Mississippi Alternate Route Program

Mississippi has four approved Alternate Route Programs that lead to educator licensure, including:

• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
• MS Alternate Path to Quality Teachers (MAPQT)
• Teach Mississippi Institute (TMI)
• American Board Certification for Teacher Excellence (ABCTE)

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).

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST®): Alternate route teacher candidates must pass all three in either format for licensure.

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).

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	Praxis I: Reading	5710	0710	172
	and
	Praxis I: Writing	5720	0720	173
	and
	Praxis I: Mathematics	5730	0730	172

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Praxis II® subject area tests: Alternate route candidates are also required to pass one of the approved Praxis II subject area tests for the chosen alternate route program. See the Mississippi Educator Licensure, Alternate Route Programs website to find approved alternate route subject areas and more information on components of each program.

For additional information and requirements for other Alternate Route licenses, please see the Mississippi Educator Licensure, Alternate Route Programs website.