Kansas 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
State Licensure Requirements
Audiologists working in any setting are required to hold an active Kansas license before delivering services. This includes schools.
State Licensure Requirements
- Possess at least a master's degree or equivalent in Audiology
- Have completed a Clinical Practicum of at least 375 hours, of which at least 250 were completed at the graduate level
- Have successfully completed a supervised postgraduate professional experience or at least nine months full-time equivalent
- Have scored at least 600 on the NTE Specialty Area test in Audiology, administered by Educational Testing Services.
Continuing Education Requirements
A total of 20 hours of continuing education is required for renewal. For those dually licensed, a total of 30 hours of continuing education is required for renewal.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-language pathologists working in any setting are required to hold an active Kansas license before delivering services. This includes schools.
State Licensure Requirements
- Possess at least a master's degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology
- Have completed a Clinical Practicum of at least 375 hours, of which at least 250 were completed at the graduate level
- Have successfully completed a supervised postgraduate professional experience or at least nine months full-time equivalent
- Have scored at least 600 on the NTE Specialty Area test in Speech-Language Pathology, administered by Educational Testing Services.
Continuing Education Requirements
A total of 20 hours of continuing education is required for renewal. For those dually licensed, a total of 30 hours of continuing education is required for renewal.
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:
Kansas Licensure
Kansas Licensure Regulations
Questions regarding this document? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.