Arizona State Personnel Standards

Arizona State Personnel Standards

Audiologist

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Discipline Audiologist
License/Certificate Audiologist License
State Department Arizona Department of Health Services Office of Special Licensing
State Department Hyperlink http://www.azdhs.gov/als/special-licensing/speech-and-hearing/
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement A doctoral degree with an emphasis in audiology from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in an accredited program consistent with the standards of this state's universities.
Licensure Required Specific Field or Clinical Work Completed supervised clinical rotations in audiology from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in an accredited program consistent with the standards of this state's universities.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam Pass an examination pursuant to section 36-1902, subsection G. The applicant must have completed the examination within three years before the date of application for licensure pursuant to this article.
Additional requirements specific to Part C Pediatric Audiology training or experience as measure by one of the following: 1) a certificate of completion of the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) Newborn Hearing Screening Curriculum, or 2) registration with the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention-Pediatric Audiology Links to Services (EHDI-PALS) national web-based directory, displayed as meeting compatibility criteria for services (evaluation, aid dispensing and earmold impressions) to children from birth to three years of age.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist

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Discipline Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
License/Certificate Provisional Hearing Impaired Special Education, Birth-Grade 12 Certificate
State Department Arizona Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink https://www.azed.gov/node/27098
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Completion of Board-approved or accredited coursework or training which teaches the knowledge and skills described in Arizona Administrative Code R7-2-602 and addresses the following topics:
  • Survey of exceptional students;
  • Teaching methodologies for students with hearing impairment;
  • Foundations of instruction of students with hearing impairment;
  • Diagnostic and assessment procedures for the hearing impaired
Licensure Required Specific Field or Clinical Work Two (2) years of full-time teaching experience serving children in a hearing-impaired special education classroom birth-Grade 12.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam A passing score on the AEPA/NES Professional Knowledge - Elementary Education (NT051) and a passing score on the AEPA/NES Special Education: Hearing Impaired Exam (AZ026).
Additional requirements specific to Part C Auditory/oral language training as measured by one of the following: 1) completion of 4 semesters of audiology/speech-language pathology coursework and 100 hours of documented listening and spoken language teaching or tutoring experience, 2) equivalent hours of related professional development training, 3) completion of a certification program in auditory/oral language therapy.

Early Childhood Educator

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Discipline Early Childhood Educator
License/Certificate Provisional Early Childhood Certificate
State Department Arizona Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink https://www.azed.gov/node/25689
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - 8 yrs ( Grade 3)
Degree Level Requirement Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited institution.
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Completion of Board-approved or accredited coursework or training which teaches the knowledge and skills and addresses the following topics:
  • Foundations of early childhood education;
  • Teaching students with exceptionalities;
  • Child guidance and classroom management,
  • Characteristics and quality practices for typical and atypical behaviors of young children; Child growth and development, including health, safety, and nutrition;
  • Child, family, cultural and community relationships; Developmentally appropriate instructional methodologies for teaching:
  • language, math, science, social studies, and the arts; Assessing, monitoring, and reporting the progress of young children;
  • Instructional design and lesson planning, including modifications and accommodations
Licensure Required Specific Field or Clinical Work
Twelve-week capstone experience in a kindergarten through grade three classroom, which may be completed during the valid period of a teaching intern or student teaching intern certificate. For individuals seeking dual certification, any capstone experience requirements may be met through separate
eight-week capstone experiences in each of the certification areas sought.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam A passing score on the required Arizona Professional Knowledge and Subject Knowledge Exams, or appropriate documentation to meet exam requirements. A passing score on the AEPA/NES Professional Knowledge - Early Childhood Exam (AZ093).
Additional requirements specific to Part C Part C services are under the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Arizona Early Intervention Program (DES/AzEIP). A Developmental Special Instructor is the equivalent special educator for Part C services in Arizona. A person with a bachelor's in regular early childhood education is able to become a Developmental Special Instructionist in Arizona. Qualifications for this position include 1. A minimum of a BA degree in early childhood, early childhood special education, or family studies OR a BA degree in a closely related field with a review of coursework and approval by DES/AzEIP. 2. Developmental Special  Instructor also need to meet the Standards of Practice qualifications for Part C services, which is overseen by DES/AzEIP. Practitioners have 3 years from the date of hire in early intervention in Arizona to complete the knowledge components of the Standards of Practice, which results in a Certificate of Completion for the Standards of Practice.

