE is granted by the DPS upon recommendation from the
IPE Board of the Indiana Association of School Psychology (IASP). Information
is available at www.iasponline.org.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Board does not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Health Service Provider in Psychology-requires doctoral degree of
at least 90 semester hours, 1800 hour supervised, year-long internship, an
additional 1800 hours of supervised experience post-degree, and passing score
on test administered by the Indiana Psychology Board and the Health Professionals
Bureau.
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree, 1 year supervised internship
of at least 1500 hours, and ASPPB recommended passing score on EPPP.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Scope of practice for Indiana school psychologists includes administering,
scoring, and interpreting educational, cognitive, career, vocational, behavioral,
and affective tests; providing consultation, collaboration, and intervention
services (not including psychotherapy) and providing referral to community
agencies; conducting research relating to student's learning and performance
in the educational process; providing in-service or continuing education
services relating to learning and performance in the educational process
to schools, parents, and others; and supervising school psychology services. School
psychologists may not provide psychotherapy nor diagnose or treat mental
and nervous disorders, except as it relates to state and federal guidelines
for special education (IDEA, Section 504, and Indiana Article 7).
School psychologists without the IPE or HSPP are limited to employment within
an Indiana school corporation. Without the IPE or HSPP, school psychologists
may not work outside of the public school setting. School psychologists
with the IPE and/or HSPP may be employed by a developmental center, state
hospital, public or private hospital, mental health center, rehabilitation
center, and private or public school. The HSPP/IPE school psychologist
may engage in private practice and practice outside of a school setting.
Department of Education Division of Professional Standards:
http://www.doe.state.in.us/dps/welcome.html
1-866-542-3672 (toll-free)
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.in.gov/pla/bandc/ispb/
Telephone: (317) 234-2057
See Disclaimer.
IOWA
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychologist (special education endorsement)-requires master's/Specialist
degree of 60 graduate hours or graduate of program approved by NASP or APA,
practicum in a school setting, completion of an approved human relations
component, and preparation in the education of students with disabilities
and gifted and talented; OR hold NCSP certification.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree in psychology, 1 year (12 month
or 1800 hours) pre-doctoral and post-doctoral supervised experience with
minimum 1 hour individual supervision per week, a passing score of 500 on
EPPP and the Iowa Examination on Ethics and Jurisprudence.
Board does not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Individuals who practice as an employee of a governmental institution or
agency, a nonprofit institution or agency, a research facility, or an accredited
academic institution may be exempt from the requirement for licensure
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Scope of practice for school psychologists includes service to children
from birth to 21. A conditional license is available to students who
have yet to complete their thesis or internship as an aspect of an approved
program.
Department of Education:
http://www.state.ia.us/educate/
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/
licensure/board_home.asp?board=psy
Telephone: (515) 281-4401
See Disclaimer.
KANSAS
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychologist-apply for teacher's license with an endorsement
for school psychology; scope of practice includes Early Childhood through
12. Requires a graduate degree, verification from an accredited institution
of completion of a graduate-level school specialist program, a supervised
internship, and passing score on the PRAXIS Series II exam. All initial licenses
are 2-year conditional.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Basic Licensure requirements include a doctoral degree in the field of psychology
with 2 years supervised experience (significant portion of which shall have
been spent in rendering psychological services satisfying the board's approved
standards for the psychological service concerned). Each licensure applicant
must take the EPPP and score 70% correct. One must also have 1800 hours of
post-doctoral supervision.
BSRB Licensed Master's Level psychologist-requires a master’s degree
in the field of psychology, obtained a passing score of 60 percent on EPPP,
completed 60 graduate hours of training for degree, 750-hour practicum, and
not less than 2 years post-graduate supervised professional experience (min.
of 4000 hours, 1500 of direct client contact). An LMLP must work under the
direct supervision of a licensed clinical psychotherapist or licensed psychologist.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
School psychologists are licensed by the State Department of Education. Master's
level and Clinical Psychologists are licensed by the Behavioral Sciences
Regulatory Board (BSRB), along with Marriage and Family Therapists and Social
Workers.
School psychologists may only refer to themselves as psychologists in public
or private schools. School psychologists are barred from using the
Psychologist title in private practice unless they obtain BSRB licensure.
School psychologists may, however, conduct outside evaluations for other
school districts as Independent Evaluators.
Department of Education:
www.ksde.org
(http://www3.ksde.org/cert/schspecialist.htm)
Telephone: (785) 291-3678
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.ksbsrb.org/psychologists.html
Telephone: (785) 296-3240
See Disclaimer.
KENTUCKY
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
Certified School Psychologist-an initial Provisional Certificate
is available to individuals on internship who complete a NASP accredited
program or a program that follows NASP guidelines and earn a minimum score
of 630 on PRAXIS Series II exam. The provisional certificate lasts for one
year (if serving as school psychologist on a full-time basis) but can be
renewed for an additional year (if serving as a school psychologist on a
half-time basis).
