North Dakota 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.
The information below 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
An audiologist in public schools must possess either a State Board of Examiners license or the Education Standards and Practices Board's Restricted Educator's Professional license to practice in the public schools, or they may have both.
State License
- Possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in the area of speech-language pathology or audiology from an educational institution recognized by the Board.
- Submit evidence showing qualifications prescribed by rules of the Board.
- Pass an examination approved by the Board and pay the prescribed fee. The Board may waive the examination requirement if the applicant presents proof of licensure in another state which has professional standards equivalent to those required by the Board.
Restricted Certificate in Audiology
- Master's degree in audiology or communications disorder from a program accredited by
- One hundred hours of school-based practicum.
Continuing Education Requirement
Four semester hours every five years
Speech-Language Pathologist
A speech-language pathologist in public schools must possess either a State Board of Examiners license or the Education Standards and Practices Board's Restricted Educator's Professional license to practice in the public schools, or they may have both.
State License
- Possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in the area of speech-language pathology or audiology from an educational institution recognized by the Board.
- Submit evidence showing qualifications prescribed by rules of the Board.
- Pass an examination approved by the Board and pay the prescribed fee. The Board may waive the examination requirement if the applicant presents proof of licensure in another state which has professional standards equivalent to those required by the Board.
Restricted Certificate in Speech Therapy
- Master's degree in speech-language pathology or communications disorder from a program accredited by ASHA
- One hundred hours of school-based practicum
Continuing Education Requirement
Four semester hours every five years.
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:
Education Standards & Practices Board
Speech-Language Pathology Public School Guidelines [PDF]
Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.