Most certification areas require teacher candidates to earn a passing score on at least one Praxis Subject Assessment prior to the start of the Internship II experience or for admission to the MAT-Accelerated program.
Information on state requirements for certification can change, so it is important that candidates verify approved testing numbers and options either through the South Carolina Department of Education or ETS.
It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure planning in advance for all testing dates and reporting requirements. Not all tests are available during all testing windows. Depending on the test, scores may take up to 4 - 6 weeks from your test date to be reported.
Students may take their Praxis tests at any offered site. When registering for Praxis Subject Assessments, it is critical that candidates list Winthrop University (5910) and the South Carolina Department of Education (8108) as score recipients.
Attention to the accuracy of information provided during the registration process is also necessary to ensure timely reporting of scores to Winthrop University. Note that many tests now provide a preliminary score before the candidate leaves the testing location. Please note that official scores are required for meeting stated testing expectations and these can take two to four weeks to be received by Winthrop.
Praxis Core Assessment Information (146K)
Praxis Voucher Request Form (127K) - Praxis Voucher orders are submitted to ETS on a weekly basis each Friday by 9:00 AM EST during the academic year when the University is open. Orders can take up to 7-10 business days to be received. Students are encouraged to plan proactively when scheduling their Praxis exams.
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