Indiana State Personnel Standards
Audiologist
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| Discipline | Audiologist | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Audiologist | |
| State Department | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency: Speech-Language Pathology Audiology Board | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/speech-language-pathology-and-audiology-home/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Doctorate | |
| Licensure specific coursework? |
A minimum of seventy-five (75) semester hours of graduate or professional study that includes academic course work in the following areas:
(A) Fundamentals of communication.
(B) Normal aspects and development of hearing and balance.
(C) Clinical evaluation of hearing and balance disorders.
(D) Habilitative/rehabilitative procedures for hearing and balance disorders.
The course work must be sufficient in depth and breadth to reflect achievement of appropriate knowledge and skills outcomes.
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| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | Certification from the educational institution specified in subdivision (2) that the applicant has completed a minimum of one thousand eight hundred twenty (1,820) clock hours of supervised clinical practicum, including a clinical experience that is equivalent to a minimum of twelve (12) months of full-time supervised experience obtained during completion of his or her audiology doctoral degree program. Supervised clinical practicum hours must be supervised by an individual meeting the requirements for Indiana licensure in audiology. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? |
The official score report from the Professional Examination Service certifying that the applicant has passed the examination in the area in which the applicant is applying for licensure, with a score of at least six hundred (600).
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| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Minimum degree required for licensure as an audiologist in the state of Indiana. Credentialing is not required. | |
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
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| Discipline | Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist | |
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| License/Certificate | Exceptional Needs - Deaf and Hard of Hearing | |
| State Department | Indiana Department of Education | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | 3 yrs - 12th grade | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Bachelor's | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | A minimum of nine (9) weeks of full-time student teaching with an experienced teacher. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (5272) Qualifying score: 160 | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? |
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in special education/deaf education. SKI-HI training is recommended, but not mandatory. This provider should have expertise to work with
children and their families to address a variety of communication needs for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This should include amplification and other technology needs, knowledge of communication opportunities and language development, including auditory development, spoken language, visual language and/or other systems and technologies. The D/HH specialist who does not meet the educational qualifications of a DT-EC may only provide services that address hearing and communication needs for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The D/HH specialist who meets DT-EC requirements will dually enroll as a D/HH specialist and DT-EC.
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| Alternative Route Provisional or temporary | Transition to Teaching is based on the premise that the candidate already has the content knowledge in the licensing area. Each accredited educational institution is required to offer or be in collaboration with other institutions to offer a Transition to a Teaching program. Praxis I and II may be required for admission to a program. The programs consist of 18 hours for secondary and 24 hours for elementary education coursework. No education courses are required as prerequisites for admission. Other alternative programs include: Indianapolis Teaching Fellows, Teach for America, Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows | |
Early Childhood Educator
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| Discipline | Early Childhood Educator | |
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| License/Certificate | Teacher Certification: Early Childhood Generalist | |
| State Department | Indiana Department of Education | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | 3 yrs - 3rd grade | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Bachelor's | |
| Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework | Must successfully meet the developmental and content standards by at least one (1) of the following requirements: (1) Completed a baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher learning that includes the following: (A) A minor or concentration in any of the content areas listed in section 4(a)(2) [section 4(a)(2) of this rule]. (B) A major or content area in education from an approved program that includes the following: (i) General education and subject matter concentration, including, but not limited to, the following: (AA) Language arts courses designed to develop appreciation, knowledge, and understanding of world literature. (BB) Science courses are designed to develop a broad functional understanding of conservation and the physical, biological, and earth sciences. An integrative approach shall be used whenever possible. (CC) Social studies courses designed to develop an understanding of contemporary civilization, economics and government, current social problems, and modern family life and shall always include a course in U.S. history and a course in world civilization. An integrative approach shall be used whenever possible. (DD) Mathematics courses are designed to develop broad functional knowledge and understanding of the character and development of number systems and skills in the use of numbers. (EE) Arts courses designed to develop appreciation and skills in music and art. (ii) Professional education and pedagogy, including, but not limited to, the following: (AA) At least five (5) days in a classroom with an experienced teacher during the completion of the final six (6) semesters