§ 43-37-04 — Eligibility for licensure

To be eligible for licensure by the board as an audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or
speech-language pathology assistant, an applicant shall meet all the following requirements:
1. Possess an appropriate degree from an educational institution recognized by the
board.
a. An applicant for a speech-language pathologist license must possess at least a
master's degree in speech-language pathology.
b. An applicant for an audiologist license must possess at least a doctorate degree
in audiology.
c. An applicant for a speech-language pathology assistant license must possess
one hundred hours of supervised clinical experience or fieldwork and:
(1) A certificate of completion for speech-language pathology paraprofessionals
issued by the superintendent of public instruction prior to August 1, 2026;
(2) A bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology or communication
disorders; or
(3) A two-year degree in speech-language pathology assistants program or a
bachelor's degree in another field with coursework in the following areas:
(a) Introduction to communication disorders;
(b) Phonetics;
(c) Speech sound disorders;
(d) Language development;

(e) Language disorders; and
(f) Anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms.
d. An applicant for a temporary license must show proof of active licensure within
the past five years in the state or another jurisdiction. Limitations on temporary
licensure length and qualifications to obtain full licensure must be prescribed by
rules of the board.
2. Submit evidence showing qualifications prescribed by rules of the board.
3. Within one year of application an applicant for licensure as a speech-language
pathologist, speech-language pathology assistant, or audiologist must pass any
applicable examination prescribed by rules adopted by the board.
4. Pay the prescribed fee.