Mississippi Test Requirements

Find your licensure area below to determine which 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.

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).

If you test in Mississippi, your score report will be sent automatically to the Mississippi Department of Education. If you test outside of Mississippi, select the Mississippi Department of Education (state code 7599) as a score recipient when you register or on an additional score report request.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core)

Beginning teachers in all content areas must pass all three Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests.

Teacher education program graduates are required to pass the Core tests specifically for admission into a teacher education program (unless they meet an institution's ACT® test score requirement).

Alternate route teacher candidates are required to pass the Core tests in order to obtain licensure.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading	5712	156
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing	5722	162
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (On-screen four-function calculator provided.)	5732	150

Principles of Learning and Teaching

Teacher education program graduates for all content areas must pass the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test that most closely matches the grade levels of the license sought. The PLT test is not required for alternate route candidates.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Child Development PreK–K	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	157
All K–3, K–6 Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	160
All 4–8 Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	160
All 7–12 Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	157
All K–12 Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	157

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Praxis II® Subject Area Tests: Both teacher education program graduates and alternate route candidates must pass a Praxis II subject area test in one of the approved subject areas.

Early Childhood

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Child Development PreK–K	Education of Young Children	5024	160

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary (K–3, K–6)	Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment	5017	153

Middle Grades Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Middle Grade English 7–8* (Supplemental Endorsement)	Middle School English Language Arts	5047	164
Middle Grade Mathematics 7–8* (Supplemental Endorsement)	Middle School Mathematics (On-screen calculator provided.)	5169	165
Middle Grade Science 7–8* (Supplemental Endorsement)	Middle School Science	5440	150
Middle Grade Social Studies 7–8* (Supplemental Endorsement)	Middle School Social Studies	5089	149

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Biology 7–12*	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	150
Chemistry 7–12*	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	151
Economics 7–12	Economics	5911	150
English 7–12*	English Language Arts: Content Knowledge	5038	167
Mathematics 7–12*	Mathematics: Content Knowledge(On-screen graphing calculator provided.)	5161	160
Physics 7–12*	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	139
Social Studies 7–12*	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	5081	150
Speech Communications 7–12*	Speech Communication: Content Knowledge	5221	143

All Grades

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Art K–12*	Art: Content Knowledge	5134	158
Health Education K–12	Health Education	5551	149
Music K–12*	Music: Content Knowledge	5113	161
Physical Education K–12*	Physical Education: Content Knowledge	5091	145

World Languages

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Chinese (Mandarin) K–12	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	164
French K–12*	French: World Language	5174	153
German K–12*	German: World Language	5183	154
Latin K–12	Latin	5601	152
Spanish K–12*	Spanish: World Language	5195	160

Administrator/School Leader

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Administrator K–12	School Leaders Licensure Assessment(Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	169

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Braille K–12	Braille Proficiency	0631	158
Emotional Disability K–12	Special Education: Teaching Students with Behavioral Disorders/Emotional Disturbances	5372	154
Hearing Disability K–12*	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	5272	160
Mild/Moderate Disability K–12*	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	152
Special Education K–12	Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5511	142
Special Education K–12	This test is only required for Special Education teachers who need to demonstrate Highly Qualified Status.
Special Education Supplemental Endorsement	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	152
Visually Impaired K–12*	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	5282	163
	and
	Braille Proficiency	0631	158

Career & Technical Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Business Education 7–12*	Business Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)	5101	153
Home Economics 7–12*	Family and Consumer Sciences	5122	153
Marketing and Distributive Education 7–12*	Marketing Education	5561	151
Technology Education 7–12*	Technology Education	5051	159

Instructional Support Personnel

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Audiologist K–12	Audiology	5342	170
Guidance Counselor K–12	Professional School Counselor	5421	156
Library/Media K–12*	Library Media Specialist	5311	143
School Psychologist K–12	School Psychologist	5402	147
Speech/Language Clinician K–12	Speech-Language Pathology	5331	162

* Supplemental endorsements can be added to a three- or five-year license with a Qualifying Score on this Praxis II subject area test.

Visit the Educator Licensure page of the Mississippi Department of Education for comprehensive licensure guidelines.

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