| Aspect | Speech Language Pathologist Intern | Speech Language Pathologist |
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| Credentials | Graduate student in communication sciences/disorders, supervised clinical hours | Master's degree in speech-language pathology, state licensure, certification (e.g., ASHA CCC-SLP) |
| Work Environment | Clinical practicum sites, hospitals, schools under supervision | Independent practice in clinics, schools, hospitals |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Educational institutions, hospitals, clinics during training | Full licensed professionals providing therapy services |
The main difference is that a Speech Language Pathologist Intern is a student gaining supervised clinical experience, while a Speech Language Pathologist is a fully licensed professional authorized to independently provide therapy services.