Multiple Subject Credential (MSCP)

I. Competency Requirements

1. CSET Multiple Subjects Examination — www.cset.nesinc.com
   With their application, all candidates must submit proof of registration to take at least one subtest of the CSET Multiple Subject Examination.
   
   Candidates who are not in the CSU Stanislaus “Yellow” and “Blue” Liberal Studies programs must pass at least two subtests to be admitted to the credential program.
   
   Candidates who are in the CSU Stanislaus “Yellow” and “Blue” Liberal Studies programs do not have to pass any of the subtests to be admitted to the credential program.
   
   All three subtests must be passed prior to student teaching.
    
2. California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) — www.cset.nesinc.com
   With their application, candidates must show proof of registration to take the exam. Applicants must have taken CBEST before beginning the Multiple Subject Credential Program. However, it is not required that the candidate pass the test before beginning the program. Candidates should request that CSU Stanislaus 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. This test must be passed prior to student teaching.
    
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 CSU Stanislaus 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. OPTIONAL — 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 the Preliminary Educational Technology Requirement Examination or
   2. Pass EDIT 4170 Educational Technology Foundations course for 2 units after being admitted to the credential program.

II. Prerequisite Requirements

(prior to taking methods courses)

These 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
   There are two ways to meet this requirement:
   1. Complete an upper-division English composition course listed as a “WP” in the Undergraduate catalog, or having passed equivalenttest 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 tothe Credentials Processing Center Office if the CBEST score is used to meet this requirement.
       
2. Early Field Experience
   Candidates must complete 45 hours of observation and have experience working with students in classrooms (grades K-12) 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.
    
3. Entry-Level Basic Computer Competency
   The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that candidates applying for entry into multiple subject or single subject credential programs demonstrate proficiency with technology. This requirement can be satisfied in one of two ways: by completing a computer course (almost any computer course counts) or by submitting documentation which demonstrates knowledge of word processing, Internet usage, presentation software, and email usage as noted on Form VI in the Application Packet.
    
4. Pass CSET Multiple Subject Examination
   Candidates who are not admitted into the Liberal Studies “Yellow” or “Blue” Programs must pass at least two subtests of this exam prior to beginning to take program courses. See note above in #1 Competency Requirements — CSET Multiple Subjects Examination.
    
5. Take CBEST — See note above in #2 Competency Requirements — CBEST.

III. Corequisite (Concurrent) Course Requirements

All of these 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 are automatically given credit for this requirement since it is a requirement to earn the degree.

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-BCLAD emphasis (students not earning a Bilingual Credential) — 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 2 years of high school foreign language (same language).
   
   BCLAD Emphasis – Pass Language Proficiency Exam. Candidates will take a proficiency test prior to or upon admittance to the program. Contact the secretary of the Department of Teacher Education to register for the proficiency test. There is a fee for taking this test.

IV. Credential Program Course Requirements

Note: EDMS 4100 and 4150 may be completed prior to formal admittance to the credential program. All other courses can only be completed after being admitted to the program.