Standard Certificates are issued to an applicant who meets one of the following
requirement options
(a) Option I:
1. Completion
of an approved program of preparation which corresponds to the certificate
at a teacher education institution that adheres to the National Association
of School Psychologists Standards for Training Programs; and
2. Completion
of and passing score on the PRAXIS Series II exam.
OR
(b) Option II: Possession of the NCSP.
Standard Certificates are issued for 5-year periods after the completion
of internship and must be renewed every 5 years along with proof of at least
three years of experience as a school psychologist within the certification
period and either completion of seventy-two hours of continuing professional
development hours or six semester hours of graduate training related
to school psychology.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychological Associate-requires 600 hours of supervised experience
and passing score of 400 on EPPP. Requires supervision by a licensed
psychologist.
Psychological Practitioner-requires master's degree plus an additional
16 graduate hours in psychology, 5 years full-time supervised experience
as a Psychological Associate, and passing score of 500 on EPPP. No
supervision required.
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree, 2 years supervised experience
by a licensed psychologist (1 year, 2000 hours pre-doctoral and 1 year, 1800
hour post-doctoral), and passing score of 500 on EPPP.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
School psychologists, certified by the state Department of Education, are
restricted to practice in the schools (cannot be independent contractors)
and cannot use title "school psychologist" outside of employment.
Regulated by the Educational Professional Standards Board.
Department of Education:
http://www.kde.state.ky.us/
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://finance.ky.gov/ourcabinet/
caboff/OAS/op/psychbd/
Telephone: (502) 564-3296, ext. 225
See Disclaimer.
LOUISIANA
Accepts NCSP; $5,000 stipend attached
to NCSP.
Department of Education Credential:
Certified School Psychologist-Level A and B. Please contact
the Louisiana Department of Education at website below for specific requirements.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Does not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree, pre-doctoral internship of
1500 hours (with 2 hours face-to-face supervision per week), post-doctoral
supervised experience (2000 hours with 2 hours face-to-face supervision per
week), supervision by a licensed psychologist, and passing score of 500 on
EPPP.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Psychologists working in the Louisiana public school system are exempt from
the psychology board requirement for licensure* and can only refer to self
as "school psychologist" within the context of employment in a
school.
Department of Education:
http://www.doe.state.la.us/DOE/asps/home.asp
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.lsbep.org/
Telephone: (225) 763-3935
See Disclaimer.
MAINE
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychological Service Providers-requires graduate degree from an accredited program in school psychology (NASP/NCATE/APA) and two recommendations from licensed or certified providers of school psychological services and NCSP certification or Licensure by the Board of Examiners of Psychologist and two recommendations from licensed or certified providers of school psychological services; and a 1500 clock hour supervised internship at least half of which is completed in a school setting.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychological Examiner-requires master's degree with a minimum of 48 credit hours and specific courses/competencies in certain areas; scope of practice includes testing and evaluation, but no psychotherapy; additional intervention privileges can be secured through application and approval of plan that includes ongoing supervision by a licensed psychologist; requires 1 year experience with 1 hour face-to-face supervision per week and 2 hours other supervision, as well as passing score of 65 percent on EPPP and an oral exam before the Board of Examiners.
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree, pre-doctoral internship (1500 hours with 2 hours face-to-face supervision per week), post-doctoral supervised experience (1500 hours with 1 hour face-to-face supervision and 2 hours total per week), passing score of 70 percent on EPPP and an oral examination before the Board of Examiners.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Certification by commissioner. The commissioner shall certify school psychological service providers pursuant to rules adopted by the state board. The rules must include a code of ethics and practice standards for school psychological service providers, violation of which constitutes grounds for suspension or revocation of the certification. [Maine statute 20-A-502-13022]
Scope of practice for certified school psychologists includes psychological assessment, diagnosis, consultation or direct services, other than psychotherapy, to students enrolled in a public or private school. Individuals certified may refer to themselves as school psychological service providers, but not as psychologists or psychological examiners.
Department of Education:
http://www.state.me.us/education/
(http://www.maine.gov/education/cert/index.html)
Telephone: (207) 624-6603
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.state.me.us/pfr/olr/categories/cat35.htm
Telephone: (207) 624-8600
See Disclaimer.
MARYLAND
Accepts NCSP; $2000 attached to NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
Psychometrist-requires master's degree and 45 semester hours of graduate and undergraduate course work in specific areas, 500 clock hours of field experience in school psychology, must work directly under the professional supervision of a school psychologist, and must have 2 years of successful experience of at least 600 hours per year providing supervised psychometric services to children in an educational setting.
School Psychologist- There are three paths to certification in Maryland.
Option I: requires advanced graduate specialist's or doctoral degree in school psychology from a NASP, NCATE, APA or State Department of Education approved program; passing score of 630 on PRAXIS Series II exam, 1200 clock hours internship experience while in school psychology program or 2 years successful experience providing psychological services to children in an educational setting under the supervision of a school psychologist.
