Indiana Test Requirements

Find your certification area below to determine which Praxis^® 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.

The Indiana Department of Education has not approved qualifying test scores for all certificate areas; thus, the Praxis test is required if applicable and available.

For further information about Indiana educator certification and licensing, visit the Indiana Department of Education website.

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).

Content Areas

Many, but not all, content areas can be added to a valid existing license by testing alone. Additions do not require passage of a second pedagogy test. The addition of CTE areas also requires documented non-teaching occupational work experience.

The following content areas may not be added to a valid existing license by testing alone (requires completion of both an approved program of coursework and testing):

Early Childhood Generalist
Elementary Generalist
Special Education (mild intervention, intense intervention, blind and low vision, and deaf and hard of hearing)
Communication Disorders (requires MS in Speech Language Pathology (SLP) and SLP licensure from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)
Teachers of English Learners
High Ability
Fine Arts (instrumental and general music, vocal and general music, theater arts, and visual arts)
Building and District-level Superintendent Administrative stand-alone license areas.
School Services stand-alone license areas (School Counselor, School Nurse, School Social Worker, Communication Disorders).

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Pedagogy Assessment

praxis testing for Indiana
To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	*
Elementary School	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	*
Preschool through Grade 12	Available beginning September 1, 2021Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades PreK–12	5625	*
Secondary School	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	*

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education

All early childhood education licenses require the successful completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood test in conjunction with a Praxis subject area assessment.

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood Generalist (PreK–3)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	*
	and
	Available beginning September 1, 2021Early Childhood Assessment	5026	¹
	Early Childhood Assessment: Reading and Language Arts & Social Studies subtest (Humanities)	5027	*
	Early Childhood Assessment: Mathematics and Science subtest (STEM)	5028	*
	1 To pass the Early Childhood Assessment you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take both subtests (5027, 5028) at the same time, select Early Childhood Assessment (5026) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest.

Elementary Education

All elementary education licenses require the successful completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 in conjunction with a Praxis subject area assessment.

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education Generalist (K–6)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	*
	and
	Available beginning September 1, 2021 Elementary Education Assessment (On-screen calculator provided.)	5006	²
	Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts & Social Studies subtest (Humanities)	5007	*
	Elementary Education: Mathematics and Science subtest (STEM)(On-screen calculator provided.)	5008	*
	2 To pass the Elementary Education Assessment you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take both subtests (5007, 5008) at the same time, select Elementary Education Assessment (5006) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest.

Middle School Education

All middle school licenses require the successful completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 in conjunction with a Praxis subject area assessment.

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Middle School Licenses	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	*
Middle School English Language Arts (Grades 5–9)	Middle School English Language Arts	5047	*
Middle School Mathematics (Grades 5–9)	Available beginning September 1, 2021Middle School Mathematics(On-screen graphing calculator provided)	5164	*
Middle School Science (Grades 5–9)	Middle School Science	5442	*
Middle School Social Studies (Grades 5–9)	Middle School Social Studies	5089	*

Secondary Education

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

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Secondary Education Licenses	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	*
Business Education	Business Education(Calculator allowed)	5101	*
Chemistry	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	*
Earth/Space Science	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	*
Economics	Economics	5911	*
Geographical Perspectives	Geography	5921	*
Government and Citizenship	Government/Political Science	5931	*
Health	Health Education	5551	*
Historical Perspectives	World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge	5941	*
Journalism	Accepted beginning September 1, 2021 Journalism	5224	*
Language Arts	English Language Arts: Content Knowledge	5038	*
Life Science	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	*
Mathematics	Accepted beginning September 1, 2021Mathematics(On-screen graphing calculator provided)	5165	*
Physical Science	Accepted beginning September 1, 2021Physical Science	5485	*
Physics	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	*
Psychology	Psychology	5391	*
Sociology	Sociology	5952	*

All Grades

All grades licenses require the successful completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching: PreK–12 in conjunction with a Praxis subject area assessment.

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Grades Licenses	Accepted beginning September 1, 2021Principles of Learning and Teaching: PreK–12	5625	*
Art	Art: Content Knowledge	5134	*
English as a New Language	English to Speakers of Other Languages	5362	*
Computer Science	Computer Science	5652	*
Librarian/Media Specialist	Library Media Specialist	5311	*
Music: Instrumental	Accepted beginning September 1, 2021 Music: Instrumental and General Knowledge	5115	*
Music: Vocal	Accepted beginning September 1, 2021 Music: Vocal and General Knowledge	5116	*
Physical Education	Physical Education: Content Knowledge	5091	*
Reading	Teaching Reading: K–12	5206	*
Theater Arts	Theatre	5641	*

World Languages

Candidates should take the appropriate pedagogy tests (PLT) based on grade level of their approved program.

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All World Languages Licenses	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	*
	or
	Accepted beginning September 1, 2021Principles of Learning and Teaching: PreK–12	5625	*
American Sign Language	American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI)	0634	*
Chinese (Mandarin)	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	*
French	French: World Language	5174	*
German	German: World Language	5183	*
Japanese	Accepted beginning September 1, 2021 Japanese: World Language	5661	*
Latin	Latin	5601	*
Spanish	Spanish: World Language	5195	*

Administration and Supervision

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Building Level Administrator PreK–12	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	5412	*
Superintendent PreK–12	School Superintendent Assessment (must use SLS website to register)	6991	*

Exceptional Needs

All Exceptional Needs licenses require the successful completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching: PreK–12 in conjunction with a Praxis subject area assessment

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Exceptional Needs Licenses	Accepted beginning September 1, 2021Principles of Learning and Teaching: PreK–12	5625	*
Blind and Low Vision	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	5282	*
Deaf and Hard of Hearing	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	5272	*
High Ability	Gifted Education	5358	*
Intense Intervention	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications	5545	*
Mild Intervention	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	*

Career and Technical Education

All Career and Technical Education licenses require the successful completion of the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 in conjunction with a Praxis subject area assessment

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Career and Technical Education Licenses	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	*
Agriculture	Agriculture	5701	*
Business Education	Business Education (Calculator allowed.)	5101	*
Family and Consumer Sciences	Family and Consumer Sciences	5122	*
Marketing	Marketing Education	5561	*
Technology Education	Technology Education	5051	*

School Service Professionals

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To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
School Counselor	Professional School Counselor	5421	*

TBA: To Be Announced. All TBA scores will be available once the test is required.

This page is a supplement to The Praxis^® Tests Information Bulletin.