Advising Guides

Note: Please refer to the advising guide that corresponds to the catalog year in which you first attended PLNU.

Cross-Disciplinary Studies: Teacher Education

Traditional Path
2020-20212019-20202018-20192017-20182016-2017
4-Year Credential Path
2020-20212019-20202018-2019
4-Year Credential Path with Study Abroad
2020-20212019-2020

Cross-Disciplinary Studies: Integrated Education

2020-20212019-20202018-20192017-20182016-2017

Single Subject Teaching Credential & MAT Degree

Traditional Path
2020-20212019-20202018-20192017-20182016-20172014-2015
4-Year Credential Path
2019-20202018-2019

Credential Planning

Test Preparation

These resources are provided to help you prepare to meet credential requirements. It is the candidate’s responsibility meet these requirements with attention to applicable due dates.

Teacher Certification Requirements

California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)

Candidates must take this at the conclusion of EDU in order to proceed to EDU306.
Must be passed before Clinical Practice placement can be made.

California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET)

Depending on your credential plan, you will need to either take the multiple-subject or a subject specific CSET Exam.

If you are a Multiple Subject, Art, or Math major you fall under the CSET Waiver meaning this test is not required. If that does not apply to you meet with your advisor to discuss when you need to take the CSET.

Single Subject Blended Programs

Note: Please refer to the advising guide that corresponds to the catalog year in which you first attended PLNU.

French

2019-2020

History

2019-2020

Math

2019-2020

Music

2019-2020

Physical Education

2019-2020

Science

2019-2020