Minnesota Legislature
HF 336
as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
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A bill for an act
relating to occupations and professions; changing provisions for speech-language
pathologists and audiologists; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section
148.515, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 148.515, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Master's or doctoral degree requirednew text begin for speech-language pathology
applicantsnew text end .
(a) An applicantnew text begin for speech-language pathologynew text end must possess a master's or
doctoral degree that meets the requirements of paragraph (b). If completing a doctoral
program in which a master's degree has not been conferred, an applicant must submit a
transcript showing completion of course work equivalent to, or exceeding, a master's
degree that meets the requirement of paragraph (b).
(b) All of thenew text begin speech-language pathologynew text end applicant's graduate coursework and
clinical practicum required in the professional area for which licensure is sought must
have been initiated and completed at an institution whose program meets the current
requirements and was accredited by the Educational Standards Board of the Council
on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, a body
recognized by the United States Department of Education, or an equivalent as determined
by the commissioner, in the area for which licensure is sought.
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 148.515, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end
new text begin Master's or doctoral degree required for audiology applicants. new text end
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An
applicant for audiology must possess a master's degree or doctoral degree that meets the
following requirements:
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(1) if graduate training is completed prior to August 30, 2007, an audiology applicant
must possess a master's or doctoral degree in audiology from an accredited educational
institution; or
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(2) if graduate training is completed after August 30, 2007, an audiology applicant
must possess a doctoral degree with an emphasis in audiology, or its equivalent as
determined by the commissioner, from an accredited educational institution.
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