Step 5: PRAXIS II Exam
- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction requires all individuals who apply for an initial license after August 2004 to complete the Praxis II content exam(s) for their area(s) of licensure.
- UW Oshkosh requires passing scores on the Praxis II content exam(s).
- You must provide proof of passing scores on the PRAXIS II exam for the new content/developmental area by emailing your report to excel@uwosh.edu.
Dates and Locations
General Information and Study Tips
Preparation Materials
For additional information including dates, locations, fees and practice exams please visit the ETS website at: http://www.ets.org
| WI License |
Test Code |
Test Name |
Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood-Reg. Ed. | 0014 | Elementary Education: Content Knowledge | 147 |
| Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence | 0146 | Middle School: Content Knowledge |
146 |
| Art | 0134 | Art: Content Knowledge | 158 |
| Health | 0550 | Health Education | 610 |
| English, Journalism, Speech Communication | 0041 | English Language, Literature, Composition: Content Knowledge | 160 |
| Mathematics | 0061 | Mathematics: Content Knowledge | 135 |
| Music | 0113 | Music: Content Knowledge | 150 |
| Physical Education |
0091 | Physical Education: Content Knowledge | 150 |
| Broadfield Science Physical Science Chemistry Physics Earth & Space Science Biology Life & Environmental Science |
0435 | General Science: Content Knowledge | 154 |
| Broadfield Social Science Geography History Political Science Economics Psychology Sociology |
0081 | Social Studies: Content Knowledge | 153 |
Foreign Language Majors and Minors are required to take the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) tests for Teacher Licensure. Language Testing International (LTI) administers these tests. Please visit the LTI website at www.languagetesting.com for helpful information about these tests. DO NOT SCHEDULE THESE TESTS ON YOUR OWN. Contact Mr. Duane Goupell in the Testing Center in Polk Library to complete the application forms and schedule your tests. Please send your passing score report to excel@uwosh.edu.
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