HSU Education: EED Test Information

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Elementary Education credential candidates must pass all parts of the following tests by July 1st of the year they submit applications to the program:

CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills for Teachers) administered every other month. If you pass all three subtests of the Multiple Subjects CSET, you can add on the CSET: Writing Skills Test to meet the Basic Skills requirement in lieu taking the CBEST exam. (See CSET link below for details.)
CSET (California Subject Examination for Teachers) for multiple subjects administered alternate months for the the CBEST. Please be advised that not all CSET exam subjects will be offered on every test date, so it is wise to plan and register in advance.

To be recommended to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for a Multiple Subjects Credential, candidates must also pass the RICA (Reading Instruction Competence Assessment) administered in February, April, June, August, and October. This exam can be taken before or during the credential year.