Required Exams

Students in the Teacher Education Department must pass

• Subject matter competency (e.g. CSET) prior to methods courses.
• Basic Skills Assessment (e.g. CBEST) prior to methods courses.
• The RICA exam prior to recommendation for Credential (Multiple Subject candidates only).

Students in Special Education must pass:

• Subject matter competency (e.g. CSET) prior to scheduling specialization courses.
• Basic Skills Assessment (e.g. CBEST) prior to scheduling specialization courses.
• The National University generic core exam prior to scheduling specialization courses.
• The ASLPI Gallaudet (DHH program only)
• The RICA exam prior to recommendation for Credential.
• The National University exit exam prior to recommendation for Credential.

Students in all credential programs must demonstrate completion of a Basic Skills Assessment (e.g. CBEST).