Georgia Teacher Requirements for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists

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

Professional Certificate

An applicant shall be eligible for a Clear Renewable Certificate based on the submission of either a copy of a valid state of Georgia audiologist license issued by the Examining Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State; or a valid Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in audiology from ASHA.

Continuing Education Requirement

Six semester hours, 10 credits of Georgia Professional Learning Units, or 10 credits of continuing education units are required per five year period. Certificate holders may also renew a professional certificate with the submission of a valid state audiology license or valid CCC.

Non-Renewable Professional Certification

Non-renewable Professional Certificates may be issued only to holders of an expired audiology certificate who meet special Georgia requirements.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Professional Certificate

An applicant shall be eligible for a Clear Renewable Certificate based upon:

• The completion of a state program at the master's degree level or higher
  or
• A program approved by ASHA
  or
• Submission of a copy of a valid ASHA CCC
  or
• Submission of a valid state of Georgia speech-language pathology license issued by the Examining Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State

The appropriate content assessments and special Georgia requirements must also be completed.

Continuing Education Requirement

Six semester hours, 10 credits of Georgia Professional Learning Units, or 10 credits of continuing education units are required per a five year period. Certificate holders may also renew a professional certificate with the submission of a valid state speech-language pathology license or valid CCC.

Non-Renewable Professional Certification

Non-renewable Professional Certificates may be issued only to holders of an expired speech-language pathology certificate or to holders of out-of-state certificates who meet special Georgia requirements.

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:

Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Audiology Rules [PDF]

Speech-Language Pathology Rules [PDF]

Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.