Early Childhood Special Educator

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Discipline Early Childhood Special Educator
License/Certificate Provisional Early Childhood Special Education License
State Department Arizona Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink https://www.azed.gov/node/27095
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth-Grade 3
Degree Level Requirement A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Early Childhood Special Education from an accredited institution.
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Completion of Board-approved or accredited coursework or training which teaches the knowledge and skills described in Arizona Administrative Code R7-2-602 and addresses the following topics:
  • Teaching students with exceptionalities;
  • Characteristics and quality practices for typical and atypical behaviors of young children, including behavioral interventions for children with and without disabilities;
  • Typical and atypical child growth and development, including health, safety, and nutrition with an emphasis on special health care needs for children birth through grade three; Child, family, cultural and community relationships including community organizations that support and assist children with disabilities and their families;
  • Developmentally appropriate instructional and inclusive methodologies for teaching:
    • social and emotional development,
    • language arts, math, science, social studies, and the arts;
  • Diagnosis and remediation of learning difficulties;
  • Early language and literacy development including communication methods in early childhood education/special education;
  • Assessment and evaluation for early childhood special education to include observing, assessing, monitoring, and reporting on the progress of young children.
Licensure Required Specific Field or Clinical Work Twelve weeks of capstone experience as described in R7-2-604 serving children with exceptionalities in birth through grade three, which may be completed during the valid period of a teaching intern certificate. For individuals seeking dual certification, any capstone experience requirements may be met through separate eight-week capstone experiences in each of the certification areas sought.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam A passing score on the AEPA/NES Professional Knowledge - Special Education: Early Childhood Exam (AZ083). 

And A passing score on the AEPA/NES Subject Knowledge: Early Childhood Education Exam (AZ036).

Additional requirements specific to Part C Part C services are under the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Arizona Early Intervention Program (DES/AzEIP). A Developmental Special Instructor is the equivalent special educator for Part C services in Arizona. Qualifications for this position include 1. A minimum of a BA degree in early childhood, early childhood special education, or family studies OR a BA degree in a closely related field with a review of coursework and approval by DES/AzEIP. 2. Developmental Special Instructor also need to meet the Standards of Practice qualifications for Part C services, which is overseen by DES/AzEIP. Practitioners have 3 years from the date of hire in early intervention in Arizona to complete the knowledge components of the Standards of Practice, which results in a Certificate of Completion for the Standards of Practice.

Family Therapist

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Discipline Family Therapist
License/Certificate Marriage and Family Therapist License
State Department Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
State Department Hyperlink https://azbbhe.us/node/838
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework If the education program is not officially accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, it must meet the standard of substantial equivalency. A program is substantially equivalent if it includes the following courses for a minimum of three-semester credit hours each: 1.Marriage and Family Studies (3 courses) studies of introductory systems theory, family development, family systems, including marital, sibling, and individual subsystems, special family issues, and gender and cultural issues, all with a major focus on a systems theory orientation; 2. Marriage and Family Therapy (3 courses) studies of advanced systems theory and interventions, major systemic marriage and treatment approaches, structural, strategic, neo-analytic, group therapy, behavioral marriage and family therapy, communications, and sex therapy; 3. Human Development (3 courses) studies of normal and abnormal human development, personality theory, human sexuality, and psychopathology and abnormal behavior, which may be integrated with systems theory; 4. Professional Studies (1 course) studies of professional ethics as a therapist, including legal and ethical responsibilities and liabilities, family law; 5. Research (1 course) studies of research design, methodology, and statistics in marriage and family therapy; and 6. Practicum (2 courses) studies that are limited to the provision of marriage and family therapy services to individuals, couples, and families within an educational or professional setting under the direction of a faculty member or supervisor designated by the college or university.
Licensure Required Specific Field or Clinical Work
An applicant for licensure as a marriage and family therapist shall demonstrate completion of at least 3200 hours of
supervised work experience in the practice of marriage and family therapy in no less than 24 months. The applicant shall
ensure that the supervised work experience includes:
1. At least 1600 hours of direct client contact involving the use of psychotherapy:
a. At least 1000 of the 1600 hours of direct client contact are with couples or families; and
b. No more than 400 of the 1600 hours of direct client contact are in psychoeducation and at least 60 percent of
psychoeducation hours are with couples or families;
2. At least 100 hours of clinical supervision as prescribed under R4-6-212 and R4-6-604
Licensure Dependent on an Exam Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Board's (AMFTRB) Examination in Marital and Family Therapy. Unsure of passing score (AMFTRB states Although some jurisdictions have a set passing score required for licensure, most jurisdictions accept the AMFTRB recommended passing score for each form of the examination". Could not find any recommended passing score details)"

