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MUED ADVISEMENT CHECKLIST Student Name: M#: Expected Year of Graduation: Semester Binder Degree Works Class Schedule Four Year Plan Ensemble Requirements Concerts Attended Website NAfME Advisor Initials/ Date One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight ADDITIONAL SEMESTERS (if needed) Concert Programs must be kept for each Concert/ Recital that was attended (7/semester) Students are required to have NO LESS than a total of 49 concerts/recitals attended in order to graduate

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Page 1: MUED ADVISEMENT CHECKLIST - Millersville Universityplan. - Register for NAfME. Attend all NAfME meetings. - 7 Recital Programs per semester - Copy of programs in Review APS Reqs EDFN

MUED ADVISEMENT CHECKLIST

Student Name: M#: Expected Year of Graduation:

Semester Binder Degree Works

Class Schedule

Four Year Plan

Ensemble Requirements

Concerts Attended

Website NAfME Advisor Initials/ Date

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Six

Seven

Eight

ADDITIONAL SEMESTERS (if needed)

Concert Programs must be kept for each Concert/ Recital that was attended (7/semester)

Students are required to have NO LESS than a total of 49 concerts/recitals attended in order to graduate

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Music Education Major requirements & Graduation/Student Teaching Checklist

Elec -Connections & Explorations: Open Electives FLL - Foundations of Lifelong Learning

Year Major Requirements Field Requirements Advisement Involvement Student Teaching

Requirements

Freshman

Fall □ MUSI 104 □ MUSI 141

□ UNIV 103

□ Lesson

□ Ensemble

Spring □ MUSI 112

□ MUSI 131

□ MUSI 153

□ EDFN 130

□ Lesson

□ Ensemble

- Obtain all clearances during summer break between Freshman and Sophomore years. - FBI Fingerprint, Act 151, Act 34, TB test

- Clearances to be submitted to Field Services before beginning of Sophomore Fall Semester. - Clearances MAY NOT expire while you’re taking a field experience course

- Attend MEMP meetings & work with Peer Mentor to complete Advisement Portfolio & 4 year plan. - Review APS Reqs & 4 year plan.

- Register for NAfME. - Attend all NAfME meetings. - 7 Recital Programs per semester - Copy of programs in advisement binder.

□ Review APS Reqs

□ EDFN 130

GEN ED COURSES □ COMM 100 (FLL)

□ ENGL 110 (FLL)

□ Math (100 or equivalent – G2)

□ WELL 175 (ELEC)

- - -

Sophomore

Fall □ MUSI 212

□ MUSI 231

□ MUSI 171

□ MUSI 156

□ MUSI 151

□ Lesson

□ Ensemble

Spring □ MUSI 312

□ MUSI 331

□ MUSI 381

□ MUSI 271

□ MUSI 251

□ Lesson

□ Ensemble

- - Obtain all clearances during Summer Break. - Clearances to be submitted to Field Services during Fall Semester. - Begin completing APS paperwork so it is ready to turn in after you complete the Soph Bloc courses.

- Completion of APS Courses - Completion of PAPAs - Your SAT scores may exempt you from the PAPAs, but paperwork needs to be on file with Field Services

- Register for NAfME. - Attend all NAfME meetings. - 7 Recital Programs per semester - Copy of programs in advisement binder.

GEN ED COURSES Math (Elements of Statistics – G2)

G3, W G1, 2L (HAS to be a Literature – APS)

G3

Soph Bloc (during summer session)

□ EDFN 211 (D)

□ EDFN 241

□ G1

- Clearances MUST be on file with Field Services - PAPERWORK for admission into APS to be turned into Field Services IMMEDIATELY upon receiving your grades for Soph Bloc classes. You will not be able to register for Middle Level Methods until you have APS approval.

