The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for developing requirements for the professions of audiology and/or speech-language pathology to work in the early intervention setting. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.
Master's degree
State licensure is issued by Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, Advisory Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Speech-Language Pathologists must complete First Steps Module Training 1–4.
Bachelor’s degree
State licensure is issued by Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, Advisory Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Complete First Steps Module Training 1, 3, and 4.
Requires direction of an enrolled First Steps Speech Language Pathologist.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, First Steps
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Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.