Option II: requires master's, advanced graduate specialist's, or doctoral degree in either psychology, education, or human development from a state or regionally accredited institution, 60 semester hours of graduate courses in specific areas, passing score of 630 on PRAXIS Series II exam, and 1200 clock hours internship experience while in school psychology program or 2 years successful experience providing psychological services to children in an educational setting under the supervision of a school psychologist.
Option III: requires the NCSP.
All school personnel certificated by the Maryland State Department of Education
pursue a course (graduate or undergraduate level) in Special Education.
Supervisor of School Psychological Services- must meet requirements for certification as a school psychologist; have a doctoral degree from (1) NASP, NCATE, APA or State Department of Education approved program or (2) have a doctoral degree in psychology or education or human development; have 9 semester hours of graduate credits in specified areas; and have 3 years experience as a school psychologist.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychological Associate-requires master's degree in psychology. Must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree in psychology, 2 years of professional supervised experience by a licensed psychologist, at least one year post-doctoral (1750 hours with 1 hour face-to-face supervision per week), and passing score of 500 or 73 percent on EPPP, the national examination, and a passing score of 75% on the Maryland examination administered by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Only doctoral level psychologists can be licensed by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists for independent private practice.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
School psychologists are certified by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) for school-based employment only.
The Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) defines School Psychologist as an individual who is certified to provide psychological services to children in a public or State-approved nonpublic school setting. The school psychologist supervises interns and pscyhometrists. COMAR mandates that each local school system shall provide a coordinated program of pupil services for all students which should include but not be limited to: 1) Guidance; 2) Pupil personnel; 3) School psychology; and 4) Health services. The Pupil Services Program shall focus on the health, personal, interpersonal, academic, and career development of students.
Title 18 of the Health Occupations Act of Maryland does address the scope of practice and use of the title "psychologist." However, there are exclusions in the law for school psychologists who are exempt from licensure requirements. (The services provided by school psychologists in the schools constitute an exception to the rules for licensure. These services are described in Health Occupations Article Title § 18-301-(b) as the educationally-related services defined by MSDE that are performed by a certified school psychologist; (i) While performing duties of employment of the certified school psychologist; or (ii) While conducting staff development and training workshops for compensation.)
Department of Education:
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/html/proflicm.htm
Telephone: (410) 764-4787
See Disclaimer.
MASSACHUSETTS
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychologist Initial License - requires (1) Completion of
a master’s degree or higher in school psychology approved by the National
Association of School Psychologists (NASP) or the Commissioner, including
an advanced practicum of 1,200 hours, 600 of which must be in a school setting. (The
Commissioner may grant temporary approval, in accordance with NASP standards,
to institutions without NASP approval for up to five years while they achieve
such approval). (2) Passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills
test.
School Psychologist Professional License - requires possession of
an Initial License, three years of employment as a school psychologist, and
completion of one of the following: (1) passing score on the National School
Psychology Examination. (2) achievement and maintenance of a certificate
or license from one of the following: (a) the Massachusetts Board of Allied
Mental Health Professionals, as an educational psychologist or (b) the National
Association of School Psychologists, as a school psychologist.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Educational Psychologist-Master's/CAGS level school psychologists are
licensed as Educational Psychologists by the Allied Mental Health Professional
Board of Registration. Requires completion of a master's or CAGS or
doctoral degree from an accredited institution consisting of at least 60
hours of class credits, 1200 hours of supervised practicum (600 of which
must be in a school setting), passing score on the National School Psychology
Examination, certification as a school psychologist from the Department of
Education, and two years full time or the equivalent of two years part-time
experience with 60 hours of supervision by a licensed school psychologist
or one who is eligible for licensure as a school psychologist.
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree, 2 years supervised experience
(1600 hours pre-doctoral with 100 hours face to face supervision & 1600
hours post-doctoral with 100 hours face-to-face supervision) with at least
half of supervision from licensed psychologist (other can be from MD or LicSW),
and passing score of 500 on EPPP.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Master's level school psychologists are licensed by the state Department
of Education. Licensure as an Educational Psychologist is through the Board
of Allied Mental Health for independent practice and school based employment.*
School psychologists certified by the Department of Education may function
within the scope of their employment in a public/private school setting or
in the private sector provided they use the title "Certified School
Psychologist."
Department of Education:
http://www.doe.mass.edu/
(http://www.doe.mass.edu/
Educators/e_license.html?section=k12)
Telephone: (781) 338-3000 (Option 2)
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.state.ma.us/reg/boards/py/default.htm
Telephone: (617) 727-9925
See Disclaimer.
