Licensing for Teachers

New Licensure Requirements Effective July 1, 2025

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) recently announced two new licensure requirements that will impact all individuals applying for an initial teaching license on or after July 1, 2025:

Original Requirements:

Completion of an approved teaching degree
Completion of CPR/AED training
Completion of Suicide Prevention Education training
Passing scores on both content and pedagogy exams for the licensure area
Submission of a paid application through the IDOE’s LVIS system

Additional Requirements Beginning July 1, 2025:

The Office of Teacher Education Services and Clinical Practice (OTES-CP) serves as the liaison between Ball State University students pursuing educator licensure and the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). Under the IDOE licensure framework, each teaching license reflects the standards met through completion of an approved degree program and identifies the content area(s) and grade levels for which the candidate is qualified to teach.

Please note: Course information and State of Indiana testing requirements are subject to change. While Ball State strives to communicate updates promptly, it is the responsibility of each teacher candidate to contact OTES-CP directly to confirm all program and licensure requirements.

Services

OTES-CP provides comprehensive support to students, alumni, and members of the education community. Our services include:

Advising for graduate students pursuing licensure programs
Evaluation of licensing requirements for bachelor’s and advanced degree holders
Guidance on Indiana licensing rules and policies
Interpretation of license coverage areas
Processing of Indiana and out-of-state license applications
Information on required licensing exams and recording of test scores
Verification of program completion and licensure eligibility

Request an Evaluation

Post-Baccalaureate Licensure Programs

Do you hold a bachelor’s degree or higher? Are you interested in earning a license in teaching, license additions, school administration, or school services?
Ball State University offers post-baccalaureate (Post-Bac) licensure programs in all of these areas.

Learn more

Still exploring your options? Fill out our Request for Information form, and our Post-Bac Licensing Advisor will personally reach out to help you determine your best path to licensure.

Requesting an Evaluation for Licensure

Already know this opportunity is for you? Follow the steps below to begin.

Step 1: Complete the Evaluation Request Form

Submit the Teaching License Evaluation Request to begin the process.

Step 2: Submit Required Materials

You will be prompted to submit the following materials for our Post-Bac Licensing Advisor to review:

A copy of your current teaching license
A letter verifying teaching experience (required for administrative licenses)
Transcripts from all institutions attended (scanned copies are accepted)

Other ways to submit your request

By Mail:

2000 W University Ave

Muncie, IN 47306

Teachers College, Room 205

By Email

In Person: Visit Colin Bisel in Teachers College Room 205.

Evaluation Fee

A $35 evaluation fee applies to all non-Ball State graduates.
Payment may be made online or by check or money order payable to Ball State University.

Additions and Renewals

Add a Content Area to Your Existing License

Educators may expand their existing Indiana teaching license by adding new content areas.

Some areas may be added by testing alone, simply by passing the state-mandated content area exam. You can apply directly to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) to add that area to your license.

Other areas require both coursework and state testing. Ball State University offers fully online post-baccalaureate license add-on programs in the following instructional areas:

Special Education: Mild Interventions (K-12)
Special Education: Intense Interventions (K-12)
Special Education: Deaf Education (K-12)
Special Education: Early Childhood (Mild) (P-3)
Mild Interventions Expansion from K-6 to K-12
Early Childhood Education (P-3)
Early Childhood Expansion (to add grades 4-6 to an Early Childhood P-3 license)
English as a New Language (P-12)
High Ability (P-12)
Virtual and Distance Education Teaching (P-12)

Note: Transitioning from teaching secondary or all-grade content areas to elementary education requires completion of a Transition to Teaching (T2T) program. Adding Fine Arts areas also requires additional coursework.

To explore adding a content area, please complete the License Information Form to connect with our team.

Online administrative licensure programs:

Ball State offers online post-baccalaureate programs leading to administrative licensure in the following areas:

Building Level Administrator (P-12)
Director of Exceptional Needs (P-12)
Director of Career and Technical Education (P-12)
Director of Curriculum and Instruction (P-12)
School Superintendent (P-12)

Enrollment in a license add-on program typically requires an evaluation of transcripts and credentials. This ensures eligibility and identifies any applicable prior coursework. To begin, complete the Licensing Evaluation Form.

