Depending on the degree program to which you are applying, you may need to register for and complete the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Praxis I and II. Additionally, international students who come from countries where English is not the primary language must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
| Program | Required Tests |
|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Teaching | None |
| Master of Education | None |
| Master of Science | |
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GRE |
| - Athletic Training |
None |
| - Biology |
GRE |
| - Environmental Science and Policy |
GRE |
| - Science Education |
GRE |
| Educator Certification | Praxis I |
| Master of Business Administration | None |
| Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies | None |
| Doctor of Education | None |
Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
The GRE® General Test measures critical thinking, analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. The GRE® Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in eight specific fields of study.
Candidates applying to the MS Science programs are required to take the GRE. MS Athletic Training applicants are not required to submit admissions test scores.
Please visit the Educational Testing Service Web site for information regarding test locations, times, and official test registration.
Praxis I and II
For candidates who do not possess a master’s degree, and would like to pursue Educator Certification only, acceptance into the educator certification program requires the submission of passing scores on the Praxis I basic skills test in reading, writing, and mathematics. The NH Department of Education determines passing scores. Additional testing for content area teachers (Praxis II) is required for New Hampshire certification as well. Passing scores on Praxis exams are required before a teacher can become certified in the state of New Hampshire.
Plymouth State University is an official testing center for all paper-based Praxis I and Praxis II exams. To register for an exam, please do so on the Educational Testing Service Web site. All information relative to cost, registration dates, test day, and other administrative issues can be found at that Web site.
If you would like to speak with someone at Plymouth State about the Praxis I or Praxis II exams contact Sarah Robertson, Praxis Administration Supervisor, or the Office of Teacher Certification at (603) 535-2224.
PRAXIS Test Dates
- January 14, 2012
- March 10, 2012
- April 28, 2012
- June 9, 2012
- July 21, 2012
