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Updated 11/21/2024

CBEST - California Guidelines

The California Education Code and Title 5 Regulations allow applicants to use their bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution to meet the Basic Skills Requirement. If you do not meet this requirement, please see other options to complete the Basic Skills Requirement (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/basic-skills-requirement-(cl-667)) on the CTC site.

CSET - California Guidelines

California Education Code requires that all candidates for a teaching credential must demonstrate they are proficient in the subject matter area of their intended credential. Recent action by the Governor and the Legislature on AB 130 (Chapter 44, Statutes of 2021) has expanded the ways in which candidates may demonstrate subject matter proficiency.

Most applicants can meet the subject matter competency requirement through one of two ways:

  1. Subject-matter competency via approved major degree:
    Single Subject Credential Approved Majors
    • Art
    • English
    • Math
    • Music
    • Physical Education
    • Science
    • Social Science
    • World Language - Spanish
    • For a full list of approved majors, please refer to the Credential Information Guide.

    Multiple Subject Credentials Approved Majors

  2. Subject-matter competency examination (CSET)

    Students that do not meet the approved major for their intended credential, can meet the subject-matter competency by CSET exam. Students must pass all subtests for the subject matter area in which they are seeking to be credentialed.

    You will find test schedules, sites, registration, and other important information for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) on the CSET website. For more information about specific exams you should take, click on the links below:

For applicants that do not meet the subject matter competency requirement via approved degree or CSET exam, please see the CTC website for other options: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/subject-matter-requirements

Fee Waiver:

The fee waiver will be available in the Pearson registration system. For more information, please visit the CTC Fee Waiver FAQ page.

CBU Graduate Admissions Application Requirement:

Subject Matter Competency can be met by:

  • Obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited University in a qualifying undergraduate major.
  • Proof of registration or completion of the CSET. Completion of the CSET is not required as part of the application process but may be required during the program dependent upon post-admission evaluation.

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

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