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Licensure to teach in Maryland at the secondary school level (grades 7– 12) schools can be achieved by satisfying the steps below.

Please note that you should:

• Check the for updates to the scores listed below (including Praxis I).
• Check the for scores and other requirements.
• Check the for more information on the Praxis Tests.

A. Obtain a minimum qualifying score on the Basic Skills Assessment (if needed)

Teacher Candidates applying for certification in all academic content areas must demonstrate mastery of basic reading, writing, and math skills. Those teacher candidates who submit a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on their most recently earned degree are not required to submit a basic skills assessment.  Candidates who do not have an overall GPA of 3.0, must present one of the assessments listed below.

• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): combined score for critical reading and
  mathematics – 1180
• American College Testing (ACT): composite score – 24
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE): combined score for verbal and quantitative – 297
• Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Version 2019) exam

Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifying score in each of the three skills test areas (Effective 9/1/2014).

Computer Format Code	Praxis: Core Academic Skills for Educators	Minimum Qualifying Score
5713	Reading	156
5723	Writing	162

B. Obtain a minimum qualifying score for the content section of the Praxis II.

Computer Format Code	Praxis II: Licensure Area	Minimum Qualifying Score
5236	Biology	154
5246	Chemistry	146
5652	Computer Science	149
5572	Earth/Space Science	154
5165	Mathematics	159
5266	Physics	145

C. Complete a Maryland Approved Program [ex: Towson UTeach program] or

an approved out-of-state program.

D. Applying to MSDE for Certification