Most states require that speech language pathologists (SLPs) obtain state licensure in order to legally work as an SLP. If you’re interested in working as a speech language pathologist in Michigan, you’ll need to meet certain SLP licensure requirements. Use this guide to obtaining a speech pathology license in Michigan so you know what to expect.
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Summary of Michigan Speech Pathology State License Requirements
To gain Michigan speech pathology licensure, you’ll need to meet education, testing and/or certification requirements. These start with obtaining a master’s in speech pathology or a doctoral degree from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
If your master’s or doctoral program wasn’t CAA-accredited, you’ll have to get a course-by-course credential evaluation by an agency that’s a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) in order to work as an SLP in Michigan.
Speech Pathology Initial Licensure for Michigan
For initial SLP licensure in Michigan, you’ll also have to either:
- Verify Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) via the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) or
- Complete a postgraduate Clinical Experience Form verifying nine months (1,260 hours) of supervised postgraduate experience and complete the PRAXIS Series II Exam in Speech-Language Pathology
You’ll also have to undergo a criminal background check, answer good moral character questions, complete training in identifying victims of human trafficking and submit a social security number.
Speech Language Pathology Licensure Exemptions for Michigan
According to the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing, there are no current speech pathology licensure exemptions or exceptions through which an applicant can get a non-educational limited license.
Reciprocity for Speech Therapists in Michigan
For speech language pathologists who already hold licenses in other states, Michigan offers limited license reciprocity agreements. According to ASHA, SLP applicants can receive a license by endorsement from another state. The endorsing state must have licensure requirements that are equivalent to those in Michigan.
Interim Practice for Aspiring Speech Pathologists in Michigan
Michigan offers an SLP educational limited license to practice speech -language pathology under supervision in a time frame such as in a clinical fellowship year. Applicants must submit an application and fee, final official transcripts and the Certificate of Appointment to Clinical Experience form completed by their supervisor. The SLP educational limited license is issued for two years and may be renewed twice, for a maximum total of six years.
Continuing Education for Speech Language Pathologists in Michigan
For SLP licensure renewal in Michigan, applicants must provide proof of 20 hours of continuing professional development courses during the previous two years, including one hour in pain and/or symptom management. Licenses must be renewed every two years.
Contact Information for SLP State Licensure in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is the umbrella organization overseeing professional licensing—including SLP licensing—in the state. Visit the LARA website for more information about SLP state licensure.
Michigan SLP Licensing Board Oversight
SLP licensure in Michigan is managed by the Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology, which is a part of LARA. More information about licensing requirements can be found on their website.
Michigan Speech Language Hearing Association
Michigan Speech Language Hearing Association
790 W. Lake Lansing Road, Suite 400
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 517-332-5691
Email: msha@att.net
Michigan Regulatory Agencies
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Ottawa Building
611 W. Ottawa
P.O. Box 30004
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-335-9700
Email: BPLHelp@michigan.gov
Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology
Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology
Ottawa Building
611 W. Ottawa
P.O. Box 30004
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-241-0199
Email: BPLHelp@michigan.gov
Michigan Hearing Screening Contacts
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Hearing Screening Program
333 S. Grand Ave.
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-241-3740
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
Michigan Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program
333 S. Grand Ave.
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-241-5380
School Age Hearing Screening
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Hearing Screen Program / Michigan Local Department of Health
333 S. Grand Ave.
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-241-3740
Michigan ASHA Network Representatives
Michigan ASHA staff liaison page
The Michigan ASHA representative is Janet Deppe.
Phone: 800-638-8255
Email: jdeppe@asha.org
Information last updated April 2021.