8VAC20-23-690: School psychology

Endorsement requirements:

1. Option I. The candidate shall:

a. Complete an approved program in school psychology;

b. Earn a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and complete 60 graduate-level hours, 54 of which are academic coursework, exclusive of field-based experiences, that culminate in at least a master's degree; and

c. Complete an internship that is documented by the degree-granting institution. The internship experience shall occur on a full-time basis over a period of one year or on a half-time basis over a period of two consecutive years. The internship shall occur under conditions of appropriate supervision, that is, the school-based supervisor shall be licensed as either a school or clinical psychologist. The internship shall include experiences at multiple age levels, at least one half of which shall be in a public or accredited nonpublic school setting.

2. Option II. The candidate shall hold a currently valid certificate issued by the National School Psychology Certification Board.