Standards for Iowa (IA)

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Discipline
Audiologist
License/Certificate
Licensed Audiologist
State Department
Iowa Department of Public Health - Board of Speech Pathology & Audiology
State Department Hyperlink
https://dial.iowa.gov/about/boards/speech-pathology-audiology
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Show evidence of completion of not less than four hundred hours of supervised clinical training in audiology as a student in an accredited school, college, or university. Show evidence of completion of not less than nine months’ clinical experience under the supervision of a licensed audiologist following the receipt of the master’s degree.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Pass an examination as determined by the board in rule
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools
The holder of this endorsement is authorized to serve as a school audiologist to pupils from birth to age 21 who have hearing impairments (and to a maximum allowable age in accordance with Iowa Code section 256B.8). 1. An applicant must hold a Master's degree in audiology. 2. Content. An applicant must complete the requirements in audiology and in the professional education sequence, i.e., 20 semester hours including student teaching/internship as a school audiologist. Courses in the following areas may be recognized for fulfilling the 20-hour sequence: a. Curriculum courses (e.g., reading, methods, curriculum development). b. Foundations (e.g., philosophy of education, foundations of education). c. Educational measurements (e.g., school finance, tests and measurements, measures and evaluation of instruction). d. Educational psychology (e.g., educational psychology, educational psychology measures, principles of behavior modification). e. Courses in special education (e.g., introduction to special education, learning disabilities). f. Child development courses (e.g., human growth and development, principles and theories of child development, history of early childhood education). 3. General education courses (e.g., introduction to psychology, sociology, history, literature, humanities) will not be credited toward fulfillment of the required 20 hours. 4. An applicant must complete an approved human relations component. 5. The program must include preparation that contributes to the education of individuals with disabilities and the gifted and talented. http://www.boee.iowa.gov/endorsements/endorsements_other_prorecognition.html#Audiologist

Discipline
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
License/Certificate
Deaf or Hard of Hearing Endorsement
State Department
Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
State Department Hyperlink
https://educate.iowa.gov/educator-licensure/licenses-authorizations
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - 21 yrs
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Student teaching. Student teaching in programs across the age levels of this endorsement. If the student teaching program has a unique age-level emphasis (e.g., K-8 or 5-12), there must be planned activities which incorporate interactive experiences at the other age level.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
"ETS 266: Birth-21 Deaf or Hard of Hearing Fundamental Subjects:
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline
Early Childhood Educator (includes Early Childhood Special Education)
License/Certificate
Prekindergarten Through Grade 3 Endorsement
State Department
Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
State Department Hyperlink
https://boee.iowa.gov/endorsement/birth-grade-3-inclusive-settings
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - 3rd grade
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
1) Pre-student teaching field experiences, which must comprise a minimum of 100 clock hours to include at least 20 hours of working with each age group (infants and toddlers, preprimary, and primary). 2) Experiences working with at least three settings that offer early childhood eucation, such as approved child care centers and registered child development homes, school-based preschool, community agencies, or home visiting programs. 3) experiences working with children who havve a range of abililties and disabilitiesand who reflect diverse family systems and other differentiating factors, such as urban and rural socioeconomic status, and cultural and linguistic diversity. 4) Completion of supervised student teaching experience in at least two different settings including registered child development homes, home visiting programs, state-accredited child care centers, or classrooms which include both children with and without disabilities in two of three age levels: infant and toddler, preprimary, and primary.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
"ETS 103 - Early Childhood Teacher Pre K- K: Early Childhood: Content
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline
Early Childhood Special Educator
License/Certificate
PK-K Early Childhood Special Education
State Department
Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
State Department Hyperlink
https://boee.iowa.gov/endorsement/pk-k-early-childhood-special-education
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
PreK to Kindergarten
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Student teaching. Student teaching in a PK-K special education program.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
ETS 262: Early childhood Special education: Early Childhood: Content Knowledge 5025; Passing Score: 152
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline
Early Childhood Education- Inclusive
License/Certificate
Endorsement
State Department
Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
State Department Hyperlink
https://boee.iowa.gov/endorsements/endorsements-list
Type of License/Certificate
Endorsement
Age Range
Birth - Grade 3
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Early Childhood field experiences: 1) pre-student teaching field experiences, which must comprise a minimum of 100 clock hours, to include at least 20 hours of working with each age group (infants and toddlers, preprimary, and primary). 2) Experiences working in at least 3 settings that offer early childhood education, such as approved child care centers and registered child development homes, school-based preschool, community agencies, or home visiting programs. 3) Experiences working with children who have a range of abilities and disabilities and who reflect diverse family systems and other differentiating factors, such as urban and rural, socioeconomic status, and cultural and linguistic diversity. 4) Completion of supervised student teaching experience in at least two different settings including registered child development homes, home visiting programs, state-accredited child care centers, or classrooms which include both children with and without disabilities in two of three ages levels: infant and toddler, preparimary, and primary.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
"ETS 103 - Early Childhood Teacher Pre K- K: Early Childhood: Content
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline
Family Therapist
License/Certificate
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
State Department
Iowa Department of Public Health
State Department Hyperlink
https://dial.iowa.gov/about/boards/behavioral-science
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Supervised clinical experience shall: a. be a minimum of two years of full-time, postgraduate supervised professional work experience in marital and family therapy. b. be completed following completion of the practicum, internship, and all graduate coursework, with the exception of the thesis. c. Include successful completion of at least 3,000 hours of matiral and family therapy that shall include at least 1,500 hours of direct client contact and 200 hours of clinical supervision. d. Be completed in person or by electronic means. (1) up to 50% of all supervisoin may be completed by telephone. e. Include in the 200 hours of clinical supervision at least 100 hours of individual supervisison. f. Follow and maintain a plan throghout the supervisory period established by the supervisor of the licensee.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Board (AMFTRB) Examination in Marital and Family Therapy; pass/fail
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline
Nurse
License/Certificate
Registered Nurse
State Department
Iowa Board of Nursing
State Department Hyperlink
https://nursing.iowa.gov/licensure
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Associate's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination- Registered Nurses); pass/fail
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools
Special Education Nurse. The holder of this authorization is authorized to serve as a special education nurse to pupils requiring special education from birth to 21 (and to a maximum allowable age in accord with Iowa Code section 256B.8). The legalization for this support service personnel is through a statement of professional recognition (SPR) and not through teacher licensure. 1. Program requirements. Degree - baccalaureate in nursing or master's in nursing. 2. Current licensure in the state of Iowa by the board of nursing. 3. Two years - experience in public health nursing including service to schools or as a school nurse.

