Department of
Communication Sciences
and Disorders
Kenn Apel, PhD
Department Chair
Hiram L. McDade, PhD
Graduate Director
Crystal A. Murphree-Holden, MA
Director of Distance Education /
Clinical Instructor
R E T U R N C O M P L E T E D RE G I S TR A T I O N T O :
Offered by
U.S.C. PRAXIS Prep Workshop - Self-Study
C o m m u n i c a t i o n S c i e n c e s a n d Di s o r d e r s
U n i ve r s i t y o f S o u t h C a r o l i n a
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Columbia, SC 29201-3323
A T T E N T I O N: Cr ys t a l M u r p h r e e - H o l d e n
U.S.C. PRAXIS Prep Workshop
for Speech-Language Pathology
U.S.C.
PRAXIS Prep
Workshop
speech-language
pathology 2014-2015
SELF-STUDY
for
C o m e P r e p a re W i t h U s !
October 1, 2014 - September 15, 2015
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S C I E N C E S
A N D D I S O R D E R S
U.S.C. PRAXIS Prep Workshop for
Speech-Language Pathology
Self Study
This a recorded self-study activity offered in DVD format to assist with
test preparation for the NEW (5331) Praxis exam for speech-language
pathology through distance learning. This workshop self-study is
offered by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at
the University of South Carolina.
NOTE: This DVD and workshop materials are the intellectual property of
the University and the Department of Communication Sciences and
Disorders and may NOT be duplicated or shared without the written
consent of the University of South Carolina and the Department of
Communication Sciences and Disorders.
PRAXIS Self-Study Workshop Sequence:
 Workshop overview of the NEW (5331)
computer-based PRAXIS exam format
 Revised Scoring and Pass Requirements for
Certification
 Test-Taking Strategies
 Case Studies / Response Review
 Practice Questions / Response Review
 Content review
Learning Outcomes
1. Participants will identify and use testtaking strategies to increase critical
reading skills and improve timing/pacing
of the NEW (5331) Praxis exam.
2. Participants will utilize test-taking
strategies to complete content-specific
questioning based on individual case
studies.
3. Participants will demonstrate understanding
of the NEW (5331) computer-based
Praxis exam format.
4. Participants will demonstrate use of critical
thinking, higher-order thinking skills and
test-taking strategies in practice activities.
A b o u t
t h e
I n s t r u c t o r
Dr. Beth Barnes received her Ph.D. and master’s
degrees from the University of South Carolina and
undergraduate degree from Furman University.
Dr. Barnes currently serves on faculty at the
University of South Carolina and previously at
N. C. State University. She has specific experience
in rehabilitation following stroke and TBI,
developmental disabilities and in public school
populations. Dr. Beth Barnes has publications in
the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing
Research, American Journal on Mental
Retardation, and the Journal of Medical SpeechLanguage Pathology. She has conducted
presentations at state, national and international
conferences.
P u r p o s e
o f
W o r k s h o p
The primary purpose of this workshop is to equip
U.S.C. PRAXIS Prep Workshop–Self Study for
Speech-Language Pathology
October 1, 2014—September 15, 2015
REGISTRATION FORM
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current graduate students and recent graduates of
master’s degree training programs in speech-
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language pathology with the preparation, content
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synthesis and test-taking strategies for enhanced
YOU MUST INCLUDE ALL CONTACT INFORMATION INCLUDING
PHONE NUMBERS AND E-MAIL ADDRESS TO PROCESS REGISTRATION
performance on the NEW (5331) computer-based
Make checks payable to: University of South Carolina
PRAXIS Examination for Speech-Language
Pathology.
W o r k s h o p
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L o c a t i o n
Viewed in your location of choice via DVD
W o r k s h o p
C o m p l e t i o n
Upon completion of the workshop via DVD, the
following procedures must be followed by all
Test Prep and Pre-Professional Education
This workshop was designed as a test preparation
resource for individuals who have not yet passed
the Praxis or obtained the ASHA CCC. Therefore,
this workshop is NOT offered as an ASHA
continuing education event.
workshop participants:
A certificate of completion will be provided as
verification of participation after all required
documentation is returned.
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DVD must be returned right after viewing.
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Workshop Evaluation must be completed
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Assessment of Learning must be completed
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Post-Test must be completed
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Certificate of participation will be sent
electronically after processing is completed
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U.S.C. PRAXIS Prep Workshop - Self-Study
Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of South Carolina
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Columbia, SC 29201-3323
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