Can I prove subject matter competence without taking all of the courses on the Checklist?

Yes. You can also take the CSET examination. There are two types of science credentials available:

1) The full credential and
2) The more restricted “specialized” credential.
To obtain the full credential, you will need to pass the General Science Exams (Subtest 1 and 2) and the Part 3 examination in your science area (e.g. biology for a Biology credential).

To obtain the “specialized” credential, you need to pass the CSET examinations Parts 3 and 4 in your science area (e.g. chemistry for a Chemistry credential). You may also qualify for a “specialized” credential if you have a minimum of 30 semester units of graduate work from an accredited institution. Please contact Dr. Jodye Selco for more information.