Section 25-35.6-1-5 - Eligibility for licensure and registration To be eligible for licensure by the board as a speech-language pathologist or registration as a speech-language pathology aide, a speech-language pathology associate, or a speech-language pathology assistant, a person must satisfy the following:
(1) Not have been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice competently.(2) For licensure as a speech-language pathologist: (A) possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in the area of speech-language pathology from an educational institution recognized by the board; and(B) submit evidence of: (i) a national certification in speech-language pathology that is approved by the board; or(ii) satisfaction of the academic and clinical experience requirements necessary for licensure as defined in the rules of the board.(3) For registration as a speech-language pathology aide, possess at least a high school degree or its equivalent.(4) For registration as a speech-language pathology associate, possess at least an associate degree in speech-language pathology.(5) For registration as a speech-language pathology assistant, possess at least a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology.(Formerly: Acts1973 , P.L. 262, SEC.1.) As amended by Acts1981 , P.L. 222, SEC.267; Acts1982 , P.L. 113, SEC.84; P.L. 250-1985, SEC.2; P.L. 149-1987, SEC.107; P.L. 33-1993, SEC.71; P.L. 212-2005, SEC.65.