News About SOE Admission Requirements and Test Dates
This page of the SOE Newsletter contains information on Program Requirements, Listening Test Dates, Speech and Hearing Dates, Praxis I (PPST) dates & test prep info, Pre-Professional Interview info, Technology Workshop Dates, and Waiver Policy information.
Professional Education Program Requirements
Application Deadlines: September 22 and February 22 4:30 p.m., Room 469 CPS - Remember, the deadline is not the only date to turn things in, it is the last day to turn things in.
The following requirements must be completed and scores received prior to turning in an application. Applications available in the rack outside of room 469 CPS. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and technical colleges are required. You should be able to get your "Course History" at MyPoint, which is your UWSP unofficial transcript. You can go to the Records and Registration Office in the Student Services Center and order "transfer transcripts" for your non-UWSP transcripts, as long as you had your final transcripts sent and we received them.
No Fee - Take this test once 26 credits have been completed.
The Listening Test will be held on the dates listed below. If you are not on time for this test, you will not be allowed to take it.
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at 7:00p.m. 116 College
of Professional Studies Building
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. 120 Trainer Natural Resources Building
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
116 College of Professional Studies Building -
NEW ROOM
Pre-registration is not required. This test lasts approximately 50 minutes and is designed to check your listening comprehension skills. You must bring two writing tools. span style="font-weight: bold">Additional paper is not allowed. (NOTE: Students who have failed the test once or have received special permission to take it a second time must make a special appointment at least five days prior to the application deadline in Room 469 CPS.) Special accommodations are available for students with documented disabilities or English as a Second Language – consult personnel in Room 469 CPS.
Speech and Hearing Screening Dates
No Fee - Take this test once 26 credits have been completed.
The Speech and Hearing Screening will be conducted in the Communicative Disorders Department, Room 001 of the College of Professional Studies Building from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on these specific dates only:
Tuesday,
September 13, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Pre-registration is not required. This screening takes approx. 15 minutes and is on a first-come, first served basis. A passing score is not required.
Pre-Professional Skills/Praxis I Test Dates
Fee: $130-$170
The Praxis I test is conducted by the ETS Company and is designed to evaluate reading, writing, and math skills. It is recommended that students take the test at least 4 months prior to the SOE application deadline, in case of the need for a retake. Scores take 4-6 weeks to be sent. Registration information is available at: www.ets.org. There are 2 versions of this test.
Computer Version:
Cost is $130 (all in one day)-$160 (not all in one day). Subject to change.
You can schedule the computer version of the Praxis I at the ETS website, www.ets.org/praxis o or by calling your preferred testing site. UWSP Testing Services Office offers the Praxis I computer version Monday through Friday and is located on the third floor of Delzell Hall. Appointments are limited. We suggest calling 4 - 6 weeks in advance of your desired test date.
Written version:
Cost is $170. Subject to change.
Written tests are offered on specific dates listed below and ETS must receive your registration by the registration deadline.
You can schedule the written version of the Praxis I at the ETS website, www.ets.org/praxis.
Upcoming WRITTEN Praxis I Test Dates:
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Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
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November 12, 2011 |
October 13, 2011 |
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January 14, 2012 |
December 15, 2011 |
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March 10, 2012 |
February 19, 2012 |
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April 28, 2012 |
March 29, 2012 |
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July 21, 2012 |
June 21, 2012 |
Note: Not all test centers are open on all test dates.
Note: Accommodations for test takers whose primary language is not English are only offered on 1/14/12 and 4/28/12.
Required Passing Scores for the PPST are: Reading 175, Writing 174, Math 173.
Study guides available at the Reserve Desk at the LRC. Visit the Praxis website at www.ets.org/praxis for Tests At A Glance (TAAG), and information on accommodations that are available for students with documented disabilities or English as a Second Language.
Praxis I Preparation Program
Each semeter, the SOE Advising, Recruitment & Retention Office offers a free practice program for the Praxis I. For more details, visit the Resources section of the SOE Newsletter.
Pre-Professional Interview Information
REMINDER - Early Childhood, Elementary, Physical or Special Education Majors planning on applying to the Professional Education Program in September should Take the Pre-Professional Interview by September 21, 2011. Students planning on applying to the Program in February 2012 should take the interview between September 25 and December 9, 2011. Come in now for an appointment!
Fee: $30
The Pre-Professional Interview is required for all students majoring in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical or Special Education. This one-on-one interview lasts approximately 30 minutes. The fee is $30.00. Dates and times for interviews are available at the beginning of each semester and prior to the Professional Education application deadlines. Interviews will be available every month except for July. Current students must bring $30.00 to 469 CPS to register for the interview. Students not currently registered at UWSP may call our office to register.
Questions? Contact the School of Education Advising, Recruitment & Retention Office 715-346-2040, Room 469 CPS.
No Fee
This workshop is for those students needing to meet the technology requirement to apply to the Professional Education Program. The Technology Workshops will be given in August, September, January, and February. There is no fee for the Technology Workshop. Students must register through the School of Education Advising, Recruitment & Retention Office 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop date, 715-346-2040, room 469 CPS to attend the workshop.
NOTE: If you have completed Educ 205 with a grade of "B-" or better by the application deadline, you do not need this workshop. All students must complete Education 205 prior to student teaching.
Dates:
Upcoming Technology Workshop Dates (Registration Required - See above):
Monday, August 29, 2011 5:30pm-7:30pm Room CPS 105
Saturday, September 10, 20119:30am-11:30am Room CPS 105
Saturday, September 17, 20119:30am-11:30am Room CPS 105
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 5:30pm-7:30pm Room CPS 105
All Technology Workshops will be held in room 105/107 College of Professional Studies.
Changes to Enrollment Cap Policies
Changes to the Social Science Enrollment Cap Policy (begins Sept. 2011)
The Enrollment Cap Policy for the Social Science majors/minors will be changing beginning with the September 22, 2011 Application Deadline.
Starting with the Fall 2011 semester - All Social Science majors/minors who will be applying to the Professional Education Program must meet the new application requirements!
The largest change to the Social Science Enrollment Cap Policy requires a student to earn a 3.00 in-major GPA.
For an updated Social Science Enrollment Cap Policy, click here. (begins 9/11)
For an updated Scoring Rubric, click here. (begins (9/11)
Waiver Policy (Praxis I, GPA & Pre-Professional Interview)
Waivers for the Pre-Professional Interview, PPST and GPA requirements are granted prior to application to Professional Education and do not change your scores or grade point average. Waivers allow a student to apply without meeting minimum requirements. Minimum requirements on either PPST scores or GPA must be met to request a waiver of the other. Waiver requests are reviewed at the beginning of every semester for students with extenuating circumstances. Waiver forms with deadline dates of February 7 (February 5 in 2010 as February 7 falls on a Sunday) and September 11 are due to room 469 CPS by 4:30 p.m. of the date.
If you meet the following requirements see the SOE Advising, Recruitment & Retention Office, room 469 CPS for the Waiver Form.
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Waiver Type |
Waiver Requirements |
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PPST Score Waiver Requirements |
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Grade Point Waiver Requirement |
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Pre-Professional Interview Waiver Requirements |
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Results will be mailed within 5 working days of deadlines. Requests with incomplete paperwork will not be processed. If you do not receive a response within 5 working days, please contact the School of Education Advising, Recruitment & Retention Office immediately.