California State Personnel Standards
Audiologist
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| Discipline | Audiologist | |
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| License/Certificate | Audiologist License | |
| State Department | California Department of Consumer Affairs, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board | |
| State Department Hyperlink | Qualifications For Licensure Audiologists - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Doctorate in Audiology | |
| Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework | Completion of at least 60-semester units of courses related to the normal development, function, and use of speech, hearing, and language; and courses that provide information about, and training in, the management of speech, hearing, and language disorders. At least 24 of the required 60-semester units shall be related to disorders of speech, voice, or language for speech-language pathology applicants or to disorders of hearing and the modification of communication disorders involving speech and language resulting from hearing disorders for audiology applicants. These 60 units do not include credit for thesis, dissertation, or clinical practice. | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | 1) Have completed 300 hours of supervised clinical practicum in three different clinical settings. 2) Have completed the final year externship under the direction of an audiology doctoral program. (Prior to January 1, 2008, completed 36 weeks of full-time or 72 weeks of part-time supervised Required Professional Experience (RPE). Full time is defined as at least 36 weeks in a calendar year and a minimum of 30 hours per week. Part-time is defined as a minimum of 72 weeks and a minimum of 15 hours per week. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Pass a national exam in audiology with a minimum score of 600, after January 1, 2013 minimum passing score of 170 administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), the Praxis Series (Praxis II Audiology). The exam must not be more than five years old. Pass an examination or examinations approved by the board. The board shall determine the subject matter and scope of the examination or examinations and may waive an examination upon evidence that the applicant has successfully completed an examination approved by the board. Written examinations may be supplemented by oral examinations as the board shall determine. |
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| Additional requirements specific for schools? | Must obtain a Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential - Audiology (Birth-22) | |
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
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| Discipline | Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist | |
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| License/Certificate | Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Specialty | |
| State Department | California Commission on Teacher Credentialing | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/creds/special-ed | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - 22 yrs | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Bachelor's | |
| Licensure Required Specific Field or Clinical Work | The Legislature encourages any public or private institution of higher education that conducts any program of professional preparation for a teaching or services credential to operate and supervise, within that program, a field experience program, and to grant up to and including three-semester units, or the equivalent, to any student who participates in that field experience program, whether that participation occurs before or after the granting of a credential. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam | 1) Basic Skills requirement: Individuals may satisfy the basic skills requirement by one of the following methods: a. Pass the CBEST: Individuals only need to pass the CBEST once; CBEST passing scores remain valid indefinitely for all credentials and employment purposes. The scaled scores used for reporting CBEST results range from 20 to 80 for each of the three sections (Reading, Mathematics, and Writing) of the test. The passing score on each CBEST section is a scaled score of 41. A total score (the sum of Reading, Mathematics, and Writing scaled scores) of 123 is required for passing status. It is possible to pass the CBEST with a scaled score on one or two sections as low as 37, provided that the total score is 123 or higher. It is not possible, however, to pass the CBEST if any section score is below 37, regardless of how high the total score may be. b. Pass the CSET: Multiple Subject Plus Writing Skills Examination The California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): Multiple Subjects examination has been modified, adding an assessment of basic writing skills which meets the basic skills requirement. c. Pass the CSU Early Assessment Program or the CSU Placement Examinations Effective January 1, 2009, passing scores on the California State University (CSU) Early Assessment Program (EAP) (English and Mathematics sections) or the CSU Placement Examinations (English Placement Test [EPT] and Entry Level Mathematics [ELM]) are sufficient to meet the basic skills requirement. (Math 50, English 151). d. Pass a Basic Skills Examination from Another State The Commission will accept basic skills examinations from other states. 2) Subject-matter competency with the CSET Test or an approved college or university program 3) Pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) test (passing score 220). | |
| Additional requirements specific to schools | Must also possess a credential in special education (education specialist instruction) | |
Early Childhood Educator
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| Discipline | Early Childhood Educator | |