□ EDFN 211

□ EDFN 241

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Music Education Major Requirements & Graduation/Student Teaching Checklist … continued …

Year Major Requirements Field Requirements Advisement Involvement Student Teaching

Requirements

Junior

Fall □ MUSI 412

□ MUSI 362 (W)

□ MUSI 369

□ MUSI 372

□ MUSI 481

□ MUSI 152

□ Lesson

□ Ensemble

Spring □ MUSI 363 (P)

□ MUSI 373

□ MUSI 347

□ PHYS 205 (G2, L)

□ Lesson

□ Ensemble

- Submit Yellow Card to Field Services 1 year prior to student teaching. - Submit student teaching packet 1 semester prior to student teaching (check Field Services for deadlines) - Obtain all clearances during the Summer Break. - Clearances to be submitted to Field Services during Fall Semester.

- PRAXIS (General & Music Content) registration completion during Spring & Summer Break. - Junior Level Review

- Register for NAfME - Attend all NAfME meetings - 7 Recital Programs per semester. - Copy of programs in advisement binder

□ MUSI 347

□ MUSI 372

□ MUSI 373

GEN ED COURSES □ ENGL 316 (AW – FLL)

Senior Professional Bloc

Classes included (EDSE340 and SPED346 – offered Fall

only)

Fall □ EDSE 340

□ SPED 346

□ Lesson

□ Ensemble

Spring □ EDMU 461

□ EDSE 471

- Students teaching packet submitted to Field Services. - Obtain all clearances during Summer Break. - MUST obtain one semester before student teaching & submit to Field Services immediately

- PRAXIS (General & Music Content) successful completion (must pass before student teaching) - Junior Level Review successful completion.

- Register for NAfME - Attend all NAfME meeting - 7 Recital Programs per semester - Copy of programs in advisement binder

□ EDMU 461

□ EDSE 471

□ EDSE 340

□ SPED 346

□ All APS Reqs

□ All Music Courses GEN ED COURSES – ONLY DURING FALL SEMESTER (No classes permitted during Spring Semester 8 and student teaching) □ G1, W

□ Earth Science (G2 – CHEM, ESCI, PHYS)

□ ENTR 201 (G3)

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Possible 8 Semester Plan for Music Education

*for additional possible options, please see the advisement packets*

FLL - Foundations of Lifelong Learning

Open Elec - Connections & Explorations; Open Electives

SEMESTER 1: FALL

(3.0) MUSI 104 - Language of Music II

1.0 MUSI 141 - Class Voice

1.0 Major Performance 0.0 Ensemble

3.0 UNIV 103 - Freshman Seminar (open elec)

3.0 ENGL 110 - English Composition (FLL) 3.0 COMM 100 - Speech (FLL)

SEMESTER 2: SPRING

3.0 MUSI 112 - Kodály Solfege, Harm, Analysis 1

2.0 MUSI 131 -Class Piano I 1.0 MUSI 153 - Percussion I 3.0 EDFN 130 - Tech in the Music Profession

1.0 Major Performance 0.0 Ensemble

3.0 Wellness (open elec) 3.0 MATH (100 or equivalent)

SEMESTER 3: FALL

3.0 MUSI 212 - Kodály Solfege, Harm, Analysis 2

2.0 MUSI 231 - Class Piano II 3.0 MUSI 171 - Intro to Music Education

1.0 MUSI 156 - Brass I 1.0 MUSI 151 - Strings I 1.0 Major Performance 0.0 Ensemble

3.0 MATH 130 - Elements of Statistics (G2) 3.0 G3, W

SEMESTER 4: SPRING

3.0 MUSI 312 - Kodály Solfege, Harm, Analysis 3

2.0 MUSI 331 - Class Piano III 2.0 MUSI 381 - Conducting I 3.0 MUSI 271 - AoT Elem Music…Kodály

1.0 MUSI 251 - Strings II 1.0 Major Performance 0.0 Ensemble

3.0 G1, 2L (MUST be a Literature course, for APS) 3.0 G3

Summer Session: Sophomore Bloc

□ 3.0 EDFN 211 - Found of Modern Ed (D) □ 3.0 EDFN 241 - Psych Found Teach □ 3.0 G1 .

