Section 515IAC8-1-16. Communication disorders

   (a) If the department determines an applicant:

(1) meets the requirement of section 1.8 of this rule to be eligible to serve students with communication disorders;

(2) has successfully completed a master's degree or higher that substantially applies to communication disorders from an institution of higher learning;

(3) meets all other applicable requirements under this title;

the license shall list "communication disorders" as a content area.

  (b) The holder of a license with communication disorders is eligible to serve students with communication disorders in any school setting listed on the license.

  (c) An applicant who is licensed as a speech-language pathologist under IC 25-35.6 shall receive a license with "communication disorders" as a content area. (Advisory Board of the Division of Professional Standards; 515 IAC 8-1-16; filed Aug 11, 2003, 3:15 p.m.: 27 IR 170; readopted filed Nov 23, 2009, 3:55 p.m.: 20091223-IR-515090804RFA; filed Mar 31, 2010, 3:43 p.m.: 20100414-IR-515090481FRA)