Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential
Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential
The Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential may be issued in any of the following areas:
Language, Speech and Hearing
Language, Speech and Hearing and Audiology
Language, Speech and Hearing including Special Class Authorization
Language, Speech and Hearing and Audiology including Special Class Authorization
The Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential in Language, Speech and Hearing authorizes the holder to conduct Language, Speech, and Hearing Assessments and provide Educational Services, provide specific learning disability area services related to speech and language, and special education services to individuals with language and speech impairments across the special education disability areas, to students from birth through age 22 in services across the continuum of program options available found in California Code of Regulations Title 5 Section 80048.9.3
Requirements for the Two-Year Preliminary Credential - For Individuals Prepared in California
Individuals must satisfy all of the following requirements:
A Commission-approved specialized preparation program resulting in the formal recommendation for the credential by the college or university where the program was completed.
Hold or have been recommended for a master's degree or higher in speech-language pathology from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. The master's degree program must be accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Council on Academic Accreditation.
An application must be summited online by the recommending institution.
Application processing fee once the recommendation has been submitted online by the recommending institution . Individuals will be notified via email that the application has been submitted and is awaiting payment in a secured database.
Requirements for the Clear Credential - For Individuals Prepared in California
Individuals prepared in California may apply directly to the Commission for the clear credential by submitting an application packet consisting of items 1-5 required for the preliminary credential (listed above) and all of the requirements listed in one of the following options:
Option 1 - Verification of Examination Scores and Clinical Experience/Supervised Practicum
Passing score of 162 on the Educational Testing Services (ETS) Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology Test
A 36-week, full-time, mentored clinical experience or equivalent supervised practicum. Verification of completion may be provided on one of the following forms:
Required Professional Experience Form from the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.
Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship and Rating Report From through your online application portal.
Option 2 - Verification of California Speech-Language Pathology License
Photocopy of a valid license issued by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board or a photocopy of the license information from the Board's website.
Option 3 - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Verification of Certification Letter
Verification of Certification letter from ASHA that the individual holds a valid ASHA Certificate of Competence (CCC) including issuance and expiration dates and account number. A photocopy will be accepted if the application is filed through the employing agency. If the application is filed directly to the Commission by the applicant, an original letter is required.