IC 25-35.6-1-5: Eligibility for licensure and registration

Sec. 5. To be eligible for licensure by the board as a speech-language pathologist or registration as a speech-language pathology aide, a speech-language pathology associate, or a speech-language pathology assistant, a person must satisfy the following:

(1) Not have been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice competently.

(2) For licensure as a speech-language pathologist:

(A) possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in the area of speech-language pathology from an educational institution recognized by the board; and

(B) submit evidence of:

(i) a national certification in speech-language pathology that is approved by the board; or

(ii) satisfaction of the academic and clinical experience requirements necessary for licensure as defined in the rules of the board.

(3) For registration as a speech-language pathology aide, possess at least a high school degree or its equivalent.

(4) For registration as a speech-language pathology associate, possess at least an associate degree in speech-language pathology.

(5) For registration as a speech-language pathology assistant, possess at least a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology.