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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
Individuals certified as Speech-Language Specialists by the New Hampshire State Department of Education and those individuals licensed as Speech-Language Pathologists by the Office of Allied Health Professionals are both qualified to provide speech-language services in the schools. Licensed Speech-Language Pathologists meet the certification requirements of a Speech-Language Specialist and are not required to obtain state certification through the Department of Education.
No additional requirements for audiologists.
- A master's degree in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders from an approve college or university
- Meet the speech-language specialist skills, competencies, and knowledge requirements through a combination of academic and supervised practical experiences
Continuing Education Requirement
A minimum of 75 continuing education units (hours) is required for recertification in one endorsement area. An additional 30 continuing education units is required for each additional endorsement area.
Emergency Certification
An individual may obtain Alternative 4 Certification Path for Critical Shortage Areas with a bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology or Communications Disorders. This path requires a professional development plan; recommendation for certification from the local Superintendent of Schools; and a basic academic skills requirement. Exemptions to the basic academic skills requirement include: 1) master's degree or higher; 2) seven or more years of educational experience under a credential issued by another state; or 3) already New Hampshire certified in another content area. By plan completion, candidates for Speech-Language Specialist must obtain a master's degree in communications disorders or a closely related area.
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