Utah State Licensure Praxis II Test Requirements

Utah State Licensure Praxis II Test RequirementsQualifying Score and Score Status:The Qualifying Score for tests with a Score Status of “Prelim” have not yet been finalized. Candidates must meet the current qualifying score at the timethey receive the License Area or Endorsement. Score Statuses marked as “Review” will have their final passing score set during the fall of 2013. The newscore will be required as of January 1, 2014. The final score may or may not change from the score listed here. Please refer to the Utah Praxis page onthe ETS website (www.ets.org/praxis/ut) for current passing scores on these tests.Computer-delivered tests:Computer-delivered versions of all tests are acceptable. The computer-delivered versions for each test, where available, replace the first digit of the testcode with a 5. For example, the paper-and-pencil version of the Biology: Content Knowledge test is test code 0235 and the computer-delivered versionof the same test is test code 5235. The only exception to this rule is the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (see chart for appropriate codes) used foran Administrative/Supervisory license area.Previously Approved Tests:Educators that took previously approved tests during the time period in which Utah approved the use of that particular test and that met the Utahpassing score may be approved for Utah licensure. For example, for elementary licensure Utah currently requires licensure candidates to take and passthe 5031 Elementary Multiple Subjects test. However, an educator that took and passed the 0014 Elementary: Content Knowledge test prior toSeptember 1, 2012 is considered to have met the testing requirement for Utah licensure. An educator that took and passed the 0014 after September 1,2012 has not met the testing requirement. For a list of historically approved tests, please see the end of this document.Administrative and Support LicensureTo receive an:Take this test:Test CodeAdministrative/Supervisory (K-12) LicenseAreaEducational Leadership: Administration andSupervision ORSchool Leaders Licensure Assessment0411Qualifying ScoreScoreStatus151Final1011 (6011)163PrelimSchool Counselor (K-12) License AreaProfessional School Counselor0421156PrelimSchool Psychologist (K-12) License AreaSchool Psychologist0401165FinalFall 2013Page 1

Utah State Licensure Praxis II Test RequirementsEarly Childhood LicensureTo receive an:Take this test:Test Code0022QualifyingScore160ScoreStatusFinalEarly Childhood Education (K-3) License AreaEarly Childhood: Content Knowledge ORElementary Education: Multiple SubjectsReading/Language ArtsMathematicsSocial PrelimElementary LicensureTo receive an:Take this test:Test CodeElementary Education (K-6) License AreaElementary Education: Multiple SubjectsReading/Language ArtsMathematicsSocial StudiesScienceElementary Education: Multiple SubjectsReading/Language ArtsMathematicsSocial StudiesScienceSee Secondary /AElementary Education (1-8) License AreaEndorsement on your Elementary 65155159N/AScoreStatusPrelimPrelimN/A1Candidates taking this test must pass all 4 subtests in order to be eligible for licensure. A candidate must register for 5031 and take all 4 subtests on their initialattempt. If a candidate fails to pass a subtest on the first attempt, he can then register to retake only the subtest(s) that he did not pass under the appropriate code.Fall 2013Page 2

Utah State Licensure Praxis II Test RequirementsSecondary LicensureInformation Alert: Endorsements marked with an asterisk (*) may be awarded without the listed PRAXIS test if certain criteria are met.Candidates for these endorsements should consult with their University Advisor or the USOE content area specialist before registeringfor any test marked in this manner.To receive a Secondary Education (6-12)Take this test:Test Code Qualifying ScoreLicense Area and/or a(n):ScoreStatusAgriculture (CTE/General) Endorsement*Agriculture0700520FinalBusiness (CTE/General) Endorsement*Business Education0101154PrelimChemistry EndorsementChemistry: Content Knowledge0245151FinalChinese EndorsementChinese (Mandarin): World Language5665TBAPrelimEconomics EndorsementEconomics OR0911150PrelimSocial Studies: Content Knowledge0081159FinalEnglish EndorsementEnglish Language Arts: Content Knowledge5038162PrelimFamily Consumer Sciences (CTE/General)Endorsement*French EndorsementFamily and Consumer Sciences0121159FinalFrench: Content Knowledge5174160PrelimGeography EndorsementGeography OR0921151FinalSocial Studies: Content Knowledge0081159FinalGerman EndorsementGerman: Content Knowledge5183160PrelimHealth Education Endorsement*Health Education0550670FinalHistory EndorsementWorld and U.S. History: Content Knowledge OR0941156FinalSocial Studies: Content Knowledge0081159FinalLatin EndorsementLatin0601152FinalLibrary Media (K-12) EndorsementLibrary Media Specialist0311141PrelimMarketing (CTE/General) Endorsement*Marketing Education0561144PrelimMathematics Endorsement Level 2Mathematics: Content Knowledge OR5161160PrelimMiddle School Mathematics5169165PrelimMathematics: Content Knowledge5161160PrelimMathematics Endorsement Level 3 or 4Fall 2013Page 3

