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New Mexico 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

  1. Master's degree in audiology or communication disorders or equivalent degree (regardless of name) awarded prior to January 1, 2007, or a doctoral degree in audiology or equivalent (regardless of name) or a certification of completion of degree requirements from the conferring institution;
    and
  2. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
  3. Proof of having passed Praxis
  4. Proof of having passed jurisprudent examination with a grade of no less than 70%
  5. Proof of current or previous licensure in another state (if applicable)

Continuing Education Requirement

Twenty clock hours are to be reported every two years with your renewal. These hours may be distributed over the two year period or they may all be obtained in one year.

Speech-Language Pathologist

State License

  1. Master's degree in speech–language pathology, speech language and hearing science, communication disorders or equivalent degree (regardless of degree name) or a certification of completion of degree requirements from the conferring institution
  2. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
  3. Proof of having passed Praxis
  4. Proof of having passed jurisprudent examination with a grade of no less than 70%
  5. Proof of current or previous licensure in another state (if applicable)

Continuing Education Requirement

Twenty clock hours are to be reported every two years with your renewal. These hours may be distributed over the two year period or they may all be obtained in one year.

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 this website:

Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board

 

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

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