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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
State Licensure
- Master's degree or equivalent (75 semester hours)
- 350 hours of clinical practicum
- Clinical fellowship
- Passage of national examination
Continuing Education Requirement
20 hours per biennium
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Master's or higher degree in speech-language pathology from a regionally accredited college or university
- Passing a state-approved test of comprehensive knowledge in the field of speech-language pathology
*The Dept. of Ed. is currently implementing a Speech Upgrade Project to enhance the training of B.A. level speech correctionists to the equivalent of the M.A. level certified Speech-Language Specialist. There are several retraining options based on the education and experience level of the individual speech correctionist. However, the vast majority of speech correctionists are individuals with no graduate level courses. These individuals must earn 15 credits of graduate level coursework in speech-language pathology, plus one of the following:
- Another 15 credits of graduate coursework in SLP (thus totaling 30)
or
- The equivalent of 15 credits in ASHA-approved continuing education hours (225 hours)
or
- Any combination of coursework and continuing education activities
They also have to submit 150 hours of supervised clinical work at their place of employment. The program's requirements must be met by December 31, 2009.
Continuing Education Requirement
Each active teacher shall be required to complete 100 clock hours of state approved continuing professional development and/or in-service every five years. The initial five-year period shall extend from September 2000 to September 2005.
Emergency Certification
An emergency certificate may be issued to a candidate who holds a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from a regionally accredited college or university.
Support Personnel
Not used. Speech correctionists (B.A. level) are being transitioned into speech language specialist certification (see * above). The state is no longer hiring bachelor's level individuals and there are no plans to use any type of support personnel.
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