PRECONDITION LANGUAGEREQUIRED EVIDENCE

1. Program Curriculum
The program for the Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential in Audiology must require that candidates complete 30 of the 36 semester credit hours of professional coursework in graduate units, including at least 21 hours in the professional area for which the credential is sought. In addition, candidates must complete a minimum of 30 of the 36 semester credit hours of coursework in audiology and a minimum of 6 of the 36 semester credit hours of coursework in speech and language. The 36 credit hours must include the following coursework:

(a) At least 6 semester hours in hearing disorders and hearing evaluation,
(b) At least 6 semester hours in habilitative/rehabilitative procedures with individuals who have hearing impairment,
(c) At least 6 semester hours in speech-language pathology, including at least 3 hours in speech disorders, and at least 3 hours in language disorders unrelated to hearing impairment, and
(d) A maximum of 6 academic semester hours associated with clinical practicum may be counted toward the 30 graduate hours but may not be counted toward the required 21 graduate credits in audiology.

Direct link to a specific page of a handbook, program website that describes how the unit/hour requirement is met in the program of study, including (a), (b), (c), and (d).

2. Verification of Experience
The program for the Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential in Audiology must require candidates to complete at least 100 hours in a public-school setting or its equivalent, at least 50 of which must be in the selection and use of amplification and assistive devices for children. Both direct and indirect services may be counted under treatment for hearing disorders.


  • Direct link to program completion requirements on the program website. This must include clear language regarding the requirement for candidates to have completed experience as described.
  • A brief description of the process the program uses to verify, prior to recommendation of a candidate for a credential, that the candidate has completed occupational experience in Audiology as described.

Updated November 20, 2025