MICHIGAN
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
Preliminary School Psychologist-requires a minimum of 45 graduate
semester hours (not including internship) in an approved program towards
a school psychologist certificate, at least a 600 hour internship with school-aged
students (of which at least 300 must be in a school setting under the supervision
of a person holding a Michigan school psychologist certificate), and recommendation
of an approved Michigan graduate program. Certificate is valid for
3 years and Preliminary School Psychologists must be supervised by a certified
school psychologist at least 2 hours per week. Out-of-state applicants
may supply a comparable school psychologist certificate from another state
or foreign country or national certification as a school psychologist as
a basis for the preliminary certificate. Applicants who have been educated
at an approved program in another state must present evidence of having fulfilled
the requirements established for applicants educated in the approved Michigan
universities.
School Psychologist-requires a valid Preliminary School Psychologist
Certificate and a specialist degree or equivalent in school psychology from
an institution with an approved program. Beyond the requirements above,
requires an additional minimum of 15 graduate semester hours in school psychology,
including an internship, an additional 600 hour supervised internship with
school-aged students (of which at least 300 hours must be in a school setting
under the supervision of a Michigan certified school psychologist), one year
of successful experience employed as a school psychologist with direction
from a "fully certificated" Michigan school psychologist with a
minimum of 2 hours per week of supervision, and recommendation of an approved
Michigan graduate program. Certificate is valid for 5 years and renewal
requires the completion of 6 semester hours of credit at
any 4-year college or university or Michigan community college recognized by the department or
the equivalent in approved state board continuing education units. The board
may accept national certification as a school psychologist and 1 year of
work experience beyond the internship as a basis for the issuance of a Michigan
school psychologist certificate to an out-of-state applicant.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Master's Limited-requires master's degree in psychology and 2000
hours supervised experience by a licensed psychologist post-master's degree.
Temporary Limited-requires supervision under a licensed psychologist
and does not require post-degree hours.
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree in psychology, 2000 hour pre-doctoral
internship in a clinical setting, 4000 hours post-doctoral experience completed
in 5 years, and passing score of 500 on EPPP. (Revisions are currently
being proposed regarding a requirement to take and pass a written
examination administered by the Department of Community Health—see website
for the most up-to-date information.)
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
The Michigan Department of Education oversees school psychologist certification. School
psychologists are exempt from psychology licensure law provided they practice
in a school setting.
Certified school psychologists may use title "school psychologist"
when engaging in practice in a public/private elementary/secondary school. School
psychologists may not practice privately unless licensed as a Psychologist
by the board of psychologists.
Department of Education:
http://www.michigan.gov/mde
(http://www.michigan.gov/
mde/0,1607,7-140-6530_5683-32534--,00.html)
Telephone: (517) 373-3310
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/
0,1607,7-132-27417_27529_27552---,00.html
Telephone: (517) 335-0918
See Disclaimer.
MINNESOTA
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychologist-requires completion of a NASP approved school
psychology program. (Minnesota Rules 8710.6200 Subp. 2)
Board of Psychology Credential:
Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP)-Minnesota Rules 7200.1300
state that the LPP requires a master's or doctorate degree in psychology,
600 hours supervised experience pre-master's degree and 2000 hours for pre-doctoral
degree, passing score of 500 on EPPP, and passing score of 70% on the Professional
Responsibility Examination (PRE). No post degree experience is required. This
is not a license for independent practice, but for the practice of psychology
under supervision.
Licensed Psychologist (LP)-requires doctoral degree in psychology,
2000 hour pre-doctoral practical field or laboratory experience with 2 hours
supervision for 40 hour week (1 hour supervision for 20 hour week, and 1.5
hour supervision for 30 hour week), at least one full year or equivalent
in part-time of post-doctoral psychological employment with 2 hours per week
face-to-face supervision, passing score of 500 on EPPP, and passing score
of 70% on the Professional Responsibility Examination (PRE).
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Individuals trained in psychology and employed by accredited educational
institutions, and governmental institutions, agencies, or research facilities
may use a title or description of services incorporating the word
"psychology" or like words. School psychologists are regulated
by the Minnesota Department of Education solely unless also licensed by the
Board of Psychology.*
School psychologists are certified to practice only in school settings,
not in private practice.
*Note: Consult with Minnesota Rules at http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/7200.html.
Department of Education:
http://www.education.state.mn.us/mde/index.html.
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.psychologyboard.state.mn.us
(http://www.psychologyboard.state.mn.us/license.asp?docid=5)
Telephone: (612) 617-2230
See Disclaimer.
MISSISSIPPI
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychologist-Class AAA requires completion of a specialist
degree or equivalent program approved by the National Association of School
Psychologists (NASP) as recommended by the Commission on Teacher and Administrator
Education, Certification and Licensure Development, and passing scores on
Praxis I (Pre-professional Skills Test) and Praxis II (Specialty Area for
School Psychology). Class AAAA includes requirements for Class AAA
and a doctoral degree in psychology.