of the program. (BB) Demonstration of performance of developmentally appropriate literacy standards based on scientifically-based reading research and developed and approved by the board. (CC) Differentiation of instruction and teaching methods, including methods for teaching English as a new language and students with exceptional needs, designed to maximize student engagement. (DD) Classroom and behavioral management, including, but not limited to, the legal rights and responsibilities of teachers, students, and families. (EE) Curriculum development, lesson planning, assessment, and data use in informing instruction. (FF) Psychology of child development, including, but not limited to, the development of exceptional needs students. (GG) Application of effective teaching practices for teaching young children through a variety of early and ongoing clinical experiences with infant and toddler, pre-primary-aged, and primary-aged children within a range of educational programming models. (HH) Use of informal and formal assessment and evaluation strategies in collaboration with others to plan and individualize curriculum and teaching practices. (II) Understanding of historical and contemporary development of early childhood education. (JJ) Reflection on and evaluation of professional practices, professional conduct, and leadership. (KK) Collaboration and consultation with team members including colleagues, families, primary caregivers, agency personnel, and other service personnel to design and implement experiences and instruction. (LL) Use of technology to support instruction; access and manipulate data; enhance professional growth and productivity; communicate and collaborate with colleagues, families, and community agencies; and conduct research. (MM) Teaching across all content areas of English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education/Health, Music, Visual Arts. (NN) Competence in multicultural awareness. | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | A minimum of nine (9) weeks of full-time student teaching with an experienced teacher. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Early Childhood (5621) Qualifying score: 157 and Early Childhood Assessment (5026; subtests 5027, 5028) (5026). | |
| Alternative Route Provisional or temporary | Transition to Teaching is based on the premise that the candidate already has the content knowledge in the licensing area. Each accredited educational institution is required to offer or be in collaboration with other institutions to offer a Transition to a Teaching program. Praxis I and II may be required for admission to the program. The programs consist of 18 hours for secondary and 24 hours for elementary education coursework. No education courses are required as prerequisites for admission. Other alternative programs include: Indianapolis Teaching Fellows, Teach for America, Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows. | |
Early Childhood Special Educator
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| Discipline | Early Childhood Special Educator | |
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| License/Certificate | Certified Special Education Teacher | |
| State Department | Indiana Department of Education | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | 3 yrs - 12th grade | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Bachelor's | |
| Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework | Must complete a baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher learning that includes the following: (A) A minor or concentration in any of the content areas listed in section 1.3(a)(2) [section 1.3(a)(2) of this rule] approved by the board. (B) A major or content area in education from an approved program that includes the following: (i) General education and subject matter concentration, including, but not limited to, the following: (AA) Language arts courses designed to develop appreciation, knowledge, and understanding of world literature. (BB) Science courses are designed to develop a broad functional understanding of conservation and the physical, biological, and earth sciences. An integrative approach shall be used whenever possible. (CC) Social studies courses designed to develop an understanding of contemporary civilization, economics and government, current social problems, and modern family life and shall always include a course in U.S. history and a course in world civilization. An integrative approach shall be used whenever possible. (DD) Mathematics courses are designed to develop broad functional knowledge and understanding of the character and development of number systems and skills in the use of numbers. (EE) Arts courses designed to develop appreciation and skills in music and art. (ii) Professional education and pedagogy, including, but not limited to, the following: (AA) At least five (5) days in a classroom with an experienced teacher during the completion of the final six (6) semesters of the program. (BB) Demonstration of performance of developmentally appropriate literacy standards based on scientifically-based reading research and developed and approved by the board. (CC) Differentiation of instruction and teaching methods, including methods for teaching English as a new language and students with exceptional needs, designed to maximize student engagement. (DD) Classroom and behavioral management, including, but not limited to, the legal rights and responsibilities of teacher and student. (EE) Curriculum development, lesson planning, assessment, and data use in informing instruction. (FF) Psychology of child development, including, but not limited to, the development of exceptional needs students. (GG) Competence in multicultural awareness and technology as an aid to education. (iii) A minimum of nine (9) weeks of full-time student teaching with an experienced teacher during the later stages of the program. | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | A minimum of nine (9) weeks of full-time student teaching with an experienced teacher. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355)Qualifying score: 145 | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Two Options:
