Teacher Education Entrance Exams
What are the entrance exams?
Students must earn a passing score on one of the approved entrance exams below. If a student does not have a passing score on ACT, SAT, the Elementary Educaton MoCA, or the Paraprofessional Test, then the student will take the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). The MoGEA measures a student's current knowledge in reading, writing, and mathematics. A passing score must be received on each subtest of the MoGEA.
(The MoGEA has a fourth subtest, science and social studies, that is not required at MSU but may be required at other universities. Students can choose to take all four subtests or just the three required subtests but only the scores on the three required subtests will be looked at for entrance exam requirements.)
| Test options | Passing Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Composite or Superscore | 17 |
| SAT Composite or Superscore | 920 |
| Elementary Education MoCA | 220 |
| Paraprofessional Test | 220 |
|
Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA): math, reading, and writing sections (science and social studies subtest not required at MSU) |
167 |
If a student does not meet one of the composite scores above, they can mix and match subtests with passing scores from the options below. For example, a student who did not receive a cumulative/superscore of 17 on ACT but had 18 on ACT Reading could take MoGEA Math and Writing subtests and could use a passing score of 167 on those in order to meet the entrance exam requirement of passing scores in math, reading, and writing.
| Math subtest options |
MoGEA Mathematics 167 |
ACT Math 17 |
SAT Math Section 460 |
Elementary Ed MoCA Mathematics/Science 220 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading subtest options |
MoGEA Reading 167 |
ACT Reading 17 |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing 460 |
Elementary Ed MoCA English Language Arts/Social Studies 220 |
| Writing subtest options |
MoGEA Writing 167 |
ACT Writing 5 |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing 460 |
Elementary Ed MoCA English Language Arts/Social Studies 220 |
A passing score on an entrance exam is required for all undergraduate teacher certification programs. This test is NOT required for postbaccalaureate-teacher certification students or students pursuing initial certification through a graduate program (MAT, SEACT, VIP, Counseling, Administration).
How do I register for the MoGEA Assessment?
Registering for the MoGEA can be done online by visiting the following MEGA website.
More Resources and Information for the MoGEA Assessment
- Tests can be taken at the Testing Center on the MSU-Springfield campus
- Test Preparation materials including study guides, sample test questions and test frameworks
- Information on special testing accommodations
- Registration for the MoGEA
- View your test results and download your score report (approx. 3 weeks after testing) by logging into your account
FAQs
- What if my MoGEA, Paraprofessional or MoCA scores were not sent to MSU at the time
I completed the test?
Please email an electronic copy in PDF format to PES@MissouriState.edu. You can retrieve your scores on the MEGA website www.mo.nesinc.com and view your scores at my.missouristate.edu > My Student Records > Test Scores. - What if my ACT scores are not on file in Test Scores on My.MissouriState.edu?
Please contact your high school to request that a transcript be sent to MSU Office of Admissions which includes ACT scores.
If the high school transcript does not include ACT scores, go to www.ACT.org to locate past testing results. An electronic copy should be sent to MSU Office of Admissions. - What if I cannot afford the test?
MoGEA and MoCA fee waivers can be requested and are distributed based on financial need.