Who must take the RICA?
Based on the California Education Code, the following two groups of credential applicants are required to pass the RICA: • California-trained candidates for the initial Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, preliminary or professional clear, with or without emphasis, based on a fifth-year, blended, or intern program or on three or more years of applicable private school experience. • California-trained candidates for the initial Education Specialist Instruction Credential (special education), preliminary level I or professional clear level ll. Exam information, dates, bulletins, and Internet registration is available at www.rica.nesinc.com.
