ASLP-IC: Mississippi is a member state of the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC). Information on the current status of the ASLP-IC can be found on the ASLP-IC website.

Telepractice: Providers must adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers: No provisions.

Audiologist: Five-year Educator License - Audiologist (202)

• Option 1:
  • Five-year educator license
  • Master’s degree
• Option 2:
  • Master’s degree in another area and completed program for audiology
  • Praxis exam
• Option 3:
  • Master’s degree
  • Praxis exam
  • 21 ACT equivalent or passing score on Praxis core exam

Speech-Language Pathologist: Five-Year Educator License - Speech/Language Clinician (215)

• Option 1:
  • Master’s degree
  • Praxis exam
  • 21 ACT equivalent or passing score on Praxis core exam
• Option 2:
  • Master’s degree
  • ASHA CCC

Continuing Education: Three semester hours in content of job/skill-related area or five continuing education units in content or job/skill-related area are required every five years

A state license is required to work in early intervention in Mississippi.

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting: Audiology Aide

• Register with Department of Health
• High school diploma
• A licensed audiologist may not supervise more than three aides.

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting: Speech-Language Pathology Aide

• Register with Department of Health
• High school diploma
• A licensed audiologist may not supervise more than three aides.

School Setting: Speech Associate

• Bachelor’s degree
• 21 ACT equivalent or passing score on Praxis core exam

Mississippi State Department of Health, Professional Licensure
Phone: 601-364-7360
Email: MSDHProfLicensure@msdh.ms.gov

Mississippi Department of Education
Phone: 601-359-3483             
Email: teachersupport@mdek12.org 

First Steps Early Intervention Program
Phone: 800-451-3903

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