South Carolina Test Requirements

Find your licensure area below to determine which test you need to take and see the minimum qualifying score. Click the test title to access the Test at a Glance (TAAG) overview, which provides details on test duration, skills assessed and sample questions. 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

Entrance to a Teacher Preparation Program

Candidates entering a teacher education program must pass all three Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Tests (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	175
	or
	Praxis I Reading (Paper)	0710	175
	and
	Praxis I Writing (Computer)	5720	173
	or
	Praxis I Writing (Paper)	0720	173
	and
	Praxis I Mathematics (Computer)	5730	172
	or
	Praxis I Mathematics (Paper)	0730	172

Principles of Learning and Teaching

The Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test is required to receive initial certification, except for alternative certification applicants and out-of-state applicants, who must complete the PLT test during the three-year initial certification term. K–12 certification applicants can take any one of the three PLT tests listed below.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Early Childhood Certificates	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
All Elementary Certificates	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
All Middle Grades Certificates	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
All Secondary Grades Certificates	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
All K–12 Certificates	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

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood Education	Education of Young Children (Computer)	5021	158
	or
	Education of Young Children (Paper)	0021	158

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education	Elementary Education: Instructional Practice and Applications	5015	161

Middle School Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Middle Level Language Arts	Middle School English Language Arts (Computer)	5049	155
	or
	Middle School English Language Arts (Paper)	0049	155
Middle Level Mathematics	Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.)	0069	149
Middle Level Science	Middle School Science	0439	145
Middle Level Social Studies	Middle School Social Studies (Computer)	5089	150
	or
	Middle School Social Studies (Paper)	0089	150

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Advanced Fine Arts–Music	Music: Content Knowledge (Contains listening section.)	0113	151
	and
	Music: Concepts and Processes	0111	145
Biology	Biology and General Science	0030	570
Chemistry	Chemistry, Physics and General Science	0070	540
Economics	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (Computer) (available beginning June 2012)	5086	153
	or
	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation(Paper)	0086	153
English	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content and Analysis (Computer) (available beginning June 2012)	5044	166
	or
	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content and Analysis (Paper)	0044	166
Geography	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (Computer) (available beginning June 2012)	5086	153
	or
	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (Paper)	0086	153
Government	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (Computer) (available beginning June 2012)	5086	153
	or
	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (Paper)	0086	153
Health	Health Education (Computer) (available beginning June 2012)	5550	680
	or
	Health Education (Paper)	0550	680
History	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (Computer) (available beginning June 2012)	5086	153
	or
	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (Paper)	0086	153
Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Computer) (Graphing calculator required.) (available beginning June 2012)	5061	131
	or
	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Paper)(Graphing calculator required.)	0061	131
	and
	Mathematics: Proofs, Models and Problems, Part 1 (Graphing calculator required.)	0063	137
Physics	Chemistry, Physics and General Science	0070	540
Psychology	Psychology	0390	720
Science	Biology and General Science	0030	570
	or
	Chemistry, Physics and General Science	0070	540
Social Studies	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (Computer) (available beginning June 2012)	5086	153
	or
	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (Paper)	0086	153
Sociology	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (Computer) (available beginning June 2012)	5086	153
	or
	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (Paper)	0086	153
Theatre	Theatre	0640	590

All Grades

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Advanced Fine Arts: Art	Art: Content and Analysis	0135	161
Art	Art: Content and Analysis	0135	161
Music	Music: Content Knowledge (Contains listening section.)	0113	151
	and
	Music: Concepts and Processes	0111	145
Physical Education	Physical Education: Content and Design (Computer) (available beginning September 2012)	5095	169
	or
	Physical Education: Content and Design (Paper)	0095	169

World Languages

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
English to Speakers of Other Languages	English to Speakers of Other Languages	0361	144
French	French: World Language	5174	162
German	German: World Language	5183	163
Spanish	Spanish: World Language	5195	168

Administrator/School Leader

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary School Principal & Supervisor	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	0411	145
Secondary School Principal & Supervisor	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	0411	145
Superintendent	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	0411	145

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Deafness and Hearing Impairment	Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	0271	161
Emotional Disabilities	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Computer)	5354	151
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Paper)	0354	151
	and
	Special Education: Teaching Students with Behavioral Disorders/Emotional Disturbance	0371	153
Learning Disabilities	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Computer)	5354	151
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Paper)	0354	151
	and
	Education of Exceptional Students: Learning Disabilities	0382	158
Mental Disabilities	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Computer)	5354	151
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Paper)	0354	151
	and
	Special Education: Teaching Students with Mental Retardation	0321	143
Multi-Categorical Special Education	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications (Computer)	5543	158
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications (Paper)	0543	158
Severe Disabilities	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications (Computer)	5545	158
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications (Paper)	0545	158
Visually Impaired	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	0281	160

Career & Technical Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Business and Marketing Technology	Business Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)	0101	154
Family and Consumer Science	Family and Consumer Sciences	0121	148
Industrial Technology	Technology Education	0051	159

Reading or Literacy

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Literacy Coach	Teaching Reading (Computer)	5024	159
	or
	Teaching Reading (Paper)	0204	159
Literacy Specialist	Teaching Reading (Computer)	5204	159
	or
	Teaching Reading (Paper)	0204	159
Literacy Teacher	Teaching Reading (Computer)	5204	159
	or
	Teaching Reading (Paper)	0204	159

Instructional Support Personnel

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Guidance	School Guidance and Counseling (Contains listening section.)	0420	550
Media Specialist	Library Media Specialist	0311	151
School Psychologist I, II or III	School Psychologist	0401	165
Speech Language Therapist	Speech-Language Pathology	0330	530

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