Utah 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

Communication Disorders Educator License

To qualify for the audiologist endorsement, an individual must obtain a master's degree or equivalent in audiology from a nationally or regionally accredited institution and have been recommended by an institution whose program of preparation is Board-approved and accredited.

Continuing Education Requirement

100 licensure points are required every five years for a Level 1 license

Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathology Educator License

To qualify for the speech-language pathology endorsement, an individual must obtain ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence or a master's degree or equivalent in speech-language pathology from a nationally or regionally accredited institution and have been recommended by an institution whose program of preparation is Board-approved and accredited.

Continuing Education Requirement

100 licensure points are required every five years for a Level 1 license

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:

Educator Licensing

Teacher Education and Licensure Rules

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