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Biology
- Praxis II: Biology:Content Knowledge (# 0235/5235) REQUIRED SCORE: 147 - must TAKE it prior to student teaching.
Must PASS the required Praxis II test in order to graduate or be considered a program completer.
Chemistry
- Praxis II: Chemistry: Content Knowledge (#0245/5245) REQUIRED SCORE: 154 - must TAKE it prior to student teaching.
Must PASS the required Praxis II test in order to graduate or be considered a program completer.
Communicative Disorders
- Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects:Content Knowledge (#0511/5511) REQUIRED SCORE: 150
- Praxis II: Teaching Speech to Students with Language Impairments (#0881) REQUIRED SCORE: 159 OR Speech-Language Pathology (#0330) - REQUIRED SCORE 600 (minimum score required for degree completion).
Must TAKE any required Praxis II tests prior to school affiliation.
Early Childhood Education (n-3)
Current majors should continue to take these tests; however all applications for this certification area and related test scores must be received by PDE no later than August 31, 2013.
- Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (#0511/5511) REQUIRED SCORE: 150 - must PASS it prior to student teaching.
- Praxis II: Early Childhood Education (#0020) REQUIRED SCORE: 530 - must TAKE it before student teaching and must PASS before graduation.
Early Grades Education (Grades Pre K-4)
- PECT CBT: Grades Pre K-4*
REQUIRED SCORE:
| PECT Module |
Passing Score |
| Module 1 |
220 |
| Module 2 |
220 |
| Module 3 |
220 |
* may take as a combined test & repeat any individual module(s) not passed
EGP students must take all certification tests prior to student teaching, and must pass all certification tests prior to graduation.
Earth and Space Science
- Praxis II: Earth and Space Science(# 0571/5571) REQUIRED SCORE: 157 - must TAKE it prior to student teaching. Must PASS the required Praxis II test in order to graduate or be considered a program completer.
Elementary Education (K-6)
Current majors should continue to take these tests; however all applications for this certification area and related test scores must be received by PDE no later than August 31, 2013.
- Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (#0511/5511) REQUIRED SCORE: 150 - must PASS it prior to student teaching.
- Praxis II: Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (#0011) - Testing Session 1, REQUIRED SCORE: 168 OR Computerized Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (#5011) - Testing Session 1, REQUIRED SCORE: 168 - must TAKE it prior to student teaching and PASS before graduation.
English
- Praxis II: English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge (#0041/5041) REQUIRED SCORE: 160 - must TAKE it prior to student teaching.
Must PASS the required Praxis II test in order to graduate or be considered a program completer.
French
Students admitted in Spring 2013 and after
- Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (#0511/5511) REQUIRED SCORE: 150
- ACTFL/ LTO [American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages/ Language Testing International] Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) and have a minimum rate of Advanced Low (AL)
Prior to Spring 2013
- Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects:Content Knowledge (#0511/5511) REQUIRED SCORE: 150
- Praxis II: World Languages: French (#5174) REQUIRED SCORE: 162 (computerized test, no paper tests available)
Limited test dates!
Must TAKE both required Praxis II tests prior to student teaching.
Must PASS both of the required Praxis II tests* for certification. (These tests determine certification program completion. If unsuccessful, student can earn a B.A. without teacher certification.)
*For the purposes of clearance for graduation from WCU, passing scores on ACTFL OPI/WPT tests are acceptable in lieu of passing Praxis II scores. ACTFL (OPI & WPT) REQUIRED SCORE: Intermediate High
General Science
- Praxis II: General Science:Content Knowledge (#0435/5435) REQUIRED SCORE: 146 - must TAKE it prior to student teaching.
Must PASS the required Praxis II test in order to graduate or be considered a program completer.
Geography/Social Studies
- Praxis: Social Studies: Content Knowledge (#0081/5081) REQUIRED SCORE: 157 - must TAKE it prior to student teaching.