Utah State Licensure Praxis II Test RequirementsMusic EndorsementMusic Education: Content Knowledge0113156FinalPhysical Education Endorsement*Physical Education: Content Knowledge0091152FinalPhysics EndorsementPhysics: Content Knowledge0265136FinalPolitical Science EndorsementGovernment/Political Science OR0931149PrelimSocial Studies: Content Knowledge0081159FinalPsychology OR5391154PrelimSocial Studies: Content Knowledge0081159FinalReading EndorsementTeaching Reading0204159FinalScience, Biological EndorsementBiology: Content Knowledge0235149FinalScience, Earth EndorsementEarth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge0571153FinalScience, Environmental EndorsementBiology: Content Knowledge0235149FinalScience, Middle Level EndorsementGeneral Science: Content Knowledge0435166FinalScience, Physical EndorsementPhysical Science: Content Knowledge0481150FinalSocial Studies Composite EndorsementSocial Studies: Content Knowledge0081159FinalSociology EndorsementSociology OR0950550PrelimSocial Studies: Content Knowledge0081159FinalSpanish EndorsementSpanish: Content Knowledge5195168FinalSpeech Communication Endorsement*Speech Communication0221144PrelimTechnology and Engineering Education(CTE/General) Endorsement*Theatre EndorsementTechnology Education0051159PrelimTheatre0641162FinalVisual Art EndorsementArt: Content Knowledge0134158ReviewPsychology EndorsementFall 2013Page 4

Utah State Licensure Praxis II Test RequirementsSpecial Education LicensureSpecial Education candidates have a variety of testing options due to the variety of ways in which a Special Education teacher can be utilized.Candidates in Special Education are strongly advised to consult with their university advisor or their LEA’s Special Education director if they areemployed, before taking any of the tests listed here. An individual who has met ANY of these testing requirements and received their Utah SpecialEducation license area are considered ESEA Highly Qualified in a consultation and/or collaboration role. Certain tests, as detailed below, provideadditional ESEA Highly Qualified designations for the educator.To receive a Special EducationAdditional ESEA HighlyTake this test:Test CodeQualifying Score(K-12) License Area with a:Qualified designations:ScoreStatusBlind and Visually Impaired ORN/ASpecial Education: Core Knowledge and0354160FinalDeaf and Hard of HearingApplicationsBlind and Visually Impaired ORAs a teacher of record ofElementary Education: Multiple Subjects5031N/A2PrelimDeaf and Hard of Hearingelementary-aged specialReading/Language Arts5032165education students orMathematics5033165exclusively of studentsSocial Studies5034155assessed under theScience5035159alternative achievement testBlind and Visually Impaired ORAs a teacher of record forMiddle School Mathematics5169165PrelimDeaf and Hard of Hearingsecondary Special Educationstudents of MathematicsBlind and Visually Impaired ORAs a teacher of record forMiddle School English Language Arts5047158PrelimDeaf and Hard of Hearingsecondary Special Educationstudents of Language ArtsMild/Moderate DisabilitiesN/ASpecial Education: Core Knowledge and0354160FinalEndorsementApplications ORSpecial Education: Core Knowledge and0543158PrelimMild/Moderate Applications2See footnote on Page 2Fall 2013Page 5

Utah State Licensure Praxis II Test RequirementsMild/Moderate DisabilitiesEndorsementMild/Moderate DisabilitiesEndorsementMild/Moderate DisabilitiesEndorsementSevere Disabilities EndorsementSevere Disabilities EndorsementSevere Disabilities EndorsementSevere Disabilities Endorsement3As a teacher of record ofelementary-aged specialeducation students orexclusively of studentsassessed under thealternative achievement testAs a teacher of record forsecondary Special Educationstudents of MathematicsAs a teacher of record forsecondary Special Educationstudents of Language ArtsN/AAs a teacher of record ofelementary-aged specialeducation students orexclusively of studentsassessed under thealternative achievement testAs a teacher of record forsecondary Special Educationstudents of MathematicsAs a teacher of record forsecondary Special Educationstudents of Language ArtsElementary Education: Multiple SubjectsReading/Language ArtsMathematicsSocial PrelimMiddle School Mathematics5169165PrelimMiddle School English Language Arts5047158PrelimSpecial Education: Core Knowledge andApplications ORSpecial Education: Core Knowledge and Severeto Profound ApplicationsElementary Education: Multiple SubjectsReading/Language ArtsMathematicsSocial 350345035N/A3165165155159PrelimMiddle School Mathematics5169165PrelimMiddle School English Language Arts5047158PrelimSee footnote on Page 2Fall 2013Page 6

Utah State Licensure Praxis II Test RequirementsDiagnostic/Non-HQ tests – Alternative Routes to LicensureAlternative Routes to Licensure (ARL) candidates typically take the same PRAXIS tests as all otherlicensure candidates and should use the other sections of this document to find the appropriatetest. However, in RARE circumstances, ARL candidates may need to take one of the followingtests in order to fulfill licensing requirements. No Utah licensing candidate should take any ofthese tests unless they are specifically directed to do so by the Utah State Office of EducationARL Specialist. Please contact the USOE ARL Specialist prior to registering for any of these tests.Test Name:TestQualifying ScoreCodeScoreStatusEducation of Young Children0021168FinalLife Science: Pedagogy0234162PrelimMathematics: Proofs, models, and Problems, Part I0063159PrelimSocial Studies: Pedagogy0084180FinalWorld Language Pedagogy0841170PrelimUpgrade to Level 2 LicenseThe Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test is required of all teachersto complete the Entry Years Enhancement (EYE) requirements and qualify for aLevel 2 license. Level 1 license holders may choose any of the following tests inorder to meet this requirement.Test Name:Test Qualifying ScoreCode ScoreStatusPrinciples of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood 0621 160Review*Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K-60622160Review*Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5-90623160Review*Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-120624160Review**Due to the nature of the PLT test, the new score will go into effect on July 1, 2014Fall 2013Page 7