Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a School Psychologist in Virginia!

Are you interested in becoming a School Psychologist in Virginia? TinyEYE is here to guide you through the licensure process! The Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) ensures that health professionals are well-trained and competent, and we're here to make this journey as smooth as possible for you.

Steps to Becoming a School Psychologist by Examination

1. Education: Earn a master's degree in school psychology from an APA, CAEP, or NASP accredited program, including an internship.
2. Residency Application: Apply online for Initial Registration of Residency Post-Graduate Degree Supervised Experience for School Psychologist Licensure.
3. Experience: Complete 1,500 hours of post-graduate degree supervised experience in school psychological services within 1-3 years.
4. Examination Application: Apply online for School Psychologist Licensure by Examination and submit all required documents.
5. Examination: Register, take, and pass the EPPP Part 1-Knowledge exam.
6. Receive Your License: After passing the exam, the Board will notify you via email about your licensure approval.

Steps to Becoming a School Psychologist by Endorsement

If you already hold an active School Psychologist license in another jurisdiction, you can apply for licensure by endorsement:

1. Endorsement Application: Apply online for Licensure by Endorsement.
2. Submit Required Documents: Provide necessary documents, including license verification and NPDB self-query report.
3. Receive Your License: Once approved, the Board will email you regarding your new license.

Steps to Becoming a School Psychologist-Limited

For those interested in a more limited practice within public schools:

1. Education: Complete a master's degree in psychology.
2. Board of Education License: Hold a current license with a psychology endorsement from the Virginia Board of Education.
3. Employment: Be currently employed by a school system under the Virginia Department of Education.
4. Application: Apply for Licensure as a School Psychologist-Limited and submit all required documents.
5. Receive Your License: Once approved, you will receive an email regarding your new license.

Remember, the DHP primarily communicates through email, so make sure to add psy@dhp.virginia.gov to your safe recipient list. Also, be sure to verify your application is complete to avoid any delays.

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