Indiana Test Requirements

Listed below are all the tests approved by the state of Indiana. For a complete list of content areas that can be added to any current Indiana instructional license through testing, please view Adding a Content Area by Testing.

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 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" or "6" are delivered in computer format; codes that begin with "0" or "1" are delivered on paper.
"CDT" refers to computer-delivered tests. "PDT" refers to paper-delivered tests.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Indiana requires the Praxis I® (PPST®) for teacher licensing. Under very limited circumstances, Core Battery scores are still accepted. Visit the Indiana Office of Educator Licensing and Development for more information.

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).

Other Praxis I Alternatives:

The following additional assessments/routes are acceptable to document basic skills competency at the time of admission to a teacher preparation program:

ACT with a score of at least 24 based on Math, Reading, Grammar, and Science
SAT with a score of at least 1100 based on Critical Reading and Math
GRE® General test with a score of at least 1100 based on Verbal and Quantitative
Anyone with a Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution is exempt

ACT, SAT and GRE scores do not include writing.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	Praxis I Reading	5710	0710	176
	and
	Praxis I Writing	5720	0720	172
	and
	Praxis I Mathematics	5730	0730	175
	Composite Score: 527 To fulfill the Praxis I composite option, the sum of your individual Praxis I scores must meet or exceed the composite score. Praxis I composite score of 527 is based on Reading, Writing and Math.			527

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood Education (K–3)	Early Childhood: Content Knowledge	5022	0022	156
	and
	Reading Specialist	n/a	0300	370
Pre-Kindergarten Education	Pre-Kindergarten Education	5531	0531	165

Elementary Education

Note: candidates that have not passed both the Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (0011/5011) and Reading Specialist (0300) tests by December 31, 2012, must take the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5031) test after that point to obtain a license.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education	Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (Calculator allowed.)	5031	n/a	*
	Reading and Language Arts Subtest	5032	n/a	165
	Mathematics Subtest (Calculator allowed.)	5033	n/a	164
	Social Studies Subtest	5034	n/a	155
	Science Subtest (Calculator allowed.)	5035	n/a	159
	* To pass the Elementary Education: 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.
	or
	Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment	5011	0011	165
	and
	Reading Specialist	n/a	0300	370

Middle School Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Early Adolescent Generalist 5–9	Please select two of the following:
	Middle School English Language Arts	5049	0049	163
	Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.)	n/a	0069	156
	Middle School Science	n/a	0439	148
	Middle School Social Studies	5089	0089	156

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Biology	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	0235	157
Chemistry	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	0245	151
Earth/Space Science	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	0571	155
Economics	Economics	n/a	0910	460
English	English Language, Literature and Composition: Content Knowledge	5041	0041	160
Geography	Geography	n/a	0921	138
Government/Political Science	Government/Political Science	n/a	0930	390
Historical Perspectives	World and United States History: Content Knowledge	5941	0941	158
Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.)	5061	0061	136
Physical Science 5–12	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	0245	151
	and
	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	0265	149
Physics	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	0265	149
Psychology	Psychology	n/a	0390	480
Social Studies	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	5081	0081	156
Sociology	Sociology	n/a	0950	440

All Grades

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Art	Art: Content Knowledge	n/a	0133	159
English to Speakers of Other Languages	English to Speakers of Other Languages	n/a	0361	149
Health	Health Education	5550	0550	650
Media Specialist	Library Media Specialist	5311*	0311	158
Music	Music: Content Knowledge	5113*	0113	157
Physical Education	Physical Education: Content Knowledge	5091	0091	153
Reading	Teaching Reading	5204	0204	159

* Available beginning February 2013.

World Languages

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
French	French: World Language	5174	n/a	156
German	German: World Language	5183	n/a	163
Spanish	Spanish: World Language	5195	n/a	168

Administrator/School Leader

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Building Level Administrator K–12	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	163
Director of Career and Technical Education	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	163
Director of Curriculum and Instruction K–12	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	163
Director of Exceptional Needs	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	163
Superintendent K–12	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	163

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Exceptional Needs: Hearing Impaired	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	0543	158
Exceptional Needs: Intense Intervention	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	0543	158
Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	0543	158
Exceptional Needs: Visually Impaired	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	0543	158

Career and Technical Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Business Education	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5101	0101	161
Family and Consumer Sciences	Family and Consumer Sciences	5121	0121	157
Technology Education	Technology Education	n/a	0051	159

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.

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