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School Psychology Licensing

State Licensing

At the completion of the second year of study, immediately prior to internship, students receive a temporary 1-year pupil personnel license that is an initial professional credential and is necessary for employment as an intern school psychologist. This temporary license for internship is issued through the Ohio Board of Education.

In addition to successful completion of the internship, the candidate must receive a passing score of 155 on the Praxis School Psychology exam (#5403).

At the successful completion of the intern year and the Praxis exam, students apply for a five-year license through the Ohio Board of Psychology. Licensed School Psychologist (LSP) is a requirement to be employed as a school psychologist in Ohio. All graduates of the Miami University School Psychology program meet or exceed the requirements for Ohio licensure eligibility.

National Credentialing

The National Association of School Psychologists has created a national credential in school psychology to verify to the public and to state credentialing authorities that those holding this credential have graduated from an approved program, successfully completed the internship year, and have received a qualifying score (155 or above) on the Praxis School Psychology Exam (#5403).

Students should consider applying for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential upon graduation from Miami’s program. NASP currently maintains a list of NCSP holders, by state and program. There are more than 16,000+ active NCSP holders.

Eligibility for Ohio Licensure for Independent Practice

State and national credentialing provides the opportunity to work as a school psychologist in a variety of educational settings.

To pursue independent or private practice in Ohio it is necessary to meet the requirements of the Ohio Board of Psychology, and apply as an Independent School Psychologist.

More information can be found on the Ohio Board of Psychology’s website.

*For the most current policies and procedures of the School Psychology program, Miami University Graduate School, and School Psychology credentialing, visit each of the websites.