The State of Ohio requires that candidates for initial provisional licenses and certifications meet or exceed the cut off scores on professional examinations offered through Educational Testing Service (ETS). The tests used by Ohio are selected from the examinations called The Praxis Series. The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) selects the tests required and sets the qualifying scores. Both the selected tests and the qualifying scores are subject to change by ODE.

At YSU, candidates for initial teaching licenses must pass these tests prior to being placed in a student teaching assignment.

The following links are provided to inform and assist you in preparing for these tests.

Link to current Praxis II Exams Required For Ohio as listed at the Ohio Department of Education (ODE)

Register for a Scheduled Beeghly College of Education (BCOE) Praxis Review Workshop offered by Reading and Study Skills

View an Example of a Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching Study Plan Topic Matrix

Explore Educational Testing Service (ETS) Publications Available for Purchase)

Do a Google Search for Study Guide Materials on Praxis II

ETS information booklets containing sign up procedures and deadlines are available in the Beeghly College of Education, Office of Student Services, Beeghly Hall, Room 2101.

All scores must be officially reported to YSU by Education Testing Service (ETS) to verify that passing scores have been met prior to YSU forwarding its recommendation to the State of Ohio.

Make sure you list YSU as a score recipient on the test form AND that the scores must also be sent to the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) . Sometimes YSU students are sent to PA to take the exam. If a YSU student fails to indicate ODE on the form, ETS will send the scores to the PDE. This will result in a delay in processing the licensure application.

As you have additional questions, please contact the Licensure Coordinator in Room 2101 in the Beeghly College of Education, Beeghly Hall.