Speech Language Pathology Credential
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 (see Terms and Definitions). | ![]() |
Requirements to enter the Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential Program:
- CTC Fingerprinting
- CA issued certificate of clearance or valid 30-day sub permit
- Negative TB test less than 4 years old
- Open credential file
Requirements for the Two-Year Preliminary CA SLP Credential:
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Pass CBEST
- Complete courses in Mainstreaming/Exceptional Children and Child Development
Requirements for the Clear CA SLP Credential:
- Passing score of 162 or higher on the Praxis Speech-Language Pathology examination
- Complete a 36-week Clinical Fellowship (CF)
- Application form
- Processing fee