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Speech Language Specialist Certificate of Eligibility
Endorsement Code: 3462
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.