Standards for New York (NY)

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Discipline
Audiologist
License/Certificate
Audiology
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/NY/licensure/
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
1. Doctoral degree program in audiology, including a minimum of 1,820 clock hours of graduate clinical experience under supervision. 2. Master's degree program in audiology, including a minimum of 400 clock hours of practicum under supervision provided that no more than half of the total clock hours of practicum may be advanced standing credit granted for audiology study at the baccalaureate level.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Candidates for licensure in Audiology must take Praxis Examination 5343. It is scored on a scale of 100-200. 162 is the minimum acceptable passing score.
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
License/Certificate
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
http://www.nysed.gov/college-university-evaluation/general-and-program-specific-requirements-teaching-students-who-are
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
3 yrs - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"at least 100 clock hours of field experiences with students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing related to coursework prior to student teaching or practica; and
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
If not completing a NY registered program: 1. New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Liberal Arts & Science Test (LAST) 2. New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Elementary Assessment of Teaching Skills (ATS-W) 3. Content Specialty Test (CST) - Deaf And Hard of Hearing
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Early Childhood Educator
License/Certificate
Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/stdl-ec.html
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - 2nd grade
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
If not completing a NY state registered program: Student Teaching - Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) - 40 Days
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
If not completing a NY state registered program: *New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Liberal Arts & Science Test (LAST) *New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Elementary Assessment of Teaching Skills (ATS-W) *Content Specialty Test (CST) - Multi-Subject Cannot find the score on the website.
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Early Childhood Special Educator
License/Certificate
Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/typesofcerts.html
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - 2nd grade
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
If not completing a NY state registered program: Student Teaching - Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) - 40 Days
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
If not completing a NY state registered program: *New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Liberal Arts & Science Test (LAST) *New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Elementary Assessment of Teaching Skills (ATS-W) *Content Specialty Test (CST) - Multi-Subject *Content Specialty Test (CST) - Students With Disabilities Cannot find the score on the website.
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Family Therapist
License/Certificate
Marriage and Family Therapists
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/marriage-and-family-therapists/license-requirements
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
1,500 client contact hours in the practice of Marriage and Family Therapy requirement.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
The "Examination in Marital and Family Therapy" developed by the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) and administered by Professional Examination Services (PES), national, cannot find the passing score.
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Nurse
License/Certificate
Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/registered-professional-nursing/license-requirements
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Associate's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"Clinical education.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Successfully complete the NCLEX examination developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and administered by Pearson VUE, cannot find the passing score.
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Occupational Therapist
License/Certificate
Occupational Therapist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/occupational-therapists/license-requirements
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Have a minimum of six months of supervised occupational therapy experience which supervision and experience shall be satisfactory to the board of occupational therapy and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
The department may accept grades satisfactory to the State Board for Occupational Therapy on the certificate examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association, which may be used in whole or in part.
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Physical Therapist
License/Certificate
Physical Therapist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/physical-therapists/license-requirements
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Such clinical practice experiences shall consist of no less than 800 total hours of clinical education supervised by a physical therapist that include at least 560 hours of full-time clinical internships. For purposes of this subparagraph full-time shall mean no less than 35 hours per week.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
The National Physical Therapy Examination, 600, or an examination determined by the Department to be comparable in content.
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Psychologist
License/Certificate
Psychologist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.psychologist-license.com/states/new-york-psychologist-license/#:~:text=New%20York%20psychologists%20are%20licensed%20by%20the%20Office,board%20examination%2C%20and%20acquire%20professional%20experience%20under%20supervision.
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Doctorate
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
One year of supervised practicum, internship, field experience, or applied research, defined as 1750 clock hours per year. Beginning January 1, 2021 each Licensed Psychologist must complete 36 hours of approved continuing education courses for each triennial registration period.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), national, 75
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School Psychologist
License/Certificate
School Psychologist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.nasponline.org/standards-and-certification/school-psychology-credentialing-resources/states/new-york
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Pre-K - Grade 12
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
A 1-year school psychology internship (at least 600 hours in school setting). This requirement refers to a structured, college-supervised practical experience for a student enrolled in a graduate program. For pupil personnel service titles, these skills are practiced under the direct supervision of the certified pupil personnel service provider who has official responsibility for the students. If the internship carries college credit, such credit will apply toward graduate study requirements. The internship must be in a K-12 school setting under the supervision of a regionally accredited college or university having an approved program of preparation for the certificate in question.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), national, 75
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Social Worker
License/Certificate
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/licensed-clinical-social-worker/license-requirements
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
1. At least 900 clock hours of field practicum in social work 2. At least 12 semester hours of clinical coursework that prepares the individual to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Licensure as an LCSW requires successful completion of the "Clinical" examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) or an examination determined by the Department to be comparable in content.
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Social Worker
License/Certificate
Licensed Master Social Worker
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/licensed-master-social-worker/license-requirements
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
At least 900 clock hours in social work.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Successful completion of the Masters" (formerly Intermediate) examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) or an examination determined by the Department to be comparable in content.
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Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certificate
Speech-Language Pathologist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/speech-language-pathology/license-requirements
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: a minimum of 400 clock hours under supervision, including: 1. At least 375 clock hours in direct client contact; 2. At least 25 clock hours in clinical observation; 3. At least 325 clock hours at the graduate level.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Must pass the Specialty Area test of the Praxis Series, Praxis II, administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in your licensure area, 600.
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Vision Specialist
License/Certificate
Blind and Visually Impaired
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/typesofcerts.html
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
3 yrs - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
If not completing a NY state registered program: Student Teaching - Blind and Visually Impaired - 40 Days
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
If not completing a NY state registered program: 1. New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Liberal Arts & Science Test (LAST) 2. New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Elementary Assessment of Teaching Skills (ATS-W) 3. Content Specialty Test (CST) - Blind And Visually Impaired
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