*Developmental Therapy (Specialized Instruction): Specialized Instruction is a required service of IDEA, Part C. Indiana designates its providers of specialized instruction as Developmental Therapists. Since there is no one pre-service academic degree for this category, the state has defined multiple categories of Developmental Therapy, each with its own entry-level qualifications. A Developmental Therapist cannot enroll in more than one type of Specialized Instruction of Developmental Therapy. In addition to the academic requirement, all Developmental Therapists are enrolled at the associate level. Upon successful completion of a supervised year of practice, the Developmental Therapist may request specialist level enrollment. *Developmental Therapy-Early Childhood Specialist (DT-EC): Bachelor's, master's, and/or Doctorate degree in early childhood or special education (with an early childhood focus) is required. Those with related degrees in child development including certified Child Life Specialists, early intervention or nursing (MSN with a pediatric major), and who have completed thirty (30) hours of academic child development coursework may also be considered. All developmental therapy enrollees are enrolled at the associate level and must work for 12 months (with a child caseload) under the direct supervision of an enrolled, credentialed developmental therapy specialist and submit the name, address, and credential letter of their supervisor at the time of enrollment. After completion of one year of supervised practice, the Developmental Therapist may request specialist status. |
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| Alternative Route Provisional or temporary | Transition to Teaching is based on the premise that the candidate already has the content knowledge in the licensing area. Each accredited educational institution is required to offer or be in collaboration with other institutions to offer a Transition to the Teaching program. Praxis I and II may be required for admission to the program. The programs consist of 18 hours for secondary and 24 hours for elementary education coursework. No education courses are required as prerequisites for admission. Other alternative programs include: Indianapolis Teaching Fellows, Teach for America, Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows | |
Family Therapist
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| Discipline | Family Therapist | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Marriage and Family therapist | |
| State Department | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency: Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services/behavioral-health-and-human-services-licensing-information/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Master's | |
| Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework |
Applicants for a marriage and family associate license must have received a master’s or doctor’s degree in an area of marriage and family therapy, or in a related area as determined by the board, from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements of the board. All education criteria must be met by postsecondary educational courses. Certifications cannot be used to meet educational requirements.
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| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | Applicants must complete at least one (1) supervised practicum, internship, or field experience in a marriage and family counseling setting, which must include a minimum of three hundred (300) hours. The three hundred (300) hours of marriage and family therapy services must be completed in no less than twelve (12) months of clinical practice and broken down into the following:
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| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Board's (AMFTRB) Examination in Marital and Family Therapy | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Early Intervention Specialist for Indiana First Steps: Persons who meet entry-level requirements for specialization in their discipline, as defined in the Entry Level Qualifications may enroll as early intervention specialists. Specialists design and implement early intervention services and may supervise early intervention associates within the area/discipline of their credentials. Specialists practicing in the First Steps Early Intervention System include Audiologists, Developmental Therapy Specialists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses (Registered Nurses), Nutritionists (Registered Dietitians), Occupational Therapists, Certified Orientation/Mobility Specialists, Physicians, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Service Coordinators, Licensed Social Workers, and Speech/Language Pathologists. | |
Nurse
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| Discipline | Nurse | |
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| License/Certificate | Registered Nurse | |
| State Department | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency: Indiana State Board of Nursing | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/indiana-state-board-of-nursing/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Associate's | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | National Council of State Board of Nursing National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Pass/Fail | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Early Intervention Specialist for Indiana First Steps: Persons who meet entry-level requirements for specialization in their discipline, as defined in the Entry Level Qualifications may enroll as early intervention specialists. Specialists design and implement early intervention services and may supervise early intervention associates within the area/discipline of their credentials. Specialists practicing in the First Steps Early Intervention System include Audiologists, Developmental Therapy Specialists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses (Registered Nurses), Nutritionists (Registered Dietitians), Occupational Therapists, Certified Orientation/Mobility Specialists, Physicians, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Service Coordinators, Licensed Social Workers, and Speech/Language Pathologists. *Nurse (Registered): Diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's master's, and/or Doctorate degree in Nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, State Board of Nursing. The nurse may also include Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and/or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. | |
| Additional requirements specific for schools? | School services: school nurse license (P-12)-- Must have a valid Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/school-services-employee/ | |
Occupational Therapist
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| Discipline | Occupational Therapist | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Occupational Therapist | |
