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Educator Preparation Entry Assessment

To Be Certified inYou Need to TakeTest CodeQualifying Score
Entrance into an Educator Preparation Program Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading 5712 156
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Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing 5722 162
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Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics
(On-screen four-function calculator provided.)		 5732 150
If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Core Academic Skills for Educators exams (5712, 5722, 5732) at the same time, select Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined Test (5751) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5712, 5722, 5732).

In lieu of the Core Academic Skills for Educators exams, the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) may allow one of the GRE® tests listed below for admission to an initial certification program at the graduate level. Candidates should check with the EPP regarding admissions policies (16 KAR 5:020. Standards for admission to educator preparation).

The applicant is responsible for providing official GRE test scores to the EPP.

GRE® General Test

Verbal ReasoningQuantitative ReasoningAnalytical Writing
450 490 4.0

GRE® General Test

Verbal ReasoningQuantitative ReasoningAnalytical Writing
150 143 4.0

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified inYou Need to TakeTest CodeQualifying Score
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (B–P) Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education 5023 166

Elementary Education

To Be Certified inYou Need to TakeTest CodeQualifying Score
Elementary Education (P–5) Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (On-screen scientific calculator provided.) 5001 ¹
Reading and Language Arts Subtest 5002 157
Mathematics Subtest(On-screen scientific calculator provided.) 5003 157
Social Studies Subtest 5004 155
Science Subtest(On-screen scientific calculator provided.) 5005 159
¹ To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take all four subtests (5002, 5003, 5004, 5005) at the same time, select Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest.
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160

Middle School Education

To Be Certified inYou Need to TakeTest CodeQualifying Score
Middle School: English and Communications Middle School English Language Arts 5047 164
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
Middle School: Mathematics Middle School Mathematics (On-screen graphing calculator provided.) 5169 165
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
Middle School: Science Middle School Science 5440 150
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
Middle School: Social Studies Middle School Social Studies 5089 149
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160

Secondary Education

To Be Certified inYou Need to TakeTest CodeQualifying Score
Biology (8–12) Biology: Content Knowledge 5235 146
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Chemistry (8–12) Chemistry: Content Knowledge 5245 147
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Earth Science (8–12) Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge 5571 147
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
English (8–12) English Language Arts: Content and Analysis 5039 168
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Mathematics (8–12) Mathematics: Content Knowledge (On-screen graphing calculator provided.) 5161 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Physics (8–12) Physics: Content Knowledge 5265 133
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Social Studies (8–12) Social Studies: Content and Interpretation 5086 153
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160

All Grades

World Languages

To Be Certified inYou Need to TakeTest CodeQualifying Score
Arabic (P–12) Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Chinese (P–12) Chinese (Mandarin): World Language 5665 164
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
French (P–12) French: World Language 5174 162
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
German (P–12) German: World Language 5183 163
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Japanese (P–12) Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Latin (P–12) Latin 5601 166
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Russian (P–12) Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Spanish (P–12) Spanish: World Language 5195 168
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160

All Other All Grades Categories

To Be Certified inYou Need to TakeTest CodeQualifying Score
Art (P–12) Art: Content and Analysis 5135 161
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
or
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Health (P–12) Health Education 5551 155
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Instrumental Music
(P–12);
Integrated Music
(P–12);
Vocal Music
(P–12)		 Music: Content and Instruction 5114 162
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Physical Education (P–12) Physical Education: Content and Design 5095 169
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
School Media Librarian (P–12) Library Media Specialist 5311 156
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
School Psychologist School Psychologist 5402 147
Option for Health (P–12) and Physical Education (P–12)   Note: Test 5857 is an option ONLY for individuals seeking certification in BOTH Health and Physical Education simultaneously. Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge 5857 160
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Physical Education: Content and Design 5095 169
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
or
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160

Exceptional Education

To Be Certified inYou Need to TakeTest CodeQualifying Score
Communication Disorders (P–12)These tests are not for SLPA educator certification. Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 151
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Speech-Language Pathology 5331 162
Hearing Impaired (P–12) Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 151
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Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students 5272 160
Hearing Impaired with Sign Proficiency (P–12) Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 151
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Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students 5272 160
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ASL Proficiency Interview 0634 3+ (170)
Learning and Behavior Disorders (P–12) Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications 5543 158
For another option of assessments for this certificate see 16 KAR 6:010.
Moderate and Severe Disabilities (P–12) Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications 5545 158
For another option of assessments for this certificate see 16 KAR 6:010.
Visually Impaired (P–12) Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 151
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Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments 5282 163

Career & Technical Education

To Be Certified inYou Need to TakeTest CodeQualifying Score
Agriculture (5–12) Agriculture 5701 147
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Business and Marketing Education (5–12) Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.) 5101 154
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Engineering and Technology (5–12) Technology Education 5051 159
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Family and Consumer Sciences (5–12) Family and Consumer Sciences 5122 153
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Industrial Education (5–12) See 16 KAR 6:020. Contact Angie Fisher at the Kentucky Department of Education, Division of College and Career Readiness.

Restricted Base Certificates

To Be Certified inYou Need to TakeTest CodeQualifying Score
Computer Information Systems (P–12) Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Dance (P–12) Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
English as a Second Language (P–12) English to Speakers of Other Languages 5362 155
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Journalism (8–12) Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Psychology (8–12) Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Sociology (8–12) Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Speech/Media Communications(8–12) Speech Communication: Content Knowledge 5221 146
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160
Theater (P–12) Theatre 5641 162
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 160
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Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 5623 160
or
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 160

Endorsements

To Be Certified inYou Need to TakeTest CodeQualifying Score
American Sign Language (P–12) ASL Proficiency Interview 0634 3+ (170)
English as a Second Language (P–12) English to Speakers of Other Languages 5362 155
Gifted (P–12) Gifted Education 5358 157
Learning and Behavior Disorders (P–12) Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications 5543 158
For another option of assessments for this certificate see 16 KAR 6:010.
Literacy Specialist (P–12) Reading Specialist 5301 164
Reading (P–12) Teaching Reading 5204 153

This page is a supplement to The Praxis® Information Bulletin.

Note: A passing score on a test established at the time of administration shall be valid for the purpose of applying for certification for five (5) years from the test administration date.
16 KAR6:010.

Educational Professional Standards Board Kentucky

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