Speech-Language Pathologists must possess a master's or doctoral degree from a nationally accredited school of speech-language pathology and supervised postgraduate professional experience. Applicants must also pass the national Praxis speech-language pathologist examination or other appropriate examination approved by the Idaho Speech and Hearing Services Licensure Board. Public school speech-language pathologists must hold a Personnel Services Certificate and a Speech-Language Pathologist Endorsement from the Idaho Department of Education. To be eligible for the certificate and endorsement, an applicant must earn a master's degree in a speech/language pathology program and an institutional recommendation from an approved college or university. Term: Licenses are renewed annually.
