Center for Additional Teaching Licenses
Content Knowledge
Add-On candidates holding a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA upon admission to our program and maintaining a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA in courses taken towards their additional license will be credited with the demonstration of proficient content knowledge.
Add-On candidates who do not hold and maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA must pass the Praxis II subject assessment in the licensure area of their additional license(s) or the appropriate ACTFL exam in order to demonstrate content knowledge proficiency.
PRAXIS II Exams
| WI Licensure | Test Code | Test Name | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art |
5134 |
Art: Content Knowledge | 158 |
| Health | 5551 | Health Education | 151 |
| English, Journalism, Speech Communication | 5038 | English Language: Content Knowledge | 167 |
| Mathematics | 5061 | Mathematics: Content Knowledge | 160 |
| Music | 5113 | Music: Content Knowledge | 150 |
| Physical Education | 5091 | Physical Education: Content Knowledge | 150 |
| Broadfield Science Physical Science Chemistry Physics Earth & Space Science Biology Life & Environmental Science |
5435 | General Science: Content Knowledge | 154 |
| Broadfield Social Science Geography History Political Science Economics Psychology Sociology |
5081 | Social Studies: Content Knowledge | 153 |
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) – Foreign Language Majors and Minors are required to take the ACTFL tests for Teacher Licensure. Language Testing International administers these tests.
Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) for Wisconsin
The computer-based test assesses proficiency in and understanding of reading and writing content knowledge, literacy development and instruction.
A passing score on the Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) is required for licensure in the state of Wisconsin. That means you will not receive a teaching license unless you pass the FORT (in addition to other licensing requirements).
Educators who are REQUIRED to take the FORT:
- An educator who holds a provisional teaching license and wants to add on a K-5 regular education, special education or reading teacher license must pass the FORT.
- An educator who holds a license with unmet statutory stipulations who wants a K-5 regular education, special education or reading teacher license must pass the FORT.
Educators who are NOT required to take the FORT:
- An educator who holds a life license in the teacher category who wants to add on a K-5 regular education, special education or reading teacher license does not have to take the FORT.
- An educator who held a life license in K-5 regular education, special education or reading teacher license whose license lapsed or was invalidated does not have to take the FORT.