Overview of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) Requirements

To Qualify for NASP Certification

To qualify for the NASP, a school psychologist must:

• Meet established standards of the NASP, including:
  • Standards for Training and Field Placement Programs in School Psychology
  • Standards for the Credentialing of School Psychologists
  • Standards for the Provision of School Psychological Services
  • Principles for Professional Ethics

For more information, see the NASP Credentialing Standards and the Principles for Professional Ethics.

• Complete an organized graduate program in school psychology (minimum 60 graduate semester/90 quarter hours)
• Complete a 1,200 hour internship
• Achieve a passing score on the Praxis® School Psychologist examination

For further information on becoming NASP-certified, access the NASP Certification website.

See also:

• About the Praxis Tests
• The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin
• Prepare for a Test
• Register for a Test
• Accommodations for Test Takers with Disabilities or Health-related Needs