Colorado Test Requirements

Find your licensure area below to determine which test you need to take and see the minimum qualifying score. To learn more about a specific test, click the test title. Once you know your test(s), find out 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" 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.

Elementary Education

praxis testing for Colorado Secondary Education
To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Elementary Education Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.) 5014 0014 147

Secondary Education

praxis testing for Colorado Secondary Education
To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
English Language Arts–Secondary English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge 5041 0041 162
Mathematics–Secondary Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.) 5061 0061 156
Science–Secondary General Science: Content Knowledge 5435 0435 152
Social Studies–Secondary Social Studies: Content Knowledge 5081 0081 150

Instructional Support Personnel

praxis testing for Colorado Instructional Support Personnel
To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Audiology Audiology(through December 2012) n/a 0341 600
Audiology(beginning January 2013) n/a 0342 170
School Psychologist School Psychologist n/a 0401 165
Speech Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology 5330* 0330 600

*Available beginning December 2012.

n/a — Not available in this delivery method

 

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