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| License/Certificate | Preliminary Elementary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential | |
| State Department | California Commission on Teacher Credentialing | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/early-care | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Kindergarten - 12th grade | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Bachelor's | |
| Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework | Complete a minimum of 12-semester units of course work in early childhood education or child development (excluding fieldwork), including at least one course of at least three semester units in each of the following core areas: Child/human growth and development; Child, family, and community, or child and family relations; Programs/curriculum | |
| Licensure Required Specific Field or Clinical Work | Complete at least 50 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last two years. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | 1) Basic Skills requirement: Individuals may satisfy the basic skills requirement by one of the following Exam Methods: a. Pass the CBEST: Individuals only need to pass the CBEST once; The scaled scores used for reporting CBEST results range from 20 to 80 for each of the three sections (Reading, Mathematics, and Writing) of the test. The passing score on each CBEST section is a scaled score of 41. A total score (the sum of Reading, Mathematics, and Writing scaled scores) of 123 is required for passing status. It is possible to pass the CBEST with a scaled score on one or two sections as low as 37, provided that the total score is 123 or higher. It is not possible, however, to pass the CBEST if any section score is below 37, regardless of how high the total score may be. b. Pass the CSET: Multiple Subject Plus Writing Skills Examination- The California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): Multiple Subjects examination has been modified, adding an assessment of basic writing skills which meets the basic skills requirement. Passing score of at least 220 on each subtest completed. Scores are issued on a scale from 100-300 and those how pass must use their valid scores to obtain their Multiple Subject Teaching Credential within 10 years of receiving their test results. c. Pass the CSU Early Assessment Program or the CSU Placement Examinations Effective January 1, 2009, passing scores on the California State University (CSU) Early Assessment Program (EAP) (English and Mathematics sections) or the CSU Placement Examinations (English Placement Test [EPT] and Entry Level Mathematics [ELM]) are sufficient to meet the basic skills requirement. (Math 50, English 151). d. Achieve Qualifying Score on the SAT or ACT= A restructuring of the SAT Suite of Assessments has adjusted the qualifying scores on the revised Evidence-Based Reading (passing score if taken before March 2016 is 500 and after March 2016 is 560) and Writing and Mathematics (passing score if taken before March 2016 is 550 and after March 2016 is 570) examinations required to meet the basic skills requirement. The new scores listed have been deemed by the College Board as equivalent to the scores shown for the examinations as administered prior to this revision. An individual having earned a score of 22 or higher on the ACT English exam combined with a score of 23 or higher on the ACT Mathematics exam is determined to have met the basic skills requirement. e. College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations= Students who take the College Board AP Math exam must achieve a score of 3 or above on one of the following: i) AP Calculus AB, ii) AP Calculus BC, and iii) AP Statistics. Students who take the College Board AP English exam must achieve a score of 3 or above on one of the following: i) AP English Language & Composition, or ii) AP English Literature & Composition. Students may also use these exam scores to meet the basic skills requirement. f. Pass a Basic Skills Examination from Another State= The Commission will accept basic skills examinations from other states. 2) Individuals may meet the basic skills requirement by Coursework: providing official transcripts to a Commission-approved preparation program or submitted with their application packet to the Commission. The transcripts must show the passage of courses in reading, writing, and mathematics as outlined below. Courses must have been taken at a regionally accredited college or university for credit, passed with a grade of B or better, be degree applicable, and be at least 3-semester units (or equivalent quarter units). Qualifying coursework does not include professional development or continuing education units or in-service training or workshops. Qualifying coursework includes the following: i) For reading proficiency: a course in critical thinking, literature, philosophy, reading, rhetoric, or textual analysis, ii) For writing proficiency: a course in composition, English, rhetoric, written communication, or writing, iii) For mathematics proficiency: a course in algebra, geometry, mathematics, quantitative reasoning, or statistics. | |
Early Childhood Special Educator
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| Discipline | Early Childhood Special Educator | |
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| License/Certificate | Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential with an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) specialization | |
| State Department | California Commission on Teacher Credentialing | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/req-teaching | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Pre-K | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Bachelor's | |
