Standards for Wisconsin (WI)

Discipline
Audiologist
License/Certificate
Licensed Audiologist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Audiologist/Default.aspx
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Doctorate
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Completed 50 hours of a supervised practicum providing audiology services in a school setting, or equivalent experience while employed as a school audiologist by a public school, private school, or school district
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis Examination in Audiology, passing score 170

Discipline
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
License/Certificate
Hearing Impaired Teacher License
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dpi.wi.gov/sped/program/deaf-hard-of-hearing
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
3 yrs - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Student teaching hearing impaired pupils at the appropriate level.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1. Praxis I Reading, passing score= 175 and; 2. Praxis I Writing, passing score= 174 and; 3. Praxis I Mathematics, passing score= 173 and; 4. Elementary Education: Content Knowledge, passing score= 147

Discipline
Early Childhood Educator
License/Certificate
Early Childhood Education License
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/licensing/types/educator-general
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - 8 yrs
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Student teaching in prekindergarten, in kindergarten, and in at least one of first grades through third grade. At least 80 full days or 120 half days of experience as an assistance child care teacher in a licensed child care center.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1. Praxis I Reading, passing score= 175 and; 2. Praxis I Writing, passing score= 174 and; 3. Praxis I Mathematics, passing score= 173 and; 4. Elementary Education: Content Knowledge, passing score= 147

Discipline
Early Childhood Special Educator
License/Certificate
Early Childhood - Exceptional Educational Needs License
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dpi.wi.gov/sped/early-childhood
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - 8 yrs
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Student teaching with the young exceptional child.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1. Praxis I Reading, passing score= 175 and; 2. Praxis I Writing, passing score= 174 and; 3. Praxis I Mathematics, passing score= 173 and; 4. Elementary Education: Content Knowledge, passing score= 147

Discipline
Family Therapist
License/Certificate
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/MFT/Default.aspx
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
3000 hours of marriage and family therapy practice in no less than 2 years, including at least 1000 hours of face to face client contact, under the supervision of a supervisor pursuant to s. MPSW 16.05.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1. Association of the Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) Examination; 85% 2. Wisconsin Statutes and Rules Exam; Pass/Fail

Discipline
Nurse
License/Certificate
Registered Nurse
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dsps.wi.gov/Boards-Councils/Board-Pages/Board-of-Nursing-Main-Page/
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Associate's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
500 hours of clinical experience is required; includes simulation labs and clinical rotations where students learn to care for patients under direction of clinical nurse instructor.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), Pass/Fail

Discipline
Occupational Therapist
License/Certificate
Licensed Occupational Therapist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/OccupationalTherapist/Default.aspx
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1. National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT) Exam, Passing score= 450 2. Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code Exam . The passing score for Occupational Therapy is 88%

Discipline
Physical Therapist
License/Certificate
Licensed Physical Therapist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/PT/Default.aspx
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Doctorate
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
National Physical Therapy Examination; passing score= 600. Pass the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Codes open-book examination.

Discipline
Psychologist
License/Certificate
Licensed Psychologist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/Psychologist/Default.aspx
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Doctorate
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"Applicant must have 3,000 hours of supervised professional experience. The supervisor should have at least three years of post-license experience & have completed training in supervision.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1. Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology; Pass/Fail 2. State ethics exam; score of 80%.

Discipline
School Psychologist
License/Certificate
Private Practice School Psychologist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/PrivatePracticeSchoolPsychologist/Default.aspx
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Early childhood - Adult
Degree Level Requirement
Doctorate
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Completion of one academic year of experience or internship consisting of at least 1,200 hours in school psychology under the supervision of a school psychologist licensed by the Department of Public Instruction.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
The Praxis II -- school psychologist, passing score 165. Board review of application, determination of eligibility to sit for exam , National Teachers Examination (NTE) Specialty Area Test for School Psychologist

Discipline
School Psychologist
License/Certificate
School Psychologist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dpi.wi.gov/?rdt=dpistatewius
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Early childhood - adult
Degree Level Requirement
Doctorate
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
An internship in school psychology under the supervision of a cooperating school psychologist and a written recommendation from the school system administration. The internship shall be part of the approved program and shall be taken for a maximum of 12 graduate semester credits.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
The Praxis II -- school psychologist, passing score 165.

Discipline
Social Worker
License/Certificate
Certified Social Worker
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/SocialWorkerTrainingCertificate/Default.aspx
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
A 400 hour Human Services Internship that was part of the program leading to the degree or completed while holding the training certificate. The internship shall involve direct practice with clients and be supervised by a Social Worker certified under Chapter 457, Wis. Stats, who has a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work. A human services internship shall be under the auspices of an accredited college or university.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical Exam; pass/fail

Discipline
Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certificate
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/SpeechLanguagePathologist/Default.aspx
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Arranged by clinical field placement advisors, a student with supervised experiences will provide diagnostic & therapeutic services in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, private practices, community clinics, & skilled nursing facilities. Practicums total between 350-400 hours working in a variety of populations in at least three different settings.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology exam, passing score= 600

Discipline
Vision Specialist
License/Certificate
Visually Impaired Teacher License
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dpi.wi.gov/news/dpi-connected/teachers-visually-impaired-educated-through-partnership
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
3 yrs - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Student teaching visually impaired pupils at the appropriate level. (hours not specified)
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1. Praxis I Reading, passing score= 175 and; 2. Praxis I Writing, passing score= 174 and; 3. Praxis I Mathematics, passing score= 173

Discipline
Vision Specialist
License/Certificate
Visually Impaired Teacher License
State Department
NA
State Department Hyperlink
https://dpi.wi.gov/news/dpi-connected/teachers-visually-impaired-educated-through-partnership
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - 21 years
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?