Renew an Existing License

Renew an existing instructional or administrative license

Current instructional or administrative licenses may be renewed through:

6 credit hours of coursework from an accredited institution or
90 PGPs or
A combination of both; 1 credit hour = 15 PGPs

Coursework should be relevant to your licensure area or professional development in education. The IDOE accepts both undergraduate and graduate-level coursework.

Professional Development for Teachers

Enhance your teaching skills with Ball State’s online, self-paced professional development programs.

Our micro-credentials and specialized training focus on:

Classroom management and positive learning environments
Individualized instruction for neurodiverse learners
Online and distance education strategies
Social-emotional learning
Engaging adult and gifted learners

Courses emphasize practical techniques to minimize disruptions, improve engagement, and support student success—especially for learners with ADHD, ASD, or other unique needs.

By investing in continued professional growth, educators gain the confidence and tools to engage and empower all students.

Click here to learn more!

Ready to Apply?

If you already hold a teaching license and wish to pursue license renewals, additions, or administrative licensure programs, apply for admission through Ball State’s Graduate School.

If you already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to establish a teaching license, you can apply for a Transition to Teaching program through Ball State’s Graduate School.

Information about online and off-campus course offerings is available through the Division of Online and Distance Education.

Start Your Application

Students From Other States

If you reside outside Indiana, please review our State Authorization for Distance Education information.

State regulatory requirements may affect your eligibility to enroll in certain online programs.

Apply for an Educational License

When you near the end of your program, you will need to apply for your teaching license.

The process varies depending on whether you are applying for licensure in Indiana or another state.

Apply for a License in Indiana

Applications for Indiana educator licensure are submitted through the Indiana Department of Education’s online system LVIS360 (License Verification and Information System).

Start Your Application

Instructional licenses refer to teaching licenses. LVIS training webinars with step-by-step guidance are also available on the LVIS website.

Tips for Completing the LVIS Application

Create an Account
- Visit LVIS 360 and select Create an Account.
- You’ll be redirected to Access Indiana to set up your username and password.
- Select LVIS 360 from the list of available applications.
- Record your login credentials for future use (e.g., renewals, additions, or updates).
Select the Application Type
- Choose one of the following options:
  - Apply for a New License (for your first teaching, administrative, or school services license)
  - Renew, Convert, or Professionalize My License (for existing licenses)
Choose Your License Category
- Select Teacher, Administrator, or School Services (e.g., School Counselor, School Psychologist).
Identify Your Program and Institution
- Choose Indiana Educator Preparation Program as your program type.
- Select Ball State University as your recommending institution.
Upload Required Documentation
- Official transcripts showing completed coursework or degree
- CPR/AED certification (both sides of the card)
- Suicide prevention training certificate
- Passing test scores for all required state exams
- Human Trafficking Training
- Child Abuse and Neglect Training
Submit and Track Your Application
- Pay the required application fee and submit.
- Log into LVIS 360 to monitor your application’s progress.
- You will receive an email notification from the IDOE once your license has been issued.

Apply for a License in Another State

When seeking licensure outside of Indiana, keep the following in mind:

Obtain your Indiana license first.
In most cases, it is best to apply for another state’s license based on a valid (not expired) Indiana license rather than solely on completion of a teacher education or licensure program.
Some states require it.
Certain states mandate that applicants hold an active Indiana license before they will issue their own. Others may not require the Indiana license but will still require completion of a university-approved licensure program.
Interstate License Agreements.
Applying in a state that has signed an Interstate License Agreement with Indiana will make the process easier.
View the list of participating states under “Signatories to 2020–25 Interstate Agreement”.
Check with the state agency.
Contact the licensing agency in your desired state for application forms, current requirements, and instructions.
Expect additional requirements.
Even with a valid Indiana license, some states may require additional coursework, testing, or documentation.
Be prepared for varying costs.
Fees differ by state and can be up to $200 for the license itself. Additional costs may apply for evaluations, testing, or other state-specific requirements. Please note that these fees are often non-refundable

Alternative Graduate Level Pathways

Transition to Teaching Pathway

Ball State University’s Transition to Teaching (T2T) programs provide an alternative pathway to teacher licensure in Indiana for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-education field.