| License specific coursework | Verification of subject-matter competence is not required for the area of Early Childhood Special Education, nor is it required of individuals who hold a valid California clear or life general education teaching credential based upon possession of a bachelor’s degree and completion of a professional teacher preparation program, including student teaching | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | The Legislature encourages any public or private institution of higher education that conducts any program of professional preparation for a teaching or services credential to operate and supervise, within that program, a field experience program, and to grant up to and including three-semester units, or the equivalent, to any student who participates in that field experience program, whether that participation occurs before or after the granting of a credential. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | 1) Satisfy the Basic Skills requirement: Individuals may satisfy the basic skills requirement by one of the following Exam Methods: a. Pass the CBEST: Individuals only need to pass the CBEST once; CBEST passing scores remain valid indefinitely for all credentials and employment purposes. The scaled scores used for reporting CBEST results range from 20 to 80 for each of the three sections (Reading, Mathematics, and Writing) of the test. The passing score on each CBEST section is a scaled score of 41. A total score (the sum of Reading, Mathematics, and Writing scaled scores) of 123 is required for passing status. It is possible to pass the CBEST with a scaled score on one or two sections as low as 37, provided that the total score is 123 or higher. It is not possible, however, to pass the CBEST if any section score is below 37, regardless of how high the total score may be. b. Pass the CSET: Multiple Subject Plus Writing Skills Examination- The California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): Multiple Subjects examination has been modified, adding an assessment of basic writing skills which meets the basic skills requirement. Passing score of at least 220 on each subtest completed. Scores are issued on a scale from 100-300 and those how pass must use their valid scores to obtain their Multiple Subject Teaching Credential within 10 years of receiving their test results. c. Pass the CSU Early Assessment Program or the CSU Placement Examinations Effective January 1, 2009, passing scores on the California State University (CSU) Early Assessment Program (EAP) (English and Mathematics sections) or the CSU Placement Examinations (English Placement Test [EPT] and Entry Level Mathematics [ELM]) are sufficient to meet the basic skills requirement. (Math 50, English 151). d. Achieve Qualifying Score on the SAT or ACT= A restructuring of the SAT Suite of Assessments has adjusted the qualifying scores on the revised Evidence-Based Reading (passing score if taken before March 2016 is 500 and after March 2016 is 560) and Writing and Mathematics (passing score if taken before March 2016 is 550 and after March 2016 is 570) examinations required to meet the basic skills requirement. The new scores listed have been deemed by the College Board as equivalent to the scores shown for the examinations as administered prior to this revision. An individual having earned a score of 22 or higher on the ACT English exam combined with a score of 23 or higher on the ACT Mathematics exam is determined to have met the basic skills requirement. e. College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations= Students who take the College Board AP Math exam must achieve a score of 3 or above on one of the following: i) AP Calculus AB, ii) AP Calculus BC, and iii) AP Statistics. Students who take the College Board AP English exam must achieve a score of 3 or above on one of the following: i) AP English Language & Composition, or ii) AP English Literature & Composition. Students may also use these exam scores to meet the basic skills requirement. f. Pass a Basic Skills Examination from Another State= The Commission will accept basic skills examinations from other states. 2) one of the following requirements: a. Complete a Commission-approved subject-matter program of course work or its equivalent and obtain certification of completion from the authorized person in the education department of a California college or university with an approved subject-matter program. b. complete a course (two-semester units or three-quarter units) or pass an exam given by a regionally-accredited college or university in the provisions and principles of the U.S. Constitution or c. Complete a Commission-approved Education Specialist Credential program in an education specialist specialty area resulting in a formal recommendation by the Commission-approved program sponsor through which requirements are completed. | |
| Additional requirements specific to schools? | Requires special education teaching credential to specialize in ECSE. | |
Family Therapist
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| Discipline | Family Therapist | |
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| License/Certificate | Marriage and Family Therapist License | |
| State Department | California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Sciences | |
| State Department Hyperlink | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Board of Behavioral Science (ca.gov) | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Master's | |
| Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework | No less than 12 semester or 18 quarter units of coursework in theories, principles and methods of a variety of psychotherapeutic orientations directly related to marriage and family therapy and marital and family systems approaches to treatment and how these theories can be applied therapeutically with individuals, couples, families, adults, including elder adults, children, adolescents, and groups to improve, restore, or maintain healthy relationships. A doctoral or master’s degree program that qualifies for licensure or registration shall be a single, integrated program that does the following: (1) Integrate all of the following throughout its curriculum: (A) Marriage and family therapy principles. (B) The principles of mental health recovery-oriented care and methods of service delivery in recovery-oriented practice environments, among others. (C) An understanding of various cultures and the social and psychological implications of socioeconomic position, and an understanding of how poverty and social stress impact an individual’s mental health and recovery. |
