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Everything it takes to get your speech-language pathology license in Connecticut — the licensing board and application steps, the required Praxis 5331 exam and its 162 passing score, the Clinical Fellowship, fees, and renewal rules.
Required Praxis test
Praxis 5331 — Speech-Language Pathology
Passing score
162 (out of 200)
Format
132 multiple-choice questions · 150 minutes · computer-based
Registration
Register through ETS · $146 test fee · offered year-round
Every US state — including Connecticut — accepts the Praxis 5331 at the ASHA-set 162 cut score for SLP licensure. There is no separate state-specific SLP Praxis exam.
Licensing board
Connecticut licensure is issued by the Department of Public Health rather than a separate examining board. Applicants submit Praxis 5331 scores of 162 or higher along with proof of a completed Clinical Fellowship and a graduate degree from a CAA-accredited program.
Authoritative reference: ASHA state-by-state advocacy page for Connecticut →
The Connecticut SLP market
Connecticut licenses Speech-Language Pathologists through the Connecticut Department of Public Health, which oversees the state's healthcare professional licenses. Connecticut's SLP job market is dense given the state's small geographic size, with strong demand across Hartford, New Haven, Fairfield County, and Stamford-Norwalk, plus competitive private-practice pay driven by proximity to the New York metro area. Praxis 5331 at the ASHA-standard 162 cut score is required, with no Connecticut-specific version of the exam.
BLS OES, Connecticut statewide (approximate range)
Passing score note: Connecticut accepts the standard ASHA 162 passing score on Praxis 5331. The Department of Public Health does not apply a different cut score.
The Department of Public Health reviews SLP license applications for CAA-accredited graduate coursework, supervised clinical hours, and a passing Praxis 5331 score. Working in a Connecticut public school additionally requires a certificate from the State Department of Education, specifically the Speech and Language Pathologist endorsement, which is filed separately from the DPH license.
The 162 Praxis 5331 score satisfies the exam component for both credentials. Connecticut's relatively compact geography means many candidates commute across district lines, so it's common to hold both the DPH license and the education certificate even for clinicians who ultimately work primarily in medical settings.
Connecticut issues a temporary permit that allows new graduates to complete the 36-week Clinical Fellowship under a DPH-licensed supervisor, following the standard ASHA CF structure for hours and supervision ratio. Applicants typically apply for the temporary permit as soon as Praxis scores are official and the degree is conferred, and DPH processes most complete applications within several weeks.
Because Connecticut is close to major graduate programs in neighboring states, many CFs are supervised by clinicians who trained just across state lines in New York or Massachusetts, and DPH is accustomed to reviewing supervision documentation involving out-of-state-trained supervisors as long as they hold an active Connecticut license.
Public schools across Hartford, New Haven, and Fairfield County districts employ a large share of the state's SLPs, alongside major hospital systems like Yale New Haven Health, Hartford HealthCare, and Connecticut Children's. Fairfield County and Stamford-Norwalk in particular have a dense private-practice market, with pediatric clinics often paying premium rates given the area's high cost of living and proximity to the New York metro.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking SLPs are in strong demand in Hartford and New Haven, cities with large Puerto Rican and Latino communities. Early-intervention and Birth-to-Three program positions are another significant employment sector across the state.
Connecticut SLP licenses renew annually, and DPH requires continuing education hours as a condition of renewal, subject to audit. Approved activities include ASHA-approved CEUs, relevant coursework, and qualifying conference attendance.
SLPs holding the Department of Education Speech and Language Pathologist certificate track a separate renewal timeline through that agency, distinct from the DPH annual cycle. Connecticut's proximity to New York and Boston gives clinicians easy access to regional conferences in addition to the state speech-language-hearing association's own programming.
A partial list of larger CAA-accredited programs. All programs listed prepare graduates to sit for Praxis 5331.
What Praxis score does Connecticut require for SLP licensure?
Connecticut requires the standard ASHA-set passing score of 162 on Praxis 5331, the same as every other state.
Do Connecticut school SLPs need a separate certificate from the DPH license?
Yes. School-based SLPs need a Speech and Language Pathologist certificate from the State Department of Education in addition to the DPH license.
Is private-practice SLP pay higher in Fairfield County?
Yes, Fairfield County and the Stamford-Norwalk area tend to have elevated private-practice pay due to the high cost of living and proximity to the New York metro market.
How often do Connecticut SLP licenses renew?
Connecticut SLP licenses renew annually through the Department of Public Health, with continuing education hours required each cycle.
Earn a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Complete a graduate program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) — the near-universal requirement across US jurisdictions.
Pass the Praxis 5331 with a score of 162 or higher
The Speech-Language Pathology Praxis (5331) is the single national exam accepted by all state boards. 162 is the ASHA-set passing score and every state uses that same cut score.
Complete a Clinical Fellowship (CF)
A 36-week (9-month full-time equivalent) mentored clinical experience under a licensed CCC-SLP. Some states use their own name for it (California calls it the RPE) but the requirement is functionally equivalent.
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Standard across all state boards. Processing typically takes 2–6 weeks and must be completed before the license is issued.
Apply to the state licensing board
Send your Praxis score (ETS score report), transcripts, CF verification, and background clearance to the state board. Some states also require a jurisprudence exam on state SLP practice law.
ETS updated 8/31/2026
Connecticut also uses Praxis for other educator licenses. Speech- Language Pathologists only need 5331 — the full ETS list is included for reference.
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