Mississippi Test Requirements

Find your licensure area below to determine which test(s) 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

Praxis I®

Beginning teachers in all content areas must pass all three Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST®) in either format.

Teacher education program graduates are required to pass the Praxis I tests specifically for admission into a teacher education program (unless they meet an institution's ACT® test score requirement).

Alternate route teacher candidates are required to pass the Praxis I tests in order to obtain 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

Principles of Learning and Teaching

Teacher education program graduates for all content areas must pass the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test that most closely matches the grade levels of the license sought. The PLT test is not required for alternate route candidates.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Child Development PreK–K	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	0621	157
All K–3, K–6 Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
All 4–8 Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
All 7–12 Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
All K–12 Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Praxis II® Subject Area Tests: Both teacher education program graduates and alternate route candidates must pass a Praxis II subject area test in one of the approved subject areas.

Early Childhood

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Child Development PreK–K	Education of Young Children	5021	0021	165

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary (K–3, K–6)	Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment	5011	0011	158

Middle Grades Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Middle Grade English 7–8* (Supplemental Endorsement)	Middle School English Language Arts	5049	0049	145
Middle Grade Mathematics 7–8* (Supplemental Endorsement)	Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.)	n/a	0069	146
Middle Grade Science 7–8* (Supplemental Endorsement)	Middle School Science	n/a	0439	144
Middle Grade Social Studies 7–8* (Supplemental Endorsement)	Middle School Social Studies	5089	0089	149

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Biology 7–12*	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	0235	150
Chemistry 7–12*	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	0245	151
Economics 7–12	Economics	n/a	0911	150
English 7–12*	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge	5041	0041	157
Mathematics 7–12*	Mathematics: Content Knowledge(Graphing calculator required.)	5061	0061	128
Physical Science 7–12	Physical Science: Content Knowledge	n/a	0481	147
Physics 7–12*	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	0265	139
Social Studies 7–12*	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	5081	0081	150
Speech Communications 7–12*	Speech Communication: Content Knowledge	n/a	0221	143

All Grades

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Art K–12*	Art: Content Knowledge	5134	0134	158
Health Education K–12	Health Education	5550	0550	600
Music K–12*	Music: Content Knowledge	5113	n/a	161
Physical Education K–12*	Physical Education: Content Knowledge	5091	0091	145

World Languages

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Chinese (Mandarin) K-12	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	n/a	164
French K–12*	French: World Language	5174	n/a	153
German K–12*	German: World Language	5183	n/a	154
Latin K–12	Latin	n/a	0601	152
Spanish K–12*	Spanish: World Language	5195	n/a	160

Administrator/School Leader

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Administrator K–12	School Leaders Licensure Assessment(Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	169

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Braille K–12	Braille Proficiency	n/a	0631	158
Emotional Disability K–12	Special Education: Teaching Students with Behavioral Disorders/Emotional Disturbances	n/a	0371	150
Hearing Disability K–12*	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	n/a	0272	160
Mild/Moderate Disability K–12*	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	152
Special Education K–12	Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5511	0511	142
Special Education K–12	This test is only required for Special Education teachers who need to demonstrate Highly Qualified Status.
Special Education Supplemental Endorsement	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	152
Visually Impaired K–12*	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	n/a	0282	163

Career & Technical Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Business Education 7–12*	Business Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)	5101	0101	153
Home Economics 7–12*	Family and Consumer Sciences	5121	0121	153
Marketing and Distributive Education 7–12*	Marketing Education	n/a	0561	151
Technology Education 7–12*	Technology Education	n/a	0051	159

Instructional Support Personnel

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Audiologist K–12	Audiology	n/a	0342	170
Guidance Counselor K–12	Professional School Counselor	5421	0421	156
Library/Media K–12*	Library Media Specialist	5311	0311	143
School Psychologist K–12	School Psychologist	n/a	0401	154
Speech/Language Clinician K–12	Speech-Language Pathology	5330	0330	600

* Supplemental endorsements can be added to a three- or five-year license with a passing score on this Praxis II® subject area test.

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.

Visit the Educator Licensure page of the Mississippi Department of Education for comprehensive licensure guidelines.

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