Testing Requirements
Florida
The Florida Department of Education requires passing the General Knowledge Test, CLAST or PRAXIS equivalents as a requirement for admission into any state-approved teacher education program. NSU's Undergraduate Teacher Education Program is a state-approved program, and therefore, the testing requirements apply. All CLAST scores passed before July 1, 2002 can also be used for program completion. Testing entrance requirements will remain in place.
Nevada
Nevada students are required to pass the knowledge skills sections of the PRAXIS (or C-Best) before accumulating 24 credits at NSU. The appropriate PRAXIS knowledge skills sections (also known as the Paraprofessional Skills Test [PPST]) are reading, writing, and mathematics. In addition, Nevada students are required to pass the PRAXIS subtests for professional skills and subject area skills in order to graduate. Students are advised to confer with the local site administration as the appropriate subtests vary between the elementary education major and the exceptional student education - generalist major.
Matriculation into the Major
Preservice educators must pass all sections of the General Knowledge Test, CLAST, or equivalent sections of the PRAXIS test before matriculating into the major and registering for any course in Benchmark II. Nevada students must pass all sections of PRAXIS I in order to matriculate. For additional information please review the Matriculation Requirements. All CLAST scores passed before July 1, 2002 can also be used for program completion. Testing entrance requirements will remain in place.
In an effort to assist students in meeting the testing requirement of matriculation and proceed into the major, General Knowledge Test preparation courses, EDUC 1000-Math and EDUC 1010-Writing, have been developed. Beginning January 2006, a student that does not have a passing test score on file in BANNER by the time he/she is registering for Benchmark I courses must also register for EDUC 1000 and EDUC 1010 as part of Benchmark I course requirements. These courses are not a part of the major but are added from the perspective as another way for the institution to provide assistance to students seeking matriculation in a timely fashion as matriculation must transpire in order for a student to register for any Benchmark II course or beyond. Registration for the next available testing session is a requirement of these courses. The only way a student can avoid taking EDUC 1000 or EDUC 1010 is to have the passing test scores on file in BANNER prior to registering for any courses in Benchmark I (EDUC 3330, ESOL 3340, EDUC 3350 and/or EDUC 3360). If a student has taken the GKT but has not passed either section by the time he/she needs to register for Benchmark I courses, then the student must register for the course that covers the area of content he/she did not pass on the GKT; for example: if the math section of the GKT was not passed, the student must register for EDUC 1000 or if the writing section of the GKT was not passed, the student must register for EDUC 1010 as part of the Benchmark I requirements.
Prior to Internship
Preservice educators must pass the Professional Exam to be accepted into the internship program. It is recommended that this exam is taken upon completion of all courses with an EDUC (or EDEC for Early Childhood majors) prefix.
Prior to the Completion of Internship
Preservice educators must pass the appropriate Subject Area Exam and sections of the General Knowledge Test in order to receive a grade for the internship. It is recommended that this test be taken as close to the completion of the ELEM, ESED, or EECP courses as possible. Nevada students must pass all appropriate sections of PRAXIS II to complete the program. Those who do not fulfill these testing requirements prior to the end of the internship will receive an "Incomplete" for the internship until passing scores have been submitted. No letters of completion will be issued unless all testing requirements are fulfilled.
CLAST vs General Knowledge Test
Either the CLAST or General Knowledge Test is a requirement for entrance into a state-approved teacher program. The General Knowledge Test is a requirement for completion of a teacher preparation program. CLAST scores passed before July 1, 2002 can be used for program completion. Any remaining sections must be taken through the General Knowledge test. |
