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Praxis I
All students must satisfactorily complete one of the following assessments:
1) achieve an ACT composite score of 21 or higher or SAT composite
score of 970 or higher, or 2) pass the Praxis I Test (Mathematics,
Reading, and Written Communication) with a score of 172. (Note:
computer based score and paper based score are the same.) This must
be completed before or during the Educ. 230/236 or FCS 268 Field
Experience. The College will provide tutoring for students who have
not passed one or more of the sections of the Praxis I Test and
desire assistance in preparation for re-taking the Praxis I.
Instructions
to apply for Praxis test, click here.
Praxis II
All Teacher Education students must take the Praxis II (National
Teachers Exams) which are required by the Ohio Department of Education
and Certification at this time. Typically these tests are taken
sometime during the final three semesters. All students must receive
the minimum Ohio qualifying test score on the Principles of Learning
and Teaching test appropriate to their license. Every Teacher Education
student shall also take all appropriate Specialty Area Tests (Praxis
II) in their area(s) of teacher licensure such as: Elementary, Reading,
Social Studies, Intervention Specialist, etc. On the appropriate
Specialty Area Test(s), the minimum qualifying score for Ohio is
required. All scores must be received by the Teacher Licensure Department
at Ashland University before your teaching license(s) will be issued
to you.
Instructions
to apply for Praxis test, click here.