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What are the qualifications that I need to be a school psychologist or sports psychologist#psychology #schoolpsychologist #fall25?

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Tyler’s Answer

The 2 most important things in becoming a school psychologist is test scores (GRE or GMAT) and research with professors. Having solid test scores & having enough experience with professors in different research projects make a big difference.

Grades are important as well as extracurricular & jobs. But to qualify for a program it starts with getting the first 2 things taken care of.

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Diana’s Answer

Hi Arianna!
Great question — and it’s awesome that you’re already thinking about your future path in psychology. Here’s a simple breakdown of the qualifications usually needed for school psychology and sports psychology:

1. To become a School Psychologist:
-Bachelor’s degree (any major in social sciences or education helps).
-Graduate degree: In most states, school psychologists need either
-a Master’s + Specialist degree (Ed.S.), or
-a Doctorate (PhD/PsyD) in School Psychology.
-Internship: Typically a 1,200–1,500 hour supervised internship in a school setting.
-Licensure / Certification: Requirements vary by state, but most require passing a national exam (PRAXIS) and a state-approved credential.

School psychologists work with students, teachers, and families to support learning, behavior, mental health, and emotional development.


2. To become a Sports Psychologist:

There are two common paths:

A. Clinical Sports Psychologist
Focus: mental health, performance anxiety, motivation, injury recovery, etc.
Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree
-Master’s degree (sometimes optional)
-Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
-State licensure as a psychologist
-Additional training or certification in sport/performance psychology

B. Performance Consultant (non-clinical)
Focus: motivation, confidence, goal-setting, mental skills training.
Requirements:
-Bachelor’s or Master’s in sport psychology, kinesiology, or related fields
-Certification through organizations like AASP (Association for Applied Sport Psychology)


If you’re not sure which specialty fits you best, try:
-shadowing professionals
-volunteering with youth programs or sports teams
-taking introductory courses in both fields

Both careers can be incredibly rewarding — it just depends on whether you’re more drawn to education and child development or athletics and performance.

Let me know if you want help comparing the two paths more deeply! 😊
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