BCASP

British Columbia Association of School Psychologists

Membership Criteria


Download Membership Application here.

Educational Qualifications

  1. A master’s or a doctoral degree in a School Psychology program from an accredited university approved by the Membership Committee.
    OR
  2. A master’s or a doctoral degree in a related field such as Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology or Special Education, from a university approved by the Membership Committee and which includes all of the following:
    - training in the administration, scoring and interpretation of “Level C” tests*;
    - training in psychometric principles; and
    - training in intervention techniques and methods.

    *Level C tests are those which require advanced training and
    experience in administration, scoring and interpretation.
    Examples: clinical tests of mental ability, personality tests,
    neuropsychology tests.)
    OR
  3. Current certification by the National School Psychology Certification Board (National Association of School Psychologists).

Experience

(Experience may be obtained either during or following the graduate degree program.)

  1. At least 1200 hours of supervised school psychology internship as part of a school psychology degree program at an accredited university
    OR
  2. Evidence of 2 years of successful and formally supervised experience as a school psychologist in compliance with current BCASP Supervision Guidelines
    OR
  3. Current certification by the National School Psychology Certification Board (National Association of School Psychologists).

Examination

Attainment of a passing score adopted by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) on the National School Psychology Examination (ETS Praxis in School Psychology) which is a score of 165/200 based on the September, 2008 revision of the ETS Praxis-II: School Psychology Examination.

How to register for the Praxis-II: School Psychology Examination in British Columbia

1.    Download the Praxis-II Registration Form. The Form provides the upcoming test dates and fee information.

2.    ETS must receive all registrations by the deadline stated for requesting centers outside the United States (details are on the back cover of the Bulletin). Consider downloading the Bulletin for additional helpful information.

        Remaining Test Dates for 2009-10               Registration Must be Received by ETS

                            June 12, 2010                                                     April 15, 2010

                            July 24, 2010                                                       May 27, 2010  

3.   Although the site/location for Praxis-II Test administrations in tghe Province of BC is variable and subject to change, the most recent Praxis-II examination administrations have been provided at UBC/Vancouver. It is possible to request a geographically closer test administration for candidates located outside of the Lower Mainland by providing a written request submitted well in advance of the registration deadline; however such an option remains at the discretion of ETS and may or may not be supported.

4.   As a ***special note*** for the ETS Test administrations: no cell phones or other forms of communications devices will be allowed in the testing room. If a test candidate is caught with such a device, the Proctor cannot take it from you; however, your test will be immediately discontinued and your examination will be cancelled without refund.

 

Citizenship

Canadian citizenship, Canadian landed immigrant status or work-eligibility Visa.

Criminal Record Check

No record of any criminal offence which may jeopardize a professional relationship with students.

Professional References

Two references which would attest to the suitability of the applicant to work as a school psychologist. Possible references may include employers, professional colleagues, or academics who have known the applicant for a period of at least 2 years.

Current Employment

A Certified School Psychologist is employed by a board of school trustees constituted under the School Act, or by a Provincial, federal or municipal government or government agency, or by a university as defined by the University Act.