Praxis Information

Office of Educator Preparation

Praxis FAQs

The Praxis Series tests are taken by individuals entering the teaching profession as part of the certification process required by many states and professional licensing organizations. There are two types of Praxis Examinations: the Praxis Core and the Praxis Subject Assessments. All students pursuing licensure are required to complete a selection of Praxis Subject Assessments according to the licensure they are pursuing. Students who have not scored 21 or higher on the ACT and/or1080 or higher on the SAT may also elect to take the Praxis Core series. Students should take the Praxis Core Test by the end of their Freshman year. Transfer students should complete the Praxis Core series upon transferring to ETSU. All ACT/SAT or Praxis Core Tests should be passed before applying for Residency. 

All Praxis assessments should be passed before any student can progress into Residency II. Students should attempt any required Praxis assessments as early as comfortably possible to ensure their ability to retest if necessary. The Office of Educator Preparation recommend beginning the summer preceding Residency I. If students do not pass the Praxis Subject Assessment after the first attempt, students should consult with department faculty for testing support before retesting. When registering for the Praxis exam, students should include their Social Security Number and request that scores are sent to ETSU (TEST CODE 1198) and Tennessee Department of Education (TEST CODE 8190).

Any student who cannot satisfy completion of all Praxis exams for their licensure program(s) prior to entering Residency II may request a Residency II Praxis Waiver. (See requirements below)

**Requirements for graduate students may vary by program.

  • When should I take the Praxis Subject Assessment?

    All Praxis assessments should be passed before any student can progress into Residency II. 

    Students should attempt any required Praxis Subject Assessments as early as comfortably possible to ensure their ability to retest if necessary. Praxis Subject Assessments that require a consructed-response can take 4 to 6 weeks to receive scores. Requirements for graduate students may vary by program. 

     

    Praxis Subject Assessments are available only in limited testing windows. Students may find available testing windows on the ETS website.

  • What Praxis Subject Assessments am I required to pass for my program?

    To find specific requirements, select the correct licensure area on the ETS website.

  • Where can I take my Praxis?

    In addition to the ETSU Testing Center, there are additional locations that students may take their Praxis Assessments. Students can find these available locations on the ETS website and selecting their zip code. Students will be required to select a location when they register for their assessment. Regardless of the testing location, students must request their scores be reported to ETSU and Tennessee Department of Education during their registration process.

    When registering for the Praxis exam, students should include their Social Security Number and request that scores are sent to ETSU (TEST CODE 1198) and Tennessee Department of Education (TEST CODE 8190).

  • How do I register for my Praxis?

    When registering for the Praxis exam, students should include their Social Security Number and request that scores are sent to ETSU (TEST CODE 1198) and Tennessee Department of Education (TEST CODE 8190). If a Praxis exam is taken in another state other than Tennessee, test scores will not be sent to Tennessee Department of Education.

    Students may register for all Praxis Assessments by creating or signing into your  ETS account. 

    For more information on Praxis Testing, visit the Educational Testing Service (ETS) website.

  • Study Guides and Resources

    Khan Academy - Explore study materials in specific subject areas for free.

    240 Tutoring- Provides study guides for passing Praxis exams with subscription. A free subscription can be provided to you, please contact your program of study for more information. 

    **Please refer to your program of study for additional study materials. 

  • Praxis Waiver Requirements

    Any student who cannot satisfy completion of all Praxis exams for their licensure program(s) prior to entering Residency II may request a Residency II Praxis Waiver after meeting the following requirements. The student: 

    1. is enrolled in an educator preparation licensure program
    2. has attempted to take all Praxis II examinations required for the licensure area and the scores have been officially received by ETSU.
    3. has successfully progressed through the previous progression points which include:
      1. maintaining a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate students
      2. completion of all coursework required for licensure/degree
      3. submission of the Residency Application by the noted deadline for placement
      4. current background check on file in the Office of Educator Preparation-Residency
    4. must submit a letter, with this Residency II Praxis Waiver Request form attached, indicating the remedial process (e.g., meetings with faculty advisor regarding steps to take to ensure future success on the Praxis tests, plans to attend Praxis workshops, lists of books to read that address deficiencies, etc.) that he/she will assume to prepare to retake the needed Praxis exams including dates of anticipated Praxis registration.

    Students must submit their Praxis Waivers to the Office of Educator Preparation, Warf Pickel Hall, Room 305, or via email to edprep@etsu.eduby December 1st if completing Residency II during the spring semester.

    Please contact the Office of Educator Preparation and/or your Academic Advisor for the waiver form.