SEMESTER 5: FALL (APS Status Required)

3.0 MUSI 412 - Kodály Solfege, Harm, Analysis 4

3.0 MUSI 362 - Music History I (W)

3.0 MUSI 369 - West African 3.0 MUSI 372 - AoT Mid-Level Music…Kodály

1.0 MUSI 152 - Woodwinds I 2.0 MUSI 481 - Conducting II 1.0 Major Performance 0.0 Ensemble

SEMESTER 6: SPRING

3.0 MUSI 363 - Music History II (P) 3.0 MUSI 373 - Art of Instrumental Techniques

3.0 MUSI 347 - Art of Choral Techniques

3.0 PHYS 205 - Musical Acoustics (G2/L)

1.0 Major Performance 0.0 Ensemble

3.0 ENGL 316 - Business Writing (FLL)

SEMESTER 7: FALL

3.0 EDSE 340 - Content Area Literacy for Div

3.0 SPED 346 - Sec Students w/ Disabilities

1.0 Major Performance 0.0 Ensemble

3.0 G1, W

3.0 G2 - natural science (CHEM, ESCI, PHYS)

3.0 ENTR 201 - Art of Entrepreneurship (G3)

SEMESTER 8: SPRING

9.0 EDMU 461 - Student Teaching

3.0 EDSE 471 - Differentiating Instruction

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Year Kodály Certification Option Requirements

NOTES

Certificate Notes: Kodály Certification is normally offered at the graduate level. Certificates will be granted upon approval of the Director of the Kodály Program Applications must be submitted with website for EACH level Students MUST pass level one before proceeding to level two. Likewise, students must pass level two before proceeding to level three. Applications can only be submitted once all documentation is received and securing a pass in their videos, song collection, piano proficiency, and

exit exam. Only a grade of B or higher in all courses will be accepted.

FRESHMAN

Additional Items: Become a member of the Kodály Organization (OAKE) Attend workshops focused on Kodály Must be a member of an auditioned MU Choir Ensemble for 3 complete years Music Collection / Retrieval System (150 songs/repertoire - include both folk and choral)

SOPHOMORE

B or higher in: MUSI 212 MUSI 271 MUSI 331 MUSI 381

Videos: Conducting I - 1 videos

o 2-part folk song;

Solfège II - 1 video including: o sing & play o sing with rhythm syllables, counting with numbers, solfège

syllables, and letter names o singing chord progressions o improvisation activities o sight singing of prepared and unknown examples

Art of Teaching Elementary Music, according to the Kodály Concept - 1 video (20-25 minutes in length, each)

o teaching a grade between K-3

Additional Assignments: Solfège II

o selection of harmonic written assignments

Art of Teaching Elementary Music, according to the Kodály Concept o set of 5 sequenced lessons for grades K-3

should include: • transitions • listening • integration of music instruments

Additional Items: Become a member of the Kodály Organization (OAKE) Attend workshops focused on Kodály Must be a member of an auditioned MU Choir Ensemble for 3 complete

years Music Collection / Retrieval System (150 songs/repertoire - include

both folk and choral)

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Year Kodály Certification Option Requirements

JUNIOR

B or higher in: MUSI 372 MUSI 412 MUSI 481

Videos: Conducting II - 1 videos

o 3-part choral work by Kodály or Bartok

Solfège III - 1 video including o sing & play o sing with rhythm syllables, counting with numbers, solfège

syllables, and letter names o singing chord progressions o improvisation activities o sight singing of prepared and unknown examples

Solfège IV - 1 video including o sing & play o sing with rhythm syllables, counting with numbers, solfège

syllables, and letter names o singing chord progressions o improvisation activities o sight singing of prepared and unknown examples

