CSET

CSET - (California Subject Examination for Teachers)

The State of California requires that Single Subject credential candidates demonstrate adequate subject knowledge in all the areas of subject matter they will teach.  This is called the Subject Matter Competence requirement. Demonstration of Subject Matter Competence may be achieved through CTC-approved coursework or examination.  Currently, the only Commission-approved subject matter examinations used to verify subject matter competence for Single Subject Teaching Credentials is the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) (CTC Leaflet CL-674S).

The following materials and services are available for candidates seeking assistance in preparing for the CSET:

• Orange County Test Prep Series for English, Math, Science, and Social Science. Contact Lucy McGinley, Program Specialist at 714-708-5887 or E-mail her at lmcginley@ocde.us  Click here for more information on OC Test Prep Series.

• Study guides available through Borders or Barnes and Noble by Xam Publications.

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing states that CSET examination scores are valid for FIVE YEARS from the first test date in which you took and passed the CSET (or any portion of).

For more information concerning the CSET, including registration fees, application deadlines, test dates, etc., visit the CSET website at: http://www.cset.nesinc.com.