Praxis Speech-Language Pathology Examination (5331)

The Praxis Speech-Language Pathology Examination (5331) assesses whether candidates have the professional knowledge expected of an entry-level speech-language pathologist. In the United States, it is commonly taken by graduate students and graduates pursuing ASHA’s Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or meeting a state’s licensure requirements. The exam is one part of a broader certification or licensing process; education, supervised clinical experience, and other requirements may also apply. Check the relevant state licensing board and ASHA for current requirements.

The computer-delivered exam uses selected-response questions and covers interconnected areas of speech-language pathology. Review foundations and professional practice, screening, assessment and diagnosis, speech sound disorders, child language development and disorders, and intervention planning and implementation. Questions may ask you to apply concepts to clinical scenarios, not simply recall definitions, so connect assessment findings with appropriate next steps. Build a study plan around the current ETS test specifications, revisit weaker content areas, and use timed MCQ practice to develop pacing and explain why each answer is best.