A New York State Licence is required to practice speech pathology and/or audiology in all professional settings other than the public schools. Certification as a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped is required for appointment in the public schools.

• Requirements for the New York License in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology
• Requirements for New York State Certification as a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH)
  1. Master’s degree or its equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology.
  2. Nine months of paid supervised work as a Speech-Language Pathologist and/or Audiologist.
  3. Passing of the National Examinations in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology (NESPA).
  • Provisional certification
  • Permanent certificattion

Requirements for the New York License in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology

For additional information contact:
New York State Board for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Room 3013 CEC
Albany NY 12230
(518) 473-0221
Fax: (518) 473-6282
E-mail: speechbd@mail.nysed.gov
Office of the Professions Home Page

Requirements for New York State Certification as a Teacher of Students with speech language Disabilities (TSSLD)

Initial Certificate (TSSLD)

Academic:	BA or BS degree including coursework in general education, speech and language disorders and special education.and student teaching of children with communication disorders.
State testing:	Candidates for professional certification must pass the a) Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST); b) Written assessment of Teaching Skills (ATS-W

Permanent Certification (TSSLD)

Academic:	Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology
State testing:
Professional certification must be obtained within three years of after receiving the initial certification.

For additional information contact:
New York State Education Department
Division of Teacher Certification
5N Education Building
Washington Ave
Albany NY 12234
(518) 474-3901
E-mail: tcert@mail.nysed.gov