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Testing Sequence and Deadlines

Currently, UNT does not offer the 4-8 program for undergraduate students. Post-Bac students in the 4-8 program are required to take their certification exams during specific courses (see TExES Exam Requirements further down this page). The deadlines remain the same each semester:

Fall Exam Deadline Spring Exam Deadline
December 15th July 15


For example, if you are a Math 4-8 candidate enrolled in EDCI 5010 in Fall 2026, then you are required to take your real Math 4-8 exam no later than  December 15th.

In order for you to be eligible to start Clincial Teaching, you must have passed the Content and ESL exams  by the Clinical Practice Deadlines. These deadlines also remain the same each semester:

Fall Clinical Teaching Deadline Spring Clinical Teaching Deadline
July 15th December 15

For example, if you are scheduled to start Clinical Teaching (your final semester) in Spring 2027, and you didn't pass your Math 4-8 exam during the required EDCI 5010 course, then you must complete any required remediation and retake your Math 4-8 exam no later than December 15, 2026.  

Practice Exam Requirement

All candidates must score a 70 or better on their practice exams in order to receive approval to take their actual exams. Students required to complete the Science of Teaching Reading must also score a 2 or better on the Constructed-Response portion of the practice exam. Practice exams are available in the TExES Canvas Course, which you will receive access to upon formal admission to the Teacher Education Program. Email COE-TSO@unt.edu for more information.  

Texas Exam Requirements

Currently, UNT does not offer the 4-8 program for undergraduate students. Post-bac students currently seeking certification in grades 4-8 should follow the exam requirements and test sequence related to their content area:

English Language and Reading 4-8

Exam Requirements - Tests | Sequence

  • English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 (118)
  • ESL Supplemental (154)
  • PPR EC-12 (160)
  • Science of Teaching Reading (293)
In order to stay on target to complete all your certification exams and remain eligible in the program, take the real and practice exams during the following courses:
  • EDCI 5010 - ELAR 4-8
  • EDBE 5590 - ESL Supplemental
  • EDRE 5070 - Science of Teaching Reading
  • EDCI 5030 - PPR EC-12

 

Mathematics 4-8

Exam Requirements - Tests | Sequence

  • Mathematics 4-8 (118)
  • ESL Supplemental (154)
  • PPR EC-12 (160)
In order to stay on target to complete all your certification exams and remain eligible in the program, take the real and practice exams during the following courses:
  • EDCI 5010 - Mathematics 4-8
  • EDBE 5590 - ESL Supplemental
  • EDCI 5030 - PPR EC-12

 

Science 4-8

Exam Requirements - Tests | Sequence

  • Science 4-8 (118)
  • ESL Supplemental (154)
  • PPR EC-12 (160)
In order to stay on target to complete all your certification exams and remain eligible in the program, take the real and practice exams during the following courses:
  • EDCI 5010 - Science 4-8
  • EDBE 5590 - ESL Supplemental
  • EDCI 5030 - PPR EC-12

 

Social Studies 4-8

Exam Requirements - Tests | Sequence

  • Social Studies 4-8 (118)
  • ESL Supplemental (154)
  • PPR EC-12 (160)
In order to stay on target to complete all your certification exams and remain eligible in the program, take the real and practice exams during the following courses:
  • EDCI 5010 - Social Studies 4-8
  • EDBE 5590- ESL Supplemental
  • EDCI 5030 - PPR EC-12

 

TExES Exam Registration

After you have met the practice exam requrirement, you will receive approval to take your real certification exams.  The TExES Success Office will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to register for your exams. Once you are approved, you can schedule your exams at any test center convenient to you that has availability prior to the deadlines.

TExES Exam Costs

The price of exams is set by the Pearson testing company and subject to change at any time. Exam costs include the exam fee plus electronic payment convenience fees. Students are expected to cover the exam fees out of pocket. If you need financial assistance, we recommend reaching out to the Financial Aid Office to discuss available options. 

Exam Exam Fee Convenience Fee Total Price
Content Exam (ELAR, Math, Soc. Studies, Sci) $116.00 $2.87 $118.87
ESL Supplemental $116.00 $2.87 $118.87
PPR EC-12 $116.00 $2.87 $118.87
Science of Teaching Reading (ELAR only) $136.00 $2.87 $138.87

 

Exam Accommodations

Accommodations for the practice exams in the TExES Canvas course can be made by emailing COE-TSO@unt.edu.  Please provide the specific accommodations you are approved for through the ODA (ex. 50% extra time). Include your UNT ID number in your email request.

Accommodations for the real exams must be arranged through the Pearson testing company, and you will not be able to submit your request until you have met the practice exam requriement and received approval for your real exam. Please plan ahead!! It can take 6-8 weeks, or longer in some cases, to receive approval from the testing company for your accommodations request.  More information about requesting accommodations can be found at https://www.tx.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/GENRB_AlternativeArrangements.html. It is strongly recommended that you review the documentation requirements well ahead of time so that when you receive your approval to test, you can submit your request form and documentation swiftly!