Art of Teaching Middle Level Music, according to the Kodály Concept - 1 video (20-25 minutes in length, each)

o teaching a grade between 4-8

Additional Assignments: Solfège III

o selection of harmonic written assignments

Solfège IV o selection of harmonic written assignments

Art of Teaching Middle Level Music, according to the Kodály Concept o set of 5 sequenced lessons for grades 4-8

should include: • transitions • listening • integration of music instruments

Additional Items: Become a member of the Kodály Organization (OAKE) Attend workshops focused on Kodály Must be a member of an auditioned MU Choir Ensemble for 3 complete

years Music Collection / Retrieval System (150 songs/repertoire - include

both folk and choral)

Additional Exam: Pass Piano Proficiency Exam

SENIOR

Additional Items: Become a member of the Kodály Organization (OAKE) Attend workshops focused on Kodály Must be a member of an auditioned MU Choir Ensemble for 3 complete years Music Collection / Retrieval System (150 songs/repertoire - include both folk and choral)

Additional Exam: Pass Exit Exam (oral exam that must be completed PRIOR to application for Kodály Certification)

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General Education Check List (minimum 48.0 credits)

GEN ED REQUIREMENTS CLASSES

G1 Block - 9.0 credits Humanities & Fine Arts

from at least 2 departments

1. Literature {G1/2L -APS}

2.

3.

G2 Block - 9.0 credits Science & Mathematics

1 Math & 2 Sciences (1 w/ lab)

1. MATH _ _ 0 {G2 - APS}

2.

3. PHYS 205 (with Lab)

G3 Block - 9.0 credits Social Sciences

from at least 2 departments

1. ENTR 201 - Art of Entrepreneurship {G3}

2.

3.

Three G1, G2, or G3 200 Level or Higher

1. ENTR 201 - Art of Entrepreneurship {G3} 2. Literature {G1/2L -APS} 3. PHYS 205 (with Lab)

Writing Intensive Courses (W) - 9.0 credits

1. MUSI 362 - Music History I {W} 2. 3.

Cultural Diversity/Comm. 1. EDFN 211 - Found. of Modern Ed. {D}

Connec. & Explor. - 9.0 credits

Perspectives, Wellness & FYE Seminar or Open Elective

1. WELL 175 - Wellness

2. MUSI 363 - Music History II {P}

3. UNIV 103 - First Yr: MUSI Majors

Found. of Lifelong Learning 12.0 credits

English 110 - “C” or better Math - with G2 designation

1. ENGL 110 - English Comp {APS} 2. COMM 100 - Funds of Speech {APS} 3. MATH 130 - Elements of Statistics {APS} 4. ENGL 316 - Business Writing {AW}

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Ensemble Requirements for BSE in Music Education

String Majors Seven (7) Semesters of a Major Ensemble that relates to your Major Instrument:

These seven (7) semesters of a major ensemble MUST be taken concurrently with your lesson

UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA & CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Advisor Sign Student Sign

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7

Two (2) Semesters of Choir:

Choir Participation can include any Choral Ensemble that meets for credit and is listed on the University Web Schedule for registration. More than two (2) semesters of participation is accepted, but not required.

UNIVERSITY

CHOIR Advisor Sign Student Sign CHORALE Advisor Sign Student Sign

Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 2

One (1) Semester of Marching Band:

This one (1) semester of marching band must be taken concurrently with the major ensemble. Marching Band Camp is a requirement/prerequisite to Marching Band. For credit, students must participate in the Major Band season as well as Marching Band Camp prior.

MARCHING BAND CAMP Advisor Sign Student Sign

MARCHING BAND SEASON Advisor Sign Student Sign

Semester 1 Semester 1

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Ensemble Requirements for BSE in Music Education

Vocal/Guitar/Piano Majors Seven (7) Semesters of a Major Ensemble that relates to your Major Instrument:

These seven (7) semesters of a major ensemble MUST be taken concurrently with your lesson UNIVERSITY

CHOIR Advisor Sign Student Sign UNIVERSITY

CHORALE Advisor Sign Student Sign

Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 7

Two (2) Semesters of Band or Orchestra:

Band Participation can include Wind Ensemble (WE) or Concert Band (CB) Orchestra Participation can include University Orchestral More than two (2) semesters of participation is accepted, but not required.

