Praxis / Certification

Certification

IMPORTANT: The certification application system has moved to an online system called TIMS (Teacher Information Management System).You are now required to apply online through TIMS, as well as submit some paper materials through Duquesne. Please see the following information about applying through TIMS:

• Register on the PDE website, if you have not done so already. You will not be able to apply in TIMS until 24 hours after you register on the PDE website.
• Apply in TIMS: See the TIMS "Applicant User Guide" for PDFs to assist you in applying
• You do not need to fill out the work experience section unless you are applying for an Administrative, Supervisory, or Letter of Eligibility certification
Once you have applied via TIMS, please print out your cover sheet and send to Duquesne along with the following:

1. PDE 338 G form with Doctor's signature (not applicable if you already have an initial certification)
2. If you did not pay online with a credit card, you can include a $100 money order made out to the "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania"
3. Praxis scores hard copy upon request
Once we review your online application and paper materials, we will submit them to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. After you submit your application, you can track the progress in TIMS--as per PDE, please allow 8-10 weeks for certification approval. PDE will no longer provide hard copies of your certification, but you will be able to print it out once it has been approved.

Certification Forms

PDE 338 G form (pdf)
Placeholder Letter Request Form (pdf)
PDE 338 V Verification of Experience Form (pdf)

Certification materials should be mailed or dropped off to:

Moira Jones
Duquesne University School of Education
600 Forbes Avenue
214 Canevin Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15282

If you have any questions, please call 412.396.6118.

Praxis

Praxis Information (Updated 2011.08.25)  (pdf)
Pennsylvania Department of Education Praxis Requirements (link)

The Praxis Prep Series Online and at BC3
2011-2012  Flyer (pdf)
Website (link)

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to print a hard copy of your Praxis scores after you take them. ETS only leaves the scores up for 30 days after the test date, so it is very important to print a copy as you will need this in the future.