Praxis Examination Preparation

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The Praxis examination is a comprehensive multiple choice examination that covers content covered in academic courses. It is commissioned by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and facilitated by Educational Testing Service (ETS). Certification in speech- language pathology requires passing the Praxis examination. The Praxis examination preparation course is a required !-credit course that provides students with test skills (e.g. test timing, multiple choice questions, and reasoning skills) and course content in speech-language pathology. Students will be provided with practice Praxis questions throughout the course that will review their knowledge base in speech-language pathology and improve their test taking skills. This course will ensure the success in passing the Praxis examination, a necessity for clinical practice. It will be offered to students during their final semester of the program. Students are required to take this course in their last semester in the program. Department Chair and Program Director permission is required to register prior to the last semester.