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How to get a Connecticut speech-language pathology license

Speech-language pathologists in Connecticut are licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section). Below is what the board requires, from education to renewal, with every requirement linked to the board page it comes from. Checked October 22, 2026.

Step by step

Getting licensed

Education: Applicants must hold a master's or doctorate degree in speech and language pathology from a program accredited, at the time of graduation, by the Educational Standards Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). [1]
National exam: Applicants must pass the NTE Specialty Area Test in speech and language pathology administered by ETS, with a scaled score of 162 for exams taken on or after September 1, 2014. The exam may be waived for holders of a current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. [1]
Background check: The Department of Public Health reviews applicants with criminal or disciplinary backgrounds individually and has authority to deny licensure to anyone who has committed or been found guilty of committing a felony. [2]
Fees: The application fee for speech and language pathologist licensure is $200. [1]
Where to apply: Applications are accepted online only, through the link on the Department of Public Health's speech and language pathologist licensure page. [1] Open the application →
Processing time: Once an application is complete, the Department of Public Health makes an eligibility determination within three to four weeks and notifies the applicant. [2]

Moving to the state

Already licensed somewhere else?

Connecticut is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full Connecticut license before starting.

Licensed in another state: Applicants who hold a current license in at least one other U.S. jurisdiction, have practiced for at least four years and have all licenses in good standing may be licensed without transcripts, training verification or an examination. [3]

Before your full license

New graduates and clinical fellows

Temporary or provisional license: Applicants must complete a Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) of at least 36 weeks and 1,080 hours full-time or 48 weeks and 1,440 hours part-time under a licensed speech and language pathologist; an SPE in Connecticut requires prior Department approval through an application with a $200 fee. [4]

After you are licensed

Keeping the license active

Renewal: Speech and language pathologist licenses expire in the first birth month following issuance and are renewed annually thereafter, with a 90-day grace period after expiration. [5]
Continuing education: Speech and language pathologists must complete at least 20 hours of qualifying continuing education within the preceding twenty-four-month period before renewal, with content accepted by ASHA or offered by other listed providers. First-time renewals are exempt. [6]

Working in Connecticut

Pay and openings

Speech-language pathologists in Connecticut earn a mean of $101,340 a year (BLS). Most of our Connecticut searches are confidential and never posted; tell us what you want and we will match you quietly.

Sources

Every requirement above was checked against the official page listed here on October 22, 2026. Boards change fees and rules, so confirm with the Connecticut board before you apply. This page is a guide, not legal advice.

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