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Kansas 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

State License

  • 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

State License

  • 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 [PDF]

 

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

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