Praxis Examinations in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

The Praxis examinations in audiology and speech-language pathology assess beginning practitioners' understanding of essential content and current practices. Use the links below to find out why the exams are used as a requirement for state credentialing and ASHA certification, what the passing scores are for purposes of ASHA certification, how the exams are developed, what content is covered, and more.

Praxis Exam Preparation
Preparation materials for taking the audiology and speech-language pathology exams.

Praxis Exam Registration
How to register for the exam and important registration details to remember.

Praxis Scores and Score Reports
Learn how the exam is scored, how to receive or cancel your scores, and the types of score reports received by candidates and academic programs. Review the results of previous test-takers in the National Summary Reports for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

How Faculty Can Help
Strategies and resources for faculty and academic programs to help prepare candidates for the Praxis exam.

Contact Information
Locate the appropriate contact information for ETS and ASHA for further assistance.

Update on ASHA Exams

On January 11, 2027, the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology PRAXIS® examinations and the examinations for the Audiology Assistant and Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certification programs will transition to PSI, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The PRAXIS® and assistant certification examinations will continue to be available through ETS and Prometric through December 31, 2026.

Because ETS already has an established relationship with PSI, this will be a smooth transition for everyone involved, including exam candidates, academic programs, and state licensure boards.

Below are a few high-level details about the transition to PSI.

The examinations and exam content will remain the same:

The passing points on the examinations will remain the same.
The ASHA-certified volunteers who create the examinations will continue under PSI’s leadership.
ETS Data Manager will continue to support academic programs and licensure boards in verifying the results of their students/graduates and applicants for licensure.
The PRAXIS® practice tests will continue to be available.
The examinations will still be offered both in person, at over 400 secure test centers, and online through PSI’s live remote proctoring system.

What to expect next:

The application to register for the Audiology and Speech-examinations through PSI will open on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Assistant certification program applicants who want to test in 2027 will be able to schedule a 2027 test date beginning November 3, 2026.
Candidates with an unused test voucher will receive instructions and timing details for the transfer to PSI as the transition date approaches.

If you have any questions, please reach out to exams@asha.org. We appreciate your partnership and support throughout this transition.