Multiple Subject Credential (MSCP)

I. Competency Requirements

1. CSET Multiple Subjects Examination - www.cset.nesinc.com
   All candidates must submit proof of passage of the CSET Multiple Subject Examination by the application deadline.
   
   Candidates who are not in the Stanislaus State Liberal Studies program must pass all three CSET subtests to be admitted to the credential program. Stanislaus State Liberal Studies students must pass two subtests by the application deadline.
   
   All three subtests must be passed the semester prior to student teaching.
    
2. Basic Skills Requirement - With their application, all candidates must submit proof of passage of ONE of the following options:
   1. CBEST EXAM* (all 3 sections): www.cbest.nesinc.com
   2. CSET Writing Skills Exam*: www.cset.nesinc.com
   3. CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP): English and Math taken in Spring of 11th grade with a “College Ready” or “Exempt” score.
   4. CSU Placement Examinations: English Placement Test (EPT) with a score of 151 and Entry Level Math (ELM) with a score of 50.
   5. A combination of scores from the EAP and EPT/ELM
       
3. Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) - www.cset.nesinc.com
   This test assesses a candidate’s knowledge of how to teach reading. It is advisable that credential students take this exam only after completing the credential program course on how to teach reading. This exam must be passed to earn the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential. Candidates should request that Stanislaus State receive electronic verification of passage (no paper verification will be necessary). If this is not possible, candidates must submit actual paper transcripts as verification of passing.
    
4. California Teacher Performance Assessments (CA TPAs) - Teacher candidates must complete and pass the four CA TPA tasks. The coursework within the Credential Program prepares students for the CA TPAs. See TPA Handbook available online at http://ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/TPA-California-candidates.html.
    
5. Preliminary Educational Technology Requirement Examination - www.cset.nesinc.com
   To obtain the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential, candidates must meet the Preliminary Educational Technology Requirement. This requirement can be met in one of two ways:
   1. Pass two subtests of the Preliminary Educational Technology CSET or
   2. Pass EDIT 4170 Educational Technology Foundations course for 2 units.

 F.  Complete CPR Certification that includes Infant/Child/Adult (It must meet the American Red Cross or American Heart Association Criteria).

II. Prerequisite Requirements

(prior to taking methods courses)

The requirements must be met prior to taking courses in the credential program, but do not have to be met prior to submitting an application.
 

1. English Composition
   All CSU graduates will have met this requirement as part of their BA/BS degree.  This requirement can be met by one of the following options:
   1. Complete an upper-division writing course listed as a “WP” in the catalog, or having passed equivalent test or completed an equivalent course at another university, or
   2. Obtain a score of 41 or higher on the writing section of the CBEST. Score transcripts for the CBEST must be submitted to the Credential Services Office if the CBEST score is used to meet this requirement, or
   3. Completion of upper division composition course with a grade of C or better.
       
2. Early Field Experience
   Candidates must complete 45 hours of observation and have experience working with students in classrooms (grades K-8) prior to being admitted to the credential program. These 45 hours may be from required observations completed in courses; volunteering in a classroom; or from employment as an instructional aide, tutor, substitute teacher or regular teacher; or other equivalent experience. (Not required for Stanislaus State Liberal Studies majors).

III. Corequisite (Concurrent) Course Requirements

The following corequisite courses should be completed prior to admittance to the credential program, but may be taken concurrently.

1. American Government/Constitution - PSCI 1201, American Government or equivalent (may be lower division). If the equivalent of this course was passed by exam, the results must be posted on an official college transcript and submitted with the Multiple Subject Credential Program application. Equivalent courses at local community colleges are as follows: Modesto Junior College (MJC) - POLSC 101, 102, or 110, HIST 101; Delta College - HIST 17A, 27, or 30A, POLSC 1; Merced College - HIST 17A, POSC 1; Columbia College - PLSC 10.

Note: Students who earned their B.A./B.S. at a California State University campus automatically receive credit for this requirement.

2. Child Development - PSYC/CDEV 3140, Human Development I: Childhood or equivalent (may be lower division). Equivalent courses at local community colleges are as follows: MJC - Psych 141 or Child Develop 245; Delta College - FCS 21; Merced College - FSCS 9 or 29, Psych 9 or 29; Columbia College - CHILD 1. 
    
3. Second Language Experience
   Non-Bilingual Authorization (students not earning a Bilingual Authorization) - Applicants should consult the “Options for Completing the Second Language Experience” form included in the Program Handbook for alternative experiences that count toward meeting this requirement (there are 16 options). Generally, it is 3 units of foreign or sign language or 1 year of high school foreign language (same language).  Note:  EDUC 4460 meets this requirement for students earning the Spanish Bilingual Authorization.
4. Bilingual Authorization Only - PassCSET/LOTE (Languages other than English) Exam. Candidates will take a proficiency test prior to or upon admittance to the program. Students should check the Teacher Education website for information on how to fulfill the Spanish Language proficiency assessment requirement, or take
   EDUC 4460 - Cultural Views on Bilingualism (Perspectivas culturales tocante al bilingüism)
    . (For Spanish only.)

IV. Credential Program Course Requirements

Note: EDMS 4100 , EDMS 4150 , EDSE 4160 , EDIT 4170 , and KINS 4165  may be completed prior to formal admittance to the credential program. All other courses can only be completed after being admitted to the program.