Many programs offered through the College of Education & Human Development may require a standardized test for admission, program completion, and/or certification. The University of Louisville's Testing Services offers additional information on individual tests and is an official testing site for many of the tests.
For general undergraduate admission, first-time freshmen will be required to submit either an ACT or SAT score to meet the general university admission requirement. Transfer students with over 24 credit semester hours may not need to submit a standardized testing score for admission. Our undergraduate initial teacher certification programs will require the submission of passing PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) scores. Admission to the certification portion of an initial teacher certification program is competitive.
( http://louisville.edu/education/teacher-cert/admission-initial )
Many graduate degree programs offered through the College of Education & Human Development require the submission of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Admission to graduate degree programs is usually competitive and suggested minimum scores will vary depending on the program. Applicants for the Master of Arts in Teaching program may submit passing scores for the GRE or PRAXIS CASE.
The University of Louisville NOW offers the computer based Graduate Record Exam (GRE) on site. Examinees must register through Prometric testing at 1-800-967-1100 or at www.prometric.com. If you choose to take your GRE at UofL you will take the exam at Testing Services in Davidson Hall, Room 310 on Belknap campus. You can visit the UofL Testing website or call 852-6606 for further testing information. There is also a corporate site at Prometric Testing which is located in the Norwood Office Park Building across from Budget Car Sales at 7400 LaGrange Road (about 100 yards from the Intersection of LaGrange Road and Shelbyville Road). You can register for your preferred site.
Teacher Certification programs may also require a passing score on the Praxis exam to obtain a recommendation for certification in the state of Kentucky. Tests and scores will vary depending on the type of certification being pursued.
Applicants whose native language is not English may be required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score in order to demonstrate sufficient language skills to successfully complete a graduate program at the University of Louisville. Please review the International Admission Requirements as listed by the Graduate School.
The Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST®) measure basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics and include multiple-choice questions and an essay question on the Writing test. The tests are designed to evaluate whether you have the academic skills needed to prepare for a career in education.
For details visit the Praxis Website.
Passing scores for the PRAXIS CASE exams are required for admission to undergraduate teacher education programs starting September 1, 2014. Test scores should be submitted to both the University of Louisville and the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. Test scores are valid for five years.
PRAXIS II – A passing score is required for admission to the Alternative Certification Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Middle and Secondary Education programs.
For Traditional Route MAT programs, the appropriate PRAXIS II content exam must be passed prior to application for teacher certification. Many MAT programs require that applicants register for the exam as part of the admission process.
For more information: http://www.ets.org/praxis/ky/requirements
The GRE (Graduate Record Exam) is used as one tool to evaluate a student's potential for success in graduate courses.
http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/about?
This website explains the different components of the exam and offers more information about who takes the exam, when and where it is given, who accepts the exam, and much more.
Preparing to take a Praxis test webinar
www.ets.org/s/praxis/flash/webinars/21132_praxis-webinar.html?WT.dcsvid=MTI4NDM5MzUyMTkS1
Strategies for success
www.ets.org/s/praxis/flash/strategies-for-success/20466_ets-praxis-program.html
Reducing test anxiety
www.ets.org/s/praxis/pdf/reducing_test_anxiety.pdf
What to expect on test day
www.ets.org/s/praxis/flash/prometric/18204_praxis-prometric-video.html
Louisville Free Public Library - Learning Express Library (Free)
www.learningexpresshub.com/learningexpresslibrary
University of Louisville Delphi Center – Teaching and Education Online Test Prep ($99 per course)
http://www.ed2go.com/uofloptions/
GRE Test Prep and Study Guide
http://www.onlinecolleges.net/for-students/gre-test-guide/
Free GRE Test Workshops hosted by The School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies and REACH
Date | Event | Time | Location |
Monday, March 6, 2017 | Praxis CASE Session 1: Introduction, Overview, and Strategies for Success | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | ED 124D |
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | Praxis CASE Session 1: Introduction, Overview, and Strategies for Success | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | ED 124D |
Monday, March 20, 2017 | Praxis CASE Session 2: CASE Math 1 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | ED 124D |
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 | Praxis CASE Session 2: CASE Math 1 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | ED 124D |
Monday, March 27, 2017 | Praxis CASE Session 3: CASE Math 2 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | ED 124D |
Thursday, March 30, 2017 | Faculty Meet, Eat, and Greet (meal served) | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | ED 248 |
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | Praxis CASE Session 3: CASE Math 2 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | ED 124D |
Monday, April 3, 2017 | Praxis CASE Session 4: CASE Writing | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | ED 124D |
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 | Praxis CASE Session 4: CASE Writing | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | ED 124D |
Monday, April 10, 2017 | Praxis CASE Session 5: CASE Reading | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | ED 124D |
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 | Praxis CASE Session 5: CASE Reading | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | ED 124D |
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