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Educational Studies: Certification Testing Requirements

Testing Requirements for Certification

Before finishing the program, students are asked to take their Praxis content test. The test is strongly recommended to take near the end of your program, as much of what you have learned will be on the test. ETS has all the information you need on how to apply to take a test, where the closest testing center is to you (or be able to do it from your home), and materials to help you study. A passing score on the Praxis II test is required before applying for your teaching certification in Pennsylvania. All states have different test score requirements.

Tests and Scores

Test Test Number Passing Score Price
Biology 5236 154 $130.00
Chemistry 5246 146 $130.00
English 5038 167 $130.00
Environmental Education* 0831 156 $130.00
Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge 5511 150 $130.00
French* 5174 162 $170.00
German* 5183 163 $170.00
Health and Physical Education* 5857 160 $130.00
Japanese* 5661   $170.00
Mathematics 5165 159 $130.00
Physics 5266 145 $130.00
Social Studies 5081 157 $130.00
Spanish* 5195 168 $170.00

*Student must also take Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge in addition to the subject test. Test number and passing score for this test is also listed.

Test Prep Materials

Helpful test materials and practice tests can be found on ETS Praxis website.