Missouri 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.

If you test in Missouri, a copy of your scores will automatically be sent to the Educator Preparation Section of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Jefferson City.

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.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

All Areas — Grades 5–9 and Grades 9–12

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas Without Subject Tests: Middle School (5–9)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	167
All Areas Without Subject Tests: Secondary (K–12, 9–12)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	164

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education — Birth to Grade 3

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood Education (Birth–3)	Education of Young Children	5021	0021	166
Early Childhood Special Education (Birth–3)	Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood	n/a	0691	166

Elementary Education — Grades 1–6

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education (1–6)	Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment	5011	0011	164

Middle School Education — Grades 5–9

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Middle School English 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	158
Middle School Science (5–9)	Middle School Science	n/a	0439	149
Middle School Social Studies (5–9)	Middle School Social Studies	5089	0089	154

Secondary Education — Grades 9–12

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Biology (9–12)	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	0235	150
Chemistry (9–12)	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	0245	152
Earth Science (9–12)	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	0571	147
English (9–12)	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge	5041	0041	158
General Science (9–12)	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	0435	154
Mathematics (9–12)	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.)	5061	0061	137
Physics (9–12)	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	0265	141
Social Science (9–12)	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	5081	0081	152
Speech/Theater (9–12)	Speech Communication: Content Knowledge	n/a	0221	142
Unified Science: Biology (9–12)	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	0235	150
Unified Science: Chemistry (9–12)	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	0245	152
Unified Science: Earth Science (9–12)	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	0571	147
Unified Science: Physics (9–12)	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	0265	141

Grades K–12

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Art (K–12, 9–12)	Art: Content Knowledge	5134	0134	158
Chinese (Mandarin) (K–12)	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	n/a	152
French (K–12)	French: World Language	5174	n/a	162
German (K–12)	German: World Language	5183	n/a	163
Health (K–12, 9–12)	Health Education	5550	0550	620
Music: Instrumental (K–12) or Vocal (K–12)	Music: Content and Instruction	n/a	0114	162
Physical Education (K–9, K–12, 9–12)	Physical Education: Content Knowledge	5091	0091	153
Spanish (K–12)	Spanish: World Language	5195	n/a	168

Administrator/School Leader/Director

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Career Education Director	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	163
Principal (K–8, 9–12)	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	163
Special Education Administrator	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	163
Superintendent	School Superintendent Assessment* (Must use SLS website to register.)	n/a	1020	158

* Please visit the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website for information about Superintendent certification requirements. The prior paper-delivered School Superintendent Assessment (1020) will continue to be administered in Missouri. Missouri will not accept the new computer-delivered School Superintendent Assessment (6021) toward certification. Please check the Missouri School Leadership Series page for further information regarding registration.

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Special Education: Blind/Partially Sighted (Birth–12)	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	n/a	0282	170
Special Education: Deaf/Hearing Impaired (Birth–12)	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	n/a	0272	167
Special Education: Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical Disabilities (K–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	0543	158
Special Education: Severely Developmentally Disabled (K–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications	5545	0545	158

Career & Technical Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Agriculture	Agriculture	n/a	0700	520
Business Education	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5101	0101	154
Family and Consumer Sciences (Birth–12)	Family and Consumer Sciences	5121	0121	162
Industrial Technology (9–12)	Technology Education	n/a	0051	166
Marketing (9–12)	Marketing Education	n/a	0561	163

Instructional Support Personnel

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Library Media Specialist (K–12)	Library Media Specialist	5311	0311	160
School Counselor (K–8, 7–12)	Professional School Counselor	5421	0421	164
School Psychologist (K–12)	School Psychologist	n/a	0401	157
Speech & Language Pathologist (Birth–12)	Speech-Language Pathology	5330	0330	600

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

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.