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| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | California law currently requires 3,000 hours of supervised professional experience, AND 104 supervised weeks, in order to qualify for LMFT licensure. Applicants have two different options for gaining supervised experience. Hours can qualify under either Option 1 (streamlined categories) or Option 2 (multiple categories). Individuals who wish to qualify under Option 2 must submit an Application for Licensure postmarked no later than December 31, 2020. Otherwise, the applicant must fully qualify under Option 1. Option 1 streamlined categories: This supervised work experience breaks down into two overall category types, i) Direct counseling experience; minimum 1,750 hours where a minimum of 500 of these hours must be gained diagnosing and treating couples, families, and children. ii) non-clinical experience; minimum of 1,250 hours May consist of direct supervisor contact, administering and evaluating psychological tests, writing clinical reports, writing progress or process notes, client-centered advocacy, and workshops, seminars, training sessions, or conferences directly related to marriage, family, and child counseling. Limitations on Experience Hours include: i) maximum 1,300 hours gained pre-degree, ii) maximum 750 hours of counseling and direct supervisor contact gained pre-degree, iii) maximum 40 hours of experience earned in any week between all settings, and iv) maximum 6 hours of individual, triadic or group supervision in any week. 104 supervised weeks must contain: i) one hour of individual or triadic supervision, or two hours of group supervision during any week in which experience is claimed, ii) 52 weeks in which the applicant received at least one hour of individual or triadic supervision. |
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| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | A registrant or an applicant for licensure as a marriage and family therapist shall pass the following two examinations as prescribed by the board: (1) A California law and ethics examination. (2) A clinical examination. (b) Upon registration with the board, an associate marriage and family therapist shall, within the first year of registration, take an examination on California law and ethics |
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Nurse
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| Discipline | Nurse | |
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| License/Certificate | Registered Nurse License | |
| State Department | California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.rn.ca.gov/careers/steps.shtml | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Associate's | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) | |
| Additional requirements specific for schools? | Must have School Nurse Services Credential (must have RN to hold this credential) | |
Occupational Therapist
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| Discipline | Occupational Therapist | |
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| License/Certificate | Occupational Therapist License | |
| State Department | California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Occupational Therapy | |
| State Department Hyperlink | http://www.bot.ca.gov/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Master's | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | Complete 24 weeks of occupational therapy work under to supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in order to obtain licensure. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, the American Occupational National Board of Certified Occupational Therapist (NBOCT) Certified Occupational Therapist Exam (Score of 450) | |
Physical Therapist
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| Discipline | Physical Therapist | |
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| License/Certificate | Physical Therapist License | |
| State Department | California Physical Therapy Board | |
| State Department Hyperlink | http://ptbc.ca.gov/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Doctorate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program | |
| Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework | The curriculum shall consist of a combination of didactic, clinical, and research experiences in physical therapy using critical thinking and weighing of evidence and shall include, at a minimum, all of the following: (1) The sciences basic to physical therapy including biomedical, physical, physiological, neurobiological, anatomical, social and behavioral sciences. (2) Clinical sciences including laboratory or other practical experiences involving quantitative and qualitative evaluation within the scope of physical therapy practice including kinesiology, neuroscience, pathology, human development, and gerontology. (3) Treatment that constitutes the practice of physical therapy. (4) Learning experiences provided in the areas of administration, education, and consultation. (5) Research methods including the review and critical analysis of research reports. (6) Ethical, legal, and economical concepts of physical therapy practice. Each applicant shall have at least 18 weeks of full-time clinical experience with a variety of patients. | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | At least 18 weeks of full-time clinical experience with a variety of patients. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | 1) National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) passing score of 600 2) California Law Examination (CLE) | |