Nurse

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Discipline Nurse
License/Certificate Registered Nurse License
State Department Arizona Board of Nursing
State Department Hyperlink https://www.azbn.gov/licenses-certifications
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an approved program
Licensure Dependent on an Exam National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) (unsure of passing score) or State Board Test Pool Examination (SBTPE) for Registered Nurses (A score of not less than 350 on each part)
Additional requirements specific for schools
The Board shall grant a school nurse certificate to any applicant who meets the criteria established in statute and this Article. An applicant who is denied a school nurse certificate may request a hearing by filing a written request with the Board within 30 days of service of the Board’s order denying the certificate. Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10.

Occupational Therapist

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Discipline Occupational Therapist
License/Certificate Occupational Therapist License
State Department Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
State Department Hyperlink https://ot.az.gov/
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
You must earn a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (AOTE) certified school.
Licensure Required Specific Field or Clinical Work A minimum of 928 hours of supervised fieldwork experience as determined by the supervising institution, organization, or sponsor.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam National Board of Certified Occupational Therapist (NBOCT) Certified Occupational Therapist Exam (Score of 450)
Additional requirements specific to Part C Part C services are under the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Arizona Early Intervention Program (DES/AzEIP). An Occupational Therapist needs to meet the Standards of Practice qualifications for Part C services, which is overseen by DES/AzEIP. Practitioners have 3 years from the date of hire in early intervention in Arizona to complete the knowledge components of the Standards of Practice, which results in a Certificate of Completion for the Standards of Practice.

Physical Therapist

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Discipline Physical Therapist
License/Certificate Physical Therapist License
State Department Arizona Board of Physical Therapy
State Department Hyperlink https://ptboard.az.gov/
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement Be a graduate of a professional physical therapy education program that is accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board.
Licensure Required Specific Field or Clinical Work Have participated in an interim supervised clinical practice period before licensure as approved by the board or shall have already met this requirement to the board's satisfaction by virtue of the applicant's clinical practice in another jurisdiction of the United States.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam 1) National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) passing score of 600 2) Arizona Jurisprudence exam (Score of 600)
Additional requirements specific to Part C Part C services are under the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Arizona Early Intervention Program (DES/AzEIP). A Physical Therapist needs to meet the Standards of Practice qualifications for Part C services, which is overseen by DES/AzEIP. Practitioners have 3 years from the date of hire in early intervention in Arizona to complete the knowledge components of the Standards of Practice, which results in a Certificate of Completion for the Standards of Practice.

