Testing Services

PPST (Praxis, Pre-Professional Skills Test)

Columbia State offers the Praxis I: Academic Skills assessment for entry into the teacher training program. The Praxis paper/pencil exam consists of the following:

PPST: Reading (1 hour session)
PPST: Mathematics (1 hour session)
PPST: Writing ( 1 hour session)            

How to apply:

Registration packets can be picked up in Testing Services in Jones Student Center Room 130 or in the University Center in Warf Building Room128. You may also register and view sample questions online at: www.ets.org/praxis/index.html.

Dates of exam:

The Praxis I paper-pencil exams are given on specified national test dates. You can visit the web site for more information on these dates:

www.ets.org/praxis/index.html

Cost: Listed at the above web site

Scores and more information:

Scores will be returned to you from ETS in 4 to 6 weeks. Each state determines how long scores are valid.

E-mail: testingservices@columbiastate.edu

Web Address:  www.columbiastate.edu/testingservices

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