Discipline
Occupational Therapist
License/Certificate
Licensed Occupational Therapist
State Department
Iowa Department of Public Health: Bureau of Professional Licensure
State Department Hyperlink
https://dial.iowa.gov/about/boards/physical-occupational-therapy
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Successful completion of a period of supervised field work experience at a recognized educational institution or a training program approved by the educational institution where the applicant met the academic requirements. For an occupational therapist, a minimum of six months of supervised field work experience is required.
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
Additional Req Schools
School Occupational Therapists are required to hold a Statement of Professional Recognition from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners: *The legalization for this support personnel is through a statement of professional recognition (SPR) and not through teacher licensure. (1) Degree or equivalent baccalaureate in occupational therapy. (2) Hold a valid license to practice occupational therapy in Iowa as granted by the division of licensure, state department of health.

Discipline
Physical Therapist
License/Certificate
Licensed Physical Therapist
State Department
Iowa Department of Public Health: Bureau of Professional Licensure
State Department Hyperlink
https://dial.iowa.gov/about/boards/physical-occupational-therapy
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?
National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) passing score of 600
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools
School Physical Therapists are required to hold a Statement of Professional Recognition from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners: * The legalization for this support service personnel is through a statement of professional recognition (SPR) and not through teacher licensure. (1) Degree or equivalent baccalaureate in physical therapy. (2) Holds a valid license to practice physical therapy in Iowa as granted by the division of licensure, Iowa public health department.

Discipline
Psychologist
License/Certificate
Licensed Psychologist
State Department
Iowa Department of Public Health
State Department Hyperlink
https://dial.iowa.gov/i-need/licenses/medical/mental-health/psychology
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Doctorate
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Applicant is required to gain 1500 hours of supervised profesional experience and must complete this within one year. While completing work experience, the supervisor must be qualified and approved by the Iowa board and they ust also provide you with one hour of direct supervision a week.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). The ASPPB recommended passing scores are set at 500 for independent practice and 450 for supervised practice
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline
School Psychologist
License/Certificate
School Psychologist (License Type: Additional Support, Professional Service)
State Department
Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
State Department Hyperlink
https://educate.iowa.gov/educator-licensure/endorsements-list/b-21-school-psychologist
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - 21 yrs
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Psychology-5-12 Psychology 5391; Passing score: 156
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline
Social Worker
License/Certificate
School Social Worker
State Department
Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
State Department Hyperlink
https://dial.iowa.gov/boards/social-work
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - 21 yrs
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Practicum experience. A practicum experience in a school setting under the supervision of an experienced school social work practitioner is required. The practicum shall include experiences that lead to the development of professional identity and the disciplined use of self. These experiences will include: assessment, direct services to children and families, consultation, staffing, community liaison and documentation. If a person has served two years as a school social worker, the practicum experience can be waived.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis Principles of Teaching and Learning: Early Childhood, passing score= 159
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools
They must also obtain authorization to practice as a school social worker through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BoEE) in one of the following two ways, 1) with a B-21 School Social Work Endorsement from the BoEE or 2) with licensure through the Iowa Department of Public Health as a Licensed Masters Social Worker or Licensed Independent Social worker with a Statement of Professional Recognition from the BoEE.

