Audiologist

Qualifications for Licensure

To qualify for a full license in audiology, an applicant must:

1. Submit to fingerprinting.
2. Effective January 1, 2008, hold a doctoral degree or equivalent in audiology from an accredited educational institution. (Prior to January 1, 2008, hold a master's degree or equivalent in audiology from an accredited educational institution.)
3. Have completed 300 hours of supervised clinical practicum in three different clinical settings.
4. Have completed the final year externship under the direction of an audiology doctoral program. (Prior to January 1, 2008, completed 36 weeks of full-time or 72 weeks of part-time supervised Required Professional Experience (RPE).)
5. Effective February 5, 2021, pass the national audiology exam administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Praxis Series 5343 with a minimum score of 162 or Praxis Series 5342 with a minimum score of 170. The exam must not be more than five years old. You must authorize ETS to report your test score to our Board using Report Code R8544.

For further information pertaining to the national examination dates and locations or to obtain a bulletin containing the examination information, visit www.ets.org/praxis.

Pathways to Licensure

Option 1 – Required Professional Experience Temporary License for AU.D. Students

• License Application for Required Professional Experience Temporary License
• Upon completion of 12 months of required professional experience under an RPE Temporary License, applicant must submit the Permanent License Application, including the RPE Verification Form.
  • License Application Package for Permanent Licensure as an Audiologist

Option 2 – Equivalent Qualifications

• For those with a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) issued by ASHA or are currently American Board of Audiology (ABA) certified by the American Academy of Audiology.
  • License Application Package for Equivalent Qualifications

Option 3 – Licensed in Another State or U.S. Graduate

• Must possess an active and current license from another state.
  • License Application Package for Audiologist Licensed in Another State (Temporary License)
  • License Application Package for Audiologist Licensed in Another State (Full License)

Option 4 – Previously Licensed in California

• Held a license in California that expired more than 5 years ago.
  • License Application Package for Previously Licensed

Option 5 – Foreign-Educated Graduates

• Completed graduate education outside of the United States.
  • License Application Package for Foreign-Educated