Praxis II Subject Area Speciality Test Information
Teacher candidates are required to take the Praxis II subject specialty test for the content area(s) in which they wish to teach. Prior to admission to the MAT program at Western Oregon University, applicants must submit passing scores with their application to the MAT Program in at least one content area.
ORELA
(Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments) is offered on the same dates as
the CBEST.
Note: ORELA is not needed for
admission to the MAT program.
It is needed for middle level
authorization EXCEPT for endorsements
in physical education, music,
art and ESOL.
Registration Procedures
- Online: www.ets.org/praxis
- Mail: Print and mail the registration form at www.ets.org/praxis
- Phone: If you have taken a Praxis Series test previously, you can re-register at 800-772-9476.
NEW CHANGES in PRAXIS II testing requirements (Oct. 21, 2008):
We have learned today the required tests for science endorsements; Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Integrated Science now require only one test. Available testing dates for Physical Education and Social Studies tests have changed. For Physical Education tests, you can no longer take all three tests in one day; you must schedule two for one day and the third test for the next test session (two months later). For Social Studies test, 0085 is only given four times a year, and test 0081 is given at every test date. IMPORTANT - refer to this PRAXIS II website link for the most up to date information.
Thank you,
College of Education
For questions about registration, scoring, or other Praxis Series services call 609-771-7395.