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At what point do I have to pass the PRAXIS subject matter test?
  Applicants should pass the PRAXIS content exams PRIOR to application.
  • Mathematics: 0061, minimum score 136
  • Biology: 0235, minimum score 148
  • Chemistry: 0245, minimum score 152
  • Physics: 0265, minimum score 144
  • Special Education K-12: 20353, minimum score 144 and Elementary School content: 10014, minimum score 140 or Middle School Content: 20146, minimum score 150
  • English as 2nd Language: 20360, minimum score 530
  • French: 20173, minimum score 160
  • German: 20181, minimum score 149
  • Latin: 10600, minimum score 540
  • Spanish: 10191, minimum score 152

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Do the applicants have to take the GRE?
  Graduate applicants should take the GRE if they also plan to pursue a Masters program at any University. If an applicant is interested in licensure only, they do not need to take the GRE.
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I haven't taken my PRAXIS exams yet. Can I go ahead and apply?
  Yes, once you have registered for the required exam for your subject area. Please send a copy of your PRAXIS registration along with your field experience and signature pages to Hollianne Carver.
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Are there specific times to log on to the online courses? Do I have to take any test in person?
  There are no specific times to log on, but instructors are aware of the number of times students log on. Assignments and test are delivered online. Some exams require a proctor.
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Do I have to find my own teaching position before entering the program?
  Yes, please look at our eligible school districts and apply for a position within one of these Tennessee districts. Then, you submit a letter of intent or a copy of contract with your application.

* Please see updated list. The districts are different for SPED, Foreign Language, ELL.
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How will I get paid?
  You will receive a teacher of record’s salary for teachers within your school district.
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Will I have to travel to The University of Tennessee at Martin?
  No. We do meet three times in the Middle Tennessee area for orientation and COMP training.
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Do Business, Accounting or Finance Degrees count as a math degree?
  No.
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What will the cost of the program be for me?
  You will be responsible for any tuition cost over the $5000 grant allowance. You will also be responsible for purchasing any textbooks required for the courses.
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