How to Become a Speech-Language Pathologist in South Carolina

Designed for individuals who have earned a graduate degree in speech-language pathology, completed supervised clinical practicum and fellowships, and passed the national exam, this pathway supports obtaining the first professional SLP license in South Carolina. It’s ideal for new practitioners entering roles in schools, clinics, or healthcare settings.

This pathway applies to currently licensed SLPs in South Carolina who must renew periodically by completing continuing education and paying renewal fees. It ensures that practitioners maintain their credentials, stay current in the field, and remain legally eligible to practice.

This pathway is for speech-language pathologists already licensed elsewhere who wish to transfer their credentials to South Carolina. It allows qualified professionals to begin practicing in the state by meeting South Carolina’s licensure equivalency standards.

This pathway is for individuals who have completed an approved assistant-level program and supervised clinical hours and wish to obtain their first SLPA certification in South Carolina. It’s tailored for newcomers entering assistant roles in educational, clinical, or healthcare environments.

This option is for currently certified SLPAs in South Carolina who must periodically renew their certification by completing continuing education and submitting the required fees. It ensures they stay compliant, current, and legally eligible to continue practicing.

This pathway is for speech-language pathology assistants already certified in another jurisdiction who wish to transfer their credentials to South Carolina. It enables qualified assistants to begin practicing by meeting the state’s certification equivalency requirements.