Who should take the CSET Writing Skills Exam?
Both a Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competence are required for teaching credentials. Basic Skills is required for admission to the program and subject matter competence is required prior to student teaching. Basic Skills is normally met by CBEST and subject matter is met either by passing the CSET or Single Subject candidates may also meet subject matter competence by completing a CTC approved examination waiver program. Multiple Subject (and some Education Specialist) candidates may elect to meet the basic skills requirements and subject matter competence by passing the 3 CSET multiple subject subtests and the CSET Writing Skills. Information is available at www.cset.nesinc.com. This option will be most attractive to graduate Multiple Subject (and some Education Specialist) students who need to meet the Basic Skills Requirement and subject matter competence during the first semester of credential coursework.
