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:
*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 4–6 weeks; however, we are currently experiencing an unusually high volume of applications, so the reviewing process may take up to 8-10 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.