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Pennsylvania Test Requirements
ALL CERTIFICATION AREAS REQUIRE THE APPROPRIATE CONTENT AREA TEST.
Educators applying for an initial Instructional or Educational Specialist** area are required to pass the Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST®) by either Method 1 or Method 2, in addition to the appropriate Praxis II® test. Educators applying for Instructional areas that cover N-3, K-6 or K-12 must pass the Praxis II test(s) in both the Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge test and the appropriate Praxis II® subject test.
For Vocational Instructional certifications, see Vocational Instructional section.
| Praxis I Method 1 |
Take this test(s): | Test Code | Session | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructional I & Educational Specialist** I (Note: Computer-based scores prior to January 16, 2002 are only accepted for vocational areas.) |
Praxis I: Reading (computer-based test) or Praxis I: Reading (paper-based test) |
5710 0710 |
n/a 1 |
172 172 |
| Praxis I: Writing (computer-based test) or Praxis I: Writing (paper-based test) |
5720 0720 |
n/a 2 |
173 173 | |
| Praxis I: Mathematics (PDF) (computer-based test) or Praxis I: Mathematics (PDF) (paper-based test) (Calculators prohibited.) |
5730 0730 |
n/a 1 |
173 173 | |
| Praxis I Method 2 - Composite |
Take this test(s): | Test Code | Session | Qualifying Score |
| Instructional I & Educational Specialist** I (Note: Computer-based scores prior to January 16, 2002 are only accepted for vocational areas.) |
Praxis I: Reading (computer-based test) or Praxis I: Reading (paper-based test) |
5710 0710 |
n/a 1 |
Minimum score of 169 Minimum score of 169 |
| Praxis I: Writing (computer-based test) or Praxis I: Writing (paper-based test) |
5720 0720 |
n/a 2 |
Minimum score of 170 Minimum score of 170 | |
| Praxis I: Mathematics (PDF) (computer-based test) or Praxis I: Mathematics (PDF) (paper-based test) (Calculators prohibited.) |
5730 0730 |
n/a 1 |
Minimum score of 170 Minimum score of 170 | |
| *Composite score (sum of all 3 tests). A minimum score in each area with a composite score of 521 is required. | 521 | |||
|
N-3 or K-6 Areas Educators applying for an initial Instructional N-3 or K-6 area are required to pass the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) by either Method 1 or Method 2 above, the Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge test and the appropriate Praxis II test(s). | ||||
| To be certified in: | Take this test(s): | Test Code | Session | Qualifying Score |
| Early Childhood Education N-3 | Early Childhood Education (PDF) | 0020 | 1 | 530 |
| Elementary Education K-6 | Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (PDF) (Calculators prohibited.) |
0011 | 1 | 168 |
| 7-9 or 7-12 Areas Educators applying for an initial Instructional 7-9 or 7-12 area are required to pass the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) by either Method 1 or Method 2, in addition to passing the appropriate Praxis II test(s). | ||||
| Middle Level (Grades 7-9) | ||||
| Middle Level English 7-9 | Middle School English-Language Arts | 0049 | 1 | 163 |
| Middle Level Mathematics 7-9 | Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.) |
0069 | 2 | 151 |
| Middle Level Science 7-9 | Middle School Science (Calculators prohibited.) |
0439 | 1 | 144 |
| Middle Level Citizenship Education 7-9 |
Middle School Social Studies | 0089 | 2 | 152 |
| Secondary Education (Grades 7-12) | ||||
| Biology 7-12 | Biology: Content Knowledge (PDF) (Calculators prohibited.) |
0235 | 2 | 147 |
| Chemistry 7-12 | Chemistry: Content Knowledge (PDF) (Calculators prohibited.) |
0245 | 2 | 154 |
| Citizenship Education 7-12 | Citizenship Education: Content Knowledge (PDF) | 0087 | 1 | 148 |
| Communication 7-12 | Communication (PDF) | 0800 | 2 | 530 |
| Cooperative Education 7-12 | Cooperative Education (PDF) | 0810 | 1 | 770 |
| Earth & Space Science 7-12 | Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge (PDF) (Calculators prohibited.) |
0571 | 2 | 157 |
| English 7-12 | English Language, Literature, & Composition: Content Knowledge | 0041 | 1 | 160 |
| General Science 7-12 | General Science: Content Knowledge (PDF) (Calculators prohibited.) |
0435 | 1 | 146 |
| Mathematics 7-12 | Mathematics: Content Knowledge (PDF) (Graphing calculator required.) |
0061 | 1 | 136 |
| Physics 7-12 | Physics: Content Knowledge (PDF) (Calculators prohibited.) |
0265 | 1 | 140 |
| Safety/Driver Education 7-12 | Safety/Driver Education (PDF) | 0860 | 1 | 520 |
| Social Sciences 7-12 | Social Sciences: Content Knowledge (PDF) | 0951 | 1 | Contact state |
| Social Studies 7-12 | Social Studies: Content Knowledge | 0081 | 1 | 157 |
|
K-12 Areas Educators applying for an initial Instructional K-12 area are required to pass the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) by either Method 1 or Method 2 above, the Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge test and the appropriate Praxis II test(s). | ||||
| Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge | 0511 | 2 | 150 | |
| Agriculture K-12 | Agriculture (PA) (PDF) | 0780 | 1 | 520 |
| Art K-12 | Art: Content Knowledge (PDF) | 0133 | 1 | 161 |
| Business, Computers & Information Technology K-12 | Business Education (PDF) (Calculator allowed.) |
0100 | 1 | 560 |
| Environmental Education K-12 | Environmental Education (PDF) (Calculators prohibited.) |
0830 | 1 | 600 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences K-12 | Family and Consumer Sciences (PDF) (Calculators prohibited.) |