Discipline
Social Worker
License/Certificate
Bachelor level Social Worker
State Department
Iowa Board of Social Work
State Department Hyperlink
https://dial.iowa.gov/about/boards/social-work
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Bachelor level social worker—the basic level examination, The ASWB passing score will be utilized as the Iowa passing score
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools
An individual who meets the requirements of paragraph 15.7(5)b or 282-subrule 16.6(2) is authorized to serve as a school social worker to pupils from birth to age 21 (and to a maximum allowable age in accordance with Iowa Code section 256B.8): 1. An applicant must hold a master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work to include a minimum of 20 semester hours of coursework (including practicum experience) which demonstrates skills, knowledge, and competencies in the following areas: a. Assessment (e.g., social, emotional, behavioral, and familial). b. Intervention (e.g., individual, group, and family counseling). c. Related studies (e.g., community resource coordination, multidiscipline teaming, organizational behavior, and research). d. Education. *General education (e.g., school law, foundations of education, methods, psychoeducational measurement, behavior management, child development). *Special education (e.g., exceptional children, psychoeducational measurement, behavior management, special education regulations, counseling school-age children). e. Practicum experience. A practicum experience in a school setting under the supervision of an experienced school social work practitioner is required. The practicum shall include experiences that lead to the development of professional identity and the disciplined use of self. These experiences will include: assessment, direct services to children and families, consultation, staffing, community liaison and documentation. If a person has served two years as a school social worker, the practicum experience can be waived. 2. Completion of an approved human relations component is required. 3. The program must include preparation that contributes to the education of students with disabilities and students who are gifted and talented.

Discipline
Social worker
License/Certificate
Licensed Independent Social Worker
State Department
Iowa Board of Social Work
State Department Hyperlink
https://dial.iowa.gov/about/boards/social-work
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"Has engaged in the practice of social work, under supervision, for at least two years as a full-time employee or for four thousand hours prior to taking the examination given by
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Independent level social worker—the clinical level examination.. The ASWB passing score will be utilized as the Iowa passing score
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools
"An individual who meets the requirements of paragraph 15.7(5)b or 282-subrule 16.6(2) is authorized to serve as a school social worker to pupils from birth to age 21 (and to a maximum allowable age in accordance with Iowa Code section 256B.8): 1. An applicant must hold a master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work to include a minimum of 20 semester hours of coursework (including practicum experience) which demonstrates skills, knowledge, and competencies in the following areas: a. Assessment (e.g., social, emotional, behavioral, and familial). b. Intervention (e.g., individual, group, and family counseling). c. Related studies (e.g., community resource coordination, multidiscipline teaming, organizational behavior, and research). d. Education. *General education (e.g., school law, foundations of education, methods, psychoeducational measurement, behavior management, child development). *Special education (e.g., exceptional children, psychoeducational measurement, behavior management, special education regulations, counseling school-age children). e. Practicum experience. A practicum experience in a school setting under the supervision of an experienced school social worker is required. The practicum shall include experiences that lead to the development of professional identity and the disciplined use of self. These experiences will include assessment, direct services to children and families, consultation, staffing, community liaison, and documentation. If a person has served two years as a school social worker, the practicum experience can be waived. 2. Completion of an approved human relations component is required. 3. The program must include preparation that contributes to the education of students with disabilities and students who are gifted and talented.

Discipline
Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certificate
School Speech Language Pathologist
State Department
Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
State Department Hyperlink
https://dial.iowa.gov/about/boards/speech-pathology-audiology
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - 21 yrs
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Complete at least 20 semester hours of coursework in the professional education sequence, including student teaching/internship as a school speech-language pathologist or audiologist.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis Principles of Teaching and Learning: Early Childhood, passing score= 159
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline
Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certificate
Licensed Speech Pathologist
State Department
Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Licenses, Iowa Board of Speech Pathology & Audiology
State Department Hyperlink
https://dial.iowa.gov/about/boards/speech-pathology-audiology
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Not less than four hundred (400) hours of supervised clinical training in speech pathology and verification of nine (9) months of ful-time clinical exxperience, or equivalent, completed after the master's degree, under the supervision of a licensed speech pathologist.
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
Additional Req Schools
1. Must possess a master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university. 2. Complete at least 20 semester hours of coursework in the professional education sequence, including student teaching/internship as a school speech-language pathologist.

Discipline
Vision Specialist
License/Certificate
Visually Disabled Endorsement
State Department
Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
State Department Hyperlink
https://educate.iowa.gov/educator-licensure/licenses-authorizations
Type of License/Certificate
Endorsement
Age Range
Birth - 21 yrs
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Student teaching in programs across the age levels of this endorsement. If the student teaching program has a unique age-level emphasis (e.g., K-8 or 5-12), there must be planned activities which incorporate interactive experiences at the other age level.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
ETS 267: Birth-21 Visually Impaired Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge 5511 ; Passing Score 160
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools