How to Apply for Certification in Speech-Language Pathology

Applicants for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-language Pathology (CCC-SLP) are evaluated against the 2005 Standards for Certification in Speech-Language Pathology.

Initial Application

To begin the application process for your certification, you must first submit these items together:

When completing your application, please consult the list of institution codes [PDF] to determine the code for your college or university.

Supplemental Documents

Before completing the certification process, you must also submit the following:

• Passing Praxis exam scores (sent directly to ASHA from ETS)
• Official graduate transcript* which verifies the date and degree awarded (may arrive directly from institution)
• Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship (SLPCF) Report and Rating Form [PDF] to report Clinical Fellowship experience

*Applicants applying more than three years after graduation from a CAA-accredited graduate program must submit official undergraduate transcripts reflecting all coursework completed for certification. Internationally educated applicants must submit an original evaluated transcript.

Certification Process

Reviewing a completed application and supplemental documentation will usually take about 4 weeks. You may submit an application anytime after you have completed the necessary coursework, practicum, and received the required graduate degree.

Please contact the Action Center at 800-498-2071 with any questions about applying for ASHA certification.