Requirements for Student Teaching

The following must be accomplished before student teaching: 

• California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST)  Deadline to pass: October 15
• California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) Deadline to pass: October 15
• Sub Permit or Certificate of Clearance  Deadline: October 15
• Successful completion of Block 1 and 2 courses (Block 2 courses require a B- or better to pass)
• MS Candidates must also pass MA 303 Math for Children, ED 312 Science Methods

The following must be accomplished before applying for a preliminary credential:

• Successful completion of all Education courses and prerequisites.
• Successful completion of student teaching with a grade of B- or better.
• The four tasks of the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA’s) passed with a score of 3 or 4 on each
• CPR