Praxis, VCLA & licensure requirements
The table below describes the tests that are required of Bridgewater College Teacher Education Program candidates. For more information, including how to register, test dates, etc., visit:
| Test | Cost | Who should take? | Minimum Passing Score | Requirement | Recommended time to take |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) | Paper test registration fee: $40 Computer test registration fee: $50 Reading subtest: $40 Writing subtest: $40 | All Teacher Education Program applicants | A total test score at or above 470 | Must pass prior to being admitted to the BC Teacher Education Program | As early as possible. |
| Praxis: Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (5733) | $90 | All Teacher Education Program applicants | 150; May be exempted with a cumulative SAT score of at least 1100 with a minimum math AND verbal SAT score of at least 530 or an ACT composite score of at least 24 with a minimum math score of at least 22 AND ACT English plus reading score no less than 46 | Must pass prior to being admitted to the BC Teacher Education Program | As early as possible. |
| Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) [if you do not pass one of the subject area tests, can retake as a standalone test (Reading and Language Arts: 5002; Mathematics: 5003; Social Studies: 5004; Science: 5005)] | $170 for Multiple Subjects Test; $60 for each standalone test | All TEP candidates seeking licensure with a PreK-6 endorsement | You must receive a passing score on each subtest. Reading 157; Math 157; Social Studies 155; Science 159 | Must take prior to student teaching; must pass all subtests in order to obtain licensure with a PreK-6 endorsement | Prior to your senior year at BC (transfer students during 3rd semester) |
| Praxis Series Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE) (Paper—0306; Computer—5306) | Paper – $80; Computer – $130 | All TEP candidates seeking licensure with a PreK-6 endorsement | Scaled score 157 | Must take prior to student teaching; must pass in order to obtain licensure with a PreK-6 endorsement | After completing EDUC 330 and EDUC 332 |
| Praxis Middle School Content Knowledge [tests vary with content—click on link above for information on DOE website] | Varies: Generally $115 | All TEP candidates seeking licensure with an endorsement in certain Middle Education content topics | Varies by content | Must take prior to student teaching; must pass in order to obtain licensure with an endorsement in a 6-8 content area | Prior to your senior year at BC (transfer students during 3rd semester) |
| Praxis Secondary Content Knowledge (tests vary with content—click on link above for information on DOE website | Varies: Generally $115 | All TEP candidates seeking licensure with an endorsement in a content area for Secondary Education (6-12 or PreK-12) | Varies by content | Must take prior to student teaching; must pass in order to obtain licensure with an endorsement in a 6-12 or PreK-12 content area | Prior to your senior year at BC (transfer students during 3rd semester) |