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Testing Requirements

Testing Requirements for Educational Specialist Certificates

 
School Nurse
  Code Qualifying Score
PPST Reading (1 hr.) 10710 172 (9/01)
PPST Writing (1 hr.) 20720 1173 (9/01)
PPST Mathematics (1hr.) (calculators prohibited) 10730 1173 (9/01)
Computerized PPST tests are available (Lancaster center - 392-2193)

Note: If you submit a copy of your RN license with your certification application, the tests are not required. The PPST tests are also not required if you currently have a PA Instructional certificate.

School Counselor
  Code Qualifying Score
PPST Reading (1 hr.) 10710 172 (9/01)
PPST Writing (1 hr.) 20720 173 (9/01)
PPST Mathematics (1hr.) (calculators prohibited) 10730 173 (9/01)
School Guidance and Counseling (2 hr.) 20420 None (9/01)
Computerized PPST tests are available (Lancaster center - 392-2193)
School Psychologist
  Code Qualifying Score
PPST Reading 10710 172 (9/01)
PPST Writing (1 hr.) 20720 173 (9/01)
PPST Mathematics (1hr.) (calculators prohibited) 10730 173 (9/01)
School Psychologist (2 hr.) 10400 560 (9/02)
Computerized PPST tests are available (Lancaster center - 392-2193)

Note: The three PPST tests are not required if you currently have a PA Instructional certificate.