Tennessee 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 the 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® Tests

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Admission to a teacher education program	Praxis I Reading	5710	0710	174
	and
	Praxis I Writing	5720	0720	173
	and
	Praxis I Mathematics	5730	0730	173

Principles of Learning and Teaching

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All teaching licenses (select one)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	0621	155
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	158
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	158
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	155

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood Education PreK–3	Education of Young Children	5021	0021	155
	and
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)	5014	0014	140
	and
	Reading Across the Curriculum: Elementary	5201	0201	151

Early Childhood Education/Special Education (Dual Endorsement)

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Early Development and Learning PreK–K (Dual Discipline Endorsement)	Education of Young Children	5021	0021	155
	and
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)	5014	0014	140
	and
	Special Education: Early Childhood	n/a	0691	159

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education K–6	Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment	5011	0011	159
	and
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)	5014	0014	140
	and
	Reading Across the Curriculum: Elementary	5201	0201	151

Middle School Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Middle Grades Education 4–8	Middle School: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)	5146	0146	150
	and
	Reading Across the Curriculum: Elementary	5201	0201	151

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Biology 7–12	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	0235	148
Chemistry 7–12	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	0245	152
Chinese 7–12	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	n/a	164
Earth Science 7–12	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	0571	146
Economics 7–12	Economics	n/a	0911	150
English 7–12	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge	5041	0041	157
French 7–12	French: World Language	5174	n/a	156
Geography 7–12	Geography	n/a	0921	149
German 7–12	German: World Language	5183	n/a	157
Government 7–12	Government/Political Science	n/a	0931	149
History 7–12	World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge	5941	0941	136
Latin 7–12	Latin	n/a	0601	141
Mathematics 7–12	Mathematics: Content Knowledge(Graphing calculator required.)	5061	0061	136
Physics 7–12	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	0265	144
Psychology 9–12	Psychology	n/a	0390	560
Sociology 9–12	Sociology	n/a	0950	540
Spanish 7–12	Spanish: World Language	5195	n/a	163
Speech Communication 7–12	Speech Communication: Content Knowledge	n/a	0221	144

All Grades

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Art K–12 (Visual Arts)	Art: Content and Analysis	n/a	0135	157
Chinese PreK–12	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	n/a	164
French PreK–12	French: World Language	5174	n/a	156
German PreK–12	German: World Language	5183	n/a	157
Gifted Education PreK–12	Gifted Education	n/a	0357	146
Health and Wellness K–12	Health Education	5550	0550	570
Latin PreK–12	Latin	n/a	0601	141
Music K–12 (Instrumental/ General)	Music: Content and Instruction	n/a	0114	162
Music K–12 (Vocal/ General)	Music: Content and Instruction	n/a	0114	162
Physical Education K–12	Physical Education: Content and Design	5095	0095	164
Spanish PreK–12	Spanish: World Language	5195	n/a	163
Theatre K–12	Theatre	n/a	0641	159

English as a Second Language

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
English as a Second Language PreK–12	English to Speakers of Other Languages	n/a	0361	143

Administrator/Instructional Leadership

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Beginning Administrator A PreK–12	School Leaders Licensure Assessment(Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	160
Beginning Administrator B PreK–12	School Leaders Licensure Assessment(Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	160
Instructional Leadership–Beginning PreK–12	School Leaders Licensure Assessment(Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	n/a	160

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Special Education/Comprehensive K–12	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications	5545	0545	153
	and
	Reading Across the Curriculum: Elementary	5201	0201	151
Special Education/Hearing PreK–12	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	145
	and
	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	n/a	0272	160
	and
	Reading Across the Curriculum: Elementary	5201	0201	151
Special Education/Modified K–12	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	0543	153
	and
	Reading Across the Curriculum: Elementary	5201	0201	151
Special Education/Preschool Early Childhood Education PreK–3	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	145
	and
	Special Education: Early Childhood	n/a	0691	159
	and
	Reading Across the Curriculum: Elementary	5201	0201	151
Special Education/Speech Language Pathologist PreK–12	Speech-Language Pathology	5330	0330	600
Special Education/Vision PreK–12	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	145
	and
	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	n/a	0282	163
	and
	Reading Across the Curriculum: Elementary	5201	0201	151

Career & Technical Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Agriculture Education 7–12	Agriculture	n/a	0700	530
Business Education 7–12	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5101	0101	154
Family and Consumer Science 5–12	Family and Consumer Sciences	5121	0121	157
Marketing Education 7–12	Marketing Education	n/a	0561	160
Technology Engineering Education 5–12	Technology Education	n/a	0051	156

Instructional Support Personnel

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Library Information Specialist PreK–12	Library Media Specialist	5311*	0311	146
Reading Specialist PreK–12	Reading Specialist	5301	n/a	164
School Counselor PreK–12	Professional School Counselor	5421*	0421	156
School Psychologist PreK–12	School Psychologist	n/a	0401	154

*Available beginning February 2013.

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.

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