In accordance with our goal of cultivating teachers who are competent in subject matter, the Colorado Mesa University Center for Teacher Education (CTE) requires content testing prior to program admission and prior to beginning student teaching. When initially applying to the Teacher Education program, undergraduate students must submit a copy of their official Praxis CORE Writing score report (Praxis exam: 5723).
Writing Exam - REQUIRED for undergraduate candidates*
- Exam Code: 5723 or 5722
(5722 being phased out after August 2020, but CTE will accept either exam) - Passing Score: 162
- Demonstrates a teacher candidate’s authentic, on-demand writing ability and is a required part of the Teacher Education Program Application
- Probationary admittance: A score of 152-161 on the PRAXIS CORE Writing test may allow for probationary admittance. Students seeking probationary admittance must work with their program coordinator/advisor to determine remediation steps.
Math Exam - No longer required
Reading Exam - No longer required
- Praxis Official Test Preparation information: https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5723
- Khan Academy practice materials: https://www.khanacademy.org/prep/praxis-core
- Writing Resources for PRAXIS Core and the Education Program
- Praxis Webinars: https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/webinars
- Praxis study tools at the CMU Library: http://libguides.coloradomesa.edu/PraxisPrep
For step-by-step instructions, see our Praxis Online Registration Steps
Quick Tips:
- Use the Register Now button on the ETS test-prep site to get routed to the right test
- The Recipient code for CMU: 4484
- The code for the test center located at Colorado Mesa University: 5307
- Click the EPP Test Requirements button to select the appropriate test:
- Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing (5723)
- For more information on testing, contact the CMU Testing Center at 970.248.1260
Praxis Testing Offered at-Home, at CMU, or Offsite:
- To register to test at the CMU Testing Center or another Praxis Testing Site, see the Praxis Writing Core Website at https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5723
- At-home testing is available. You do have to create a proctored environment at home.
- More information can be found at https://www.ets.org/s/cv/praxis/at-home/faq/
Help Paying for Praxis
Exam Fee Waiver
- Exam fee waivers are available for qualifying candidates based a candidate's FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) that shows an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $3,000 or less.
- To apply for an exam fee waiver, see https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/register/fee-waivers.html
Fee Reimbursement & Scholarship
- TEACH Colorado offers to reimburse you for up to $100 for your application expenses. These include Praxis Testing and fingerprinting fees associated with applying to teacher education.
- TEACH Colorado also offers an interactive application checklist to help you stay organized throughout the application process and a limited number of $1000 scholarships to help cover your tuition!
Required Content/Licensure Testing
Content testing is required for state licensure. Students are required to take their Praxis content exam prior to student teaching, usually prior to their SENIOR year. Learn more about licensure content testing at:
- CTE: Required Content/Licensure Testing page
- CDE: Colorado Endorsement Requirements page