Arkansas Test Requirements

The table below indicates the appropriate test(s) for specific licensures. To learn more about a specific test, click the test title. Once the appropriate tests are identified, determine how to register for Praxis™ tests and read the Praxis test retake policy.

Most tests are offered in both Session 1 and Session 2. Refer to the fees page for tests that are restricted to a particular session.

In general, unless it is specifically stated that a calculator is permitted or required for a particular test, calculators may not be used on any Praxis tests (see Calculator Use).

Notes:

In general, test codes that begin with "5 or 6" are delivered in computer format; codes that begin with "0" are delivered on paper.
“CDT” refers to computer-delivered tests. “PDT” refers to paper-delivered tests.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Beginning teachers in all content areas must pass all three Praxis I® tests in either format.

If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Praxis I exams (5710, 5720, 5730) at the same time, select Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test: Combined Test (5750) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5710, 5720, 5730).

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Entry into Teacher Education Programs and Non-Traditional Licensure Programs	Praxis I Reading	5710	0710	172
	and
	Praxis I Writing	5720	0720	173
	and
	Praxis I Mathematics	5730	0730	171

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All P–4 Teaching Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	0621	157
Early Childhood P–4	Early Childhood: Content Knowledge	5022	0022	157
Grade 5/6 Endorsement for P–4 Teachers	Middle School: Multiple Subjects (Calculator allowed.)	5141	n/a	*
	English Language Arts Subtest	5142	n/a	150
	Mathematics Subtest (Calculator allowed.)	5143	n/a	143
	Social Studies Subtest	5144	n/a	142
	Science Subtest (Calculator allowed.)	5145	n/a	143
	*To pass the Middle School: Multiple Subjects test you must receive a passing score on each subtest. You must take the full test on your initial attempt. If after your first attempt you did not pass one of the individual subtests, you may take just that subtest again for a reduced fee.

Middle School Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All 4–8 Teaching Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
Middle Childhood Generalist (includes both emphasis areas of Math/Science and English Language Arts/Social Studies	Middle School: Multiple Subjects(Calculator allowed.)	5141	n/a	*
	English Language Arts Subtest	5142	n/a	150
	Mathematics Subtest(Calculator allowed.)	5143	n/a	143
	Social Studies Subtest	5144	n/a	142
	Science Subtest(Calculator allowed.)	5145	n/a	143
	*To pass the Middle School: Multiple Subjects test you must receive a passing score on each subtest. You must take the full test on your initial attempt. If after your first attempt you did not pass one of the individual subtests, you may take just that subtest again for a reduced fee.
Algebra I Endorsement to a Middle School license, grade 8 only	Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.)	n/a	0069	161

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Drama (7–12)	Theatre	n/a	0641	154
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
Drama/Speech (P–8, 7–12)	Speech Communication: Content Knowledge	n/a	0221	141
	and
	Theatre	n/a	0641	154
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
English	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content and Analysis	5044	0044	166
	and
	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Pedagogy	n/a	0043	145
Grade 5/6 Endorsement for Secondary Teachers: English	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content and Analysis	5044	0044	166
Grade 5/6 Endorsement for Secondary Teachers: Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.)	5061	0061	125
Grade 5/6 Endorsement for Secondary Teachers: Science	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	0571	145
	and
	Physical Science: Content Knowledge	n/a	0481	145
	or
	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	0235	142
Grade 5/6 Endorsement for Secondary Teachers: Social Studies	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation	5086	0086	153
Journalism Endorsement (added to a current license)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
Life/Earth Science	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	0235	142
	and
	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	0571	145
	and
	Life Science: Pedagogy	n/a	0234	146
Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.)	5061	0061	125
	and
	Mathematics: Proofs, Models, and Problems, Part 1 (Graphing calculator required.)	n/a	0063	144
	and
	Mathematics: Pedagogy (Calculator allowed.)	n/a	0065	135
Physical/Earth Science	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	0571	145
	and
	Physical Science: Content Knowledge	n/a	0481	145
	and
	Physical Science: Pedagogy	n/a	0483	145
Social Studies	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation	5086	0086	153
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
Speech (7–12)	Speech Communication: Content Knowledge	n/a	0221	141
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157

All Grades

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All P–12 Teaching Areas (select one)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	0621	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
Art P–12	Art: Content and Analysis	n/a	0135	161
Music: Instrumental and Vocal	Music: Content and Instruction	n/a	0114	162
Physical Education, Wellness and Leisure	Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge	5856	0856	144
	and
	Physical Education: Content and Design	5095	0095	169

World Languages

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Chinese (Mandarin)	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	n/a	164
	and
	World Languages Pedagogy	n/a	0841	158
English as a Second Language	English to Speakers of Other Languages	n/a	0361	142
French	French: World Language	5174	n/a	162
	and
	World Languages Pedagogy	n/a	0841	158
German	German: World Language	5183	n/a	163
	and
	World Languages Pedagogy	n/a	0841	158
Japanese	ACTFL
	and
	World Languages Pedagogy	n/a	0841	158
Latin	Latin	n/a	0601	161
	and
	World Languages Pedagogy	n/a	0841	158
Spanish	Spanish: World Language	5195	n/a	168
	and
	World Languages Pedagogy	n/a	0841	158

Administrator/School Leader

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Building Level Administrator	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	163
Curriculum/Program Administrators	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	163
District Level Administrator	School Superintendent Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.)	6021	n/a	160

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Gifted and Talented Endorsement (added to a current license)	Gifted Education	n/a	0357	150
Special Education: Hearing Specialist	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	n/a	0272	160
	and
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
Special Education: Instructional Specialist (P–4 and Infant Toddler)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
Special Education: Instructional Specialist (4–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
Special Education: Visual Specialist	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
	and
	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	n/a	0282	163

All Career & Technical Areas

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Agriculture Sciences and Technology	Agriculture	n/a	0700	510
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
Business Technology	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5101	0101	154
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
Family Consumer Science	Family and Consumer Sciences	5121	0121	153
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
Industrial Technology	Technology Education	n/a	0051	159
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
Marketing Technology	Marketing Education	n/a	0561	156
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157

Instructional Support Personnel

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Adult Education	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
Coaching Endorsement (added to a current license)	Physical Education: Content and Design	5095	0095	169
Driver Education	Driver Education	n/a	0867	160
Educational Examiner Endorsement (added to a current license)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	0621	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
Guidance/Counseling Endorsement (added to a current license)	Professional School Counselor	5421¹	0421	156
Instructional Facilitator	Instructional Facilitator (Must use the SLS website to register.)	n/a	1031	140
Library/Media Specialist Endorsement (added to a current license)	Library Media Specialist	5311¹	0311	148
Reading Specialist P–12 Endorsement (added to a current license)	Reading Specialist	5301	n/a	164
School Psychology Specialist	School Psychologist	n/a	0401	159
Speech-Language Pathologist	Speech-Language Pathology	5330	0330	600

¹ Available beginning February 2013.

This page is a supplement to The Praxis Series™ Information Bulletin.

n/a – Not available in this delivery method