KansasSLP License Requirements

CAA Details

Program must be accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of ASHA; applicants with non-ASHA programs must have coursework evaluated by a Kansas university covering fluency, articulation, swallowing, voice, language modalities, and hearing

Required Coursework

SLP licensure requires a master's degree in speech-language pathology from a CAA-accredited program (Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology). Programs typically include 375-400 clinical practicum hours and coursework in speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders.

Retake Policy

28-day waiting period between attempts; scores valid within two years of application

The Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology (test code 5331) is administered by ETS. Most states require a passing score of 162. The exam covers foundations of practice, screening and assessment, planning and intervention, and professional issues.

Supervision Requirements

Minimum 9 months full-time (35+ hours/week) or 12-18 months part-time postgraduate professional experience supervised by a licensed SLP

Supervisor Qualifications

Supervisor must hold current CCC-SLP and be licensed as a speech-language pathologist

The Clinical Fellowship (CF) is a mentored professional experience completed after earning a master's degree. It typically requires 36 weeks of full-time experience (approximately 1,260 hours) under the supervision of a CCC-SLP certified speech-language pathologist. Many states offer a temporary CF license to allow practice during this period.

The Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) is a nationally recognized credential granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Some states require or accept CCC-SLP certification as part of the licensure process or in lieu of certain requirements such as the Praxis exam or clinical fellowship verification.

Required CE Topics

Regulatory Board

SLP licenses must be renewed on schedule. Most states require 20-30 hours of continuing education per renewal period. Many states accept ASHA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to satisfy state CE requirements.

Endorsement Requirements

• •Active SLP license in good standing in another state
• •Meet Kansas education and examination requirements
• •Submit application with required fees
• •Complete criminal background check ($10)

The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) allows licensed SLPs to practice in other compact member states. Non-compact states require license by endorsement, which typically involves verifying existing credentials and may require additional documentation.