WE

OR

CB Advisor Sign Student Sign UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA Advisor Sign Student Sign

Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 2

One (1) Semester of Marching Band:

This one (1) semester of marching band must be taken concurrently with the major ensemble. Marching Band Camp is a requirement/prerequisite to Marching Band. For credit, students must participate in the Major Band season as well as Marching Band Camp prior.

MARCHING BAND CAMP Advisor Sign Student Sign

MARCHING BAND SEASON Advisor Sign Student Sign

Semester 1 Semester 1 Music education students whose major performance area is guitar or piano, and are proficient on a secondary string, wind, or percussion instrument, may substitute University Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, or Concert Band for their seven (7) semesters of required related applied musicianship courses. In this case, enrollment in two (2) semesters of Choir substitutes for the other required applied musicianship courses. {If you choose to do this, please edit the above information with a pen and proceed normally.}

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Ensemble Requirements for BSE in Music Education

Wind and Percussion Majors Seven (7) Semesters of a Major Ensemble that relates to your Major Instrument:

These seven (7) semesters of a major ensemble MUST be taken concurrently with your lesson

CONCERT BAND Advisor Sign Student Sign

WIND ENSEMBLE Advisor Sign Student Sign

Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 7

Two (2) Semesters of Choir:

Choir Participation can include any Choral Ensemble that meets for credit and is listed on the University Web Schedule for registration. More than two (2) semesters of participation is accepted, but not required.

UNIVERSITY

CHOIR Advisor Sign Student Sign CHORALE Advisor Sign Student Sign

Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 2

Two (2) Semesters of Marching Band:

These two (2) semesters of marching band must be taken concurrently with the major ensemble. Marching Band Camp is a requirement/prerequisite to Marching Band. For credit, students must participate in the Major Band season as well as Marching Band Camp prior.

MARCHING BAND CAMP Advisor Sign Student Sign

MARCHING BAND SEASON Advisor Sign Student Sign

Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 2

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Criminal Background Clearances and TB Testing Information

SUBMITTING CLEARANCES: All clearances must be submitted electronically, through Cognito Forms. Please visit

the following link to upload all required clearances and forms properly:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/MillersvilleUniversity1/FieldServicesClearancesPortal

o Note: All documents submitted must be scanned in as PDF format, no pictures accepted.

There are scanner applications on smart phones – be sure to save the scan as a PDF. The entire

Cognito form and upload can be filled out on a smart phone, if you have access to your PDF files.

Save your PDF files of clearances to your computer for the future! As a courtesy, continue to take

hard copies of your clearances to your field placement.

o Note: Field Services will accept complete packets only. All clearances and forms must be submitted

together on the Cognito Form.

Call or email with questions: (717) 871-5752 [email protected]

Not sure what you should submit? See the chart below!

See back page for instructions on completing the Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, and TB Test.

Visit www.millersville.edu/cert/requestinfo.php for links to the PDE 6004 and Proof of Employment Forms.

NOTES:

Undergraduate Students Post Baccalaureate/Master’s Students Employed By a School

District

Post Baccalaureate/Master’s Students Not Employed by a School District

Act 34 Criminal Background Check PDE 6004 (current and updated every year)

Act 34 Criminal Background Check

Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance Proof of Employment (current and updated every year)

Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance

Act 114 Fingerprint Clearance (through Department of Education)

Copies of the clearances on file with your district (regardless of date)

Act 114 Fingerprint Clearance (through Department of Education)

Negative TB Test or Chest X-Ray Negative TB Test or Chest X-Ray

The Field Services Office at Millersville requires clearances on file prior to first-year registration, during semesters

where any field experience occurs, and prior to registering for education courses. Clearances must be clear (no

record) and valid (do not expire) for the entire semester during which there is a field experience. All clearances must

be updated YEARLY.

