Kentucky Test Requirements

Find your certification area below to determine which test(s) you need to take. 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.

Note: Paper-delivered tests are offered on specific test administration dates throughout the year. There are two test sessions per day. You may take up to three tests on a given day, depending on the length of each test. You can find test lengths and overviews at the Test at a Glance (TAAG) links below. 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. Not all tests are offered on each administration date. Please plan ahead by checking the Test Date Exceptions table.

Note: Computer-delivered tests are offered through a network of Prometric™ Testing Centers. Computer-delivered tests are given by appointment. Visit Test Centers and Dates to find testing centers near you. Not all computer-delivered tests are offered continuously. Please plan ahead by checking the Computer-delivered Tests page. Ready to register? Register online with credit/debit card, eCheck or PayPal™.

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.)

Note: test codes that begin with "5" are delivered in computer format; codes that begin with "0" are delivered on paper. All tests are paper-delivered tests unless otherwise noted.

Teacher Preparation Entry Assessment

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Program-specific, please contact your program for information	Each teacher education preparation program has its own requirements. Before registering for the Praxis I® tests, contact your advisor/program coordinator to determine your requirements
	Praxis I: Reading (Computer)	5710	Contact your program
	or
	Praxis I: Reading (Paper)	0710	Contact your program
	and
	Praxis I: Writing (Computer)	5720	Contact your program
	or
	Praxis I: Writing (Paper)	0720	Contact your program
	and
	Praxis I: Mathematics (Computer)	5730	Contact your program
	or
	Praxis I: Mathematics (Paper)	0730	Contact your program

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (B–P)	Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Computer)² LV	5023	166
	or
	Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Paper)² LV	0023	166

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education (P–5)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	and
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Computer)(Calculators allowed.)	5014	148
	or
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Paper)(Calculators allowed.)	0014	148

Middle School Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Middle School: English and Communications	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	and
	Middle School English Language Arts (Computer)	5049	158
	or
	Middle School English Language Arts (Paper)	0049	158
Middle School: Mathematics	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	and
	Middle School Mathematics(Calculators allowed.)	0069	148
Middle School: Science	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	and
	Middle School Science	0439	144
Middle School: Social Studies	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	and
	Middle School Social Studies (Computer)	5089	149
	or
	Middle School Social Studies (Paper)	0089	149

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Biology (8–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Biology: Content Knowledge	0235	146
Chemistry (8–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	0245	147
Earth Science(8–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	0571	147
English (8–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	English Language, Literature and Composition: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0041	160
	or
	English Language, Literature and Composition: Content Knowledge (Computer) (available beginning May 2012)	5041	160
	and
	English Language, Literature and Composition: Essays	0042	155
Mathematics (8–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Computer)(Graphing calculator required.) (available beginning June 2012)	5061	125
	or
	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Paper)(Graphing calculator required.)	0061	125
	and
	Mathematics: Proofs, Models and Problems, Part 1(Graphing calculator required.)	0063	141
Physics (8–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Physics: Content Knowledge	0265	133
Social Studies(8–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Social Studies: Content Knowledge (Computer)(available beginning May 2012)	5081	151
	or
	Social Studies: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0081	151
	and
	Social Studies: Interpretation of Materials	0083	159

All Grades

World Languages

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Arabic (P–12) or Chinese (P–12) or Japanese (P–12) or Russian (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
French (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	French: World Language (Computer)	5174	162
German (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	German: World Language (Computer)	5183	163
Latin (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Latin²	0600	700
Spanish (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Spanish: World Language (Computer)	5195	168

