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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøÈë¿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 Murray 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