ECPC Personnel Standards

Discipline: Audiologist
License/Certificate: Licensed Audiologist
State Department: NA
State Department Hyperlink: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,82.html
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: "The applicant must have obtained the equivalent of nine (9) months
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: "The applicant must have passed a National Examination in
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools: "5 year Educator License - Audiologist -- is required to work in the schools. Requirements include: 1. Hold a five year educator license 2. Master's degree in audiology or 1. Hold a master's degree in another area and complete an approved program for audiology 2. Praxis II - Specialty area for audiology or 1. Master's degree in audiology 2. Praxis I - Pre-Professional Skills Test 3. Praxis II - Specialty Area for Audiology

Discipline: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
License/Certificate: Early Oral Intervention (Birth to Kindergarten Hearing Impaired)
State Department: NA
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.mdek12.org/OTL/OEL
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - 5 yrs
Degree Level Requirement: Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: " Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline: Early Childhood Educator
License/Certificate: Child Development (Pre-K-K) Educator License
State Department: NA
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.mdek12.org/licensure
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: 3 yrs - 5 yrs
Degree Level Requirement: "Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: (1) Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination, (2) Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) for Early Childhood, (3) Praxis Subject Assessment
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline: Early Childhood Special Educator
License/Certificate: Special Education Birth-Kindergarten Educator License
State Department: NA
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.mdek12.org/licensure
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - 5 yrs
Degree Level Requirement: Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: "Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline: Family Therapist
License/Certificate: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
State Department: NA
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.swmft.ms.gov/index.php/
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Masters or Doctoral degree
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: "The applicant must have completed a clinical
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: "The examination for licensing marriage and family therapist shall be the
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline: Nurse
License/Certificate: Licensed Registered Nurse
State Department: NA
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.msbn.ms.gov/
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Associate's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX); pass/fail
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools: Qualifications for School Nurse (Registered Nurse) Working in the School Setting: 1. Possess a valid Mississippi Nursing License 2. Possess a minimum of one year of work experience in the health care area 3. Possess good verbal and written communication skills 4. Possess organizational and time management skills, and the ability to communicate well with children, parents, school faculty and administration 5. Possess the ability to work independently according to all nursing practice standards 6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District School Board may find appropriate and acceptab.

Discipline: Occupational Therapist
License/Certificate: Licensed Occupational Therapist
State Department: NA
State Department Hyperlink: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,82.html
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: has successfully completed a supervised field experience; for an occupational therapist, as reflected in the current accrediting standards
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT), passing score = 450
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline: Physical Therapist
License/Certificate: Licensed Physical Therapist
State Department: NA
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.msbpt.ms.gov/index.asp
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Not Specified
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: National Physical Therapy Exam, Scale Score of 600; Jurisprudence Exam, Scale Score of 600
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline: Psychologist
License/Certificate: Licensed Psychologist
State Department: NA
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.psychologyboard.ms.gov/
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Doctorate
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: "INTERNSHIP. A minimum of one year of full-time, or two years of half-time
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: "The EPPP will be scored by the Professional
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline: School Psychologist
License/Certificate: Educator License in School Psychology
State Department: NA
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.mdek12.org/OEL
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: 3 yrs - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement: Masters or Doctoral Degree
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Praxis School Psychologist (5403); passing score 148
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline: Social Worker
License/Certificate: Licensed Social Worker
State Department: NA
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.swmft.ms.gov/
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Association of Social Work Boards Basic Exam, Passing Score = 70
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline: Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certificate: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
State Department: NA
State Department Hyperlink: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,82.html
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Praxis II examination in Speech-Language Pathology; passing score of 600
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools: 5 year Educator License: Requirements for a Bachelor's Level License for Speech/Language Therapist (216): The 216 license is a five-year renewable standard license. The State Board approved licensure guidelines for this license state that the 216 license holder will be limited in the type of services that will be provided to students. The 216 license holder can provide articulation therapy, articulation testing, write IEP's and provide speech therapy. The 216 license holder can neither provide language therapy, language assessments, voice or fluency or corresponding assessments, nor chair an eligibility determination committee. All 216 license holders must be supervised by a 215 master's level certified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in each school district. Candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in Communicative Disorders, Speech Pathology or Speech and Hearing will be able to file a license application to the Office of Educator Licensure for the 216 Bachelor's level license for Speech/Language Therapist on or after July 1, 2013. Candidates must submit an official sealed or electronic (eScrip) transcript verifying the degree. In addition, the following requirements must be met for the license. 1. Those that have held an Interim Certificate (IC) emergency license 215 in Speech Language Pathology (SLP) must have: - passing scores on all parts of Praxis I - Reading, Writing and Math - certificate of completion from 216 Summer Institute (four required sessions); or purchased CDs and passed the required competency test - signed documentation verification form showing 100 hours of practicum experience in articulation therapy* or proof of progress toward meeting TMI certification requirements. 2. Those that have held a 1-year 215 Emergency Certificate (EC) in SLP who are certified teachers in another area and teaching out of field must have: - certificate of completion from 216 Summer Institute (four required sessions); or purchased CDs and passed the required competency test - signed documentation verification form showing 100 hours of practicum experience in articulation therapy* or proof of progress toward meeting TMI certification requirements. 3. Those that have graduated from a Bachelor's degree SLP program without practicum experience and have not held any license must have: - passing scores on all parts of Praxis I - Reading, Writing and Mathematics - certificate of completion from 216 Summer Institute (four required sessions); or purchased training CDs and passed the required competency test

Discipline: Vision Specialist
License/Certificate: Visually Impaired Endorsement
State Department: NA
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.mdek12.org/OEL
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Kindergarten - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement: Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Praxis Visually Impaired (5282) – Braille Proficiency (0633) is also required. 163
Additional Req Part C
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Standards for Mississippi (MS)

Audiologist (Audiologist)

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist (Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist)

Early Childhood Educator (Early Childhood Educator)

Early Childhood Special Educator (Early Childhood Special Educator)

Family Therapist (Family Therapist)

Nurse (Nurse)

Occupational Therapist (Occupational Therapist)

Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)

Psychologist (Psychologist)

School Psychologist (School Psychologist)

Social Worker (Social Worker)

Speech Language Pathologist (Speech Language Pathologist)

Vision Specialist (Vision Specialist)