Announcements

As of September 1st, 2020, the 5001 Elementary Multiple Subject Praxis test was replace by the 5901 Elementary Triple Subject Bundle test. Please see the table below for specific information on which subtest codes should be used in place of the old subtest codes.

General Praxis Information

• Praxis Testing Requirements
  Information on the Praxis testing requirements for the state of Alabama can be found at https://www.ets.org/praxis/al/test-takers/plan-your-test/licensure.html  Passing scores are required prior to internship.  Deadlines to submit passing scores are November 1st for spring internship or July 1st for fall internship.  
• Complete listing of Praxis Exam Codes and Scores
  A list of Praxis exams and scores required for each major offered at UNA can be found on the ETS website at https://www.ets.org/praxis/al/test-takers/plan-your-test/score-requirements.html 
  • Alternative Class A GPA exception
    *Note: Not detailed on the ETS site are the alternate score requirements related to the exception for Alternative Class A students' unconditional admission with undergraduate GPA's lower than 2.5. This exception is detailed in Item 1 of the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) memorandum issued on April 17th, 2019. More information about alternate score requirements for Alt A students who qualify for the exception of unconditional admission noted above can be found by contacting our Certification Officer, Sarah Beth Hester, at 256-765-4860, or by email at shester3@una.edu. 
• Fee Waivers
  You may be eligible for a fee waiver. If you qualify for a fee waiver, the test fees for one Praxis Subject Assessment may be waived. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/register/fee-waivers.html
• Disability and Language Accommodations
  Visit https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/register/disability-accommodations.html for information on Disability/ Health-related accommodations
• Praxis at Home Testing
  Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, ETS has developed Praxis at Home testing. Information on the requirements for at home testing and the tests which are offered can be found at https://www.ets.org/praxis/al/test-takers/where-to-test.html
• Praxis Study Resources
  Please view some of the resources we have provided by clicking the accordion below. Please visit the ETS website athttps://www.ets.org/praxis/al/test-takers/resources.html to view study materials all Praxis exams.

Praxis Subject Assessments

• Educator Preparation candidates must pass all Praxis Subject Assessments required for their area of certification  before student internship.
• Go to  https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/resources/about.html and for information regarding test preparation and to view study materials.
• To register for a Praxis Subject Assessment exam, go to  https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/register.html  or call Praxis Series Customer Service: 1-800-772-9476.

• Score reports must be sent to UNA ( Code 1735) and to the Alabama State Department of Education ( Code 7020) directly from ETS.

• Please make sure you register using the exact name on your Driver's License.

Praxis tests are delivered ON UNA's East campus multiple times each semester. For information on upcoming testing dates you may visit  University Testing Services .

Other Assessments

• Foundations of Reading https://www.al.nesinc.com/Home.aspx