Psychometrist-There are two routes toward Class AA licensure as a
Psychometrist: 1) Hold a five year teaching license and complete a master's
degree program in psychometry or another area with a completed program for
psychometry, or 2) Complete an approved master's degree program in psychometry
and pass the PRAXIS I (Pre-professional Skills Test).
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree, 2000 hour supervised pre-doctoral
internship with 2 hours per week face-to-face supervision, 2000 hours post-doctoral
supervised experience with 2 hours of face-to-face supervision per week,
and ASPPB recommended passing score on EPPP. Board does not license non-doctoral
psychologists.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Specialist-level school psychologists are certified by the state Department
of Education. Individuals employed in federal, state, county or municipal
agencies may use "psychologist" as part of an official title within
the agency.*
Only school psychologists at the doctoral level can be certified by the
Mississippi Board of Psychological Examiners and engage in private practice. Individuals
certified at the master's level as psychometrists may only refer to themselves
as "psychometrists" and not "school psychologist" which
is reserved for those with the Specialist-level degree.
Department of Education:
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/
Psychology Licensing Board:
Website:
http://www.psychologyboard.state.ms.us/
msbp/msbp.nsf
Telephone: (601) 321-0616
See Disclaimer.
MISSOURI
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychological Examiner-requires master's degree in counseling
psychology, educational psychology, guidance and counseling, or education,
recommendation for certification from training program, completion of a course
in psychology and/or education of the exceptional child for 2 semester hours,
24 semester hours at graduate level in specific course areas, supervised
internship or field experience in school psychological assessment of at least
150 hours, and passing score on PRAXIS Series II exam in area for which the
individual is already certified (i.e., special education).
School Psychologist-requires completion of specialist or equivalent
degree with a major emphasis in school psychology from a university approved
by the Missouri Department of Education, recommendation for certification
from training program, 60 semester hours of professional preparation in specific
areas, completion of 1200 hour supervised internship at least 600 hours completed
in an academic setting, and a passing score of 610 on the PRAXIS Series II
exam.
See Dept. of Education website listed below for information about the Career
Continuous certificate, which is available to individuals who successfully
complete the Initial requirements and various requirements on evaluation,
professional development, years of experience, and/or advancement to a higher
college degree.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology,
internship as required by doctoral program, 1 year post-doctoral experience
(1500 hours with 2 hours per week individual, in-person supervision by a
licensed psychologist), and passing score of 500/140 on EPPP. Post masters
degree hours may also be included toward the total number of supervised hours
required. The board does not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
School psychologists are regulated by the state Department of Education;
they may also be licensed by the Board if they meet the current requirements
or were licensed under previous law.
Only psychologists licensed by the Board may refer to themselves as
"psychologists" and practice privately. The practice of a
certified school psychologist is limited to schools. School psychologists
may contract with other school districts (or other agencies under the supervision
of a licensed psychologist) to conduct additional assessments.
Department of Education:
http://dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/t
eachcert/moed_cert.htm
Telephone: (573) 751-0051
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://pr.mo.gov/psychologists.asp
http://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/
csr/current/20csr/20c2235-2.pdf
Telephone: (573) 751-0099
See Disclaimer.
MONTANA
This state has not conducted the 2006 yearly review and update of the information contained on this website. For the most current information related to licensure and certification in this state, please contact the NASP state delegate.
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential: (Office of Public Instruction)
School Psychologist, Class 6 Specialist License-requires NCSP or
a master's degree in school psychology that includes specific coursework,
and a school psychology internship.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree in clinical psychology from
an accredited college or university approved by the American Psychological
Association (APA) or Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited
college or university not approved by APA and has completed a formal graduate retraining
program in clinical psychology approved by the APA or
Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited college or university and
has completed a course of study meeting minimum standards specified in the
Board's rules and
2 years of supervised experience, 1 of which must be postdoctoral but may
not include more than 6 months of supervised research or teaching and 1 hour
face-to-face supervision per week by a licensed psychologist), and passing
score of 500 on EPPP. Board does not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
One may practice school psychology only if they are certified by OPI and
have a Class VI certificate. School Psychologists are limited to practicing
within the public school setting unless the person has another licensure
degree such as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
However, one must possess the Class VI certificate as well to practice school
psychology.
Title protection is given to those individuals practicing within the school
setting and having the certification for the Class VI certificate.
Individuals who possess the certification requirements but are not at this
time practicing within the schools cannot use the title in private practice.
These individuals may serve as resources for completing independent evaluations.
Department of Education:
http://www.opi.state.mt.us/
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://mt.gov/dli/bsd/license/
bsd_boards/psy_board/board_page.asp
Telephone: (406) 841-2394
See Disclaimer.