Psychologist
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| Discipline | Psychologist | |
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| License/Certificate | Psychologist License | |
| State Department | California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Psychology | |
| State Department Hyperlink | http://www.psychology.ca.gov/index.shtml | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Doctoral degree in psychology, educational psychology, or in education with a field of specialization in counseling psychology or educational psychology from a nationally or regionally accredited (if recognized by the USDOE), or an approved academic institution. | |
| Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework | Coursework in human sexuality, child abuse, substance abuse, spousal abuse, and aging and long-term care. | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | Complete 3,000 hours of qualifying supervised professional experience, 1,500 of which must be accrued post-doctorally. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Take and pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and the California Psychology Laws and Ethics Examination (CPLEE). | |
School Psychologist
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| Discipline | School Psychologist | |
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| License/Certificate | Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Specialization in School Psychology | |
| State Department | California Commission on Teacher Credentialing | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/req-services | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Not specified | |
| Degree Level Requirement | A post-baccalaureate degree study consisting of a minimum of 48-semester units in a California Commission-approved professional preparation program specializing in school counseling. | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | A practicum with school-aged children | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | To satisfy the Basic Skills requirement: Individuals may satisfy the basic skills requirement by one of the following methods: 1) Pass the CBEST: Individuals only need to pass the CBEST once; CBEST passing scores remain valid indefinitely for all credentials and employment purposes. To pass the CBEST, one must obtain a minimum scaled score of 41 in each of the three sections - reading, writing, and mathematics. However, a score as low as 37 on an individual section is acceptable if the total scaled score is at least 123. 2) Pass the CSET: Multiple Subject Plus Writing Skills Examination The California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): Multiple Subjects examination has been modified, adding an assessment of basic writing skills which meets the basic skills requirement. 3) Pass the CSU Early Assessment Program or the CSU Placement Examinations Effective January 1, 2009, passing scores on the California State University (CSU) Early Assessment Program (EAP) (English and Mathematics sections) or the CSU Placement Examinations (English Placement Test [EPT] and Entry Level Mathematics [ELM]) are sufficient to meet the basic skills requirement. (Math 50, English 151). 4) Pass a Basic Skills Examination from Another State The Commission will accept basic skills examinations from other states. | |
Social Worker
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| Discipline | Social Worker | |
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| License/Certificate | Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) | |
| State Department | California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/hipaa.html | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Master's | |
| Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework | Additional Coursework required prior to the licensing examination: *Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting (7 hours) * Human Sexuality (10 hours) * Substance Abuse and Dependency (15 hours) * Spousal Abuse Assessment and Reporting (15 hours for those who entered degree program after 1/1/2004; Course can be any length for those who entered a degree program from 1/1/1995 to 12/31/2003) * Aging and Long Term Care (10 Hours only for those who entered a degree program on or after 1/1/2004; For all others this is not a pre-licensure requirement) | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | 1. 104 weeks of supervision 2. 3200 hours of supervised work experience All required supervised experience gained in California must be accrued while registered with the Board as an Associate Clinical Social Worker. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | A registrant or an applicant for licensure as a clinical social worker shall pass the following two examinations as prescribed by the board: (1) A California law and ethics examination. (2) A clinical examination. |
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| Additional requirements specific for schools? | Requires a Pupil Personnel Services Credential: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK. Requirements for the Clear Credential with a Specialization in School Social Work Individuals must satisfy all of the following requirements: 1. A baccalaureate degree or higher, except in professional education, from a regionally accredited college or university 2. Complete post-baccalaureate degree study consisting of a minimum of 45-semester units in a Commission-approved professional preparation program specializing in school social work, including a practicum with school-aged children 3. Obtain the recommendation of a California college or university with a Commission-approved Pupil Personnel Services program specializing in school social work. This process will result in the college or university submitting the recommendation online. 4. Complete the Basic Skills Requirement. See Commission leaflet CL-667, entitled Basic Skills Requirement for additional information. 5. Complete the LiveScan fingerprint process (form 41-LS) 6. Pay the application processing fee (see Fee Information leaflet CL-659) once the recommendation has been submitted online by the college or university. Individuals will be notified via email that the application has been submitted and is awaiting payment in a secured database. | |