| State Department | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency: Occupational Therapy Committee | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/occupational-therapy-home/occupational-therapy-licensing-information/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Master's | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | The board may require a person who applies for a license as an occupational therapist to have successfully completed supervised fieldwork experience arranged and approved by the school or program from which the person graduated. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam, with a passing score of 450 out of 600 points. | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Early Intervention Specialist for Indiana First Steps: Persons who meet entry-level requirements for specialization in their discipline, as defined in the Entry Level Qualifications may enroll as early intervention specialists. Specialists design and implement early intervention services and may supervise early intervention associates within the area/discipline of their credentials. Specialists practicing in the First Steps Early Intervention System include Audiologists, Developmental Therapy Specialists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses (Registered Nurses), Nutritionists (Registered Dietitians), Occupational Therapists, Certified Orientation/Mobility Specialists, Physicians, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Service Coordinators, Licensed Social Workers, and Speech/Language Pathologists. *Occupational Therapist: Bachelor's, master's and/or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy and licensed in Indiana as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Committee of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency; or those with a temporary license working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist who must submit the name, address and copy of the license of supervisor at the time of enrollment. | |
Physical Therapist
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| Discipline | Physical Therapist | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Physical Therapist | |
| State Department | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency: Physical Therapy Committee | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/physical-therapy-home/physical-therapy-licensing-information/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Doctorate, graduation from a professional physical therapist education program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board. | |
| Licensure specific coursework? | Degree program should include courses in important subjects such as 1) Human biology and anatomy; 2) Skeletal system; 3) Physical therapy practices and treatment; 4) Ethics; 5) Body mechanics and motor skills development; and 6) Clinical practicum | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | The required experience is specified within each Institute of Higher Education (University of College) program accredited by the board. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Successfully completes the examination provided by the board. The uniform criterion-referenced passing score on the physical therapy or physical therapist assistant examination, which has been adopted by the board of directors of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, is the required passing score. This criterion-referenced passing score shall be a scaled score of six hundred (600). | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Early Intervention Specialist for Indiana First Steps: Persons who meet entry-level requirements for specialization in their discipline, as defined in the Entry Level Qualifications may enroll as early intervention specialists. Specialists design and implement early intervention services and may supervise early intervention associates within the area/discipline of their credentials. Specialists practicing in the First Steps Early Intervention System include Audiologists, Developmental Therapy Specialists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses (Registered Nurses), Nutritionists (Registered Dietitians), Occupational Therapists, Certified Orientation/Mobility Specialists, Physicians, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Service Coordinators, Licensed Social Workers, and Speech/Language Pathologists. *Physical Therapist: Bachelor's, master's and/or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and licensed by the Physical Therapy Committee of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency as a physical therapist; or those possessing a temporary license working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist who must submit the name, address and copy of the license of supervisor at the time of enrollment. | |
Psychologist – Clinical
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| Discipline | Psychologist | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Psychologist | |
| State Department | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency: State Psychology Board | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/psychology-home/psychology-board/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Doctorate | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | *NOTE As of July 1, 2019, successful completion of the basic skills testing requirement (CASA or an approved alternative) will no longer be mandatory for educator candidates. However, educator preparation programs may elect to continue to require CASA for program admission. | |
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The curriculum shall encompass a minimum of three (3) academic years of graduate study, in addition to instruction in: scientific and professional ethics and standards; research design; methodology; statistics; and psychometrics. The core program shall require each student to demonstrate competence (as a part of the graduate education) in each of the substantive content areas established in this subdivision. This typically will be met by including minimum of three (3) or more graduate semester hours (five (5) or more graduate quarter hours) in each of the following substantive content areas: Biological bases of behavior such as: physiological psychology; comparative psychology; neuropsychology; sensation; perception; and psychopharmacology. Cognitive-affective bases of behavior such as: learning; thinking; motivation; and emotion. Social bases of behavior such as: social psychology; group processes; and organizational and systems theory. Individual differences such as: personality theory; human development; and abnormal psychology.