NEBRASKA
Department of Education Credential:
Regular Special Services Counseling Certificate (School Psychology)-requires Human Relations Training course, institutional recommendation from an approved program in school psychology, minimum of 72 graduate training hours, and a year-long supervised internship (at least 1,200 hours). May also hold a Nebraska Teaching Certificate with a "school psychologist" specialization area.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Board does not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Psychology license-requires doctoral degree; 1 year pre-doctoral internship that meets APA standards; 1 year post-doctoral experience supervised by a licensed psychologist; passing score of 70% or mean of doctoral candidates on EPPP.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Practice as an employee of the U.S. federal government and school psychologists may be exempt from the psychology board requirement for licensure.*
School psychologists are professionals specially trained in education and psychology to serve all children from birth to age 21 and families within school districts. Psychological services include administrating and interpreting assessments, consulting with other staff members, planning psychological services and counseling, assessing behavior, developing positive behavioral intervention strategies, and assisting in program development, staff training, and multidisciplinary team participation. These services may be required as related services to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education.
Licensed psychologists may not sign off as school psychologists unless they have gone through the Department of Education to secure a school psychologist credential. This requires demonstration of competence in 11 domains of practice and meeting the requirement of 600 hours of supervised practice in an educational setting prior to full certification as a school psychologist. School psychologists are not permitted to practice privately unless licensed at the doctoral level.
Department of Education:
http://www.nde.state.ne.us/
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/
crl/mhcs/psych/psych.htm
Telephone: (402) 471-2117
See Disclaimer.
NEVADA
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychologist-requires a graduate degree with a concentration
in school psychology, 60 semester hours of graduate credits, completion of
an internship in school psychology (at least 1,000 hours, half of which is
in am accredited school system) that is jointly supervised by a representative
of the graduate institution and an endorsed school psychologist (or someone
of equivalent education or training if in another agency); OR hold NCSP.
Those who possess the NCSP certification at re-certification due date may
use the NCSP certificate for proof of education and therefore continued licensure.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychological Assistant-requires supervised experience by licensed
psychologist (1750 hours pre-degree with 2 hours per week face-to-face supervision
and 1750 hours post-degree with 1 hour per week face-to-face supervision,
completed in 2 years). Requires supervision under a licensed psychologist.
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree in psychology, 3500 hours supervised
experience by a licensed psychologist (pre-doctoral internship must be APA
approved or meet criteria: 1750 hours, with 2 hours per week face-to-face
supervision; postdoctoral: 1750 hours with 1 hour per week face-to-face supervision),
and passing score of 70% on EPPP.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Certification as a school psychologist from the Department of Education
allows practice only in public schools, not in private practice.
Department of Education
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/
(http://www.nde.state.nv.us/
licensing/endorsements/specialend.html)
Telephone: (702) 486-6458 (1-5pm), -6457 (voicemail)
Psychology Licensing Board
http://psyexam.state.nv.us/
Telephone: (702) 688-1268
See Disclaimer.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychologist- Completion of any state board of education approved doctoral program in school psychology; or meeting both of the following requirements:
(a) At least 60 hours of graduate study in specific areas with an earned master's degree; and
(b) 1. A one-year supervised internship in a general school setting and 1,200 hours, full-time over one year or half time over 2 consecutive years, of experience in the role of an associate school psychologist, in a general school setting, provided that if additional experiences are provided in mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, and other institutions for children, such experiences shall not replace the supervised internship in a general school setting for more than 600 of the 1,200 hours, or
2. A 2-year supervised experience as an associate school psychologist or its equivalent title.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Licensed Psychologist-requires doctoral degree primarily psychological in nature, 2 years supervised experience by a licensed psychologist (pre-doctoral: 1500 hours with 2 hours face-to-face supervision per week; post-doctoral: 1500 hours with 1 hour face-to-face supervision per week), and passing score of 70% on EPPP. Board does not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Practice as an employee of a federal, state, county or municipal agency or chartered educational institution may be exempt from the requirement for licensure.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
School districts may hire certified or licensed psychologists. Certified school psychologists are regulated by the Department of Education. The NCSP is accepted as proof of competence under an alternative certification process.
The school psychologist provides psychological services and consultation to students, parents, and educators, as it may affect the educational process and/or the New Hampshire state board of education. School psychologists are certified by the Department of Education to work for schools and school units. School psychology certification does not allow practice outside of schools. To use the title "psychologist" one must meet the requirements for licensure.
Department of Education:
http://www.ed.state.nh.us/
(http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/
rules/ed500.html)
(see 507.08)
Telephone: (603) 271-3494
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.state.nh.us/mhpb/
Telephone: (603) 271-6762
See Disclaimer.
NEW JERSEY
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychologist-requires a master's degree or higher from a regionally
accredited college or university and a minimum of 60-semester hour graduate
credits with specific course distributions, 300 practicum hours, and externship
of 1200 clock hours (a minimum 600 of which must be completed in a school
setting with school-age children, the remaining 600 hours may be completed
in a school or clinical setting or may be completed under an emergency certificate
while concurrently participating in an approved school psychology program). Supervisors
of externs in school settings must hold a standard New Jersey or out-of-state
school psychologist certificate; OR possess NCSP.
