Assessment Requirements

To ensure accurate record-keeping and timely processing of your scores, please provide your Praxis Test Taker ID (Candidate Number) and TCH Number (ALSDE ID). Without this information, we will be unable to process your scores, which may cause a delay in processing your application.

Click the link below to add your Praxis Test Taker ID, TCH Number (ALSDE ID), and update any additional contact information.

Please see the table below for your program and assessment requirements.

Program Test Name Code
Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education (5025) 5025
Foundations of Reading 190 (not Praxis)
Elementary Education Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle—Mathematics (5903) 5903
Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle—Social Studies (5904) 5904
Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle—Science (5905) 5905
Foundations of Reading 190 (not Praxis)
Elementary Education & Collaborative Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) 5355
Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle—Mathematics (5903) 5903
Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle—Social Studies (5904) 5904
Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle—Science (5905) 5905
Foundations of Reading 190 (not Praxis)
Secondary Education Biology (5236) 5236
Business Education: Content Knowledge (5101) 5101
Chemistry (5246) 5246
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) 5038
French: World Language (5174) 5174
General Science (5436) 5436
Geography (5921) 5921
Geometry (5163) 5163
German: World Language (5183) 5183
Mathematics (5165) 5165
Physics (5266) 5266
Social Studies (5581) 5581
Spanish: World Language (5195) 5195
World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge (5941) 5941
Teacher Education Multi Levels Art: Content Knowledge (5134) 5134
Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision (5412) 5412
English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362) 5362
Music: Content Knowledge (5113) 5113
Physical Education: Content Knowledge (5091) 5091
Counselor Education  School Counselor (5422) 5422
  • Praxis Testing Requirements
    Information on the Praxis testing requirements for the state of Alabama can be found at   Passing scores are required prior to internship.  Deadlines to submit passing scores are November 1st for spring internship or July 1st for fall internship.  
  • Complete listing of Praxis Exam Codes and Scores
    A list of Praxis exams and scores required for each major offered at UNA can be found on the ETS website at  
    • Alternative Class A GPA exception
      *Note: Not detailed on the ETS site are the alternate score requirements related to the exception for Alternative Class A students' unconditional admission with undergraduate GPA's lower than 2.5. This exception is detailed in Item 1 of the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) memorandum issued on April 17th, 2019. More information about alternate score requirements for Alt A students who qualify for the exception of unconditional admission noted above can be found by contacting our Certification Officer, Sarah Beth Hester, at 256-765-4860, or by email at shester3@una.edu. 
  • Fee Waivers
    You may be eligible for a fee waiver. If you qualify for a fee waiver, the test fees for one Praxis Subject Assessment may be waived. For more information, visit the following link: 
  • Disability and Language Accommodations
    Visit  for information on Disability/ Health-related accommodations
  • Praxis at Home Testing
    Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, ETS has developed Praxis at Home testing. Information on the requirements for at home testing and the tests which are offered can be found at 
  • Praxis Study Resources
    Please view some of the resources we have provided by clicking the accordion below. Please visit the ETS website at to view study materials all Praxis exams.

 



Praxis Subject Assessments

  • Educator Preparation candidates must pass all Praxis Subject Assessments required for their area of certification  before student internship.
  • Go to   and for information regarding test preparation and to view study materials.
  • To register for a Praxis Subject Assessment exam, go to   or call Praxis Series Customer Service: 1-800-772-9476.
  • Score reports must be sent to UNA ( Code 1735) and to the Alabama State Department of Education ( Code 7020) directly from ETS.
  • Please make sure you register using the exact name on your Driver's License.

Praxis tests are delivered in the Basement of Collier Library on UNA's Main Campus.  To learn more, visit the 


Educator Preparation candidates are responsible for having exam score reports sent to UNA and the ALSDE. If you do not request a score report for these recipients, it will cost you an additional fee with ETS to send at a later date. More information on how to do this can be found at 

Request that your score report be sent to UNA 1735 and AL State Department 7020.


See here for a video from the ETS website for valuable information  about how to best prepare for your Praxis test and what to expect on the day of your Praxis test: 

 

Other Assessments

  • Foundations of Reading