Psychologist

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Discipline Psychologist
License/Certificate Psychologist License
State Department Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
State Department Hyperlink https://psychboard.az.gov/
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement Doctorate
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework A core program that requires each student to demonstrate competence by passing suitable comprehensive examinations or by successfully completing at least three or more graduate semester hours, five or more quarter hours or six or more trimester hours, or by other suitable means in the following content areas: (a) Scientific and professional ethics and standards in psychology. (b) Research, which may include design, methodology, statistics, and psychometrics. (c) The biological basis of behavior, which may include physiological psychology, comparative psychology, neuropsychology, sensation and perception, and psychopharmacology. (d) The cognitive-affective basis of behavior, which may include learning, thinking, motivation and emotion. (e) The social basis of behavior, which may include social psychology, group processes, cultural diversity, and organizational and systems theory. (f) Individual differences, which may include personality theory, human development, and abnormal psychology. (g) Assessment, which includes instruction in interviewing and the administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological test batteries for the diagnosis of cognitive abilities and personality functioning. (h) Treatment modalities, which include instruction in the theory and application of a diverse range of psychological interventions for the treatment of mental, emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders.
Licensure Required Specific Field or Clinical Work Three thousand (3000) hours of supervised professional work experiences. A minimum of one thousand five hundred (1500) hours through an internship (approved by the American Psychological Association Committee on Accreditation). The applicant shall obtain the remaining one thousand five hundred hours through any combination of the following: 1. Supervised pre-internship professional experiences 2. Additional internship hours 3. Supervised postdoctoral experiences
Licensure Dependent on an Exam 1. Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) (70 percent on the written examination or a scaled score of 500 on the computer-based examination) 2. The board may implement an additional examination for all applicants to cover areas of professional ethics and practice consistent with the applicant's education and experience, state law relating to the practice of psychology or other areas the board determines are suitable

School Psychologist

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Discipline School Psychologist
License/Certificate School Psychologist, Prekindergarten-12 Certificate
State Department Arizona Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink https://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/school-psychologist-prek-12
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Pre-K - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement Master's Degree: A master's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution. Or Doctoral Program: Completion of a doctoral program in psychology and completion of a re-training program in school psychology from an accredited institution or Board-approved program with a letter of institutional endorsement from the head of the school psychology program.
Licensure Required Specific Field or Clinical Work Five years of experience within the last ten years working full-time in the capacity of a school psychologist in a school setting serving any portion of grades kindergarten through twelve. Please submit a verification letter, completed and signed by District Superintendent or Personnel/HR Director to verify experience AND supervised internship of at least 1,200 clock hours with a minimum of 600 clock hours in a school setting.

Social Worker – Bachelor

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Discipline Social Worker
License/Certificate Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) License
State Department Arizona Board of Behavior Health Examiners
Link https://www.azbbhe.us/node/828
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement Bachelors from a regionally accredited college or university in a CSWE-accredited program.
License Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
As you work towards your Arizona social work license, you must accrue 3,200 hours of supervised work experience over a two-year period, and at least 1,600 of those hours must be direct client interaction. Candidates will also need 100 hours of supervised clinical work, with at least 50 of those hours supervised by a clinical social worker. The other 50 can be supervised by another qualified professional.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam To be licensed as a baccalaureate social worker, an applicant shall receive a passing score on the bachelors, masters, advanced generalist, or clinical examination examination offered by the Association of Social Work Boards (“ASWB”)

Social Worker – Clinical

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Discipline Social Worker
License/Certificate Clinical Social Worker License
State Department Arizona Board of Behavior Health Examiners
State Department Hyperlink https://azbbhe.us/node/828
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement  Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a CSWE-accredited program
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? After completing the degree required an applicant for clinical social worker licensure shall complete a minimum of 3200 hours of supervised work experience in the practice of clinical social work in no less than 24 months.

1. Supervised work experience in the practice of clinical social work is limited to the use of psychotherapy for the purpose of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals, couples, families, and groups.

