Practicum experience that is equivalent to a minimum of twelve (12) months of full-time, supervised experience, that may be completed as part of the graduate degree
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis Audiology (5343); Qualifying score: 162
Additional Req Part C
Early Intervention Professional Qualification: Licensed as an audiologist by the State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology: Rhode Island Department of Health
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
License/Certificate
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
State Department
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis Early Childhood Education (5025): Qualifying Score: 156
Additional Req Part C
"Early Intervention Professional Qualification: Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education Or Certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education as an Early Childhood Education teacher, Early Childhood Special Education teacher, All Grades Special Education–Visually
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
Early Childhood Special Educator
License/Certificate
Early Childhood Special Education Certificate
State Department
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
"Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
"Praxis Childhood Education (5025); Qualifying score: 156 and
Additional Req Part C
"Early Intervention Professional Qualification: Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education Or Certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education as an Early Childhood Education teacher, Early Childhood Special Education teacher, All Grades Special Education–Visually
Twelve (12) semester credit hours of supervised practicum and a minimum of one (1) calendar year of supervised internship consisting of twenty (20) hours per week deemed equivalent by the Board
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
The exam required for licensure is The Marital and Family Therapy Examination (MFT). The exam is administered by The Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB).
Additional Req Part C
Early Intervention Professional Qualification: Licensed by the Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists: Rhode Island Department of Health
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
Nurse
License/Certificate
Licensed Registered Nurse
State Department
The Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education; Rhode Island Department of Health
Have successfully completed the prescribed curriculum in a Board-approved basic professional nursing education program
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"3 years of Documented Experience as a Professional Nurse*.Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of Student Teaching in this area and a
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
The applicant is required to pass a written or computerized adaptive testing examination determined by the board of nurse registration and nursing education (NCLEX).
Additional Req Part C
"Early Intervention Professional Qualification: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education: Rhode Island Department
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
Occupational Therapist
License/Certificate
Occupational Therapist
State Department
Board of Occupational Therapy, Rhode Island Department of Health
Minimum of twenty-four (24) weeks of supervised fieldwork experience is required
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Pass the National Certification Examination for Occupational Therapists, Registered or National Certification Examination for Occupational Therapy Assistants of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) or other occupational therapy certification examination as approved by the Board.
Additional Req Part C
Early Intervention Professional Qualification: Licensed by Board of Occupational Therapy within the Division of Professional Regulation: Rhode Island Department of Health
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
Physical Therapist
License/Certificate
Physical Therapist
State Department
Board of Physical Therapy, Rhode Island Department of Health
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Has passed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) or other physical therapy certification examination as approved by the department in consultation with the board to determine the applicant's fitness to engage in the practice of physical therapy.
Additional Req Part C
Early Intervention Professional Qualification: Licensed by Board of Physical Therapy: Rhode Island Department Rhode of Health
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
Psychologist
License/Certificate
Clinical Psychologist
State Department
Rhode Island Board of Psychology, State of Rhode Island, Department of Health
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Applicants shall be required to pass the Examination of Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) offered by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), 75
Additional Req Part C
Early Intervention Professional Qualification: Licensed by the Board of Psychology: Rhode Island Department of Health
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
School Psychologist
License/Certificate
School Psychologist Certificate
State Department
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Has a doctorate in clinical social work from a duly accredited college or university or master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the council on social work education
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
After August 15, 2025, has satisfactorily completed an examination for this license
Additional Req Part C
Early Intervention Professional Qualification: Licensed by the Board of Social Work Examiners: Rhode Island Department of Health
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
Social Worker
License/Certificate
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
State Department
Board of Social Work Examiners, Rhode Island Department of Health
Has a doctorate in clinical social work from a duly accredited college or university or master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the council on social work education
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Has twenty-four (24) months of experience acceptable to the board
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Has satisfactorily completed an examination for this license
Additional Req Part C
Early Intervention Professional Qualification: Licensed by the Board of Social Work Examiners: Rhode Island Department of Health
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certificate
Speech Language Pathologist
State Department
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis Speech-Language Pathology (5331), Qualifying score: 162
Additional Req Part C
Early Intervention Professional Qualification: Licensed by State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology: Rhode Island Department of Health
Additional Req Schools
Discipline
Vision Specialist
License/Certificate
Special Education- Visually Impaired
State Department
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of Student Teaching in this area and a minimum of 60 hours Field Experience prior to Student Teaching.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis Special Education Teaching Students with Visual Impairments (5282); Passing Score-163 and Braille Proficiency (0633); Passing Score-169
Additional Req Part C
Early Intervention Professional Qualification: licensed by Board of Optometry: Rhode Island Department of Health and Licensed by the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline: Rhode Island Department of Health