How to Study for the Praxis Speech-Language Pathology Test

The Praxis Speech-Language Pathology (5331) test is a national examination commissioned by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) as part of the speech-language pathology certification process. Aspiring speech-language pathologists (SLPs) must pass this test to achieve ASHA certification. A passing score may also be required to obtain a speech-language pathology license in their state. 

An SLP who is certified by ASHA holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), a credential that recognizes they have “voluntarily met rigorous academic and professional standards, typically going beyond the minimum requirements for state licensure.” The Praxis test is facilitated by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). 

FAQs About the Praxis Speech Language Pathology Test

  • What format is the Praxis Speech-Language Pathology test? Praxis tests are administered on a computer. For test takers with approved accommodations, other formats are available.
  • How long is the Praxis for SLPs? Test takers have 150 minutes to complete the exam.
  • How many questions are on the Praxis? There are 132 questions on the Praxis 5331. 

How to Study for the Praxis Speech-Language Pathology Test

The curriculum for the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program from Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is extensive, and the school prepares students to take the Praxis 5331 exam. 

Study Planner for the Praxis Test for SLPs

To help students make their study schedule, Speech@Baylor created a study progress tracker that includes topics typically covered on the Praxis 5331. ETS recommends that test-takers understand the key characteristics of each major topic, recognize the minor topics, and have some familiarity with the subtopics, according to The Praxis Study Companion for Speech-Language Pathology (PDF, 1.6 MB). 

Download the Study Planner for the Praxis Text SLPs (PDF, 201 KB)

To learn more about the test, students may also consult the following resources from ETS and Baylor University: 

Books to Study for the Praxis Speech Language Pathology Test

In addition to the preparation provided by a degree program, the following books may be helpful in learning how to study for the Praxis 5331 exam. Consider borrowing a copy from a previous test-taker, checking one out from the library, or seeing if your school’s department loans copies to students. 

Free or Low-Cost Resources for the Praxis Speech-Language Pathology Test

The following courses, videos, and Praxis speech pathology practice tests are free or low cost and may be useful for students preparing for the exam. Students could also look for resources from fellow test takers on Quizlet, Teachers Pay Teachers, and Pinterest.

Citation for this content: The online speech pathology program from Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences