California Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) and Subject Matter Requirement (SMR) Guidelines

Updated 10/23/2026

Basic Skills Requirement (BSR)

Update content to reflect multiple pathways recognized by the CTC, including:

• Completed Bachelor's degree pathway
• Coursework pathway
• Coursework and examination combination pathway
• CBEST
• SAT/ACT options
• AP examination options
• Other CTC-approved pathways

Reference:
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl-667/

Subject Matter Requirement (SMR)

Update content to reflect multiple pathways, including:

• Qualifying degree major pathway
• Subject Matter Preparation Program pathway
• CSET pathway  (Include the link to the CSET)
• Coursework review pathway
• Combination of Coursework and CSET

Reference:
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/program-sponsors/subject-matter-reqs/

Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact your admissions counselor: https://calbaptist.edu/admissions-aid/graduate/contact