Each accredited education institution in Indiana is required to offer or collaborate on a T2T program. Ball State offers three options: Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Eligible candidates must:

Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
Have a minimum GPA of 2.75

Early Childhood Transition to Teaching

This program prepares candidates for a general education license (Preschool–Grade 3).

Program Structure:

18 credit hours of online coursework
6 credit hours of a full-time, 16-week student teaching experience

If you are currently employed as an early childhood teacher in an accredited setting, your clinical experience may be completed at your workplace with approval from both your school and Ball State.

Licensure Requirements:

Three content area tests
One pedagogy test (Preschool–Grade 3 level)

Successful completion of all coursework and testing leads to eligibility for an Indiana Preschool–Grade 3 general education license.

Elementary Transition to Teaching

This program prepares candidates for a general education license (Grades K–6).

Program Structure:

18 credit hours of online coursework
6 credit hours of a full-time, 16-week student teaching experience

If you are employed full-time as an elementary teacher in an accredited school, your clinical experience may be completed at your current school, pending approval from your principal and Ball State.

Licensure Requirements:

Three content area tests
One pedagogy test (K–6 level)

Successful completion of all requirements results in eligibility for an Indiana K–6 general education license.

Secondary Transition to Teaching

This program prepares candidates for secondary-level licensure (Grades 5–12) and is designed for individuals who already possess content knowledge in their intended teaching area.

Eligibility Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in the content area of the intended license, or
A bachelor’s degree in any field plus a passing score on the state-mandated content test for that subject (for test-only eligible areas)

Program Structure:

15 credit hours of online coursework
3 credit hours of a full-time, 16-week student teaching experience

If you are currently teaching full-time in the content area within an accredited school, the clinical experience may be completed in your own classroom, pending approval from the school and Ball State.

Licensure Requirements:

One content area test
One pedagogy test (secondary level)

Completion of all coursework and testing leads to eligibility for a Grades 5–12 general education license in the approved content area.

Transition to Teaching permit

A Transition to Teaching Permit allows you to teach in Indiana while completing your T2T program.

Eligibility Requirements:

Enrollment in an approved Indiana T2T program
Employment with an Indiana school corporation in the content area of the desired license.

Applications are submitted through the LVIS 360 Licensing Portal. After submission, the application is routed to your employing school corporation for approval.

T2T permits are valid for three years.

Step-by-Step Instructions Licensing Requirements

Licensing Fee Information

All initial licenses and renewals require:

Valid CPR and AED Certification
Suicide Prevention Training

Human Trafficking Training

Child Abuse and Neglect Training

Alternative Special Education License

Effective July 1, 2022, the Alternative Special Education License became available through the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). This license provides a pathway to obtain initial Special Education licensure or to add Special Education to an existing Indiana teaching license.

Eligibility Requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Be enrolled in a post-baccalaureate, state-approved Special Education preparation program (for initial licensure or addition to an existing license).
Be employed in Indiana as a classroom teacher in the Special Education area that corresponds to their preparation program.

This license is also available to individuals who have completed an approved Special Education licensure program but need additional time to pass the required state licensure tests.

License Details

Applications must be submitted through the LVIS 360.
The Alternative Special Education License is valid for three years and non-renewable.
Holders of this license are eligible to serve as the Teacher of Record (TOR) in the Special Education area indicated on the license.

Step-by-Step Instructions Licensing Requirements

Licensing Fee information

All initial licenses and renewals require the following:

Advanced Degree Pathway

Advanced Degree License Option

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) offers a licensing pathway for individuals who hold an advanced degree.
By statute, instructional licenses issued under this option are available only at the secondary (middle school and high school) levels.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Hold a master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution in the subject content area for which the license is sought.
Verify at least one (1) academic year of teaching experience in a middle school, high school, or college classroom setting.

Note: Substitute teaching experience does not qualify.
Pass the required content area test corresponding to the major of the advanced degree and the secondary pedagogy test (Indiana Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching, Test #5624).
Hold a valid CPR certification from an IDOE-approved provider.
Complete Suicide Prevention Training
Human Trafficking Training

Child Abuse and Neglect Training

Career and Technical Education (CTE) areas — including Agriculture, Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Science, Marketing, and Trade and Industrial fields — also require documentation of at least 4,000 clock hours of related non-teaching industry work experience.

