Standards for North Dakota (ND)

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Discipline
Audiologist
License/Certificate
Audiology
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.ndsbe.com/
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Doctorate
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
The Praxis Examination in Audiology (0342) pass: 170
Additional Req Part C
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Special Education: Meets state requirements

Discipline
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
License/Certificate
Hearing Impaired Special Education Endorsement
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.nd.gov/espb/forms/special-education-forms
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Kindergarten - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
2 semester hour practicum in the area of deaf / hearing impaired
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis II: 0271 or 0272 (160 pass) or 0867 Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students pass: 161
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline
Early Childhood Educator
License/Certificate
Early Childhood Endorsement
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.nd.gov/dpi/education-programs/early-childhood-education/early-childhood-title-i
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - 3rd grade
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"Field experience must include three supervised field experiences and two student teaching experiences for a minimum of 10 weeks (5 weeks student
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis I: ETS-Pre Professional Skills Testing (PPST) Math pass: 170; Reading pass: 173; Writing pass: 173 #022 Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood pass: 158
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Discipline
Early Childhood Special Educator
License/Certificate
Early Childhood Special Education
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.nd.gov/espb/forms/special-education-forms
Type of License/Certificate
Endorsement
Age Range
Birth - 3rd grade
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
2 Semester hours of internship in the area of Early Childhood Special Education
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis I: ETS-Pre Professional Skills Testing (PPST) Math pass: 150; Reading pass: 156; Writing pass: 160 Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood pass: 157 Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood pass: 159
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Discipline
Family Therapist
License/Certificate
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://ndmftlb.org/
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"Nine semester hours in a clinical practicum in marriage and family therapy or at least five
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. An applicant must achieve a passing score on the National Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Examination administered by the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB). Once completing national exam and supervised experience, an applicant may apply for the state exam. Also, through endorsement from another licensing jurisdiction, one may apply for the state exam. NDMFTLB will schedule these as needed.
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline
Nurse
License/Certificate
Registered Nurse License
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.ndbon.org/
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Associate's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"Learning experiences and clinical practice to include management and care of groups of
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) Pass/Fail
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline
Occupational Therapist
License/Certificate
Occupational Therapy License
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.ndotboard.com/
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1. National Board of Certified Occupational Therapist (NBOCT) Certified Occupational Therapist Exam (Score of 450) and 2. North Dakota state board of occupational therapy practice administrative rules self assessment.
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline
Physical Therapist
License/Certificate
Physical Therapy License
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.ndbpt.org
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Doctorate
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"At the board's discretion, successful completion of a supervised clinical practice,
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) passing score of 600 Jurisprudence Exam (open-book) no min score
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline
Psychologist
License/Certificate
Psychologist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.ndsbpe.org/index.asp
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Doctorate
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"Psychologists must complete 3,000 hours of supervised experience. At least 1,500 must be pre-doctoral internship. APA- and CPA-accredited internships are automatically approved. Other internships may be accepted if information supplied by the applicant and supervisor indicate that the experience provided adequate training. The Board will consider the work setting, population served, amount and quality of supervision, and skills attained.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology EPPP Have passed the national standardized examination with a minimum score at the national pass score for all doctoral candidates; Oral exam: The oral exam covers ethical and legal issues relevant to the practice of psychology in North Dakota. It requires knowledge of the APA ethics code and ND law and rules. Applicants are expected to be able to identify major legal and ethical issues, and to articulate a course of action to avoid or remedy problems or concerns.
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline
School Psychologist
License/Certificate
School Psychologist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure/school-psychologist-licensure
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Kindergarten - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
1200 hour internship consisting of at least 600 hours in a school setting
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis I: ETS-Pre Professional Skills Testing (PPST) Math pass: 170; Reading pass: 173; Writing pass: 173 Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood; School Psychology pass: 151
Additional Req Part C
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Special Education: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Discipline
Social Worker
License/Certificate
Licensed Social Worker
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.ndbswe.com/
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"The applicants must participate in a minimum of one hundred fifty hours of face-to-face clinical
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Association of Social Work Boards Exam (Either Clinical pass: 70, Masters pass: 70, or Bachelors pass: 70)
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline
Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certificate
Speech and Language Pathology License
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.ndsbe.com/
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Completion of Speech-Language Pathology practicum involving scope of practice with both adults and children with a minimum of 400 clock hours of supervision of which 375 hours must be in direct patient contact and 25 hours of clinical observation.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Required exam: Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology exam (Score of 600)
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline
Vision Specialist
License/Certificate
Visually Impaired Special Education Endorsement
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.nd.gov/espb/forms/special-education-forms
Type of License/Certificate
Endorsement
Age Range
Kindergarten - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Requires 2 semester hour practicum in the area of Visual Impairment
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis II: 0280 SE Visual Impairment
Additional Req Part C
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