MARVIN MANDEL, Governor

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[an accredited] A graduate program RECOGNIZED BY THE
BOARD.

[(4)] (3) Submit transcripts from one or
more accredited colleges or universities presenting
WRITTEN evidence of the completion of [60 semester hours
constituting a well—integrated program that includes 18
semester hours in courses that provide fundamental
information applicable to the normal development and use
of hearing, language and speech and 42 semester hours in
courses that provide information about and training in
the management of hearing, language and speech disorders
and that provide information supplementary to these
fields.

(i) For certification in audiology of
these 42 semester hours, no fewer than 6 may be in formal
courses in the evaluation and management of speech
disorders.

(ii) For certification in speech
pathology of these 42 semester hours, no fewer than 6 may
be in formal courses in audiology.

(iii) No more than 6 of these 42
semester hours may be in courses that provide academic
credit for clinical practice.

(iv) For certification in audiology of
these 42 semester hours, at least 24, not including more
than 3 credits for thesis dissertation, must be in
courses in the field of audiology.

(v) For certification in speech
pathology of these 42 semester hours, at least 24, not
including more than 3 credits for thesis or dissertation,
must be in courses in the evaluation and management of
speech and language disorders.

(vi) Furthermore, 30 of these 42
semester hours must be in courses acceptable toward a
graduate degree by the college or university in which
these courses are taken.

(5)    Submit evidence of the completion of 275
clock hours of supervised, direct clinical experience
with individuals presenting a variety of disorders of
communication, the experience being obtained within the
training institution or in one of its cooperating
programs.

(6)    Present written evidence from employers
or supervisors of nine months of full—time professional
employment pertinent to the license being sought. This
experience must follow the completion of the aforesaid
requirements.] THE EDUCATIONAL, CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, AND
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AS THE BOARD SHALL PRESCRIBE
THROUGH RULES AND REGULATIONS BASED ON APPROPRIATE