Becoming a School Psychologist in PA

From:  http://www.aspponline.org/About/Becoming-a-School-Psychologist-in-PA.htm

INTRODUCTION
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, school psychologists are certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Pennsylvania issues instructional certificates, educational specialist certificates, supervisory certificates, and administrative certificates. Certificates are initially issued as Level I (temporary). Level I certificates are ultimately converted to Level II (permanent) certificates when certain additional criteria (years of experience, continuing education requirements, etc.) are met. School psychology certificates fall under the category of Educational Specialist.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for a Level I Instructional and Educational Specialist I certificate are:



  • Complete an approved education preparation program in the area requested;
  • Receive the recommendation of the preparing college/university;
  • Meet all PA testing requirements and;
  • Meet all health and Good Moral Character (emphasis mine) requirements

    • In order to be certified as a school psychologist in Pennsylvania, an individual must be a United States citizen, attain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher as noted on a Bachelor’s or Master’s transcript, pass the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills (PPST) exam, pass the School Psychology (K-12) Praxis exam (Code 0401) with a qualifying score of 150 or higher, complete an approved internship experience consisting of at least 1,000 hours, be recommended by an institution of higher education, and submit appropriate application forms and fees. The current application fee is $100 and is nonfundable.

    Questions on the PDE application form focus on whether or not the applicant has been the subject of a child abuse investigation and related matters. In order to be employed in Pennsylvania schools, applicants must submit three clearances:

    1. PA State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34)
    2. Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
    3. Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)







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