How to Apply

Applications for the Advanced Degree License Option are submitted directly through the

LVIS 360 Portal.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Visit the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) for details:

Licensing Fee information

Emergency Permit

An Emergency Permit (EP) is issued by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) at the request of a school district that is experiencing difficulty staffing a position with a properly licensed educator.

To qualify, applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Individuals who receive an EP must commit to completing an approved program to:

Add the EP content area to an existing license, or
Obtain an Initial Practitioner License in the content area of the permit.

Permit holders are required to meet with a licensing advisor at an Indiana institution to discuss program options and requirements for completing the appropriate licensure pathway.

Permit Validity and Renewal

The Emergency Permit is valid for one school year.
A school employer may request annual renewal of the permit if the holder provides documentation showing continued progress toward full licensure in the content area.
Failure to demonstrate ongoing progress may result in denial of the renewal application.

Step-by-Step Licensing Requirements

Licensing Fee information

All initial licenses and renewals require:

Test Requirements

Requirements for all Initial Teaching Licenses:

Requirements for Teaching License Renewals:

For any questions regarding test requirements, please contact the Office of Teacher Education Services and Clinical Practice.

Art

ETS/Praxis

PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING: PREK-12

Test Number: 5625
Passing Score: 157

Art: Content Knowledge Test

Test Number: 5134
Passing Score: 158

Business Education

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

Business Education: Content Knowledge

Test Number: 5101
Passing Score: 154

Chemistry

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

Chemistry: Content Knowledge Test

Test Number: 5246
Passing Score: 146

Director of Exceptional Needs

There are no licensure tests for the director of curriculum and instruction, director of exceptional needs, and director of career and technical education license.

These individuals will be licensed based only on completing the program of coursework.

Double Major in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood

Test Number: 5621
Passing Score: 157

Elementary Education Humanities Subtest

Test Number: 5007
Passing Score: 160

Elementary Education STEM Subtest

Test Number: 5008
Passing Score: 158

Teaching Reading

Test Number: 5205
Passing Score: 159

New Indiana Literacy Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025)

All students seeking initial licensure in the content area listed above must complete two new Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) literacy requirements:

1. Early Literacy Training

Students on catalog year 2024–25 or later:
You will meet this requirement through your regular Ball State coursework. No additional training is needed.
Students on catalog year 2023–24 or earlier:
You must complete the separate “Keys to Literacy” training provided by Ball State to meet state requirements.
If this applies to you, please reach out to OTES-CP.

2. New Required ETS Reading Exam

In addition to your current required content and pedagogy exams, the IDOE now requires the
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) Praxis Exam.

For Currently Licensed Indiana Educators

If you already hold a teaching license and plan to renew after July 1, 2027, you will also need to complete:

Approved Early Literacy training
and
The Praxis 5205 exam
to earn the new Early Literacy Endorsement required by state legislation.

More Information

For full details from the Indiana Department of Education, click here.

Dual Major in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood

Test Number: 5621
Passing Score: 157

Early Childhood Humanities Subtest

Test Number: 5027
Passing Score: 161

Early Childhood STEM Subtest

Test Number: 5028
Passing Score: 160

Special Education: Foundational Knowledge:

Test Number: 5355
Passing Score: 145

Teaching Reading

Test Number: 5205
Passing Score: 159

New Indiana Literacy Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025)

All students seeking initial licensure in the content area listed above must complete two new Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) literacy requirements:

1. Early Literacy Training

Students on catalog year 2024–25 or later:
You will meet this requirement through your regular Ball State coursework. No additional training is needed.
Students on catalog year 2023–24 or earlier:
You must complete the separate “Keys to Literacy” training provided by Ball State to meet state requirements.
If this applies to you, please reach out to OTES-CP.

2. New Required ETS Reading Exam

In addition to your current required content and pedagogy exams, the IDOE now requires the
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) Praxis Exam.

For Currently Licensed Indiana Educators

If you already hold a teaching license and plan to renew after July 1, 2027, you will also need to complete:

Approved Early Literacy training
and
The Praxis 5205 exam
to earn the new Early Literacy Endorsement required by state legislation.

More Information

For full details from the Indiana Department of Education, click here.

