Meriam Library LogoSubject Competency Exams for Teacher Credential Programs in California

NOTE: If you are enrolled or planning to enroll in a CSU Chico credential program please consult your advisor or the CSU Chico Department of Education, Tehama 101, 530.898.6421

As of June 2003, the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) replaces previous single subject (SSAT and Praxis) and multiple subject (MSAT) exams for credential candidates in California. Passing scores in the SSAT and Praxis II taken after June 30, 2003, will not be accepted for California certificatation. Additional information can be found on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing web site at
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CAW-exams.html

DO YOU NEED TO TAKE A SUBJECT MATTER EXAM?

The federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) contains provisions that affect teacher quality and teacher hiring. More information is available on California's "Improving Teacher Quality" website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/index.asp


Information on credentialing and subject matter exams in California
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/default.html

CSET - California Subject Examinations for Teachers
http://www.cset.nesinc.com/


CSU Chico Testing & Research Center, MLIB 143, 530.898.6218

Test dates and application forms
http://www.csuchico.edu/test/

Study Materials available online
CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test)
http://www.cbest.nesinc.com/

CBEST Online Course (from Test Prep Review)

RICA (Reading Instruction Competence Assessment) sample materials
http://www.rica.nesinc.com/RC_samplewritten_toc.asp

Study Materials available in the Meriam Library - Exam Reference Collection - second floor
The Best Test Preparation for CBEST............................................................................LB3060.33 C34 B47 Exam Reference
The Best Test Preparation for the MSAT......................................................................LB1766 M4 B67 2003 Exam Reference

Information on CSU Chico Teacher Credential Programs
Education Services Center, Holt 101, CSU Chico, 530.898.6421
Requirements, applications, tests for professional education programs at CSU Chico
http://www.csuchico.edu/edsc/


Department of Education, Tehama 101, 530.898.6421
http://www.csuchico.edu/educ/

Department of Professional Studies in Education, Tehama 401, 530.898.5398
http://www.csuchico.edu/psed.html

Updated May 10, 2005 by the CSU Chico Education Librarian

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