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| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | Programs require one-year internship as part of their training. Indiana requires applicants to complete at least 1,500 hours of supervised work | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Early Intervention Specialist for Indiana First Steps: Persons who meet entry-level requirements for specialization in their discipline, as defined in the Entry Level Qualifications may enroll as early intervention specialists. Specialists design and implement early intervention services and may supervise early intervention associates within the area/discipline of their credentials. Specialists practicing in the First Steps Early Intervention System include Audiologists, Developmental Therapy Specialists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses (Registered Nurses), Nutritionists (Registered Dietitians), Occupational Therapists, Certified Orientation/Mobility Specialists, Physicians, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Service Coordinators, Licensed Social Workers, and Speech/Language Pathologists. *Psychologist: Doctorate degree in psychology and licensed by the State Psychology Board of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency as a Health Services Provider in Psychology (HSPP) or as a Psychologist, without the HSPP endorsement, who is currently practicing under the supervision of an HSPP for the purpose of qualifying for the endorsement, or a psychologist who holds a limited license issued under IC 25-33-1-18 and practices within the scope of the psychologist's limited license. | |
School Psychologist
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| Discipline | School Psychologist | |
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| License/Certificate | School Psychologist | |
| State Department | Indiana Department of Education | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/doe/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | 3 yrs - 12th grade | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Master's | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | *NOTE As of July 1, 2019, successful completion of the basic skills testing requirement (CASA or an approved alternative) will no longer be mandatory for educator candidates. However, educator preparation programs may elect to continue to require CASA for program admission. | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Early Intervention Specialist for Indiana First Steps: Persons who meet entry-level requirements for specialization in their discipline, as defined in the Entry Level Qualifications may enroll as early intervention specialists. Specialists design and implement early intervention services and may supervise early intervention associates within the area/discipline of their credential. Specialists practicing in the First Steps Early Intervention System include Audiologists, Developmental Therapy Specialists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses (Registered Nurses), Nutritionists (Registered Dietitians), Occupational Therapists, Certified Orientation/Mobility Specialists, Physicians, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Service Coordinators, Licensed Social Workers, and Speech/Language Pathologists. *School Psychologist: School Psychologist: master's and/or doctorate degree in educational/school psychology and holds an Independent Practice Endorsement, (IC 20-1-1.9-1 through IC 20-1-1.9-6) and practicing within the scope of the school psychologist's license and endorsement. | |
Social Worker, Clinical
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| Discipline | Social Worker | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | |
| State Department | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency: Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Master's or Doctorate in Social Work | |
| Licensure specific coursework? | Required coursework in clinical social work and related areas such as psychiatric social work, medical social work, social case work, case management, psychotherapy, group therapy, and any other coursework accepted by the board. | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | Required supervised field placement that was part of the applicant's advanced concentration in direct practice, during which the applicant provided clinical services directly to clients. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Association of Social Work Board's (ASWB) clinical level examination with a passing score of 94 out of 150 | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Early Intervention Specialist for Indiana First Steps: Persons who meet entry-level requirements for specialization in their discipline, as defined in the Entry Level Qualifications may enroll as early intervention specialists. Specialists design and implement early intervention services and may supervise early intervention associates within the area/discipline of their credentials. Specialists practicing in the First Steps Early Intervention System include Audiologists, Developmental Therapy Specialists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses (Registered Nurses), Nutritionists (Registered Dietitians), Occupational Therapists, Certified Orientation/Mobility Specialists, Physicians, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Service Coordinators, Licensed Social Workers, and Speech/Language Pathologists. *Social Worker: master's and/or doctorate degree in Social Work and licensed as a clinical social worker (LCSW) under IC 25-23.6, or an MSW level social worker working toward current licensure who must submit the name, address, and copy of the license of supervisor at the time of enrollment. | |
