with a foundational level general science teaching credential
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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