Master's (before december 31, 2007); Doctoral (after January 1, 2008)
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
The internship must consist of 1,600 hours of supervised clinical work, involving primarily clinical activities. These activities may include assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, screening, treatment, report writing, family/client consultation, and/or counseling related to the management process of individuals.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis Examination in Audiology (0342) The current passing score for purposes of ASHA certification is 170.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
"1. Academic Skills Assessment Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment-VCLA a. Writing Sub Test: 235 and Reading Sub Test: 235; or b. Composite Score: 470 2. Reading Assessment The Praxis Series: Reading for Virginia Educators-RVE 157
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Applicants requesting an initial teaching license or the reading specialist endorsement are required to achieve passing scores on professional teacher's assessments prescribed by the Board of Education unless exempted based on three years of full-time successful teaching experience in a public or accredited nonpublic school in a state other than Virginia and a valid out-of-state license (full credential with no deficiencies) Academic Skills Assessment Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment-VCLA a. Writing Sub Test: 235 and Reading Sub Test: 235; or b. Composite Score: 470
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Applicants requesting an initial teaching license or the reading specialist endorsement are required to achieve passing scores on professional teacher's assessments prescribed by the Board of Education unless exempted based on three years of full-time successful teaching experience in a public or accredited nonpublic school in a state other than Virginia and a valid out-of-state license (full credential with no deficiencies) 1. Academic Skills Assessment Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment-VCLA a. Writing Sub Test: 235 and Reading Sub Test: 235; or b. Composite Score: 470 2. Content Assessment Praxis II Elementary Education: Content Knowledge 143 3. Reading Assessment The Praxis Series: Reading for Virginia Educators-RVE 157
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Applicants requesting an initial teaching license or the reading specialist endorsement are required to achieve passing scores on professional teacher's assessments prescribed by the Board of Education unless exempted based on three years of full-time successful teaching experience in a public or accredited nonpublic school in a state other than Virginia and a valid out-of-state license (full credential with no deficiencies) 1. Academic Skills Assessment Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment-VCLA a. Writing Sub Test: 235 and Reading Sub Test: 235; or b. Composite Score: 470 2. Content Assessment Praxis II Elementary Education: Content Knowledge 143 3. Reading Assessment The Praxis Series: Reading for Virginia Educators-RVE 157
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Applicants requesting an initial teaching license or the reading specialist endorsement are required to achieve passing scores on professional teacher's assessments prescribed by the Board of Education unless exempted based on three years of full-time successful teaching experience in a public or accredited nonpublic school in a state other than Virginia and a valid out-of-state license (full credential with no deficiencies) 1. Academic Skills Assessment Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment-VCLA a. Writing Sub Test: 235 and Reading Sub Test: 235; or b. Composite Score: 470
Discipline
Family Therapist
License/Certificate
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
State Department
Virginia Board of Counseling, Virginia Department of Health Professions
Supervised internship of 600 hours to include 240 hours of direct client contact. Three hundred of the internship hours and 120 of the direct client contact hours shall be with couples and families.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
In order to become licensed as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT Associate) in Texas, a person must have passed the national licensing examination available through the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB).
Discipline
Nurse
License/Certificate
Registered Nurse
State Department
Virginia Board of Nursing; Virginia Department of Health Professions
A minimum of 500 hours of direct client care 1. Didactic content and supervised clinical experience in nursing encompassing the attainment and maintenance of physical and mental health and the prevention of illness for individuals and groups throughout the life cycle and in a variety of clinical settings. 2. Didactic content and supervised clinical experiences in conducting a comprehensive nursing assessment that includes: a. Extensive data collection, both initial and ongoing, for individuals, families, groups, and communities addressing anticipated changes in client conditions as well as emerging changes in a client's health status; b. Recognition of alterations to previous client conditions; c. Synthesizing the biological, psychological and social aspects of the client's condition; d. Evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of nursing care; e. Planning for nursing interventions and evaluating the need for different interventions for individuals, groups and communities f. Evaluation and implementation of the need to communicate and consult with other health team members; and g. Use of a broad and complete analysis to make independent decisions and nursing diagnoses; 3. Didactic content and supervised experiences in: a. Development of clinical judgment; b. Development of leadership skills and knowledge of the rules and principles for delegation of nursing tasks; c. Involvement of clients in decision making and a plan of care; d. Participation in quality improvement processes to measure client outcomes and identify hazards and errors.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
The applicant is required to pass a written or computerized adaptive testing examination determined by the board of nurse registration and nursing education (NCLEX).
Discipline
Occupational Therapist
License/Certificate
Occupational Therapist
State Department
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board, Virginia Board of Medicine
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Passed the certification examination for an occupational therapist and any other examination required for initial certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 450.
Discipline
Physical Therapist
License/Certificate
Physical Therapist
State Department
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy, Virginia Department of Health Professions
The program shall be committed to practicum experiences which shall include: a. Orientation to the educational process; b. Assessment for intervention; c. Direct intervention, including counseling and behavior management; and d. Indirect intervention, including consultation. Candidates for school psychologist licensure shall have successfully completed an internship accredited by the APA, APPIC or NASP or one that meets equivalent standards.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
National Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), Passing Score: 140
Discipline
Social Worker
License/Certificate
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
State Department
Virginia Board of Social Work, Virginia Department of Health Professions
The requirement for a supervised field placement/practicum in clinical social work services shall be a minimum of 600 hours, which shall be integrated with clinical course of study coursework and supervised by a person who is a licensed clinical social worker or who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work and has a minimum of three years of experience in clinical social work services after earning the graduate degree.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
National examination by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Discipline
Speech Language Pathology License
License/Certificate
Speech Language Pathology License
State Department
Board of Audiology and Speech - Language Pathology, Virginia Department of Health Professions
Postgraduate professional work experience must be in the field of speech-language pathology. It must be completed over a minimum of 36 weeks of full-time experience, or a part-time equivalent.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Speech-language pathologist applicants must pass the national recognized speech-language pathology examination, the PRAXIS examination. Verification must be sent directly from or verified directly with the examination agency.
Discipline
Vision Specialist
License/Certificate
Residency Certificate with Special Education Visual Impairment Endorsement
Field Experience/Internship: For endorsements, teachers must have completed a supervised practicum which included teaching in the specific endorsement area(s).
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1. Washington Educator Skills Test Basic (WEST-B) (Score of 240) 2. Washington Educator Skills Test-Endorsement (WEST-E) Early Childhood Special Education (Score of 240)