1. (1) An applicant for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist or Audiologist must meet the following initial requirements to be considered for licensure by the Board:

   1. (a) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
   2. (b) Be of good moral character;
   3. (c) An applicant shall submit with their application: verification of United States citizenship or lawful presence in the United States pursuant to T.C.A. § 4-58-103.

   4. (d) An applicant in the area of Speech Language Pathology must possess at least a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution; and

      1. 1. Possess a current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in the area of Speech Language Pathology issued through the ASHA; or
      2. 2. Have successfully completed and documented the following:
   5. (i) A minimum of four hundred (400) clock hours of supervised clinical experience (practicum) with individuals having a variety of communications disorders, as required by ASHA. The experience shall be obtained through an accredited institution which is recognized by ASHA; and
   6. (ii) A Clinical Fellowship in the area of Speech Language Pathology; and
   7. (iii) Passage of the Written Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers (Praxis Test) as required by Rule 1370-01-.08.

   8. (e) An applicant in the area of Audiology;

      1. 1. For applications received after January 1, 2009, the applicant must possess at least a Doctor of Audiology degree or other doctoral degree with emphasis in Audiology or hearing science from an accredited institution; and
   9. (i) Possess a current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in the area of Audiology issued through ASHA; or

   10. (ii) Have successfully completed and documented the following:

       1. (I) A minimum of one thousand eight hundred twenty (1820) clock hours of supervised clinical experience (practicum) by a licensed Audiologist or ASHA or ABA certified Audiologist; and
       2. (II) Passage of the written Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers (Praxis Test) as required by Rule 1370-01-.08.
       3. 2. When the applicant has been licensed in Tennessee or another state prior to 2009, the applicant must possess at least a master’s degree in Audiology from an accredited institution; and
   11. (i) Possess a current CCC in the area of Audiology issued through ASHA, or ABA certification; or
   12. (ii) Have successfully completed a minimum of four hundred (400) clock hours of supervised clinical experience (practicum) with individuals having a variety of communications disorders, as required by ASHA. The experience shall be obtained through an accredited institution which is recognized by ASHA; and
   13. (iii) The Clinical Externship in the area of Audiology; and
   14. (iv) Passage of the written Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers (Praxis Test) as required by Rule 1370-01-.08.
2. (2) An individual who seeks licensure in the State of Tennessee and who holds a current license in another state may be granted a Tennessee license, if such person meets the qualifications of licensure by reciprocity pursuant to Rule 1370-01-.05(10).

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-17-105, and 63-17-110 through 63-17-113. Administrative History: Original rule filed September 10, 1974; effective October 10, 1974. Amendment filed July 31, 1978; effective September 13, 1978. Repeal and new rule filed July 8, 1987; effective August 21, 1987. Amendment filed September 18, 1991; effective November 2, 1991. Repeal and new rule filed January 31, 2000; effective April 15, 2000. Amendment filed April 26, 2002; effective July 10, 2002. Amendment filed September 14, 2010; effective December 13, 2010. Amendments filed June 8, 2022; effective September 6, 2022. Amendments filed March 18, 2026; effective June 16, 2026.