Dual Major in Elementary Education and Mild Interventions

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades K-6 Test

Test Number: 5622
Passing Score: 160

Elementary Education Humanities Subtest

Test Number: 5007
Passing Score: 160

Elementary Education STEM Subtest

Test Number: 5008
Passing Score: 158

Teaching Reading

Test Number: 5205
Passing Score: 159

Note

Dual majors must complete the Elementary Education tests and the Mild Interventions tests. You then apply for an Initial License in Elementary Education.

If you decide to only apply for the Mild Interventions License, you must complete the following tests:

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades K-6 Test

Test Number: 5622
Passing Score: 160

Special Education: Foundational Knowledge

Test Number: 5355
Passing Score: 145

Teaching Reading

Test Number: 5205
Passing Score: 159

New Indiana Literacy Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025)

All students seeking initial licensure in the content area listed above must complete two new Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) literacy requirements:

1. Early Literacy Training

Students on catalog year 2024–25 or later:
You will meet this requirement through your regular Ball State coursework. No additional training is needed.
Students on catalog year 2023–24 or earlier:
You must complete the separate “Keys to Literacy” training provided by Ball State to meet state requirements.
If this applies to you, please reach out to OTES-CP.

2. New Required ETS Reading Exam

In addition to your current required content and pedagogy exams, the IDOE now requires the
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) Praxis Exam.

For Currently Licensed Indiana Educators

If you already hold a teaching license and plan to renew after July 1, 2027, you will also need to complete:

Approved Early Literacy training
and
The Praxis 5205 exam
to earn the new Early Literacy Endorsement required by state legislation.

More Information

For full details from the Indiana Department of Education, click here.

Early Childhood Education

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood

Test Number: 5621
Passing Score: 157

Early Childhood Humanities Subtest

Test Number: 5027
Passing Score: 161

Early Childhood STEM Subtest

Test Number: 5028
Passing Score: 160

Teaching Reading

Test Number: 5205
Passing Score: 159

New Indiana Literacy Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025)

All students seeking initial licensure in the content area listed above must complete two new Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) literacy requirements:

1. Early Literacy Training

Students on catalog year 2024–25 or later:
You will meet this requirement through your regular Ball State coursework. No additional training is needed.
Students on catalog year 2023–24 or earlier:
You must complete the separate “Keys to Literacy” training provided by Ball State to meet state requirements.
If this applies to you, please reach out to OTES-CP.

2. New Required ETS Reading Exam

In addition to your current required content and pedagogy exams, the IDOE now requires the
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) Praxis Exam.

For Currently Licensed Indiana Educators

If you already hold a teaching license and plan to renew after July 1, 2027, you will also need to complete:

Approved Early Literacy training
and
The Praxis 5205 exam
to earn the new Early Literacy Endorsement required by state legislation.

More Information

For full details from the Indiana Department of Education, click here.

Earth-Space Science

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge Test

Test Number: 5572
Passing Score: 154

Elementary Education

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades K-6 Test

Test Number: 5622
Passing Score: 160

Elementary Education Humanities Subtest

Test Number: 5007
Passing Score: 160

Elementary Education STEM Subtest

Test Number: 5008
Passing Score: 158

Teaching Reading

Test Number: 5205
Passing Score: 159

New Indiana Literacy Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025)

All students seeking initial licensure in the content area listed above must complete two new Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) literacy requirements:

1. Early Literacy Training

Students on catalog year 2024–25 or later:
You will meet this requirement through your regular Ball State coursework. No additional training is needed.
Students on catalog year 2023–24 or earlier:
You must complete the separate “Keys to Literacy” training provided by Ball State to meet state requirements.
If this applies to you, please reach out to OTES-CP.

2. New Required ETS Reading Exam

In addition to your current required content and pedagogy exams, the IDOE now requires the
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) Praxis Exam.

For Currently Licensed Indiana Educators

If you already hold a teaching license and plan to renew after July 1, 2027, you will also need to complete:

Approved Early Literacy training
and
The Praxis 5205 exam
to earn the new Early Literacy Endorsement required by state legislation.

More Information

For full details from the Indiana Department of Education, click here.