| Additional requirements specific for schools? | Must have a School Services License: School Social Worker (to serve as a school social worker in prekindergarten through grade 12). Must have at least a Master's degree and a valid Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License to obtain a School Social Worker license. | |
Social Worker, Licensed Bachelor
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| Discipline | Social Worker | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) | |
| State Department | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency: Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Bachelor's degree in Social Work | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Association of Social Work Board's (ASWB) clinical level examination with a passing score of 94 out of 150 | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Early Intervention Specialist for Indiana First Steps: Persons who meet entry-level requirements for specialization in their discipline, as defined in the Entry Level Qualifications may enroll as early intervention specialists. Specialists design and implement early intervention services and may supervise early intervention associates within the area/discipline of their credentials. Specialists practicing in the First Steps Early Intervention System include Audiologists, Developmental Therapy Specialists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses (Registered Nurses), Nutritionists (Registered Dietitians), Occupational Therapists, Certified Orientation/Mobility Specialists, Physicians, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Service Coordinators, Licensed Social Workers, and Speech/Language Pathologists. *Social Worker: master's and/or doctorate degree in Social Work and licensed as a clinical social worker (LCSW) under IC 25-23.6, or an MSW level social worker working toward current licensure who must submit the name, address, and copy of the license of supervisor at the time of enrollment. | |
| Additional requirements specific for schools? | Must have a School Services License: School Social Worker (to serve as a school social worker in prekindergarten through grade 12). Must have at least a Master's degree and a valid Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License to obtain a School Social Worker license. | |
Social Worker, Licensed
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| Discipline | Social Worker | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Social Worker (LSW) | |
| State Department | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency: Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | Completed two (2) years of experience in the practice of social work under the supervision of a licensed social worker, a licensed clinical social worker, or an equivalent supervisor, as determined by the board, after receiving the bachelor's degree | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Association of Social Work Board's (ASWB) clinical level examination with a passing score of 94 out of 150 | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Early Intervention Specialist for Indiana First Steps: Persons who meet entry-level requirements for specialization in their discipline, as defined in the Entry Level Qualifications may enroll as early intervention specialists. Specialists design and implement early intervention services and may supervise early intervention associates within the area/discipline of their credentials. Specialists practicing in the First Steps Early Intervention System include Audiologists, Developmental Therapy Specialists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses (Registered Nurses), Nutritionists (Registered Dietitians), Occupational Therapists, Certified Orientation/Mobility Specialists, Physicians, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Service Coordinators, Licensed Social Workers, and Speech/Language Pathologists. *Social Worker: master's and/or doctorate degree in Social Work and licensed as a clinical social worker (LCSW) under IC 25-23.6, or an MSW level social worker working toward current licensure who must submit the name, address, and copy of the license of supervisor at the time of enrollment. | |
| Additional requirements specific for schools? | Must have a School Services License: School Social Worker (to serve as a school social worker in prekindergarten through grade 12). Must have at least a Master's degree and a valid Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License to obtain a School Social Worker license. | |
Speech Language Pathologist
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| Discipline | Speech Language Pathologist | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist | |
| State Department | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency: Speech-Language Pathology Audiology Board | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/speech-language-pathology-and-audiology-home/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Master's | |
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A total of six (6) semester credit hours in any combination of the following:
Three (3) semester credits in each of the following:
A total of nine (9) semester credits in humanities and social sciences
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| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? |
Certification from the educational institution specified in subdivision (2) that the applicant has completed a minimum of four hundred (400) clock hours of supervised clinical experience in the practice of speech-language pathology.
