License: School Psychologist, PreK-12

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Requirements for the Standard School Psychologist PreK-12 Certificate Certificate Information: This Certificate is required for personnel whose primary responsibility is in the role of a school psychologist providing services that include but are not limited to the duties of student psychoeducational assessment, therapeutic consultation and intervention, and involvement in the process of determination of a student’s disabilities or disorders. This certificate is valid for 12 years and is renewable. Administrative Requirement Checklist: In order for our office to complete a Substantive review the following Administrative requirements must be submitted as described, if not, the processing of your application could be delayed. Application fees are non-refundable. ? Application & Fee: Complete the Application for Certification and submit the appropriate fee. ? IVP Fingerprint Card: Submit a photocopy of your valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprint card, (not the paper copy of your prints), with our application. ? Official Transcripts: Request that your university/college submit official transcripts documenting a Master’s or more advanced degree directly to certification@azed.gov, or by mail to Arizona Department of Education – Certification Unit, P.O. Box 6490, Phoenix, AZ 85005. ? Foreign Transcripts: Request a course-by-course evaluation be completed by an approved Foreign Credential Evaluation Agency to identify the equivalent degree in the United States, and submit them directly to certification@azed.gov. o Note: Transcripts submitted by the applicant via the online portal or by email are not considered official. If applying under reciprocity: ? Out-of-State Certificate/License: Also submit a photocopy of your out-of-state certificate/license with your application. Substantive Requirement – Coursework Option A, or B Option A: Degree. Coursework and Internship or Experience (All requirements A-1 to A-2 must be met.): A-1: One of the following: - Completion of a graduate program in school psychology, consisting of at least 60 graduate semester hours. -OR- - Completion of a doctoral program in psychology and completion of a re-training program in school psychology from an accredited institution or Board-approved program with a letter of institutional endorsement from the head of the school psychology program. -OR- - Five years of experience within the last ten years working full time in the capacity of a school psychologist in a school setting serving any portion of grades kindergarten through twelve. Please submit a verification letter, completed and signed by District Superintendent or Personnel/HR Director to verify experience. -OR- - Verification of a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) Credential. -OR- 5/17/2021 Requirements may be subject to change and are fully referenced in the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Code. Page 1 of 2 R7-2-606; R7-2-607; R-2-601.01; R7-2-617 (A)(C); R7-2-621