Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Speech Language Specialist Certificate of Eligibility

Endorsement Code: 3462

Note: Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.

The Speech Language Specialist endorsement authorizes the holder to provide service as a speech-language specialist in all public schools.

  • The Speech-Language Specialist CE expires annually on July 31.
  • Once the CE is issued, the candidate may seek employment and receive a provisional certificate. 
  • The Speech-Language Specialist provisional certificate may be upgraded to a standard certificate once regulations for standard certification have been met.
  • All credits/degree(s) must appear on an accredited four-year college/university transcript.

To qualify for the Speech Language Specialist certificate of eligibility (CE), a candidate must meet one of the following options:

Bachelor’s Degree Requirement

A bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology/communication disorders from an accredited college or university.

Master’s Degree Program

Be currently matriculated in a master’s degree program in speech-language pathology/communication disorders from an accredited college or university.

Required Study

Complete a minimum of 18 semester-hour graduate credits in speech language pathology/communication disorders which shall include a graduate clinical practicum.

Bachelor’s Degree Requirement

A bachelor’s degree in a major other than speech-language pathology/communication disorders from an accredited college or university.

Master’s Degree Program

Be currently matriculated in a master’s degree program in speech-language pathology/communication disorders from an accredited college or university.

Required Study

Complete a minimum of 24 semester-hour graduate credits in speech language pathology/communication disorders which shall include a graduate clinical practicum.