Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the OTECP FAQ page. This page includes flyers and infographics with information about required exams, field experiences, residency, clinical placements, and registration dates. If you can't find your answer here, please email us at tecp@memphis.edu.
- What Praxis exams am I required to take?
- What do I need to know about field experience, residency and clinical placement?
- Where can I find more information about my major or licensure area?
- When can I register for classes?
Required Exams
Praxis Core/ACT
- To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) teacher candidates WITHOUT an
ACT composite score of 21 or a combined SAT score of 1020, must retake the ACT/SAT
and earn the required score OR pass all three subtests of the Praxis Core exam.
- An ACT Superscore of 21 will also be accepted. Superscoring is the process of averaging your four best subject scores from all of your ACT attempts (English, Math, Reading and Science).
- Candidates must receive a passing score on each subtest (Reading, Writing and Math)
- Those students who have an overall GPA of 2.75, have passed two Praxis Core subtests and are within 5 point of the passing score for the the third subtest may apply for TEP Alternate Admissions rather than retaking the third subtest.
- Teacher candidates MUST be admitted (or alternatively admitted) to the Teacher Education Program by November 1 of their junior year
Praxis Core Exam
| Subtests | Test Codes | Passing Score |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 5752 | Subtests are scored individually |
| Reading | 5713 | 156 |
| Writing | 5723 | 162 |
| Mathematics | 5733 | 150 |
- All the subtests can be taken together by selecting test code 5752 when registering
- The subtests can be taken individually using the test codes for each subtest. (Taking the subtests individually is more expensive).
- Candidates who take the 5752 but do not pass all three subtests can retake just the subtest(s) they did not pass.
- Study companions, study plans, interactive practice tests and registration details can be found at ets.org/praxis/tn/requirements >.
- Additional resources can be found on the TECP website >.
Praxis Content Exams
Teaching All Learners
Praxis tests requirements and deadlines for TALN (Elementary/Special Education) majors
| You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects* | 5001 | - |
| Reading and Language Arts Subtest* | 5002 | 157 |
| Mathematics Subtest* | 5003 | 157 |
| Social Studies Subtest* | 5004 | 155 |
| Science Subtest* | 5005 | 159 |
| Teaching Reading: Elementary Education** | 5205 | 159 |
| Special Education: Content Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications (Optional) |
5543 | 158 |
* Must be passed by December 1
** Must be passed by February 15
Human Development and Learning
Praxis tests requirements and deadlines for HDVL (Early Education) majors
| You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education* | 5025 | 156 |
| Teaching Reading: Elementary Education** | 5205 | 159 |
| Education of Young Children** | 5024 | 169 |
* Must be passed by December 1
** Must be passed by February 15
Secondary Math
Praxis tests requirements and deadlines for Integrative Studies: Secondary Math majors
| You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics: Content Knowledge* | 5165 | 159 |
*Must be passed by December 1
NES Requirements and Deadlines
| To Teach | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle and Secondary Grades (6-10) Mathematics | Mathematics Middle and Early Secondary* | 105 | 220 |
| Secondary Mathematics (Grades 6-12) | Mathematics* | 304 | 220 |
*Must be passed by December 1
Special Education
Praxis test requirements and deadlines for those who want to get licensure in Special Education (TALN majors).
| You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications* | 5543 | 158 |
| Teaching Reading: Elementary Education** | 5205 | 162 |
* Must be passed by December 1
** Must be passed by February 15
Additional Licensure Areas
Praxis tests requirements and deadlines
| If you want to teach | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | Virtual Arts K-12* | 5135 | 161 |
| Music | Music: Content and Instruction* | 5114 | 162 |
| TESOL | English as a Second Language PreK-12* | 5362 | 155 |
| Physical Education (PETE) | P.E. : Content and Design* | 5095 | 169 |
*Exam must be passed by December 1
Cheat Sheets
Guides
- Teaching All Learners, Art and TESOL >
- Human Development and Learning (Early Childhood) >
- Integrative Studies: Secondary Math >
- Music Education >
- Physical Education >
- Clinical Teaching Semester >
- Clinical Supervisors >
- Residency Mentor Teacher >
- Clinical Mentor Teacher >
Registration Dates
The Registrar's website > features Dates and Deadlines Calendars (which includes registration dates, class breaks and exam schedules) for upcoming semesters.