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

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.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about the National Association of School Psychologists certification process.