All Other All Grades Categories

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Art (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Art: Content Knowledge	0133	158
	and
	Art Making(Test takers are required to bring four color photographs or still reproductions of their own artwork. For more detailed information about this requirement, see TAAG requirements.)	0131	154
Health (P–12) See option for certification in BOTH Health & Physical Education.	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Health Education (Computer)(available beginning June 2012)	5550	630
	or
	Health Education (Paper)	0550	630
Integrated Music (P–12); Vocal Music (P–12); Instrumental Music (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Music: Content Knowledge	0113	154
	and
	Music: Concepts & Processes	0111	145
Physical Education (P–12) See option for certification in BOTH Health & Physical Education.	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and Choice of Option 1 or Option 2
	Option 1
	Physical Education: Content Knowledge (Computer)(available beginning August 2012)	5091	147
	or
	Physical Education: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0091	147
	and
	Physical Education: Movement Forms – Analysis & Design	0092	151
	Option 2
	Physical Education: Content and Design (Computer)(available beginning September 2012)	5095	169
	or
	Physical Education: Content and Design	0095	169
School Media Librarian (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Library Media Specialist¹	0311	156
School Psychologist	School Psychologist	0401	161
Option for Health (P–12) and Physical Education (P–12) Note: Test (0856/5856) is an option ONLY for individuals seeking certification in BOTH Health and Physical Education simultaneously.	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge (Computer)(available beginning August 2012)	5856	156
	or
	Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0856	156
	and
	Physical Education: Movement Forms – Analysis & Design	0092	151

Exceptional Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Communication Disorders (P–12)These tests are not for SLPA educator certification.	Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge	0353	157
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Computer)	5354	151
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Paper)	0354	151
	and
	Speech-Language Pathology	0330	600
Hearing Impaired (P–12)	Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge	0353	157
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Computer)	5354	151
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Paper)	0354	151
	and
	Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students²LV	0271	167
Hearing Impaired with Sign Proficiency (P–12)	Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge	0353	157
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Computer)	5354	151
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Paper)	0354	151
	and
	Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students²LV	0271	167
	and select one of the following non-ETS assessments:
	Education Sign Skills Evaluations (ESSE)(Click on the test name for assessment information.)		Intermediate Level
	or
	Sign Communication: Proficiency Overview (SCPI)(Click on the test name for assessment information.)		Intermediate Level
Learning and Behavior Disorders (P–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications (Computer)	5543	158
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications (Paper)	0543	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 (Computer)	5545	158
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications (Paper)	0545	158
	For another option of assessments for this certificate see 16 KAR 6:010.
Visually Impaired (P–12)	Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge	0353	157
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Computer)	5354	151
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Paper)	0354	151
	and
	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments²LV	0281	161

Career & Technical Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Agriculture (5–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Agriculture²LV	0700	520
Business and Marketing Education (5–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Business Education: Content Knowledge(Calculators allowed.)	0101	154
Engineering and Technology (5–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Technology Education	0050	600
Family and Consumer Sciences (5–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Family & Consumer Sciences	0121	162
Industrial Education (5–12)	See 6 KAR 6:020. Contact Vickie Staley at the Kentucky Department of Tech. Education.

Restricted Base Certificates

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Computer Information Systems (P–12); Dance (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
English as a Second Language (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	English to Speakers of Other Languages	0361	157
Journalism (8–12);Psychology (8–12); Sociology (8–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
Speech/Media Communications(8–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Speech Communication: Content Knowledge²LV	0221	146
Theater (P–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	0522	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	0523	161
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	0524	161
	and
	Theatre²LV	0640	630

Endorsements

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
English as a Second Language (P–12)	English to Speakers of Other Languages¹	0361	157
Gifted (P–12)	Gifted Education²LV	0357	152
Learning and Behavior Disorders (P–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications (Computer)	5543	158
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications (Paper)	0543	158
	For another option of assessments for this certificate see 16 KAR 6:010.
Literacy Specialist (P–12)	Reading Specialist	0300	520
Reading (P–12)	Teaching Reading (Computer)	5204	153
	or
	Teaching Reading (Paper)	0204	153

¹ ETS is in the process of transitioning the older NTE scaled tests (250–990 scale) to the Praxis score scale (100–200). Although the test has not changed, the code and score have been changed for consistency in reporting.

² LV = not all tests are offered during each test administration. See low-volume test dates at
Test Centers and Dates.

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.