Speech Language Pathologist
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| Discipline | Speech-Language Pathologist | |
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| License/Certificate | Speech-Language Pathologist License | |
| State Department | California Department of Consumer Affairs Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.speechandhearing.ca.gov/applicants/app_pack_slp.shtml | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Master's degree or equivalent in speech-language pathology from an accredited educational institution. | |
| Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework | Completion of at least 60-semester units of courses related to the normal development, function, and use of speech, hearing, and language; and courses that provide information about, and training in, the management of speech, hearing, and language disorders. At least 24 of the required 60-semester units shall be related to disorders of speech, voice, or language for speech-language pathology applicants or to disorders of hearing and the modification of communication disorders involving speech and language resulting from hearing disorders for audiology applicants. These 60 units do not include credit for thesis, dissertation, or clinical practice. | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | Have completed 300 hours of supervised clinical practicum in three different clinical settings. Have completed 36 weeks of full-time or 72 weeks of part-time supervised Required Professional Experience (RPE) while holding an RPE temporary license. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Pass a national exam in speech-language pathology with a minimum score of 162 (prior to September 1, 2014, the minimum passing score was 600) administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), the Praxis Series (Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology). The exam must not be more than five years old. | |
| Additional requirements specific for schools? | Must obtain a Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential through theCommission On Teacher Credentialing. Applicants can also apply for a Special Class Authorization. The Special Class Authorization (SCA) is a teaching authorization that may be added to a credential that authorizes providing speech services. The SCA authorizes the holder to provide instructional services to special need students in the area of autism and speech and language impairment who are identified through the local level special education assessment, and to conduct Educational Assessments related to students - access to the academic core curriculum and Special Education Support. | |
Vision Specialist
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| Discipline | Vision Specialist | |
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| License/Certificate | Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential with a Visual Impairments (VI) Specialty | |
| State Department | California Commission on Teacher Credentialing | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/creds/special-ed | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - 22 yrs | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Bachelor's | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | The Legislature encourages any public or private institution of higher education that conducts any program of professional preparation for a teaching or services credential to operate and supervise, within that program, a field experience program, and to grant up to and including three-semester units, or the equivalent, to any student who participates in that field experience program, whether that participation occurs before or after the granting of a credential. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Subject matter competence examination; Pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA).
1) Satisfy the Basic Skills requirement: Individuals may satisfy the basic skills requirement by one of the following Exam Methods: a. Pass the CBEST: Individuals only need to pass the CBEST once; CBEST passing scores remain valid indefinitely for all credentials and employment purposes. The scaled scores used for reporting CBEST results range from 20 to 80 for each of the three sections (Reading, Mathematics, and Writing) of the test. The passing score on each CBEST section is a scaled score of 41. A total score (the sum of Reading, Mathematics, and Writing scaled scores) of 123 is required for passing status. It is possible to pass the CBEST with a scaled score on one or two sections as low as 37, provided that the total score is 123 or higher. It is not possible, however, to pass the CBEST if any section score is below 37, regardless of how high the total score may be. 2) Subject-matter competency with the CSET Test or an approved college or university program. 3) Pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) Written Examination (passing score 220) (as of July 26, 2021, the RICA will be administered as three separate subtests). |
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| Additional requirements specific for schools? | Requires the Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential to specialize in visual impairments | |