With a

Foundational Level

General Science

Teaching Credential

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Preparing for the CSET and CBEST

These rigorous exams involve advanced Science

concepts. Increase your chance for success by utilizing

one of the following preparation options:

Free on-line tutorials: http:// www.CALCRED.com

Free [downloadable] Science CSET Study Guides:

http://www.cset.nesinc.com/CS_testguide_Scienceopener.asp

Why Teach Science with a

Foundational Level

Science Credential?

Right now, California has an urgent need for Science Teachers. The Foundational Level Science Cre-dential is intended for individuals who are strong in science, but not necessarily a science major. This credential allows one to teach the science courses that lay the Foun-dation for higher-level science.

Important information about the California Subject

Examinations for Teachers (CSET) in Science.

The CSET exams are used by the California Commis-

sion on Teacher Credentialing to verify subject matter

knowledge. For a Foundational Level Science Creden-

tial you must earn a passing score on the Science CSET

Subtests I and II.

Have you ever thought about teaching?

Are you good at

Science?

Would you enjoy

teaching middle

school Science

classes?

Do you possess a

Multiple or Single

Subject Credential and would like to

add a Science Certification?

The Founda t iona l Leve l Gene ra l S c i ence C red ent i a l

op t ion i s ava i l ab le t o M u l t ip le and S ing le Sub jec t C red ent ia l ho ld e r s and s t ud ent s o f any

m a jo r who poss ess except iona l s c i ence s k i l l s !

This credential does not authorize teaching in higher level Science courses.

Single Subject Credential Holder Pathway to a Foundational Level

General Science Credential

Establish Subject Matter Competency by successfully passing the general Science CSET Subtests I (118) and II (119). http://www.cset.nesinc.com

Multiple Subject Credential Holder

Pathway to a Foundational Level

Science Credential

a) Establish Subject Matter Competency by successfully passing the Science CSET Sub-tests I (118) and II (119). http://www.cset.nesinc.com

b) Complete one of the following 3-unit Single Subject Methods Course:

NSCI 4961 - Teaching Secondary Science (recommended)

EDSC 4115 - Reading and Writing in Content Area

Undergraduate and Career-Changer Pathway to a Foundational Level

General Science Teaching Credential

.

What does it mean to earn a Single Subject Credential in

Foundational Level General Science?

A Single Subject Teaching Credential in Foundational Level General Science authorizes the credential holder to teach most

K-12 public school general science courses.

Multiple Subject

a) Complete prerequisite

coursework and earn a

Bachelor’s Degree

b) Complete NSCI 4961

Teaching Secondary Science

c) Complete Basic Skills Re-quirement via one of the

following options:

• Passage of the CBEST

• Score of “College Ready” or “Exempt” in Math and Eng-lish on the Early Assessment

Program (EAP) Exam

• Score of 50 or better on the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Test and a score of 151 or better on the English

Placement Test (EPT)

d) Establish Subject Matter

Competency by completing:

Multiple Subject CSET

Subtests I, II & III

and

Science CSET Subtests I

(118) & II (119)

http://www.cset.nesinc.com

e) Complete the Multiple Subject

Credential Program

Single Subject

a) Complete prerequi-

site coursework and

earn a Bachelor’s

Degree

b) Complete Basic Skills

Requirement via one

of the following op-

tions:

• Passage of the

CBEST

• Score of “College Ready” or “Exempt” in Math and English on the Early Assess-ment Program (EAP)

Exam

• Score of 50 or better on the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Test and a score of 151 or better on the English Placement

Test (EPT)

c) Establish Subject Matter Competency

by completing:

Science CSET Subtests I (118) &

II (119)

http://www.cset.nesinc.com

d) Complete the Single

Subject Credential

Program