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OK · SLP licensure
Everything it takes to get your speech-language pathology license in Oklahoma — 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 Oklahoma — 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
OBESPA issues a provisional (CF) license and a standard license, both requiring the Praxis 5331 at 162 or higher. School-based SLPs additionally hold an Oklahoma State Department of Education Speech-Language Pathologist certificate.
Authoritative reference: ASHA state-by-state advocacy page for Oklahoma →
The Oklahoma SLP market
Oklahoma licenses Speech-Language Pathologists through the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensure Program. The state's SLP workforce is concentrated in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, with steady rural demand across the panhandle and eastern Oklahoma often filled through contract and telepractice arrangements. Praxis 5331 at the ASHA-aligned 162 cut score is required for licensure.
BLS OES, Oklahoma statewide (approximate range)
Passing score note: Oklahoma accepts the ASHA-set 162 passing score on Praxis 5331 with no additional state-specific exam requirement.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health licenses SLPs for practice in medical, private-practice, and clinical settings, requiring a CAA-accredited master's degree, documented clinical practicum hours, and a passing Praxis 5331 score. Applications include background checks processed through the state health department.
SLPs working in Oklahoma public schools also need certification through the Oklahoma State Department of Education, which functions as a teaching certificate for speech-language pathology services. The same Praxis 5331 score satisfies the exam requirement for both credentials, though the applications are filed separately.
Oklahoma issues a temporary license that allows new graduates to complete the nine-month Clinical Fellowship under a licensed CCC-SLP supervisor in the state. The temporary license must remain active throughout the fellowship, and fellows should track renewal deadlines if the CF period runs long due to part-time work or medical leave.
After completing the fellowship, Oklahoma SLPs submit final CF documentation to the health department to convert to full, unrestricted licensure. Supervisors are expected to provide direct and indirect observation consistent with ASHA's Clinical Fellowship standards throughout the process.
Public schools employ a large share of Oklahoma SLPs, with Oklahoma City Public Schools, Tulsa Public Schools, and surrounding suburban districts among the largest employers. Rural districts frequently contract with regional education service cooperatives or telepractice providers to meet staffing needs.
Medical SLP roles cluster around OU Health and INTEGRIS Health in Oklahoma City and Saint Francis Health System and Ascension St. John in Tulsa, covering dysphagia, voice, and cognitive-communication therapy. Skilled nursing and home health agencies also hire SLPs statewide, particularly in smaller communities with aging populations.
Oklahoma SLP licenses renew annually through the Oklahoma State Department of Health, requiring a renewal fee and attestation of completed continuing education hours. ASHA-approved courses and conferences typically satisfy the requirement.
SLPs who also hold the State Department of Education school certification must track continuing education aligned with Oklahoma's educator certification renewal cycle, which is separate from the health department's annual license renewal.
A partial list of larger CAA-accredited programs. All programs listed prepare graduates to sit for Praxis 5331.
What Praxis score does Oklahoma require for SLP licensure?
Oklahoma requires the ASHA-standard 162 passing score on Praxis 5331, the same requirement used nationwide.
Do Oklahoma school SLPs need certification beyond the health department license?
Yes. School-based SLPs also need certification through the Oklahoma State Department of Education in addition to the health department license, both relying on the same Praxis score.
How long is an Oklahoma temporary SLP license valid during a Clinical Fellowship?
The temporary license generally covers the standard nine-month Clinical Fellowship period, but fellows should confirm renewal requirements with the health department if their fellowship extends longer than expected.
Where is SLP demand strongest in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City and Tulsa have the largest concentration of school and hospital jobs, while rural districts and health service cooperatives across the state regularly seek contracted or telepractice SLPs.
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.
For the complete list of Praxis tests accepted in Oklahoma (including elementary, secondary, and content-area exams), see the official ETS state page.
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