OAR 584-044-0014
Basic School Psychologist
(1)
Complete an approved school psychologist program verifying completion of:(a)
A master’s degree from an approved teacher education institution.(b)
Seventy-five (75) quarter or fifty (50) semester hours of graduate preparation designed to develop competence in:(A)
The cognitive, affective, and developmental foundations of human behavior;(B)
Psychometric techniques, both verbal and non-verbal, employed in individual and group assessment;(C)
Learning problems of school-age children, including exceptional pupils;(D)
Consultation and educational interventions, including behavior management, classroom consultation, communication techniques, intervention strategies, and counseling; and(E)
Clinical practicum, including experience in a public agency serving school-age children and/or youth.(c)
A full-time public school practicum for nine weeks in a public school under the direct supervision of a licensed school psychologist. One year of fulltime successful school psychologist experience in public schools or regionally accredited private schools on a valid state license may be substituted for the practicum required under this subsection.(2)
Demonstrate knowledge of school psychology theory and practice by presenting a minimum score on the commission-approved specialty area content test for School Psychologist and hold a current National School Psychology Certificate awarded by the National Association of School Psychologists.
Source:
Rule 584-044-0014 — Basic School Psychologist, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=584-044-0014.