North Dakota § 43-37-04 - Eligibility for licensure
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§ 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; 2. 3. 4. (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. Submit evidence showing qualifications prescribed by rules of the board. 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. Pay the prescribed fee.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Dakota Century Code § 43-37-04 cover?
Section 43-37-04 ("Eligibility for licensure") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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