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School Psychologist Level 2
License Description WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS – Starting in 2018 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY LEVEL 2 - MASTER'S OR DOCTORAL LEVEL REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION 1. Licensed School Psychologist Independent Practitioner (Level 2) is defined in W. Va. Code §30-21-2 means a school psychologist who provides school psychology services to an individual or the public on school board or non-school board property, and provides such services for a fee or other compensation, or as a school board employee or contractee. To be eligible for Level 2 licensure the candidate must have a Level 1 license or a doctoral degree in school psychology. 2. Degree Requirements: Level 2 applicants must have earned a Master's, Ed.S., Certificate of Advance Study (CAS), or a doctoral degree in an approved school psychology program from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Core coursework shall be relevant to the practice of school psychology as defined under WV Code §30-21-2. 3. Accredited Graduate Degree Granting Institutions must be accredited by one of the six nationally recognized regional accrediting agencies which include: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. APPLCATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Application: If credentials meet the above cited criteria, contact the Board office for an application. All application materials and fees listed on the appropriate check list must be submitted for Board approval. Email: psychbd@wv.gov 2. W-2 Employees: All supervised-school psychologists must be W-2 employees. Evidence that the supervised psychologist is or will be employed in this way must be submitted with the application. SUPERVISION 1. Gold Card: Once approved, applicants will be issued a "Gold Card" which denotes that they are a Board approved supervised psychologist. It also designates the Board approved supervisor(s). This card has an expiration date. It must be
Licensing Agency
PSYCHOLOGISTS
(304) 558 0604
Kathy.G.Lynch@wv.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 01/01/2010
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