To meet minimum requirements for this license the applicant must:
(1) Have obtained a valid certificate of school psychology granted by the State Superintendent of Schools, have obtained a certificate of advanced study in school psychology and obtained a master's degree in school psychology from a board-approved institution of higher education, or have received equivalent training as determined by the board;
(2) Have completed at least three academic years of supervised experience in school psychology which includes a one year post degree internship or externship towards completion of the requirements for a certificate of advance study in school psychology or similar designation approved by the board: Provided, That such supervised experience shall include at least one face to face meeting between the supervisor and supervisee per month.
(3) Have passed a standardized national examination in school psychology promulgated by the National Association of School Psychologists or other similar organizations and approved as a standardized testing vehicle for school psychologists by the board;
(4) Have passed an oral examination conducted by the board; and
(5) Complete appropriate application and other forms, provide evidence of credentials, and pay appropriate fees as determined by the board.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
Article 21. Psychologists; School Psychologists
§30-21-1. Legislative Findings and Declaration of Public Policy
§30-21-4. Duties of Licensee; Construction of Article
§30-21-6. Powers and Duties of Board; Funds of Board
§30-21-7. Qualifications of Applicants; Exceptions; Applications; Fee
§30-21-7a. Eligibility for School Psychologist Resident
§30-21-7b. Eligibility for Licensed School Psychologist
§30-21-7c. Eligibility for Licensed School Psychologist Independent Practitioner
§30-21-7d. Eligibility for Current School Psychologist
§30-21-7e. Eligibility of Doctoral Applicants
§30-21-8. Issuance of License; Renewal of License; Renewal Fee; Display of License
§30-21-8a. Issuance of License; Renewal of License; Renewal Fee; Display of License
§30-21-10. Suspension or Revocation of License or Temporary Permit
§30-21-11. Procedures for Hearing
§30-21-12. Judicial Review; Appeal to Supreme Court of Appeals; Legal Representation for Board