Who needs to take Praxis Tests?
To be eligible for graduation and licensure, students are required to pass the Praxis II test designed for their teaching major and teaching minor(s).
Students who have not completed the writing section of the ACT/SAT may either:
- Fulfill the necessary Writing 150 credit
- Complete the appropriate Praxis Writing Test (students will need to cover this cost).
Please contact the Education Advisement Center with any questions or concerns.
Which tests do I need to take?
To find out what tests you need to take, visit Utah Test Requirements and click on your respective teaching major area. These contain a list of all the Praxis Subject Assessments that are required.
What happens if I don’t pass my Praxis Test(s)?
A student who does not obtain a passing score on the Praxis II test associated with their teaching major will not be able to graduate with their teaching major or minor.
These students have the following options:
- Retake the test(s) until they obtain passing scores
- Change major/minor to a non-teaching equivalent
- Contact BYU Bachelor of General Studies to pursue one of several degree options, including an emphasis in Education. (Note: the Education emphasis does not lead to teacher licensure)
What scores do I need in order to pass?
Visit the Utah Test Requirements page and select your teaching major area, and look at the 'Qualifying Score' column.