Speech-Language Pathologist / Arkansas
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Arkansas Speech-Language Pathologist License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Diagnoses and treats communication disorders. Requires masters degree.

What the Arkansas data shows for Speech-Language Pathologists

Becoming a licensed speech-language pathologist in Arkansas means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 3,243 training hours, a passing score on Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Arkansas regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology".

The initial price tag is $142, and renewal costs $118 every 2 years. The license also carries an ongoing 30-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Audiology and SLP Licensure Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
43/100
Speech-Language Pathologist · Arkansas

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
3,243 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$142
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$59/yr
$118 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Arkansas

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
3,243 hours
Exam Requirement
Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology
Required
Initial License Fee
$142
Renewal Fee
$118
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Arkansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Speech-Language Pathologist in Arkansas? ▼
In Arkansas, the license path calls for 3243 education/training hours, a passing score on Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology, and a $142 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Arkansas? ▼
To become a licensed speech-language pathologist in Arkansas, you must meet the state's requirements including 3243 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Arkansas licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Speech-Language Pathologist license to Arkansas from another state? ▼
For speech-language pathologists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Audiology and SLP Licensure Compact: adoption underway. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Arkansas licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Arkansas require a background check for Speech-Language Pathologist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the speech-language pathologist licensing process in Arkansas. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Speech-Language Pathologist in Arkansas? ▼
To stay licensed as a speech-language pathologist in Arkansas, plan on 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $118.

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Speech-Language Pathologist in Arkansas, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a speech-language pathologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Arkansas's speech-language pathologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Speech-Language Pathologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state speech-language pathologist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Arkansas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Arkansas overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Arkansas licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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