Adding a Content Area to an Existing License by Testing

The following tests are the only approved tests for adding a content area to an existing license.

If you test in Indiana, a copy of your Praxis™ scores will automatically be sent to the state's educator credentialing agency.

Find your licensure area below to determine which test(s) you need to take and see the minimum qualifying score(s). To learn more about a specific test, click the test title. Once you’ve determined your testing requirements, 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.

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.
To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Business 5–12 Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.) 5101 0101 161
Chemistry 5–12 Chemistry: Content Knowledge 5245 0245 151
Earth/Space Science 5–12 Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge 5571 0571 155
Economics 5–12 Economics n/a 0910 460
Family and Consumer Science 5–121 Family and Consumer Sciences 5121 0121 157
French 5–12 French: World Language 5174 n/a 156
Geography 5–12 Geography n/a 0921 138
German 5–12 German: World Language 5183 n/a 163
Government/Political Science 5–12 Government/Political Science n/a 0930 390
Health 5–12 Health Education 5550 0550 650
Language Arts 5–12 English Language, Literature and Composition: Content Knowledge 5041 0041 160
Library/Media P–12 Library Media Specialist 5311 0311 158
Life Sciences 5–12 Biology: Content Knowledge 5235 0235 157
Mathematics 5–12 Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.) 5061 0061 136
Middle School – Language Arts 5–9 Middle School English Language Arts 5049 0049 163
Middle School – Mathematics 5–9 Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.) n/a 0069 156
Middle School – Science 5–9 Middle School Science n/a 0439 148
Middle School – Social Studies 5–9 Middle School Social Studies 5089 0089 156
Physical Education P–12 Physical Education: Content Knowledge 5091 0091 153
Physical Science 5–12 Chemistry: Content Knowledge 5245 0245 151
and
Physics: Content Knowledge 5265 0265 149
Physics 5–12 Physics: Content Knowledge 5265 0265 149
Psychology 5–12 Psychology n/a 0390 480
Reading P–12 Teaching Reading 5204 0204 159
Sociology 5–12 Sociology n/a 0950 440
Spanish 5–12 Spanish: World Language 5195 n/a 168
Technology Education 5–12 Technology Education n/a 0051 159
World and U.S. History 5–12 World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge 5941 0941 158
1Requires 4,000 hours of documented work experience in this area.

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.

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