English/Language Arts

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

English Language Arts: Content Knowledge Test

Test Number: 5038
Passing Score: 167

English as a New Language

ETS/Praxis

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Test Number: 5362
Passing Score: 155

French

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

French: World Language

Test Number: 5174
Passing Score: 159

Gifted and Talented/High Ability

ETS/Praxis

Gifted Education Test

Test Number: 5358
Passing Score: 157

Health and Physical Education

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: PreK-12

Test Number: 5625
Passing Score: 157

Health Education Test

Test Number: 5551
Passing Score: 155

Physical Education: Content Knowledge Test

Test Number: 5091
Passing Score: 145

Japanese

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

Japanese: World Language Test

Test Number: 5661
Passing Score: 156

Journalism

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

Journalism Test

Test Number: 5224
Passing Score: 153

Latin

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

Latin Test

Test Number: 5601
Passing Score: 152

Life Science

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

Biology: Content Knowledge Test

Test Number: 5236
Passing Score: 154

Mathematics (5-12)

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

Mathematics Test

Test Number: 5165
Passing Score: 159

Mathematics (5-9)

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

Middle School Mathematics Test

Test Number: 5164
Passing Score: 157

Music—Instrumental and General

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: PreK-12

Test Number: 5625
Passing Score: 157

Music: Instrumental and General Knowledge Test

Test Number: 5115
Passing Score: 150

Music—Vocal and General

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: PreK-12

Test Number: 5625
Passing Score: 157

Music: Vocal and General Knowledge Test

Test Number: 5116
Passing Score: 153

Physics

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

Physics: Content Knowledge Test

Test Number: 5266
Passing Score: 145

Secondary Education Transition to Teaching

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

One additional content test for the subject area of the license

School Administration—Principal

ETS/Praxis

Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision Test

Test Number: 5412
Passing Score: 150

School Administration—Superintendent

ETS/Praxis

School Superintendent Assessment

Test Number: 6991
Passing Score: 162

Social Studies

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

Economics Test

Test Number: 5911
Passing Score: 144

Geography Test

Test Number: 5921
Passing Score: 156

Government/Political Science Test

Test Number: 5931
Passing Score: 149

World and US History: Content Knowledge Test

Test Number: 5941
Passing Score: 148

Psychology Test

Test Number: 5391
Passing Score: 154

Sociology Test

Test Number: 5952
Passing Score: 154

Spanish

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

Spanish: World Language Test

Test Number: 5195
Passing Score: 166

Special Education—Deaf Education

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: PreK-12

Test Number: 5625
Passing Score: 157

Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Test

Test Number: 5272
Passing Score: 160

Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications

Test Number: 5355
Passing Score: 155

Teaching Reading

Test Number: 5205
Passing Score: 159

New Indiana Literacy Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025)

All students seeking initial licensure in the content area listed above must complete two new Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) literacy requirements:

1. Early Literacy Training

Students on catalog year 2024–25 or later:
You will meet this requirement through your regular Ball State coursework. No additional training is needed.
Students on catalog year 2023–24 or earlier:
You must complete the separate “Keys to Literacy” training provided by Ball State to meet state requirements.
If this applies to you, please reach out to OTES-CP.

2. New Required ETS Reading Exam

In addition to your current required content and pedagogy exams, the IDOE now requires the
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) Praxis Exam.

For Currently Licensed Indiana Educators

If you already hold a teaching license and plan to renew after July 1, 2027, you will also need to complete:

Approved Early Literacy training
and
The Praxis 5205 exam
to earn the new Early Literacy Endorsement required by state legislation.

More Information

For full details from the Indiana Department of Education, click here.

Special Education—Early Childhood

ETS/Praxis

Special Education: Foundational Knowledge:

Test Number: 5355
Passing Score: 145

Principles of Learning and Teaching: K-6:

Test Number: 5622
Passing Score: 160

Teaching Reading

Test Number: 5205
Passing Score: 159

New Indiana Literacy Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025)

All students seeking initial licensure in the content area listed above must complete two new Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) literacy requirements:

1. Early Literacy Training

Students on catalog year 2024–25 or later:
You will meet this requirement through your regular Ball State coursework. No additional training is needed.
Students on catalog year 2023–24 or earlier:
You must complete the separate “Keys to Literacy” training provided by Ball State to meet state requirements.
If this applies to you, please reach out to OTES-CP.

2. New Required ETS Reading Exam

In addition to your current required content and pedagogy exams, the IDOE now requires the
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) Praxis Exam.

