Praxis and Certification Information

Praxis I

Praxis I must be completed upon admission to the education program.  All scores must to be sent to the University and to Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in order for you to proceed to program completion.  The University's college code is 5421.  An overview of Praxis I is available in the Praxis I Brochure.

For information about Maryland qualifying Praxis I scores, please visit:  MSDE Praxis I Information.  For information about the Praxis I test, please visit:  ETS Praxis I Information.

Praxis II

Praxis II content tests are required upon admission for MAT candidates only.  MAT candidate may take the pedagogy exam during Internship II or immediately following.  Undergraduate candidates must complete both content and pedagogy Praxis II exams for their certification area in order to be considered a program completer.  It is recommended that candidates complete these exams at least six weeks prior to graduation.  

For information about Maryland qualifying Praxis II scores, please visit:  MSDE Praxis II Information.  For information about the Praxis II tests, please visit:  ETS Praxis II Information.

Getting Certified

Obtaining MSDE Certification requires that candidates:

• Complete an approved program.
• Meet Maryland’s qualifying scores on the Praxis I and Praxis II.
• Send a cover letter with your name, social security number, complete mailing address, phone number, and the area of certification you are seeking.  You must also submit your official transcripts for all course work taken.  Send test scores for the required teacher certification tests.  When requesting an official transcript, inform the Registrar’s Office that the transcript is for MSDE certification and that it includes Praxis I scores, Praxis II scores, Maryland Approved Program stamp and conferral date.

For more information regarding certification visit:  MSDE Certification Branch