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
Fees:
- Praxis testing fee information is available at https://www.ets.org/praxis/about/fees/
Praxis Testing Offered at-Home, at CMU (limited), or Offsite:
- To register to test at the CMU Testing Center, see the Praxis Writing Core Website at https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5723
- In response to COVID-19, the CMU Testing Center is only scheduling testing 30 days in advance.
- At the beginning of each month, new testing dates at the CMU Testing Center become available.
- ETS is offering at-home testing options. 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/
- For rescheduling and other at-home test information, see the ETS website at https://www.ets.org/s/cv/praxis/at-home/faq/
- To locate another testing center see https://www.prometric.com/site-openings.
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/about/fees/fee_waivers/.
Scholarship
- TEACH Colorado also offers up to $100 in reimbursements to applicants for application and enrollment-related fees and expenses. These include testing and fingerprinting fees associated with applying to teacher education. Individuals who enroll in and begin a partner educator preparation program between September 1, 2020 and September 1, 2021 will be eligible.
- Apply at https://colorado.teach.org/services/fee-reimbursements.
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