NASP
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 (PDF) and the Principles for Professional Ethics (PDF).
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the National Association of School Psychologists certification process.
