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Praxis Support

We offer resources for Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) reading, writing and math exams and Praxis content tests.

Admission and Certification

  • Attend Admission to Teacher Education Orientation
  • Meet testing requirements (ACT or Praxis Core/CASE)
  • 24 Credit Hours with a B or better in: ENG 101, 102 ,104, 105 or HON 150; COM 161 or HON 165; MAT 117 or higher; EDU 180 or equivalent
  • Overall GPA of 2.75
  • Complete admission interview with academic advisor
  • Submit application after requirements have been met
  • Attend Student Teaching Orientation two semesters prior to student teaching
  • Granted admission to Teacher Education
  • Maintain minimum 2.75 GPA's in major/areas, professional education and overall
  • Demonstrate teaching ability in field and clinical studies
  • Document completion of 200 or more field hours on Audit and Component Sheet and in Kentucky Field Experience Tracking System (KFETS)
  • File application in Teacher Education Services two semesters prior to student teaching
  • Completion of approved teacher education program including student teaching
  • Obtain passing scores required on Praxis specialty area tests and the appropriate PLT
  • Complete all applicable computer literacy and application requirements
  • Earn bachelor's degree from ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú
  • File application for certification (CA-1) with Teacher Education Services

For more information, visit Teacher Education Services homepage.

Praxis FAQs

  • If you are seeking admission to the teacher education program, you will need to take the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators test.
  • If you are completing your teacher certification, you will need to take the tests required by your certification area.
  • Praxis tests can be taken at any ETS testing center including out of state testing centers. .
  • Some tests may be able to be taken through the Praxis At Home option. .

You must wait 28 days before retaking a test. This includes individual sections of a multi-part test

Test scores must be sent to KDE/OELE (formerly EPSB) using code 7283 and ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú State University using code 1494.

ETS offers fee waivers to eligible students. 

Contact Us

Schedule appointment - awaggoner@murraystate.edu

Amy Waggoner- awaggoner@murraystate.edu/ 270.809.3371

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