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ACT 34 Criminal Background- $8 Fee

1. Complete information on-line at

https://epatch.state.pa.us (Credit card required). Please

remember your log in information. If forgotten please call

(717) 787-5280.

2. When completed, click on the “Certification Form”

button and print the results page with the state seal

watermark (this is your official clearance).

3. It is highly recommended that you complete this

application online. You will receive your results within

minutes. However, you may fill out a hard copy (found on

the site by clicking on “help” and choosing SP4-164 form)

and mail with money order to the appropriate address

listed on form. Processing time approximates 4-6 weeks.

*Please note that no overrides, will be permitted for

paper-based requests of ACT 34.

4. If you happen to lose the original you can log into your

account and reprint it. You will need the receipt

information to do so.

TB Test

VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure you leave your healthcare

facility with your TB test results written on a doctor's

script note or letterhead. This must include:

The date the test was administered

The date it was read and the results of the test

An authorized signature.

Chest X-Rays are the only clearance/test that is good for

two (2) years.

1. MU Health Services provides TB testing at a cost of $15.

You must make an appointment in order to have a TB test

administered. Please see the Health Services website for

contact information:

http://www.millersville.edu/healthservices/index.php

2. Private Healthcare Provider/Express Health Service

(UrgentCare, MedExpress, Lancaster General Health

Express, CVS, etc.)

*Make an appointment for a TB test.

*Return to the facility for a reading of the TB test within

48-72 hours.

ACT 114 Fingerprint - $22.60 Fee

1. Use following website for this clearance process:

https://uenroll.identogo.com. This website address takes

you directly to the IdentoGO website where you can

register for fingerprinting, manage your appointment, and

view locations.

2. Enter the Service Code: 1KG6RT. This should take you

to the “Pennsylvania PDE-Colleges/Universities Teacher

Education Program” page.

3. Select “Schedule or Manage Appointment” and fill out

the information appropriately.

4. Print your receipt that has your UE ID on it.

5. After registering, get fingerprinted at an “Official

IdentoGO Enrollment Center” (locations can be found on

the link in step 1). You will pay at the location, not online.

6. An unofficial result will be sent to your account on

IdentoGO, where you set up the security question/answer.

If you provided an email address, you should receive

notification when it is ready to view (check your account

periodically). Results may take up to two weeks to

process.

You only need to submit your Enrollment Receipt with

the UE ID on it. You do not need to wait for the unofficial

result to show in your account. You must get

fingerprinted before turning in the receipt.

ACT 151 Child Abuse - $8 Fee

1. You may now apply online and get results electronically.

Results may take up to two weeks to process. Go to

https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS to set up an

account and to apply for your ACT 151 online.

**When filling out the application: Please choose

“Employee governed by the public school code” for the

reason you are obtaining the clearance.**

2. You may also apply by mail or in person by obtaining the

CY113 form and complete it according to the instructions

found on-line at

http://www.dhs.pa.gov/publications/forproviders/childcar

eforms/ (NOTE: Mailing the form will take much longer!)

3. Take form, $8 money order or check, and government

issued ID in person to Department of Public Welfare in

Harrisburg, PA, for immediate processing of original

clearance. OR mail to the address on the form with money

order. (It may take 4-6 weeks to receive your report

through mail, so an in-person visit provides best service). If

you do not receive your clearance within six weeks by

mail, please contact the Department of Public Welfare at

(717) 783-6211

4. If you happen to lose the original you can log into your

account and reprint it.

