PRAXIS CORE Academic Skills for Educators Testing
What is the PRAXIS CORE Test?
Appalachian students who are interested in becoming educators are required to Apply to Teacher Education. The Praxis Core Tests are the first requirement toward eligibility for applying to teacher education.
We strongly recommend students take the PRAXIS CORE at thirty (30) credit hours.
Deadlines for Students Seeking Admission to Teacher Education
Candidates seeking admission to Teacher Education must submit an application by August 1st for Fall admission. Required Praxis scores, Criminal Background Check approvals must be received and prerequisites met prior to submission of Teacher Education applications. Students enrolled in Summer II prerequisite courses must submit Teacher Education application within 3 business days of final grades being posted to be considered for Fall admission.
- August 1 - Deadline to submit a teacher education application for any Fall Course
- January 1 - Deadline to submit a teacher education application for any Spring Course
Application Pre-requisites
In order to apply, you must meet all of the pre-requisites:
- Passing Praxis CORE test or being exempted (based on SAT or ACT scores)
- Reading: 156 or higher
- Writing: 162 or higher
- Math: 150 or higher
- Combined: 468 or higher
- Visit Apply to Teacher Education for SAT/ACT exemption scores
- A current Criminal Background Check (within 6 months of your application)
- Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher
- 45 semester hours or more
- A C or better in RC 1000, EDU 2000, and EDU 2100
- No Grades of Incomplete
Note: It is recommended that all students attend a First Steps to Teaching meeting PRIOR to submitting their application.
PRAXIS Core Support
Questions about the PRAXIS Core? Sign up for a Student Support Meeting with a member of the James Center team.
- Student Support Meetings are available for all Education majors who need support/resources for PRAXIS CORE, Professional Education Core Requirements, Field Experiences Questions, etc.
Join us for a PRAXIS CORE 101 Workshop!
- PRAXIS CORE workshops are offered each semester. Search "praxis" in engage.appstate.edu to find the current semester's offerings.
- Spring 2024 PRAXIS Core Workshops
Seeking Additional Support? Check out the Student Learning Center
- The Student Learning Center offers Academic Success Courses, Academic Success Coaching, and Drop-In Support
Where do I take the Praxis Core tests?
You can find the information for Praxis Core Testing Sites on the Official ETS Praxis® Test Registration webpage.
How do I register for the Praxis Core tests?
Test Takers can find a step-by-step registration guide at the PRAXIS Registration Page.
How much do these tests cost?
The PRAXIS CORE Combined costs $150. Individual PRAXIS CORE tests cost $90. Students who meet the eligibility may request a fee waiver through the Official PRAXIS CORE Webpage.
TEACH North Carolina (TeachNC) has teamed up with the North Carolina Governor’s Office, NCDPI, and Study.com to offer up to $500 in exam support!
Aspiring educators, including those already teaching under a temporary / limited license, are eligible!
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How much time does it take to prepare for these tests?
ETS.org has partnered with the Khan Academy to provide FREE Praxis Core Preparation.
You can find the study preparation information on the Official ETS Khan Academy® Official Praxis® Core Prep webpage.