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| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | The official score report from the Professional Examination Service certifying that the applicant has passed the examination in the area in which the applicant is applying for licensure, with a score of at least six hundred (600). | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Early Intervention Specialist for Indiana First Steps: Persons who meet entry-level requirements for specialization in their discipline, as defined in the Entry Level Qualifications may enroll as early intervention specialists. Specialists design and implement early intervention services and may supervise early intervention associates within the area/discipline of their credentials. Specialists practicing in the First Steps Early Intervention System include Audiologists, Developmental Therapy Specialists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses (Registered Nurses), Nutritionists (Registered Dietitians), Occupational Therapists, Certified Orientation/Mobility Specialists, Physicians, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Service Coordinators, Licensed Social Workers, and Speech/Language Pathologists. *Speech-Language Pathologist: Masters and/or doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology and licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the Indiana Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board; or those who have registered with the State of Indiana for the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) working toward current licensure under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who must submit the name, address and copy of the license of supervisor at the time of enrollment. | |
| Additional requirements specific for schools? | Must have a Communications Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology) License from the Indiana Department of Education. In addition to a valid Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License must also have a Suicide Prevention Training Certificate and CPR/ Heimlich maneuver certification. | |
Vision Specialist
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| Discipline | Vision Specialist | |
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| License/Certificate | Exceptional Needs - Blind/Low Vision | |
| State Department | Indiana Department of Education | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | 3 yrs - 12th grade | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Bachelor's | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | A minimum of nine (9) weeks of full-time student teaching with an experienced teacher. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments (5282) Qualifying score: 163 | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Early Intervention Specialist for Indiana First Steps: Persons who meet entry-level requirements for specialization in their discipline, as defined in the Entry Level Qualifications may enroll as early intervention specialists. Specialists design and implement early intervention services and may supervise early intervention associates within the area/discipline of their credentials. Specialists practicing in the First Steps Early Intervention System include Audiologists, Developmental Therapy Specialists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses (Registered Nurses), Nutritionists (Registered Dietitians), Occupational Therapists, Certified Orientation/Mobility Specialists, Physicians, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Service Coordinators, Licensed Social Workers, and Speech/Language Pathologists. *Developmental Therapy-Focus Area Vision Impaired (DT-VI): Bachelor's, master's, or Doctorate degree in Orientation & Mobility, early childhood or elementary special education, early childhood education, nursing (MSN with pediatric major) with additional licensing, certification, and experience in vision impairments is required. This category excludes Optometrists and Ophthalmologists, who enroll as Vision Specialists. The DT-VI, who does not also meet the entry-level qualifications of a Developmental Therapy Early Childhood Specialist, may only provide services and address vision needs for children who are blind or visually impaired. Effective October 1, 2010, all new Developmental Therapists are enrolled at the associate level. The DT-VI must work for 12 months (with a child caseload) under the direct supervision of an enrolled, credentialed developmental therapy specialist. *Vision Specialist: Vision services shall only be performed by personnel who meet state-approved licensing certification*. The Vision Specialist is restricted to Doctors of Optometry and Ophthalmology. Orientation & Mobility Specialists, special education teachers, and nurses with low vision training and/or experience with infants and toddlers who are vision impaired, must enroll as Developmental Therapists under Developmental Therapy - Focus Area - Vision Impaired category. | |
| Alternative Route Provisional or temporary | Transition to Teaching is based on the premise that the candidate already has the content knowledge in the licensing area. Each accredited educational institution is required to offer or be in collaboration with other institutions to offer a Transition to the Teaching program. Praxis I and II may be required for admission to the program. The programs consist of 18 hours for secondary and 24 hours for elementary education coursework. No education courses are required as prerequisites for admission. Other alternative programs include: Indianapolis Teaching Fellows, Teach for America, Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows. | |