Ohio Test Requirements

Find your licensure area below to determine which test you need to take and to 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.

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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 classroom teachers must take one of the following Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) tests based on the grade they wish to teach in addition to the appropriate subject test.

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All Classroom Teachers	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	0621	157
	or
	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

Early Childhood (Grades PK–3)

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood	Education of Young Children	5021	0021	166

Middle Childhood (Grades 4–9)

Areas of concentration in at least two of the following:

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Mathematics	Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.)	n/a	0069	143
Reading and Language Arts	Middle School English Language Arts	5049	0049	156
Science	Middle School Science	n/a	0439	144
Social Studies	Middle School Social Studies	5089	0089	151

Adolescence to Young Adult (Grades 7–12)

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Earth Sciences	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	0571	151
Earth Sciences/Chemistry	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	0571	151
	and
	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	0245	152
Earth Sciences/Physics	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	0571	151
	and
	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	0265	132
Integrated Language Arts	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge	5041	0041	167
Integrated Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.)	5061	0061	139
Integrated Science Option 1	Chemistry, Physics and General Science	n/a	0070	520
	and
	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	0235	148
Integrated Science Option 2	Biology and General Science (REQUIRED)	n/a	0030	560
	AND select one of the following tests:
	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	0245	152
	or
	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	0265	132
	or
	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	0571	151
Integrated Social Studies	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	5081	0081	157
Life Sciences	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	0235	148
Life Sciences/Chemistry	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	0235	148
	and
	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	0245	152
Life Sciences/Earth Sciences	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	0235	148
	and
	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	0571	151
Life Sciences/Physics	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	0235	148
	and
	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	0265	132
Physical Sciences: Chemistry	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	0245	152
Physical Sciences: Chemistry and Physics	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	0245	152
	and
	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	0265	132
Physical Sciences: Physics	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	0265	132

Multi–Age (Grades PK–12)

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Bilingual Education	No Praxis II® subject test required at this time.
Computer Information Science	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Dance	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Drama/Theater	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Foreign/World Language — French	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Foreign/World Language — German	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Foreign/World Language — Spanish	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Health	Health Education	5550	0550	480
Library Media	Library Media Specialist	5311	0311	148
Music	Music: Content Knowledge	5113	n/a	154
Physical Education	Physical Education: Content Knowledge	5091	0091	153
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages	English to Speakers of Other Languages	n/a	0361	126
Visual Arts	Art: Content Knowledge	5134	0134	158

Intervention Specialist

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (PK–3)	Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood	n/a	0690	530
Gifted-Intervention Specialist (K–12)	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Hearing Impaired (PK–12)	Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	n/a	0271	158
Intervention Specialist (K–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
Mild/Moderate (K–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
Moderate/Intensive (K–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
Visually Impaired (PK–12)	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	n/a	0281	140

Endorsements

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Adapted Physical Education	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Bilingual Education	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Career-Based Intervention	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Career Technical Work Site Teacher/Coordinator	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Computer/Technology	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Early Childhood Generalist (4–5) (Limited to Early Childhood Pre-kindergarten through grade 3 license holders.)	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5014	0014	143
Gifted Intervention Specialist	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Literacy Specialist	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Mathematics Specialist	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Middle Childhood Generalist (4–6)(Limited to Middle Childhood license with two areas.)	A. Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5014	0014	143
	or
	B. The content area test(s) for each content area being added to the MC License.
Mathematics (4–6)	B1. Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.)	n/a	0069	143
Reading and Language Arts (4–6)	B2. Middle School English Language Arts	5049	0049	156
Science (4–6)	B3. Middle School Science	n/a	0439	144
Social Studies (4–6)	B4. Middle School Social Studies	5089	0089	151
Pre-kindergarten (Limited to ages 3–5.) (Limited to kindergarten-primary, elementary, family and consumer sciences [home economics], or a special certificate for education of the handicapped.)	Pre-Kindergarten Education	5531	0531	147
Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs Children	Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood	n/a	0690	530
Reading (PK–12)	Teaching Reading	5204	0204	159
Science Specialist (PK–9)	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)	English to Speakers of Other Languages	n/a	0361	126
Transition to Work	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.

Career-Technical (Baccalaureate Route A)

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Agriscience	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Family and Consumer Sciences	Family and Consumer Sciences	5121	0121	148
General Marketing Education	Marketing Education	n/a	0561	124
Integrated Business	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5101	0101	154
Technology Education	Technology Education.	n/a	0051	159

Administrator

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Principal (grades PK–6) or Principal (grades 4–9) or Principal (grades 5–12)	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	5411	0411	149
Superintendent	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	5411	0411	149
Career Technical Education Administration	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	5411	0411	149
Curriculum Instruction and Professional Development	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	5411	0411	149
Educational Research	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	5411	0411	149
Educational Staff Personnel Administration	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	5411	0411	149
Pupil Services Administration	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	5411	0411	149
School — Community Relations	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	5411	0411	149

Professional Pupil Services

Praxis testing for Ohio
To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Orientation and Mobility Specialist	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Occupational Therapist	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Physical Therapist	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
School Audiologist	Audiology	n/a	0342	170
School Counselor	School Guidance and Counseling	n/a	0420	510
School Nurse	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
School Psychologist	School Psychologist	n/a	0401	161
School Speech Language Pathologist	Speech-Language Pathology	5330	0330	600
School Social Worker	No Praxis II subject test required at this time.

Associate

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Educational Paraprofessional	No Praxis II subject test required.School Districts may opt to use the Praxis ParaPro Assessment.^*
Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired	No PLT required. No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Occupational Therapy Assistant	No PLT required. No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Physical Therapy Assistant	No PLT required. No Praxis II subject test required at this time.
Pre-Kindergarten	Pre-Kindergarten Education	5531	0531	147

^* For the ParaPro Assessment, the State of Ohio has set a suggested qualifying score of 456. Contact your local school district to decide whether this assessment is required and if the state qualifying score is used.

For additional information, visit the Ohio Department of Education, Center for the Teaching Profession.

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.