Section 643-3-1 - Speech-Language PathologistTo qualify for licensure as a speech-language pathologist the applicant must satisfy the requirements of Pathway 1, Pathway 2 or Pathway 3 immediately below.
1.Pathway 1- Transcript Analysis, Completion of Clinical Fellowship, ExaminationA. A master's degree, doctoral degree or equivalent degree from an accredited institution: (1) In a speech-language pathology program that was accredited by CAA;(2) In a program that was accepted by ASHA for certification purposes following evaluation by the Council for Clinical Certification at the request of the applicant; or(3) In a speech-language pathology program which was substantially equivalent to the requirements of combined undergraduate and graduate coursework and supervised clinical experience contained in Standards III and IV of the ASHA 2005 Standards and Implementation Procedures for the Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (revised March 2009);B. Completion of a clinical fellowship which was substantially equivalent to the requirements of a 36-week speech-language pathology clinical fellowship contained in Standard VI of the ASHA 2005 Standards and Implementation Procedures for the Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (revised March 2009); andC. Evidence of a passing score on the PRAXIS Examination in Speech-Language Pathology that was obtained no more than 5 years prior to the board's receipt of the license application.2.Pathway 2 - Certificate of Clinical CompetencyA. A master's degree, doctoral degree or equivalent from an accredited institution as described in Section 1(1)(A) of this chapter; andB. A valid Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA that is current at time of application.3.Pathway 3 - Licensure in Another JurisdictionProof of current licensure in another jurisdiction that maintains professional standards determined by the board to be substantially equivalent to those set forth in Section 1(1) or 1(2) of this chapter.