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 Specific Curriculum/Coursework
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 Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
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 Req 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 ear mold impressions) to children from birth to three years of age.
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
License/Certificate
Provisional Hearing Impaired Special Education, Birth -Grade 12 Certificate
Two (2) years of full-time teaching experience serving children in a hearing-impaired special education classroom birth-Grade 12.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
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 Req 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 certification program in auditory/oral language therapy.
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
Early Childhood Educator
License/Certificate
Standard Professional Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 3 or Age 8 Certificate
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited institution.
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
" 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
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
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 Req Part C
Part C services are under the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Arizona Early Intervention Program (DES/AzEIP). A Developmental Special Instructionist 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 review of coursework and approval by DES/AzEIP. 2. Developmental Special Instructionists 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.
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
Early Childhood Special Educator
License/Certificate
Standard Early Childhood Special Education Certificate
A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Early Childhood Special Education from an accredited institution.
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
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 Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
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 Req Part C
Part C services are under the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Arizona Early Intervention Program (DES/AzEIP). A Developmental Special Instructionist 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 review of coursework and approval by DES/AzEIP. 2. Developmental Special Instructionists 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.
"An applicant for licensure as a marriage and family therapist shall demonstrate completion of at least 3200 hours of
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
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)"
Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an approved program
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
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 Req Part C
Additional Req 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
"You must earn a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
A minimum of 928 hours of supervised fieldwork experience as determined by the supervising institution, organization or sponsor.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
National Board of Certified Occupational Therapist (NBOCT) Certified Occupational Therapist Exam (Score of 450)
Additional Req 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.
Be a graduate of a professional physical therapy education program that is accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board.
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
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 Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1) National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) passing score of 600 2) Arizona Jurisprudence exam (Score of 600)
Additional Req 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.
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 Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
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
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
School Psychologist
License/Certificate
School Psychologist, Prekindergarten-12 Certificate
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 Specific Curriculum/Coursework
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.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Bachelor's from a regionally accredited college or university in a CSWE accredited program
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"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.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
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”)
" Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"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.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
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 Req 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.
Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a CSWE accredited program
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"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.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
"To be licensed as a master social worker, an applicant shall receive a passing score on the masters,
Additional Req 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 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.
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certificate
Standard Speech Language Pathologist, Pre K-12 Certificate
State Department
Arizona Department of Education Certification Unit
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
A minimum of 250 clinical clock hours supervised by a university or a speechlanguage pathologist with a certificate of clinical competence
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
A passing score on the Education Testing Service National Exam in SpeechLanguage Pathology or a passing score on the Speech and Language Impaired Special Education portion of the Arizona Educator Exam
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certificate
Speech-Language Pathologist Initial License
State Department
Arizona Department of Health Services Office of Special Licensing
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
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 Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology exam (Score of 600)
Additional Req 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 Req 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)
Discipline
Vision Specialist
License/Certificate
Provisional Visually Impaired Special Education, Birth-Grade 12 Certification
A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Visually Impaired Education from an accredited institution.
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
12 weeks of a capstone (student teaching) experience in a visually impaired special education birth through grade twelve classroom.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
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).