Licensed Educational Psychologist

Educational Psychologists perform psychological services limited to assessing academic performance, diagnosing learning disabilities, and educational counseling. While they share the term "Psychologist" in their title, it is a considerably different profession. Many practitioners come from a teaching background, rather than a psychology background, though certification requires training in education and psychology.

The biggest difference between a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Educational Psychologist is that a Licensed Educational Psychologist holds a Master's degree in psychology. A Licensed Psychologist must hold a doctorate.

Licensed Educational Psychologists must also complete a post-graduate internship or supervised work experience of 2000 to 3000 hours. Several states reduce the supervised work requirement by 1000 hours for a doctorate vs. a Master's degree.