Washington: School Psychologist - Initial
by Policy and Advocacy in the Schools
Granting authority
Professional Certification
Old Capitol Building
PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
(360) 725-6400
(360) 664-3631 TTY
(360) 586-0145 fax
cert@ospi.wednet.edu
http://www.k12.wa.us/
http://www.k12.wa.us/cert/
Statutory/regulatory authority
WAC 180-79A-221
http://www.leg.wa.gov/wac/index.cfm?fuseaction=Section&Section=180-79A-221
Education
Completed all the requirements for the masters degree (except special projects or thesis) with a major or specialization in school psychology
Examinations required
The candidate shall have successfully completed a written comprehensive examination of the knowledge included in the course work for the required master's degree. This examination shall be an examination from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or the National Certification of School Psychologist (NCSP) examination.
Internship
None specified
See also RCW 18.83.200, under Psychologist License - Scope of Practice
