Steps to School Psychologist License
A school psychologist license in ND requires a Specialist degree or higher in School Psychology. School psychologists apply online using the ND Teach system, just as teachers do. Here are the options for licensure:
Option 1: Initial Two-Year In-State Educators License
Applicant completed a specialist degree or higher in school psychology from a ND college.
+ Applicant applies online and submits a background check packet. Official transcripts and School Psychologist Praxis II test scores will be needed to complete the application. If you already have a ND educators license, a background check is not needed.
Option 2: Initial Out of State Reciprocal License
Applicant completed a specialist degree or higher in school psychology from outside of ND and does not hold a school psychology license in another state.
+ Applicant applies online and submits a background check packet, official transcripts, and Praxis test score report (if completed) to ESPB. Then, a transcript analysis is done by ESPB to determine if any education courses and/or tests are needed.
Option 3: Initial Other State Educator License (OSEL)
Applicant completed a specialist degree or higher in school psychology from outside of ND and holds a current, valid school psychologist license in another state.
+ Applicant applies online and submits a background check packet, official transcripts, and Praxis test score report (if completed) to ESPB. Applicant must also submit a copy of their valid school psychologist license in another state, and standardized test score report used by that state/college or evidence that applicant held a license prior to 2002 in that state. If no testing was required or no evidence of licensure prior to 2002, the applicant would receive a plan and have two years to complete ND required tests.
*The Praxis II test approved for ND School Psychologist licensure is “School Psychologist (5403)”