How to Become a Speech-Language Pathologist in North Dakota

This pathway is intended for candidates who are interested in completing a master’s degree in speech-language pathology. It’s designed for new professionals preparing to begin practice in schools, healthcare, or private settings.

This route applies to licensed SLPs in North Dakota who are required to renew their license periodically by completing continuing education credits and paying renewal fees. It helps ensure practitioners remain compliant, current in their field, and eligible to practice legally.

This pathway serves speech-language pathologists who already hold a valid license in another U.S. state and wish to transfer their credentials to North Dakota. It allows qualified professionals to begin practicing by demonstrating equivalency with North Dakota’s licensure standards.

This pathway is for individuals who have completed an approved assistant-level degree or training and required supervised clinical hours, seeking their first North Dakota SLPA certification. It’s tailored for those entering assistant roles in educational, clinical, or healthcare environments.

This route applies to North Dakota-certified SLPAs who must renew their certification on a periodic basis by meeting continuing education requirements and submitting renewal fees. It ensures assistants remain qualified, compliant, and legally authorized to practice.

This pathway is for speech-language pathology assistants already certified elsewhere who want to transfer their qualifications to North Dakota. It enables qualified assistants to begin practicing locally by meeting North Dakota’s credential equivalency standards.