Examinations

Exams prior to entrance to Multiple, Single, or Special Education Credential Programs (or enrollment in 500 level or above credential course work):

California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
The purpose of the CBEST is to assess and verify acceptable proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics skills in the English language, basic educational skills that are needed and used by all school practitioners.

Subject Tests
The Subject Tests are offered as paper based tests and are given in eight subject areas.  Learn more at http://www.gre.org.

Exams prior to entrance to Multiple, Single, Special Education, and School Psychology Credential Programs (if you have a grade point average between 2.5 and 2.99):

The CSET
The California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) is a standardized test of verbal analogies used to assist graduate departments and schools in their admissions process.  For detailed information, please visit the CSET website at http://www.cset.nesinc.com/.

California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) (prior to second term of enrollment)
The purpose of the CBEST is to assess and verify acceptable proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics skills in the English language, basic educational skills that are needed and used by all school practitioners.

General Test
The test measures skills that have been developed over a long period of time and are not necessarily related to any particular field of study.  When you register for a GRE test, ETS will send free test preparation material to you.  The free test preparation material can also be downloaded from the GRE Web site at http://www.gre.org/pracmats.html.