Recertification-persons who completed a master's or higher degree
in clinical psychology from a regionally accredited college or university
and can present official documentation of 600 clock hours of experience as
a psychologist working with children in a clinical setting may meet the school
psychology externship and practicum requirements by completing a 900 clock
hour school psychology externship in a New Jersey school, with school age
children, under a New Jersey emergency certificate.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist-Board of Psychological Examiners requires a doctoral
degree in psychology from an institution recognized by the board, 2 years
supervised experience (pre-doctoral: a minimum of 1750 total hours, 1 hour
supervision per 5 hours of client contact for a total of 200 supervision
hours and at least 550 hours in other work related activities; post-doctoral:
a minimum of 1750 total hours, 1 hour supervision per 5 hours of client contact
for a total of 200 supervision hours and at least 550 hours in other work
related activities), passing score of 70% on EPPP, written case study, and
passing an oral exam.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
School psychologists with NJDOE licensure may work in schools. They
may also, under the supervision of a NJ Board of Psychological Examiners
licensed practicing psychologist work for a non-profit organization that
is a
"bona fide community agency" with more than 50% public funding.
Having NJDOE licensure does not permit school psychologists to work as a
private practitioner. Outside of the school setting NJDOE licensed
school psychologists may not use the title "psychologist."
Department of Education:
http://www.state.nj.us/education/
(http://www.state.nj.us/
njded/educators/license/)
Telephone: (609) 292-2070
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.state.nj.us/
lps/ca/medical.htm#psy13
Telephone: (973) 504-6470
See Disclaimer.
NEW MEXICO
Accepts NCSP
Department of Education Credential:
Level 1, Entry Level School Psychologist-requires BA/master's/EdS
degree, 60 graduate hours in approved competency areas in school psychology,
1200 hour internship supervised by a Department of Education licensed psychologist,
600 hours of which must be in a school-related setting (psychological assessment,
counseling, and other psychological interventions with students with emotional
disturbances should comprise a minimum of 300 hours of internship). Requirements
can also be met with a doctoral degree in psychology (with 12 semester hours
of child-focused coursework in development, assessment, and intervention
and 600 hours supervised experience in a school-related setting). Both
levels must pass the PRAXIS Series II exam with a score of 600 or possess
NCSP. This is issued for a 3 year period, requires supervision, and
is non-renewable.
Level 2, Independent School Psychologist-requires a valid Level 1
license, successful completion of competencies required for an entry level
psychologist, completion of 2400 hours of supervised experience (minimum
of 600 internship hours and 1200 post-internship hours in a school-related
setting); and licensure as a psychologist, psychologist associate, Professional
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, OR NCSP. This level does not require
supervision required by an entry-level psychologist.
Level 3A, Clinical Supervising School Psychologist practicing in a school
setting-requires a valid Level 2 license, doctoral degree in psychology,
1 year pre-doctoral internship (1500 hours at least 750 of which are in
a school setting) or 1500 hours post-doctoral supervised experience (minimum
of 1500 hours at least 750 of which is in a school-related setting), demonstration
of competencies as a school psychologist, valid psychologist license or
NCSP, and two academic-years of full time post-graduate work experience
in a school-related setting including 750 hours in diagnosing and treating
children with ED and/or behavioral disorders.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist Associate-requires master's degree in psychology, 1
year of 1500 hours of supervised experience and 4 years of post-degree experience,
and passing score on EPPP equal to or greater than the mean for all master's
candidates. Requires supervision under a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist
or social worker.
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree in psychology, 2 years (3000
hours) supervised experience by a licensed psychologist (pre-doctoral internship
APA approved or meeting similar requirements: 1500 hours, 1 hour face-to-face
supervision per week; post-doctoral: 1500 hours, 1 hour face-to-face supervision
per week), and passing score recommended by ASPPB on EPPP.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
A school psychologist is a person who is trained to address psychological
and behavioral problems in educational systems by utilizing psychological
concepts and methods to improve learning, adjustment and behavior of students,
including assessment and psychological pre-referral/interventions in a school-related
setting.
Department of Education licenses cannot be used to provide service outside
of a school-related setting and cannot be used in a public setting.
School related setting is limited to public school, state institution, or
State Board of Education accredited nonpublic schools.
Department of Education:
http://www.ped.state.nm.us/
(http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/
nmac/parts/title06/06.063.0005.htm)
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.rld.state.nm.us/b&c/psychology/
Telephone: (505) 476-4657
See Disclaimer.
NEW YORK
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychologist-requires either completion of a NYS registered graduate program in school psychology or 60 semester hours of graduate coursework
in psychology leading to master's degree; internship approved by the graduate
program (one year of paid, full-time approved experience as a school psychologist
in a PreK-12 setting may be substituted for internship), Child Abuse Identification
Workshop, and School Violence Prevention Workshop.
