Connecticut Speech Pathology State License Guide

A speech pathology state license in Connecticut requires a master’s degree as well as supervised employment. In addition, licensee applicants must pass an exam before completion.1

The information below has been curated by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) based on Connecticut’s rules and regulations for state licensure. Please note that requirements/information may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information. This article was last updated February 2026.1

Summary of Connecticut Speech Pathology State License Requirements

A Connecticut speech pathology license requires a master’s in speech pathology as well as clinical observation hours that can be completed in full-time or part-time status. Connecticut licensure aligns with continued national job growth for speech-language pathologists (projected to grow by 15% from 2024–2034), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Clinical fellows must also register with the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

Speech Pathology Initial Licensure for Connecticut

According to ASHA, Connecticut speech pathology licensure candidates must complete the following requirements before license verification:

1. Hold a master’s or doctorate degree in speech and language pathology from a program accredited, at the time of graduation, by the Educational Standards Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).1
2. Pass the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Speech-Language Pathology exam (Praxis), which Connecticut DPH lists as the NTE Specialty Area Test. For exams administered on and after September 1, 2014, Connecticut requires a scaled score of 162.
3. Complete a supervised professional experience under the supervision of a Connecticut licensed speech and language pathologist.
4. Candidates must pass the NTE Specialty Area Test (administered by ETS).1

Speech-Language Pathology Licensure Exemptions for Connecticut

According to ASHA, the following individuals are exempt from Connecticut speech language pathology licensure:

• Speech-language pathology trainees or interns1
• Individuals who are not licensed to share research or offer lectures for a fee1
• Individuals who provide services to fulfil postgraduate requirements1

Out-of-state practice is permitted in two limited situations: (1) a person from another state may provide services in Connecticut for no more than five days in a calendar year if they meet Connecticut’s qualifications for licensure; or (2) a person licensed/certified in another jurisdiction with standards equivalent to or higher than Connecticut’s may provide services in Connecticut for a total of no more than 30 days in a calendar year.1

Reciprocity for Speech Therapists in Connecticut

Connecticut offers licensure by endorsement for speech-language pathologists who are licensed or certified in another state or U.S. jurisdiction with requirements that are equivalent to or higher than Connecticut’s standards. Applicants must provide verification of licensure and demonstrate that they meet Connecticut’s education, supervised professional experience, and examination requirements.

The Connecticut Department of Public Health may accept a supervised professional experience completed in another state if it satisfies Connecticut’s required duration, supervision standards, and documentation criteria. Although ASHA’s Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) may help establish equivalency of qualifications, it is not required for Connecticut licensure.

Interim Practice for Aspiring Speech Pathologists in Connecticut

Connecticut does not issue a separate “interim” license for clinical fellows. If you want to practice in Connecticut while you complete your supervised post-graduate experience, you must follow Connecticut’s Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) requirements. This includes working under the supervision of a Connecticut-licensed speech-language pathologist and completing the required supervised weeks and hours before you can qualify for full licensure.1

Continuing Education for Speech Language Pathologists in Connecticut

To maintain and renew a Connecticut speech-language pathologist license, you must complete 20 contact hours of continuing education. These hours must be earned within the 24 months immediately before your renewal (i.e., each renewal cycle). Connecticut’s continuing education requirement applies to registration periods beginning on and after October 1, 2011.1

Contact Information for SLP State Licensure in Connecticut

For more information on speech pathology licensure in Connecticut, potential candidates can contact the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The Department can help with licensing standards, approval forms and continuing education.

Connecticut SLP Licensing Board Oversight

Connecticut SLP licensing is handled by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The Department oversees licensing standards and scope-of-practice determinations.

Connecticut Speech Language Hearing Association

Connecticut Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Inc.

For professional development, state advocacy updates, and student/new-professional resources, contact the Connecticut Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CSHA):

• Website: Connecticut Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CSHA)
• Email: csha@ctspeechhearing.org

Connecticut Regulatory Agencies

Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue – MS #12APP
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: 860-509-7603
Email: oplc.dph@ct.gov

Connecticut Hearing Screening Contacts

Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Program — Connecticut DPH
410 Capitol Avenue, MS # 11 MAT
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: 860-509-8251
Email: dph.ehdi@ct.gov

School Nursing

Connecticut State Department of Education — School Nursing Contact
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 504
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 860-807-2108
Email: chlo-anne.bobrowski@ct.gov

Connecticut ASHA Network Representatives

For the most current information about Connecticut’s ASHA advocacy representatives, including State Education Advocacy Leaders (SEALs), State Advocates for Reimbursement (STARs), and State Advocates for Medicare Policy (StAMP), visit ASHA’s Connecticut State Information page:

ASHA Connecticut State Advocacy Network
This page is regularly updated by ASHA and reflects current advocacy contacts and policy initiatives in the state.

1The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. “Connecticut Licensing Requirements for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists,” accessed February 2026.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference

Information Last Updated February 2026