Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the OTECP FAQ page. This page includes flyers and infographics with information about required exams, field experiences, residency, clinical placements, and registration dates. If you can't find your answer here, please email us.
What Praxis core exams am I required to take?
Not all undergraduate students are required to take Praxis Core exams.
View TEP Admissions to determine if you are required to take Praxis Core exams or not.
Please contact Ryan Mitchell, Academic Advisor for the College of Education, for admissions/Praxis questions.
What Praxis content exams am I required to take?
Major: Teaching All Learners
Praxis tests requirements and deadlines for TALN (Elementary/Special Education) majors
| You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects* | 5001 | - |
| Reading and Language Arts Subtest* | 5002 | 157 |
| Mathematics Subtest* | 5003 | 157 |
| Social Studies Subtest* | 5004 | 155 |
| Science Subtest* | 5005 | 159 |
| Teaching Reading: Elementary Education** | 5205 | 159 |
| Special Education: Foundational Knowledge | 5355 | 145 |
* Must be passed by December 1
** Must be passed by February 15
Major: Integrated Early Childhood
Praxis tests requirements and deadlines for HDVL (Early Education) majors
| You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education* | 5025 | 156 |
| Teaching Reading: Elementary Education** | 5205 | 159 |
| Special Education: Early Childhood / Early Intervention | 5692 | 159 |
* Must be passed by December 1
** Must be passed by February 15
Major: Integrative Studies - Secondary Math
Praxis tests requirements and deadlines for Integrative Studies: Secondary Math majors
| You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics: Content Knowledge* | 5165 | 159 |
*Must be passed by December 1
NES Requirements and Deadlines
| To Teach | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle and Secondary Grades (6-10) Mathematics | Mathematics Middle and Early Secondary* | 105 | 220 |
| Secondary Mathematics (Grades 6-12) | Mathematics* | 304 | 220 |
*Must be passed by December 1
Major: Special Education Interventionist (K-8) and Interventionist (6-12)
Praxis test requirements and deadlines for those who want to get licensure in Special Education (TALN majors).
| You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education: Foundational Knowledge | 5355 | 145 |
| Teaching Reading: Elementary Education** | 5205 | 162 |
* Must be passed by December 1
** Must be passed by February 15
Additional Licensure Areas
Praxis tests requirements and deadlines
| If you want to teach | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | Visual Arts K-12* | 5135 | 161 |
| Music - Instrumental | Music: Content and Instruction* | 5114 | 162 |
| Music - Vocal | Music: Content and Instruction* | 5115 or 5114 | 150 or 162 |
| TESOL | English as a Second Language PreK-12* | 5362 | 155 |
| Physical Education (PETE) | P.E. : Content and Design* | 5091 | 152 |
*Exam must be passed by December 1