What credentials are needed to practice school psychology in Maine?
There are three credentials which allow school psychology practice privileges in Maine. These are: Certified School Psychological Service Provider (CSPSP): Granted by the Maine Department of Education to those with a specialist or doctoral degree from a school psychology training program approved by the National Association of School Psychologists or the American Psychological Association. A provisional certificate is awarded upon verification of receipt of the school psychology degree. The provisional certificate is good for two years and requires the holder to have regular supervision by a credentialed CSPSP or Licensed Psychologist during the first two years of practice. The CSPSP can be renewed after two years by obtaining National Certification as School Psychologist (NCSP) or by becoming a Licensed Psychologist. Licensed Psychologist (LP): Granted by the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists and open only to those with a doctorate in psychology from an APA approved training p
