North Dakota Test Requirements

Find your licensure area below to determine which test 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).

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.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Beginning teachers in all content areas must pass all three Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST®) in either format. 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	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	Praxis I Reading (Computer)	5710	173
	or
	Praxis I Reading (Paper)	0710	173
	and
	Praxis I Writing (Computer)	5720	173
	or
	Praxis I Writing (Paper)	0720	173
	and
	Praxis I Mathematics (Computer)	5730	170
	or
	Praxis I Mathematics (Paper)	0730	170
	Composite Score: 516 Note: North Dakota has instituted a composite score of 516 based on the Current Qualifying Scaled Scores for PPST Reading, Writing and Mathematics, provided the candidate has met the passing score currently in place for two of the three tests.

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood	Early Childhood: Content Knowledge (Computer)	5022	158
	or
	Early Childhood: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0022	158
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5621	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (Paper)	0621	157

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education	Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (Computer)	5011	158
	or
	Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (Paper)	0011	158
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Paper)	0622	160

Middle School Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Middle School Licenses	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 (Paper)	0623	160
Middle School English	Middle School English Language Arts (Computer)	5049	157
	or
	Middle School English Language Arts (Paper)	0049	157
Middle School Mathematics	Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.)	0069	148
Middle School Science	Middle School Science	0439	145
Middle School Social Studies	Middle School Social Studies (Computer)	5089	152
	or
	Middle School Social Studies (Paper)	0089	152

Secondary Education

All secondary licenses require successful completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching 7–12 test in conjunction with a Praxis II® subject area assessment.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Secondary 7–12 Licenses	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5624	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (Paper)	0624	157
Agriculture	Agriculture	0700	450
Art	Art: Content Knowledge	0134	158
Biology	Biology: Content Knowledge	0235	153
Business Education	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	0101	154
Chemistry	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	0245	147
Composite Science	General Science: Content Knowledge	0435	150
Drama	Theatre	0640	440
Earth Science	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	0571	149
Economics	Economics	0910	510
English	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge (Computer) (available beginning May 2012)	5041	151
	or
	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0041	151
Family and Consumer Sciences	Family and Consumer Sciences	0121	160
Geography	Geography	0921	140
Government/Political Science	Government/Political Science	0930	490
History	World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge	0941	151
Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Computer) (Graphing calculator required.) (available beginning June 2012)	5061	139
	or
	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Paper) (Graphing calculator required.)	0061	139
Music	Music: Content Knowledge (Contains listening section.)	0113	149
Physical Education	Physical Education: Content Knowledge (Computer) (available beginning August 2012)	5091	143
	or
	Physical Education: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0091	143
Physics	Physics: Content Knowledge	0265	132
Social Studies	Social Studies: Content Knowledge (Computer) (available beginning May 2012)	5081	153
	or
	Social Studies: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0081	153
Technology Education	Technology Education	0051	150

World Languages

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All World Language Licenses	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5621	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (Paper)	0621	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Paper)	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 (Paper)	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5624	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (Paper)	0624	157
French	French: World Language	5174	162
German	German: World Language	5183	163
Latin	Latin	0600	500
Spanish	Spanish: World Language	5195	168

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Special Education Licenses	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5621	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (Paper)	0621	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Paper)	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 (Paper)	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5624	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (Paper)	0624	157
Core Knowledge and Applications	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Computer)	5354	151
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Paper)	0354	151
Early Childhood Special Education	Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood Education	0690	540
Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing	Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	0271	161
Emotional Disturbances	Special Education: Teaching Students with Behavioral Disorders/Emotional Disturbances	0371	150
Gifted and Talented Education	Gifted Education	0357	146
Intellectual Disabilities/ Developmental Disabilities	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Disabilities (Computer)	5543	164
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Disabilities (Paper)	0543	164
Learning Disabilities	Special Education: Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities	0381	154

Special Service Personnel

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Special Service Personnel Licenses	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5621	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (Paper)	0621	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Paper)	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 (Paper)	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5624	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (Paper)	0624	157
Audiology	Audiology	0341	600
School Counseling	School Guidance and Counseling	0420	530
School Psychologist	School Psychologist	0401	151
Speech-Language Pathology	Speech-Language Pathology	0330	600

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