Licensing Path
Mississippi participates in the ASLP-IC. If your home state also participates and your license is eligible, you may be able to practice through compact privilege.
If you do not qualify for compact privilege, use the endorsement path below.
- Endorsement fee
- $100
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- ASLP-IC active in Mississippi
- Board
- Mississippi State Department of Health — Speech-Language Pathology
From the board
Endorsement Steps
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Step 1
Earn a Master's Degree in SLP
Complete a master's degree from a CAA-accredited program.
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Step 2
Pass the Praxis Examination
Achieve a passing score on Praxis (test code 5331, score 162).
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Step 3
Complete Clinical Fellowship
Complete 36 weeks of supervised clinical practice (1,260 hours).
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Step 4
Submit Application to MSDH
Submit application with $100 fee.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $100
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Renewal fee
- $50
- Renewal cycle
- Every year (December 31)
- Application
- $100
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $100
License Types
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist: The full credential to independently practice speech-language pathology in Mississippi.
Provisional SLP License: Issued to SLP graduates completing their Clinical Fellowship.
Required Documents
- Official graduate transcripts: From a CAA-accredited program.
- Praxis exam score report: Score of 162 or higher.
- Clinical Fellowship verification: CF completion documentation.
- Background check: Criminal background check.
Board Contact
- Board
- Mississippi State Department of Health — Speech-Language Pathology
- Department
- Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH)
- Phone
- (601) 364-1100
- licensure@msdh.ms.gov
- Board site
- https://msdh.ms.gov/page/30,0,106.html
- Compact source
- https://aslpcompact.com/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $50. Renewal cycle: Every year (December 31).
Mississippi Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing FAQ
How much does a Mississippi SLP license cost?
$100 initial. $50 annual renewal.
Is Mississippi part of the ASLP Interstate Compact?
Yes.
Does Mississippi allow telepractice for SLPs?
Yes.
Does Mississippi have reciprocity for speech-language pathologists?
Yes. Mississippi participates in the ASLP-IC. If your home state and license qualify for compact privilege, you can typically practice in Mississippi without a separate endorsement application.
How long does it take to transfer my speech-language pathologist license to Mississippi?
Most endorsement applications take 2 to 4 weeks. If you qualify for an active compact privilege, there may be no separate wait to start practicing.
Can I start working in Mississippi while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.