The writer lists the professional courses required in the preparation of school psychologists in New York State. At present New York "has no professional licensing of psychologists but it does have certification of school psychologists, as does Pennsylvania." Chief controversy centers on the breadth of training required. It is suggested that the wisest course to follow is to work toward any kind of special certification that is feasible within a state or organization, provided practices and standards are raised to an optimum.
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