The Commission on Teacher Credentialing and National University require certain examinations of credential students.

Students in the Teacher Education Department must pass:

  • Language proficiency for entrance to the BCLAD program.
  • Subject matter competency prior to student teaching.
  • CBEST prior to student teaching.
  • The RICA test prior to completion of student teaching.

Students in Special Education must pass:

  • Subject matter competency prior to taking any Advanced Specialist courses.
  • The generic core examination prior to taking the Advanced Specialist courses.
  • CBEST prior to student teaching.
  • The RICA test prior to completion of student teaching. 
  • The exit exam prior to being recommended for a credential.

Students in all other credential programs must pass:

  • CBEST
  • The exit exam prior to being recommended for a credential.