Praxis I requirement
The Praxis I test is one of the requirements for admission to the Education Department. Once the student passes all sections of the Praxis I test and meets the other requirements for admission, the student can be admitted to the education program.
SAT as a substitute test for Praxis I
On March 24, 2004 the Board of Education approved the use of the SAT as a substitute test for Praxis I (Reading, Writing and Mathematics) required for initial licensure. The board approved a score of 1000 on the SAT, taken prior to April 1, 1995, with at least 450 on the verbal and 510 on the mathematics tests or a score of 1100 on the SAT, taken after April 1, 1995, with at least 530 on the verbal and 530 on the mathematics tests as a substitute for Praxis I. Please note that the SAT was approved as a substitute test only for Praxis I. individuals also must meet the Praxis II (subject area assessment) for initial licensure.
Praxis II requirement
The Praxis II test must be taken before student teaching. The licensure application can be submitted for teacher certification after the student has passed both Praxis I and Praxis II and has completed all other program requirements.