Must PASS the required Praxis II test for certification. (This test determines certification program completion. If unsuccessful, student can earn a B.A. without teacher certification.)
German
Students admitted in Spring 2013 and after
- Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (#0511/5511) REQUIRED SCORE: 150
- ACTFL/ LTO [American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages/ Language Testing International] Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) and have a minimum rate of Advanced Low (AL)
Prior to Spring 2013
- Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects:Content Knowledge (#0511/5511) REQUIRED SCORE: 150
- Praxis II: World Languages: German (#5183) REQUIRED SCORE: 163 (computerized test, no paper tests available)
Limited test dates!
Must TAKE both required Praxis II tests prior to student teaching.
Must PASS both of the required Praxis II tests* for certification. (These tests determine certification program completion. If unsuccessful, student can earn a B.A. without teacher certification.)
*For the purposes of clearance for graduation from WCU, passing scores on ACTFL OPI/WPT tests are acceptable in lieu of passing Praxis II scores. ACTFL (OPI & WPT) REQUIRED SCORE: Intermediate High
Guidance Counselor: Elementary or Secondary
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Praxis II: Professional School Counselor (#5421/0421) REQUIRED SCORE: 156 - must take it in
the last semester of classes.
Students must PASS Professional School Counselor (#5421/0421) if they seek teacher certification in Pennsylvania.
Health and Physical Education
- Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects:Content Knowledge(#0511/5511) REQUIRED SCORE: 150
- Praxis II: Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge(#0856/5856) REQUIRED SCORE: 146
Must TAKE any required Praxis II tests prior to student teaching.
Must PASS any required Praxis II tests in order to graduate or be considered a program completer.
History/Social Studies
- Praxis II: Social Studies: Content Knowledge (#0081/5081) REQUIRED SCORE: 157 - must PASS it for certification. (This test determines program completion. If unsuccessful, student can earn a B.A. without certification.)
Latin
- Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects:Content Knowledge(#0511/5511) REQUIRED SCORE: 150
- Praxis II: Latin (#0601) - REQUIRED SCORE: 152
Must TAKE any required Praxis II tests prior to student teaching.
Must PASS any required Praxis II tests in order to graduate or be considered a program completer.
Mathematics
- Praxis II: Mathematics:Content Knowledge(#0061/5061) REQUIRED SCORE: 136 - must TAKE it prior to student teaching.
Must PASS the required Praxis II test in order to graduate or be considered a program completer.
Middle Grades Education (Grades 4-8)
- Praxis II CBT: PA Grades 4-8 Core Assessment (5152), REQUIRED SCORE: N/A* Entire test (5152) must be taken prior to re-taking individual module(s) not passed. See below:
- PA G 4-8 CA: English Language Arts and Social Studies (5154) REQUIRED SCORE: 152
- PA G 4-8 CA: Mathematics and Science (5155) REQUIRED SCORE: 164
- PA G 4-8 CA: Pedagogy (5153) REQUIRED SCORE: 162
* To pass the Pennsylvania Grades 4–8 Core Assessment you must receive a passing score on each subtest. You must take the full test on your initial attempt. If, after your first attempt you did not pass one of the individual subtests, you may take just that subtest again for a reduced fee.
Limited test dates!
- Praxis II Subject Concentration test(s) according to specified program:
- PA G 4-8 SC: English Language Arts (5156) REQUIRED SCORE: 156
- PA G 4-8 SC: Mathematics (5158) REQUIRED SCORE: 173
- PA G 4-8 SC: Science (5159) REQUIRED SCORE: 156
- PA G 4-8 SC: Social Studies (5157) REQUIRED SCORE: 150
Limited test dates!
MGP students must take all certification tests prior to student teaching, and must pass all certification tests prior to graduation.
