Texas Characteristics of State Teacher Requirements

The following information summarizes the requirements currently necessary to begin work in the public school system as an:

Audiologist or Speech-Language Pathologist

This information has been collected by researching individual state department of education regulations and policy documents, state administrative code provisions and by contacting each state department of education. Please be advised that regulations and policy may change at any time, so always check with your state department of education for the most up-to-date information. 

Audiologist

Audiologists working in any setting are required to hold an active Texas license before delivering services. This includes schools. 

1. Doctoral degree (or Master's if earned before 2007), from a program accredited by CAA
2. Graduate degree from a program accredited by CAA
3. Twenty-five clock hours of supervised observation before the clinical experience
4. 1400 clock hours of supervised clinical experience required if master's or higher degree was earned on or after January 1, 2007
5. Thirty-six weeks of full-time or equivalent part-time supervised professional experience in audiology
6. Passage of an examination; or
7. A waiver is granted to applicants who hold ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence

After December 31, 2009, all applicants for licensure must submit proof of successful completion of the jurisprudence examination at the time of application. The jurisprudence examination must be completed no more than six months prior to the date of licensure application.

Continuing Education

Twenty clock hours (two CEUs) shall be required to renew a license issued for a two-year term.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologists working in any setting are required to hold an active Texas license before delivering services. This includes schools. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) no longer issues certificates in speech-language therapy, but individuals who hold a lifetime TEA certificate in speech and hearing therapy or speech-language therapy may practice in public schools without a license.

1. Master's degree from an ASHA accredited program
2. 400 hours supervised clinical practicum (on or after January 1, 2005)
3. Thirty-six weeks of full-time or equivalent part-time supervised professional experience
4. Passage of an examination (score 600) or
5. A waiver is granted to applicants who hold ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence

After December 31, 2009, all applicants for licensure must submit proof of successful completion of the jurisprudence examination at the time of application. The jurisprudence examination must be completed no more than six months prior to the date of licensure application.

Continuing Education

Twenty clock hours (two CEUs) shall be required to renew a license issued for a two-year term.

Resources

The information contained herein was collected and summarized annually. For detailed information on teacher certification requirements, contact the state department of education and visit these websites:

State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Questions regarding this document? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.