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FIVE Options for Satisfying the Pre‐Service Testing Requirement for 

Admission to Advanced Professional Studies (APS) and Certification

Combination Score Option

ACT Option Test Registration Link: ACT

Test Name Minimum Score per SectionMinimum Combined

Score

ACT English/Writing and Mathematics – prior to September 1, 2015

English/Writing 22; Mathematics 21

23

ACT English/Writing and Mathematics – after September 1, 2015

Reading 22 ; Writing 21; Mathematics 21

Praxis CORE Option Test Registration Link: ETS

CORE Test Option Effective 6/1/2014 for non-vocational certifications

Test Number Passing ScoreMinimum

Composite Score

Reading 5712 156 148

Mathematics 5732 142 132

Writing 5722 162 158

Composite Score Method for CORE Tests:If the sum of your reading, mathematics and writing modules total 467 or higher AND each module’s score meets the minimum composite score above you meet the basic skillsrequirement.

PAPA Option Test Registration Link: ES Pearson

Test Name Test Number Passing ScoreMinimum

Composite Score

Reading 8001 220 193

Mathematics 8002 193 176*

Writing 8003 220 192

Composite Score Method for PAPA Tests:If the sum of your reading, mathematics and writing modules total 657 or higher AND each module’s score meets the minimum composite score above you meet the basic skillsrequirement.

*We will accept 174 from candidates accepted into an educator certification program prior to 8/31/2016

SAT Option Test Registration Link: College Board

Test Name Minimum Score per SectionMinimum Combined

Score SAT Critical Reading, Mathematics Critical Reading 500

and Writing – prior to March 1, 2016 Mathematics 500 1500

Writing 500

You may combine reading, writing and mathematics module scores from different test providers to meet the pre-service requirements. You must meet the passing score listed for each module. A

composite score is not available when scores are mixed.

Revised August 9, 2016

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* If you have taken the Praxis I PPSTs in Reading, Wri ng and Mathema cs prior to April 2012, you may use those scores to sa sfy the Pre‐Service

tes ng requirement. If you began taking the Praxis I tests prior to April 2012 but have not passed one or more modules, at this me you will have

to choose another tes ng op on to meet the Pre‐Service tes ng requirement.

Pre‐serviceAcademicPerformanceAssessment(PAPA)

PraxisCoreAcademicSkillsforEducatorsTest(PraxisCore)

Additional information on the Praxis Core & PAPA

Test Dates By appointment, year round.

Test Sites CBT sites are located in Pennsylvania & na onwide. Locate a test center at: h p://etsis4.ets.org/tcenter/

Qualifying Score For informa on about qualifying scores, visit h p://www.ets.org/praxis/pa/requirements

Reference Materials Provided for this Test

A formulas page will be available during the Mathema cs module. Review it now. A standard on‐screen calculator will be available during the Mathema cs module. h p://www.ets.org/praxis/test_day/policies/calculators/using_onscreen_calculator

Score Repor ng For tests that are offered con nuously, scores will be available online 2–3 weeks a er your test date. For more informa on on score repor ng dates and accessing scores, see Ge ng Your Praxis® Scores.

Registra on Online

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Test Dates By appointment, year round.

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tes ng_requirements/8638.

Reference Materials Provided for this Test

A formulas page will be available during the Mathema cs module. Review it now. A standard on‐screen calculator will be available during the Mathema cs module. Review a calculator tutorial now.

Score Repor ng Test results for the Reading and Mathema cs modules are provided at the test center at the conclusion of your test session. Score reports for the Reading and Mathema cs modules are available within 10 days a er tes ng. Score reports for the Wri ng module are available within 20 business days a er tes ng.

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Cost Number of Ques ons Length of Test

PAPA Praxis Core

PAPA Praxis Core

PAPA Praxis Core

Reading $37 $90 36 56 45 minutes 85 minutes

Mathema cs $44 $90 36 56 75 minutes 85 minutes

Wri ng $37 $90 36

2 sent corr/ 1 essay 40

2 essays 75 minutes 100 minutes

Taken Together $110 $150 225

minutes 300 minutes * The PAPA includes a 15 minute tutorial and 30 minute break (15 minutes between modules); The Praxis Core offers a tutorial and an op onal 10 minute break

PLEASE NOTE: Millersville’s student pass rates for the Praxis CORE are significantly higher than the pass rates on the PAPA.