The above tests for grades 4-8 should NOT to be confused with the tests below that permit WCU
candidates to add subject areas to an existing certificate;
- Praxis II: Middle School Subjects - STRICTLY Add-ons
Deadline to apply for these add-ons: 31 August 2013
- MS (7-9) English-Language Arts (0049/5049) REQUIRED SCORE: 163
- MS (7-9) Mathematics (0069) REQUIRED SCORE: 151
- MS (7-9) Science (0439) REQUIRED SCORE: 144
- MS (7-9) Social Studies (0089/5089) REQUIRED SCORE: 152
Music
- Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects:Content Knowledge (#0511/5511) REQUIRED SCORE: 150 - must TAKE it as a pre-requisite for MUE 332, Music Methods and Materials II.
- Praxis II: Music:Content Knowledge (#0113/5113) REQUIRED SCORE: 158 - must TAKE it immediately upon completion of MHL 212,( Music History III), and as a pre-requisite to MUE 431/432 (Student Teaching).
Students must PASS both required tests in order to graduate or be considered a program completer.
Physics
- Praxis II: Physics:Content Knowledge (#5265) REQUIRED SCORE: 140 - must TAKE it prior to student teaching.
Must PASS the required Praxis II test in order to graduate or be considered a program completer.
Political Science/Social Studies
- Praxis II: Social Studies: Content Knowledge (#0081/5081) REQUIRED SCORE: 157 - must PASS it for certification. (This test determines program completion. If unsuccessful, student can earn a B.A. without certification.)
Reading Specialist Endorsement
- Praxis II: Reading Specialist (#5301) REQUIRED SCORE: 164
Must PASS in order to be eligible for Pennsylvania school certification.
Social Studies (History, Political Science, and Geography)
- Praxis II: Social Studies: Content Knowledge (#0081/5081) REQUIRED SCORE: 157 - must PASS it for certification. (This test determines program completion. If unsuccessful, student can earn a B.A. without certification.)
Spanish
Students admitted in Spring 2013 and after
- Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (#0511/5511) REQUIRED SCORE: 150
- ACTFL/ LTO [American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages/ Language Testing International] Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) and have a minimum rate of Advanced Low (AL)
Prior to Spring 2013
- Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects:Content Knowledge (#0511/5511) REQUIRED SCORE: 150
- Praxis II: World Languages: Spanish (#5195) REQUIRED SCORE: 168 (computerized test, no paper tests available)
Limited test dates!
Must TAKE both required Praxis II tests prior to student teaching.
Must PASS both of the required Praxis II tests* for certification. (These tests determine certification program completion. If unsuccessful, student can earn a B.A. without teacher certification.)
*For the purposes of clearance for graduation from WCU, passing scores on ACTFL OPI/WPT tests are acceptable in lieu of passing Praxis II scores. ACTFL (OPI & WPT) REQUIRED SCORE: Intermediate High
Special Education (K-12)
Current majors should continue to take these tests; however all applications for this certification area and related test scores must be received by PDE no later than August 31, 2013.
- Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects:Content Knowledge (#0511/5511) REQUIRED SCORE: 150 - must PASS it before student teaching.
- Praxis II: Special Education: Core Knowledge & Applications (#0354/5354) REQUIRED SCORE: 151 - must TAKE before student teaching and PASS before graduation.
Limited test dates!
Special Education (Pre K-8)
- PECT CBT: Special Education Pre K-8*
REQUIRED SCORE:
| PECT Module |
Passing Score |
| Module 1 |
220 |
| Module 2 |
220 |
*may take as a combined test & repeat any individual module not passed
- PECT or Praxis II area(s) of subject concentration - must TAKE before student teaching and PASS before graduation
Special Education (7-12)
- PECT CBT: Special Education 7-12*
REQUIRED SCORE:
| PECT Module |
Passing Score |
| Module 1 |
220 |
| Module 2 |
220 |
*may take as a combined test & repeat any individual module not passed
- Praxis II area of subject concentration - must TAKE before student teaching and PASS before graduation.
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