Licensing Path
Tennessee 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
- $165
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- ASLP-IC active in Tennessee
- Board
- Board of Communication Disorders and Sciences
From the board
Endorsement Steps
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Step 1
Earn a Master's Degree in SLP
From a CAA-accredited program.
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Step 2
Pass the Praxis Examination
Test code 5331, score 162.
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Step 3
Complete Clinical Fellowship
36 weeks supervised clinical practice.
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Step 4
Submit Application
Submit with fees to TN DOH.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $165
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Renewal fee
- $115
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years (January 31)
- Application
- $50
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $165
License Types
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist: Full credential for independent SLP practice in Tennessee.
Provisional SLP License: For 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: TBI and FBI background check.
Board Contact
- Board
- Board of Communication Disorders and Sciences
- Department
- Tennessee Department of Health
- Phone
- (615) 741-5735
- tn.health@tn.gov
- Board site
- https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/communication-disorders-board.html
- Compact source
- https://aslpcompact.com/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $115. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (January 31).
Tennessee Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing FAQ
How much does a Tennessee SLP license cost?
$165 initial. $115 biennial renewal.
Is Tennessee part of the ASLP Interstate Compact?
Yes.
Does Tennessee allow telepractice for SLPs?
Yes.
Does Tennessee have reciprocity for speech-language pathologists?
Yes. Tennessee participates in the ASLP-IC. If your home state and license qualify for compact privilege, you can typically practice in Tennessee without a separate endorsement application.
How long does it take to transfer my speech-language pathologist license to Tennessee?
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 Tennessee while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.