Masters or Ed.S. degree in School Psychology required
Full approval for a Michigan School Psychologist Certification
Must have a knowledge of federal and state special education laws and other legal aspects of the role of the school psychologist.
Must have a knowledge of the organization and administration of local, county and state agencies and their services for pupils.
An understanding of the rationale of testing, measurement, and skills in the administration of tests, including those which measure intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, perceptual-motor skills, and behavior
Knowledge of computer technology is necessary to implement computer applications for management, to understand technology's instructional value, and to develop the technological skills needed in the delivery of special education services.
Comprehensive understanding of personality development and the assessment of human behavior
Mastery of a broad understanding of learning and learning impairments