Speech-Language Pathologist / Georgia
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Georgia 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 Georgia data shows for Speech-Language Pathologists

To practice as a speech-language pathologist in Georgia, the state licensing board requires 3,459 documented education or training hours, a passing score on Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Georgia's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology".

The initial price tag is $201, and renewal costs $155 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.

For speech-language pathologists, the reciprocity picture is: Audiology and SLP Licensure Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
37/100
Speech-Language Pathologist · Georgia

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
3,459 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$201
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$78/yr
$155 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 Georgia

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
3,459 hours
Exam Requirement
Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology
Required
Initial License Fee
$201
Renewal Fee
$155
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 Georgia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Speech-Language Pathologist in Georgia? ▼
Georgia's requirements cover 3459 hours of education or training, the Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology exam, and an initial fee of $201. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Georgia? ▼
To become a licensed speech-language pathologist in Georgia, you must meet the state's requirements including 3459 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Georgia licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Speech-Language Pathologist license to Georgia 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 Georgia licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Georgia require a background check for Speech-Language Pathologist licensing? ▼
Georgia does require a background check before issuing a speech-language pathologist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Speech-Language Pathologist in Georgia? ▼
Licensed speech-language pathologists in Georgia must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $155.

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What to do with this speech-language pathologist license

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

  • See how Georgia'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 Georgia's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Georgia overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Georgia 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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