For Currently Licensed Indiana Educators

If you already hold a teaching license and plan to renew after July 1, 2027, you will also need to complete:

Approved Early Literacy training
and
The Praxis 5205 exam
to earn the new Early Literacy Endorsement required by state legislation.

More Information

For full details from the Indiana Department of Education, click here.

Special Education—Intense Interventions

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: PreK-12

Test Number: 5625
Passing Score: 157

Special Education: SEVERE TO PROFOUND

Test Number: 5547
Passing Score: 156

SPECIAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Test Number: 5355
Passing Score: 145

Teaching Reading

Test Number: 5205
Passing Score: 159

New Indiana Literacy Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025)

All students seeking initial licensure in the content area listed above must complete two new Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) literacy requirements:

1. Early Literacy Training

Students on catalog year 2024–25 or later:
You will meet this requirement through your regular Ball State coursework. No additional training is needed.
Students on catalog year 2023–24 or earlier:
You must complete the separate “Keys to Literacy” training provided by Ball State to meet state requirements.
If this applies to you, please reach out to OTES-CP.

2. New Required ETS Reading Exam

In addition to your current required content and pedagogy exams, the IDOE now requires the
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) Praxis Exam.

For Currently Licensed Indiana Educators

If you already hold a teaching license and plan to renew after July 1, 2027, you will also need to complete:

Approved Early Literacy training
and
The Praxis 5205 exam
to earn the new Early Literacy Endorsement required by state legislation.

More Information

For full details from the Indiana Department of Education, click here.

Special Education—Mild Interventions

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: PreK-12

Test Number: 5625
Passing Score: 157

Special Education: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Test Number: 5355
Passing Score: 145

Teaching Reading

Test Number: 5205
Passing Score: 159

New Indiana Literacy Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025)

All students seeking initial licensure in the content area listed above must complete two new Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) literacy requirements:

1. Early Literacy Training

Students on catalog year 2024–25 or later:
You will meet this requirement through your regular Ball State coursework. No additional training is needed.
Students on catalog year 2023–24 or earlier:
You must complete the separate “Keys to Literacy” training provided by Ball State to meet state requirements.
If this applies to you, please reach out to OTES-CP.

2. New Required ETS Reading Exam

In addition to your current required content and pedagogy exams, the IDOE now requires the
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) Praxis Exam.

For Currently Licensed Indiana Educators

If you already hold a teaching license and plan to renew after July 1, 2027, you will also need to complete:

Approved Early Literacy training
and
The Praxis 5205 exam
to earn the new Early Literacy Endorsement required by state legislation.

More Information

For full details from the Indiana Department of Education, click here.

Theatre

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Test Number: 5624
Passing Score: 157

Theatre Test

Test Number: 5641
Passing Score: 154

Virtual and Distance Education Teaching

There is no licensure test for the Virtual and Distance Education Teaching license.

These individuals will be licensed based only on completing the program of coursework.

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ETS/Praxis

PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING: PREK-12

Art: Content Knowledge Test

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Business Education: Content Knowledge

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Chemistry: Content Knowledge Test

Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood

Elementary Education Humanities Subtest

Elementary Education STEM Subtest

Teaching Reading

New Indiana Literacy Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025)

1. Early Literacy Training

2. New Required ETS Reading Exam

For Currently Licensed Indiana Educators

More Information

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood

Early Childhood Humanities Subtest

Early Childhood STEM Subtest

Special Education: Foundational Knowledge:

Teaching Reading

New Indiana Literacy Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025)

1. Early Literacy Training

2. New Required ETS Reading Exam

For Currently Licensed Indiana Educators

More Information

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades K-6 Test

Elementary Education Humanities Subtest

Elementary Education STEM Subtest

Teaching Reading

Note

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades K-6 Test

Special Education: Foundational Knowledge

Teaching Reading

New Indiana Literacy Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025)

1. Early Literacy Training

2. New Required ETS Reading Exam

For Currently Licensed Indiana Educators

More Information

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood

Early Childhood Humanities Subtest

Early Childhood STEM Subtest

Teaching Reading

New Indiana Literacy Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025)

1. Early Literacy Training

2. New Required ETS Reading Exam

For Currently Licensed Indiana Educators

More Information

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades 7-12

Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge Test

ETS/Praxis

Principles of Learning and Teaching: grades K-6 Test