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	*
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing	5722	*
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (On-screen four-function calculator provided.)	5732	*
	If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Core exams (5712, 5722, 5732) at the same time, select Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined Test (5751) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5712, 5722, 5732).

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	*
All K–3, K–6 Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	*
All 4–8 Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	*
All 7–12 Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	*
All K–12 Areas	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	*
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	*
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	*

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Praxis^® Subject Assessments: Both teacher education program graduates and alternate route candidates must pass a Praxis 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	*

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	*

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	*
Middle Grade Mathematics 7–8* (Supplemental Endorsement)	Middle School Mathematics (On-screen graphing calculator provided.)	5169	*
Middle Grade Science 7–8* (Supplemental Endorsement)	Middle School Science	5440	*
Middle Grade Social Studies 7–8* (Supplemental Endorsement)	Middle School Social Studies	5089	*

Secondary Education

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

All Grades

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

World Languages

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Chinese (Mandarin) K–12	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	*
English as a Second Language K–12*	English to Speakers of Other Languages	5362	*
French K–12*	French: World Language	5174	*
German K–12*	German: World Language	5183	*
Latin K–12	Latin	5601	*
Spanish K–12*	Spanish: World Language	5195	*

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.)	6990	*

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Braille K–12	Braille Proficiency	0633	*
Emotional Disability K–12	Special Education: Teaching Students with Behavioral Disorders/Emotional Disturbances	5372	*
Hearing Disability K–12*	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	5272	*
Mild/Moderate Disability K–12*	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	*
Special Education K–12	Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5511	*
Special Education Supplemental Endorsement	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	*
Visually Impaired K–12*	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	5282	*
	and
	Braille Proficiency	0633	*

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	*
Home Economics 7–12*	Family and Consumer Sciences	5122	*
Marketing and Distributive Education 7–12*	Marketing Education	5561	*
Technology Education 7–12*	Technology Education	5051	*

Instructional Support Personnel

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

* Supplemental endorsements can be added to a three- or five-year license with a Qualifying Score on this Praxis 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^® Information Bulletin.