1. Bachelor’s Degree (Ed Code §44266)

Persons admitted to programs must have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

2. Program Curriculum

A college or university that operates a program of professional preparation shall have a curriculum that meets the appropriate requirement as follows:

A program of study for the school psychologist specialization shall be: Equivalent to a minimum of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units; or 900 classroom hours of postgraduate study.

3. For Intern Programs

An entity that operates an approved program of preparation for a PPS credential with an Intern option shall require each candidate who is admitted into the Intern Program to have completed sufficient coursework so that the candidate is ready for supervised practice in the schools. The Intern must be supervised and supported by both the employer and the Commission-approved program.

Updated August 23, 2023