Are PsyD students certified as school psychologists following completion of the program?
A. Yes. All graduates of the PsyD program are provisionally certified as school psychologists in the state of New York. Permanent certification as a school psychologist can be obtained after two years of full-time employment as a school psychologist. Q. Are PsyD students eligible to become licensed psychologists following completion of the program. A. Yes. All graduates of the PsyD program are licensed-eligible as psychologists. Becoming licensed after completing the PsyD involves a year of post-doctoral supervised practice as well as a passing score on the state licensing exam.