0121 | 1 | 162 |
| French K-12 | French: Content Knowledge (PDF) (contains listening section) |
0173 | 2 | 170 |
| German K-12 | German: Content Knowledge (PDF) (contains listening section) |
0181 | 2 | 165 |
| Health K-12 | Health Education (PDF) | 0550 | 2 | 650 |
| Health & Physical Education K-12 |
Health & Physical Education: Content Knowledge (PDF) | 0856 | 2 | 146 |
| Latin K-12 | Latin (PDF) | 0600 | 1 | 610 |
| Library Science K-12 | Library Media Specialist (PDF) | 0310 | 1 | 620 |
| Marketing/Distributive Education K-12 | Marketing Education (PDF) (Calculators prohibited.) |
0561 | 1 | 144 |
| Music K-12 | Music: Content Knowledge (PDF) (contains listening section) |
0113 | 1 | 158 |
| Reading Specialist K-12 | Reading Specialist | 0300 | 2 | 570 |
| Spanish K-12 | Spanish: Content Knowledge (PDF) (contains listening section) |
0191 | 1 | 166 |
| Technology Education K-12 | Technology Education (PDF) (Calculators prohibited.) |
0050 | 1 | 620 |
| Special Education | ||||
| Special Education N-12 | Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge | 0353 | 2 | 136 |
| Special Education: Hearing Impaired K-12 | Education of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students (PDF) | 0271 | 1 | 164 |
| Special Education: Speech & Language Impaired K-12 | Teaching Speech to Students with Language Impairments (PDF) or Speech-Language Pathology |
0880 0330 |
1 1 |
590 600 |
| Special Education: Visually Impaired K-12 | Teaching Speech to Students with Visual Impairments (PDF) | 0280 | 1 | 620 |
|
Educational Specialist** Educators applying for an initial certificate in the areas of
**Educational Specialist candidates with a baccalaureate degree who hold current and valid Pennsylvania license as a registered nurse, dental hygienist, psychologist, counselor or social worker and can provide a copy of this Pennsylvania license as part of their application for the related Pennsylvania Educational Specialist certification are not required to take any tests to receive the related certificate. NOTE: A current and valid Pennyslvania license is required to obtain a school nurse and dental hygienist certification. | ||||
| School Counselor: Elementary K-6 or Secondary 7-12 | School Guidance & Counseling (PDF) (contains listening section) |
0420 | 2 | 590 |
| School Psychologist K-12 | School Psychologist (PDF) | 0401 | 1 | 150 |
|
Administration Educators applying for an initial certificate in the areas of Principal, Supervisor, Vocational Supervisor and Vocational Administrative Director are required to pass the Praxis II Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision. | ||||
| Principal/Vocational Director | Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision (PDF) | 0410 | 1 | 580 |
| Supervision/Vocational Supervisor | Educational Leadership: Administration & Supervision (PDF) | 0410 | 1 | 580 |
| Vocational Instructional
Educators applying for an initial Vocational Instructional I area must pass the appropriate Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Tests for Reading and Writing (by either Method 1 or Method 2 above). Educators applying for Vocational Instructional II must pass the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test in Mathematics. | ||||
| Praxis I Method 1 To be certified in: |
Take this test(s): | Test Code | Session | Qualifying Score |
| Vocational Instructional I | Praxis I: Reading (computer-based test) or Praxis I: Reading (paper-based test) and Praxis I: Writing (computer-based test) or Praxis I: Writing (paper-based test) |
5710 0710 5720 0720 |
n/a 1 n/a 2 |
172 172 173 173 |
| Praxis I Method 2 - Composite To be certified in: |
Take this test(s): | Test Code | Session | Qualifying Score |
| Vocational Instructional I | Praxis I: Reading (computer-based test) or Praxis I: Reading (paper-based test) and Praxis I: Writing (computer-based test) or Praxis I: Writing (paper-based test) |
5710 0710 5720 0720 |
n/a 1 n/a 2 |
No required minimum score 172.5 |
| Composite score is an average on the Praxis I PPST Reading and PPST Writing tests of 172.5 with no required minimum score. | ||||
| Praxis score reports will not indicate the composite score for the Vocational Instructional I license. In order to determine your composite score for the Vocational Instructional I license, you must average your scores on the Praxis I Reading and Praxis I Writing tests. | ||||
| Praxis I Method 1 To be certified in: |
Take this test(s): | Test Code | Session | Qualifying Score |
| Vocational Instructional II | Praxis I: Mathematics (PDF) (computer-based test) or Praxis I: Mathematics (PDF) (paper-based test) (Calculators prohibited.) |
5730 0730 |
n/a 1 |
173 |
| Composite score as identified in Method 2 for all other certificates. | ||||
| Praxis I Method 2 - Composite To be certified in: |
Take this test(s): | Test Code | Session | Qualifying Score |
| Vocational Instructional II | Praxis I: Mathematics (PDF) (computer-based test) or Praxis I: Mathematics (PDF) (paper-based test) (Calculators prohibited.) |
5730 0730 |
n/a 1 |
Minimum score of 170 |
| Composite score (sum of all 3 PPST tests, Reading, Writing and Mathematics). A minimum score in each area with a composite score of 521 is required. The composite score requirements for the Reading and Writing tests are outlined below. | ||||
| Praxis I: Reading (computer-based test) or Praxis I: Reading (paper-based test) and Praxis I: Writing (computer-based test) or Praxis I: Writing (paper-based test) |
5710 0710 5720 0720 |
n/a 1 n/a 2 |
Minimum score of 169 Minimum score of 169 Minimum score of 170 Minimum score of 170 | |
