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 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Must complete required orientation, Making It Work, and self-assessment. Once these are complete, an Individualized Professional Development Plan is created by the supervisor.
Note: Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) service providers are not contracted or employed directly by the state but by agencies who contract with the state to provide EDI services. If, needed audiologists are subcontractors of the agencies and not of the lead agency (HHSC).
Bachelor's degree
State licensure is issued by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Must complete required orientation, Making It Work, and self-assessment. Once these are complete, an Individualized Professional Development Plan is created by the supervisor.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
For further information regarding audiologists and speech-language pathologists working in the early intervention setting, please visit these websites:
Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.