2. The 3200 hours of supervised work experience in clinical social work shall include a minimum of 1600 hours of direct client contact.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? To be licensed as a clinical social worker, an applicant shall receive a passing score on the clinical examination offered by the Association of Social Work Boards (“ASWB”).
Additional requirements specific to Part C? In order to be licensed as a regular LCSW applicants must receive this licensure. There are additional requirements for LCSWs who want to work in early intervention (Part C): If you plan to work with children, birth to three, in a program that is funded through IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act) and/or through AzEIP (Arizona Early Intervention Program), you will need to complete a certification process to comply with the Standards of Practice in Early Intervention" through AzEIP. This process involves completion of several courses and an apprenticeship/mentoring program. The courses are free and are offered periodically throughout the calendar year. You have the option of taking the courses or testing out. After you complete the courses or the test-out option, you can begin the apprenticeship/mentoring program. The apprenticeship/mentoring program involves meeting with another professional on a regular basis to discuss professional goals and issues. The apprenticeship/mentoring program lasts 6 months for those who work full-time, and 12-months for those who work part-time. To begin the process to comply with the Standards of Practice in Early Intervention, you need to register with AzEIP. You do not have to complete the certification process before you are employed to work with children, birth to three. You may complete the process while you are employed. You have up to three years from the date that you registered to complete the certification process. 1) The Knowledge Component a. Completing the AzEIP Policies and Professionalism training b. Passing the Child and Family test, or successfully completing approved university-based course work c. Passing the Initial Planning and IFSP test, or successfully completing approved university-based coursework. 2) Skills Component (Apprenticeship) The Skill Component (apprenticeship) is an opportunity for core team practitioners to participate in guided practice while applying knowledge of early intervention. The goal is for all personnel to have an opportunity to spend time with a partner reflecting on early intervention practices. a. To begin the apprenticeship, the practitioner identifies a partner (s) who may be a supervisor or colleague. b. The practitioner contacts ASDTP to indicate the start date of the apprenticeship. (asdtp@nau.edu) c. The practitioner and partner develop a Professional Development Plan which includes the goals and activities to be completed during the apprenticeship. Agency plans or the optional materials below may be used. d. The practitioner and partner meet on a regular basis, at least once a month, throughout the apprenticeship, documenting their contacts. e. The practitioner completes the activities on the professional development plan f. The practitioner contacts ASDTP to report completion of the apprenticeship process. g. The practitioner and partner ensure that the Professional Development Plan and Contact Notes are filed and maintained in the apprentices personnel file, which is reviewed by AzEIP during monitoring activities.

Social Worker – Master

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Discipline Social Worker
License/Certificate Master Social Worker License (LMSW)
State Department Arizona Board of Behavior Health Examiners
State Department Hyperlink https://azbbhe.us/node/828
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a CSWE-accredited program
Licensure Required Specific Field or Clinical Work
As you work towards your Arizona social work license, you must accrue 3,200 hours of supervised work experience over a two-year period, and at least 1,600 of those hours must be direct client interaction. Candidates will also need 100 hours of supervised clinical work, with at least 50 of those hours supervised by a clinical social worker. The other 50 can be supervised by another qualified professional.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam
To be licensed as a master social worker, an applicant shall receive a passing score on the masters, advanced generalist, or clinical examination offered by the Association of Social Work Boards (“ASWB”)
Additional requirements specific to Part C In order to be licensed as a regular LMSW applicants must receive this licensure. There are additional requirements for LMSWs who want to work in early intervention: If you plan to work with children, birth to three, in a program that is funded through IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act) and/or through AzEIP (Arizona Early Intervention Program), you will need to complete a certification process to comply with the Standards of Practice in Early Intervention" through AzEIP. This process involves the completion of several courses and an apprenticeship/mentoring program. The courses are free and are offered periodically throughout the calendar year. You have the option of taking the courses or testing out. After you complete the courses or the test-out option, you can begin the apprenticeship/mentoring program. The apprenticeship/mentoring program involves meeting with another professional on a regular basis to discuss professional goals and issues. The apprenticeship/mentoring program lasts 6 months for those who work full-time, and 12 months for those who work part-time. To begin the process to comply with the Standards of Practice in Early Intervention, you need to register with AzEIP. You do not have to complete the certification process before you are employed to work with children, from birth to three. You may complete the process while you are employed. You have up to three years from the date that you registered to complete the certification process. 1) The Knowledge Component a. Completing the AzEIP Policies and Professionalism training b. Passing the Child and Family test, or successfully completing approved university-based coursework c. Passing the Initial Planning and IFSP test, or successfully completing approved university-based coursework. 2) Skills Component (Apprenticeship) The Skill Component (apprenticeship) is an opportunity for core team practitioners to participate in guided practice while applying knowledge of early intervention. The goal is for all personnel to have an opportunity to spend time with a partner reflecting on early intervention practices. a. To begin the apprenticeship, the practitioner identifies a partner (s) who may be a supervisor or colleague. b. The practitioner contacts ASDTP to indicate the start date of the apprenticeship. (asdtp@nau.edu) c. The practitioner and partner develop a Professional Development Plan which includes the goals and activities to be completed during the apprenticeship. Agency plans or the optional materials below may be used. d. The practitioner and partner meet on a regular basis, at least once a month, throughout the apprenticeship, documenting their contacts. e. The practitioner completes the activities on the professional development plan f. The practitioner contacts ASDTP to report the completion of the apprenticeship process. g. The practitioner and partner ensure that the Professional Development Plan and Contact Notes are filed and maintained in the apprentice's personnel file, which is reviewed by AzEIP during monitoring activities.

