In order to have at least TWO (2) attempts to earn the minimum score(s):
- If you plan to enroll in fall semester Internship II …
- It is recommended that you take your Praxis test(s) for the first time no later than February 1 of the previous semester
- If you plan to enroll in spring semester Internship II …
- It is recommended that you take your Praxis test(s) for the first time no later than September 1 of the previous semester
The site below shows available test dates and the date your score(s) will be available. Note that you must wait 28 days between test administrations.
https://www.ets.org/get-scores.html
To be eligible for Internship II, meet the minimum scores listed below.
| PROGRAM | PRAXIS SUBJECT ASSESSMENT(S) | MINIMUM LICENSE SCORE |
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|---|---|---|---|
| K-6 ELEMENTARY Available until 8/31/2027 Scores accepted for licensing until 8/31/2031. | Praxis 5001 Elementary: Multiple Subjects | ||
| ■ Praxis 5002 Reading & Lang Arts Subtest | 141 | ||
| ■ Praxis 5003 Mathematics Subtest | 136 | ||
| ■ Praxis 5004 Social Studies Subtest | 137 | ||
| ■ Praxis 5005 Science Subtest | 139 | ||
| NES890 Pearson Foundations of Reading | 233 | ||
| K-6 ELEMENTARY Available beginning 03/09/2026 | Elementary Education Fundamentals More information HERE. | ||
| ■ Praxis 8002 Elementary Education Fundamentals: Reading & Lang Arts | TBD | ||
| ■ Praxis 8003 Elementary Education Fundamentals: Mathematics | TBD | ||
| ■ Praxis 8004 Elementary Education Fundamentals: Social Studies | TBD | ||
| ■ Praxis 8005 Elementary Education Fundamentals: Science | TBD | ||
| NES890 Pearson Foundations of Reading | 233 | ||
| NOTE: Until 8/31/2027, scores from the 5000 tests and 8000 tests can be combined to meet the passing requirement provided that at least one subtest in each of the four areas meets the minimum score. More info HERE. |
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| MIDDLE LEVEL PROGRAMS | |||
| 4-8 ML English | Praxis 5047 Middle School English | 153 | |
| 4-8 ML Mathematics | Praxis 5164 Middle School Mathematics | 141 | |
| 4-8 ML Science | Praxis 5442 Middle School Science | 140 | |
| 4-8 ML Social Studies | Praxis 5589 Middle School Social Studies | 137 | |
| SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS | |||
| 7-12 English | Praxis 5038 English Language Arts: Content Knowledge | 155 | |
| 7-12 Social Studies | Praxis 5581 Social Studies | 141 | |
| 7-12 Mathematics | Praxis 5165 Mathematics: Content Knowledge | 143 | |
| 7-12 Life Science/Biology | Praxis 5236 Biology | 142 | |
| 7-12 Chemistry | Praxis 5246 Chemistry | 133 | |
| 7-12 Physics | Praxis 5266 Physics | 133 | |
| 7-12 Family & Consumer Sci | Praxis 5123 Family and Consumer Sciences | 138 | |
| 4-12 Computer Science | Praxis 5652 Computer Science | 135 | |
| K-12 PROGRAMS | |||
| K-12 Special Education | Praxis 5355 Special Education: Foundational Knowledge | 132 | |
| Praxis 5511 Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge | 148 | ||
| NES890 Pearson Foundations of Reading | 233 | ||
| K-12 Art | Praxis 5134 Art Content Knowledge | 145 | |
| K-12 Instrumental Music | To license in BOTH vocal and instrumental music | ||
| Praxis 5113 Music: Content Knowledge | 152 | ||
| OR To license in instrumental music only | |||
| Praxis 5115 Music: Instrumental and General Knowledge | 138 | ||
| K-12 Vocal Music | To license in BOTH vocal and instrumental music | ||
| Praxis 5113 Music: Content Knowledge | 152 | ||
| OR To license in vocal music only | |||
| Praxis 5116 Music: Vocal and General Knowledge | 140 | ||
| K-12 PE/Health | Praxis 5857 Health and PE: Content Knowledge | 149 | |
| K-12 Chinese (Mandarin) | Praxis 5665 Chinese: World Language | 152 | |
| K-12 Spanish | Praxis 5195 Spanish: World Language | 156 | |
| K-12 French | Praxis 5174 French: World Language | 149 | |
Candidates who will be in Internship II within the next year can check eligibility status by clicking the button below.
Internship Eligibility Status