Permanent certification requires 2 years of experience in a pupil personnel
position.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist-requires doctoral degree in psychology, 2 years of supervised
experience by a licensed psychologist (pre-doctoral: 1750 hour internship
as part of doctoral program; post-doctoral:1750 hours) no more than a 45
hour work week, a passing converted score of at least 75 on EPPP, and certification
as a Child Abuse Reporter. Requires 2 hours of weekly supervision,
1 of which must be face-to-face. Board does not license non-doctoral psychologists.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Practice in government agencies, universities and chartered elementary and
secondary schools may be exempt from the psychology board requirement for
licensure as long as practice is part of duties of salaried position.*
The practice of psychology is the observation, description, evaluation,
interpretation, and modification of behavior for the purpose of preventing
or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive or undesired behavior; enhancing
interpersonal relationships, personal, group or organizational effectiveness
and work and/or life adjustment; and improving behavioral health and/or mental
health. The practice includes, but is not limited to psychological (including
neuropsychological) testing and counseling; psychoanalysis; psychotherapy;
the diagnosis and treatment of mental, nervous, emotional, cognitive or behavioral
disorders, disabilities, ailments or illnesses, alcoholism, substance abuse,
disorders habit or conduct, the psychological aspects of physical illness,
accident, injury or disability, psychological aspects of learning (including
learning disorders); and the use of accepted classification systems.
"Psychologist" is a protected title and can be used only by licensed
psychologists or psychologists practicing in exempt settings, which are government
agencies, universities and chartered elementary and secondary schools where
practice is part of the duties of a salaried position. Only licensed psychologists
are eligible to practice independently outside of the restrictions of exempt
settings. School psychologists who are certified by the Department
of Teacher Education, and do not also meet the requirements for licensure,
are restricted to practice in exempt settings as salaried employees.
Department of Education:
http://www.nysed.gov/
(http://www.highered.nysed.gov/
tcert/certificate/)
Telephone: (518) 474-3901
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.op.nysed.gov/psych.htm
Telephone: (518) 474-3817, ext. 150
See Disclaimer.
NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Education Credential:
School Psychologist-requires completion of one of 5 state-approved training programs in school psychology (minimum of specialist or 6th year level) and passing score of 400 on PRAXIS Series II exam. Out-of-state applicants may apply for licensure through reciprocity agreements with numerous states or completion of a NASP/NCATE-approved program.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Licensed Psychological Associate-requires master's or specialist degree in psychology and passing score of 440 on EPPP. Practice requires supervision for certain activities and 1 hour per week in person supervision.
Licensed Psychologist-requires doctoral degree in psychology, 2 years supervised experience (pre-doctoral: 1 year that meets criteria for training program in psychology, 1500 hours with 2 hours per week in-person individual supervision; post-doctoral-1500 hours, with at least 1 hour per week in-person, individual supervision completed in 4 year period), and passing score of 500 on EPPP. The Board of Psychology has developed a stat examination to assess the knowledge of the North Carolina Psychology Practice Act. All licensees must score 78% of the total scored items on the examination.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Individuals who hold a master's, specialist or doctoral degree in psychology may use the title psychologist when performing activities permitted by state statute.
Department of Education:
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/
(http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/
employment/license/index.html)
Telephone: (800) 577-7994 (callers within North Carolina)
Or (919) 807-3310 (callers outside North Carolina)
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.ncpsychologyboard.org/
Telephone: (828) 262-2258
See Disclaimer.
NORTH DAKOTA
North Dakota has two separate entities that
provide license to teachers and provide credentials for specialty areas under
the department of public instruction.
School psychologists without a teaching license
are issued a temporary and restricted teaching license by the education and
practices board. The license is valid only as long as the school psychologist
holds certification from the Special Education Department of the Department
of Public Instruction.
Department of Education Credential: (Department of Public Instruction)
School Psychologist - Restricted licenses
are issued to applicants with master’s degrees in School psychology from
a NASP-accredited institution or a program that meets equivalent requirements.
School psychologists may only use the term Psychologist within
the context of the school.
Board of Psychology Credential:
Psychologist- requires doctoral degree
in a program of studies substantially psychological in nature. Passage of
state required examinations, written, oral, or both, as the board determines
necessary. Completion of at least two full years of supervised professional
experience, one year of which must be an internship program, and one year
of which must be postdoctoral. Post doctoral supervision of an applicant
for psychologist licensure must include at least two hours of regularly scheduled
direct supervision a week for full-time employment, one hour of which must
be with the supervisor on a one-to-one basis.
Scope of Practice and Title Protection for School Psychologists:
Services provided by school psychologists include consultation, individual
and group assessments, and direct services. Training emphasizes preparation
in mental health, child development, learning, behavior, and motivation.
Department of Public Instruction:
http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/
Psychology Licensing Board:
http://www.governor.state.nd.us/
boards/boards-query.asp?Board_ID=88</