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- Some school boards do not have their own psychology staff, and use community psychologists on a contract basis. The school must obtain your written consent before a psychological assessment can be done.
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What Credentials do I need to become a school psychologist in Canada? Professional psychologists who work in Canadian schools typically have a master’s (MA, M.Ed, MSc) or doctoral (PhD, EdD, PsyD) degree from a school psychology training programme in the
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School psychologists seeking to provide contract services often have the option either to work for an agency that contracts with school districts or to contract directly with the school district.
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- What Is A School Psychologist?
- What Are The Steps to Become A School Psychologist?
- School Psychologist Licensure
- School Psychologist Outlook and Salaries
School psychologists primarily work with K-12 students who have learning or developmental disorders, along with those who have emotional or behavioral concerns. They also help students whose caregivers have asked for assistance with academic or personal issues related to home and/or school environments. In this capacity, school psychologists work t...
You must hold a state-issued license to work as a school psychologist, and requirements vary by state. However, multiple elements are common among most jurisdictions. Depending on the level of education you pursue, your journey could take 8-10 years or more. The following section offers a step-by-step guide on how to become a school psychologist.
In all states except Texas and Hawaii, school psychologist licensing requirements are specified by state education agencies. In Texas, the state's psychology board sets the standards for school psychologists. Hawaii does not have a formal state-level credentialing procedure and instead handles it at the local level. Beyond meeting your state's educ...
A 2024 APA report found that, during the 2021-22 school year, U.S. K-12 schools averaged just one psychologist per 1,127 students. This very low rate indicates a shortage of qualified professionals, creating a strong employment outlook. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), school psychologists earned a median salary of $81,500 pe...
Explore the types and examples of psychological contracts to better understand their impact on the employee employer relationship and expectations.
A psychological contract (PC) is a reciprocal exchange of an unwritten promise formulated between and employee and an employer. Stemming from psychological foundations, PCs provide a powerful rationale for why employers must attend to the ‘human’ side of the employee-employer relationship.
A psychological assessment can be done through the school board’s psychological services department or by a psychologist or psychological associate in private practice. Some school boards do not have their own psychology staff, and use community psychologists on a contract basis.
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What education is required? The majority of states require the completion of a 60 graduate semester credit specialist-level program in school psychology, including a 1,200-hour internship.
