Praxis Subject Assessments
Designed for students preparing to enter the teaching profession, the Praxis Subject Assessments test your knowledge of teaching skills and basic subjects. In order to graduate, you’ll need to take the following Praxis exams: Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001), Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K-6 (5622), and Teaching Reading: Elementary Education (5205). Students adding an additional endorsement in a middle grades subject area or K-6 Multi-Categorical BD, MI, SLD (excluding autism) will need to receive a qualifying score on the following Praxis exams:
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| English (5-9) | Middle School English Language Arts | 5047 | 164 |
| General Math through Algebra 1 (5-9) | Middle School Mathematics | 5169 | 165 |
| General Science (5-9) | Middle School Science | 5440 | 150 |
| Social Studies (5-9) | Middle School Social Studies | 5089 | 151 |
| Multi-Categorical BD, MI, SLD (excluding autism) | Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications | 5543 | 153 |
| Autism | Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications | 5543 | 153 |
Students are responsible for paying for the tests. You can register for your exam here.
To view a full list of current tests required for all licensure areas in West Virginia, please click here.
Teacher Certification
At the completion of the year-long residency, the Director of Teacher Education will work with candidates to submit the necessary paperwork to the WV Department of Education. Students who want to seek certification in other states can consult the director.