Speech Language Pathologist, Pre Kindergarten-12

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Discipline Speech-Language Pathologist
License/Certificate  Standard Speech Language Pathologist, Pre K-12 Certificate
State Department Arizona Department of Education Certification Unit
State Department Hyperlink https://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/speech-language-pathologist-prek-12
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Pre K - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement A master's degree in speech-language pathology or the equivalent from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in a program consistent with the standards of this state's universities.
Licensure Required Specific Field or Clinical Work A minimum of 250 clinical clock hours supervised by a university or a speech-language pathologist with a certificate of clinical competence
Licensure Dependent on an Exam A passing score on the Education Testing Service National Exam in Speech Language Pathology or a passing score on the Speech and Language Impaired Special Education portion of the Arizona Educator Exam

Speech Language Pathologist

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Discipline Speech-Language Pathologist
License/Certificate Speech-Language Pathologist Initial License
State Department Arizona Department of Health Services Office of Special Licensing
State Department Hyperlink http://www.azdhs.gov/als/special-licensing/speech-and-hearing/
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement A master's degree in speech-language pathology or the equivalent from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in a program consistent with the standards of this state's universities.
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework 1. Applicant must provide evidence of a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) OR completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours or semester credit hour equivalents in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university.

2. A minimum of 21 graduate-level semester credit hours in the area of speech-language pathology and a minimum of six semester credit hours in the area of audiology.
Licensure Required Specific Field or Clinical Work Completed a supervised clinical practicum in speech-language pathology from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in a program consistent with the standards of this state's universities.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology exam (Score of 600)
Additional requirements specific to Part C Part C services are under the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Arizona Early Intervention Program (DES/AzEIP). A Speech-Language Pathologist needs to meet the Standards of Practice qualifications for Part C services, which is overseen by DES/AzEIP. Practitioners have 3 years from the date of hire in early intervention in Arizona to complete the knowledge components of the Standards of Practice, which results in a Certificate of Completion for the Standards of Practice.
Additional requirements specific for schools Hold a certificate in speech and language therapy awarded by the state board of education. Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and a current non-teaching professional certificate from the Arizona Department of Education (ADE)

Vision Specialist

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Discipline Vision Specialist
License/Certificate Provisional Visually Impaired Special Education, Birth-Grade 12 Certification
State Department Arizona Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink https://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/visually-impaired-special-education-birth-grade-12
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Visually Impaired Education from an accredited institution.
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Completion of a teacher preparation program in Visual Impairment Education from a Board-approved educator preparation program, or from an accredited college or university offering substantially similar training, which includes completion of Board-approved or accredited coursework or training which teaches the knowledge and skills described in Arizona Administrative Code R7-2-602 and addresses the following topics:
  • Survey of exceptional students;
  • Teaching methodologies for students with visual impairment;
  • Foundations of instruction of students with visual impairment;
  • Diagnostic and assessment procedures for the visually impaired.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work 12 weeks of a capstone (student teaching) experience in a visually impaired special education birth through grade twelve classroom.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam A passing score on the AEPA/NES Professional Knowledge - Elementary Education (NT051) and A passing score on the AEPA/NES Subject Knowledge: Special Education: Visually Impaired (#032).