So you want to become a school psychologist

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So you want to become a school psychologistLets
see how we can help you!

• Rachel Diamond
• Amber Cahill

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What is a school psychologist?

• School psychologist A person who helps youth
  succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
• They can be found in both private and public
  schools
• Work with children both individually and in
  groups (Banana Split Club)
• In the year 2000 school psychologists were named
  one of the top ten hot professions by US News
  and World Report

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Frequently Asked Questions and answers about
School Psychologists

• What is the job market like?
• There are millions of schools around the world
  that lack school psychologistsThis is one field
  in which you should have close to no problem
  finding a job
• What is the difference between school
  psychologists and guidance counselors?
• School psychologists work more with the actual
  counseling of the students, whereas guidance
  counselors focus more on where are we going to
  send these students to graduate school
• School psychologists are often employed outside
  of the school, since their degree is so much
  stronger. For example, guidance counselors are
  truly focused within the school district whereas
  school psychologists can work at a clinic, etc.

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Differences in CertificationSchool Psychologist
vs. Guidance Counselor

• Although it varies from state to state, school
  psychologists usually undergo a two to three
  years masters program plus a full year of field
  experience
• Guidance counselors are usually certified after
  one year of a concentrated masters program
• Both professions offer doctoral programs
• School psychologists have the option to become
  nationally certified. For more information on
  this you can go to www.nasponline.org
• No state requires you to become nationally
  certified. Though in eighteen states you can
  take the National Certification test as an
  alternative way to become certified.

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Helpful Websites

• National Association for School Psychologists
• http//www.nasponline.org/index2.html
• The School Psychologists Home Page
• http//www.bartow.k12.ga.us/psych/psych.html
• The Global School Psychology Network
• http//www.dac.neu.edu/cp/consult/

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Any Questions?