Baylor University discloses that the Master of Science (M.S.) program in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders will fulfill state/territory requirements for professional licenses; some state licensing boards require additional requirements beyond academic and clinical requirements, which may include (but are not limited to): additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of licensure. Make sure you understand and review any additional requirements prior to enrolling in the Online and Residential Master of Science (M.S.) Communication Sciences and Disorders programs.
State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board. The University will routinely update this page, but we strongly recommend you inquire with the applicable state board to confirm your eligibility for licensure prior to enrolling in the Online and Residential Master of Science (M.S.) Communication Sciences and Disorders programs. For any questions regarding licensure, please contact the state/territory agency directly.
Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. For any questions about relocation eligibility, contact the agency where you desire licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity.
Carefully review the academic and clinical prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements.
If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contact your program director. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.
The State Licensing Requirements should indicate if the program curriculum MET in these states and US Territories, NOT MET in these states and US Territories or Undetermined if the program has not yet determined if the curriculum requirements are met for these states and US Territories.
School Certifications may also be required to work in the schools in your state. These vary district-by-district and are controlled by the Education Board in each state. The document below provides students with information that is needed to work in the schools. Please read theses carefully! Baylor University CSD's Program academic and clinical opportunities can help you meet your state's specific education board requirements for clinical hours but it is your responsibility to work with your placement team to be sure they know you need them.
Although all education boards have been reviewed by the Baylor CSD Department for program adherence, it is up to each student to review the boards and be knowledgeable for all requirements. Please refer to the detailed list of requirements link at the bottom of this page for additional information on how Baylor Communication Sciences and Disorders supports you in education board certification.
Search Disclosures by State
Although all state licensing and education boards have been reviewed by the Baylor CSD Department for program adherence, it is up to each student to review the boards as well and be knowledgeable of all requirements. Some boards require additional tests, specific clinical clock hours, or unique state specifications. These requirements are noted here but are also privy to change without notice. Baylor CSD program proudly states that it meets the ASHA Standards for CCCs and the CAA requirements as an accredited program in the states listed on this form as “MET”, but additional requirements are noted below.
Detailed and up-to-date information on state compliance and requirements for licensure and school certification may be found here.
States | Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department | State Licensing Requirements | School Certification Requirements |
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Alabama | Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) | MET | MET with specific employment criteria |
Alaska | Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing | MET | MET |
American Samoa | American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board | Undecided | Undecided |
Arizona | Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Special Licensing | MET | MET |
Arkansas | Arkansas Board of Examiners - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) | MET | MET |
California | California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board | MET | MET with specific practicum/internship hours |
Colorado | Colorado Office of Speech-Language Pathology Certification | MET | MET with specific practicum/internship hours that the CSD program may not be able to provide. |
Connecticut | Connecticut State Department of Public Health | MET | MET |
Delaware | Delaware Board of Speech Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers | MET | MET |
District of Columbia | DC Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | MET | MET |
Florida | Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology | MET | MET |
Georgia | Georgia State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | MET | MET |
Guam | Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners Health Professional Licensing Office (HPLO) | MET | MET |
Hawaii | Hawaii Board of Speech Pathology & Audiology | MET | MET for employment but not placements |
Idaho | Idaho Speech, Hearing and Communication Services Licensure Board | MET | MET |
Illinois | Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation Also see: Illinois Licensures | MET | MET with specific practicum/internship hours and specific elective coursework |
Indiana | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency Speech-Language Pathology Audiology Board | MET | MET |
Iowa | Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology | MET | MET |
Kansas | Department for Aging and Disability Services Survey, Certification & Credentialing Commission | MET | MET |
Kentucky | Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology | MET | MET for employment but not placements |
Louisiana | Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | MET | MET |
Maine | Maine Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing | MET | MET |
Maryland | Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language Pathologists | MET | MET |
Massachusetts | Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | MET | MET with specific practicum/internship hours |
Michigan | Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology | MET | MET |
Minnesota | Minnesota Department of Health Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Licensing | MET | MET |
Mississippi | Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure Division | MET | MET |
Missouri | Missouri Advisory Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists | MET | MET |
Montana | Montana Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists | MET | MET |
Nebraska | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health Licensure Unit | MET | MET |
Nevada | Nevada Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Board | MET | MET |
New Hampshire | New Hampshire Speech-Language Pathology Governing Board | MET | MET |
New Jersey | New Jersey Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee | MET | MET |
New Mexico | New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board | MET | MET |
New York | New York State Education Department Division of Professional Licensing Services | MET | MET with specific practicum/internship hours |
North Carolina | North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists | MET | MET |
North Dakota | North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | MET | MET |
Northern Mariana Islands | Health Care Professions Licensing Board | Undecided | Undecided |
Ohio | Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board | MET | MET |
Oklahoma | Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | MET | MET |
Oregon | Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | MET | MET |
Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | MET | MET |
Puerto Rico | Profesionales y Sistema de Salud Patólogos, Audiólogos y Terapistas del habla | MET | MET |
Rhode Island | Rhode Island Board of Examiners of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology | MET | MET |
South Carolina | South Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | MET | MET |
South Dakota | South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology | MET | MET |
Tennessee | Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences | MET | MET |
Texas | Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | MET | MET |
US Virgin Islands | There is no dedicated board for Speech Therapy/Pathology. | MET | MET |
Utah | Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing | MET | MET |
Vermont | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) | MET | MET |
Virginia | Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | MET | MET |
Washington | Washington State Department of Health | MET | MET |
West Virginia | West Virginia Board of Examiners of Speech & Language Pathology and Audiology | MET | MET |
Wisconsin | Wisconsin Hearing and Speech Examining Board | MET | MET |
Wyoming | Wyoming State Board of Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | MET | MET |
Last Updated: February 14, 2024 by CT