2008–2009 Before You Register

Examinations of the CSET are administered in morning and afternoon test sessions that are five hours in length. The morning session has a reporting time of 7:15 a.m. and ends at approximately 1:00 p.m. The afternoon session has a reporting time of 1:30 p.m. and ends at approximately 7:15 p.m. (CSET: American Sign Language is scheduled differently than the other examinations; see the American Sign Language test information table that follows for additional information.)

Examinees will be assigned to one or both sessions according to the number and type of subtests for which they registered. Because subtests are offered only in specific sessions, session requests cannot be honored.

Refer to the test information tables that follow for information about test session availability for each subtest. Note that for CSET: Physical Education and Languages Other Than English, some subtests are given in the morning test session and some in the afternoon test session. For all other examinations, any or all subtests within a single examination area may be taken in the same test session. Up to three subtests from different examination areas may be taken together in the afternoon test session only if each of the selected subtests is in English, Mathematics, Science, Science (Specialized), Social Science, or Writing Skills.

In all instances, it is the responsibility of the examinee to register for the correct subtests. Requests for refunds received after the late registration deadline for a given test date will not be honored. If you are not sure which subtest(s) to register for, please see the CTC’s Web site at www.ctc.ca.gov.

The test information tables below provide information about test session, test date, and test area availability for each examination of the CSET, including the following:

• CSET: Multiple Subjects
  
  
• CSET: Writing Skills
  
  
• CSET: Languages Other Than English (used toward the BCLAD Certificate)
  
  
• CSET: Preliminary Educational Technology
  
  
• CSET: Single Subjects, including CSET: Languages Other Than English (used toward the Single Subject Teaching Credential)

Further information about the following is also provided in the sections below:

• Scientific calculators
  
  
• Approved graphing calculators
  

CSET: Multiple Subjects

Multiple Subjects
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (101)	Reading, Language, and Literature History and Social Science	Morning session only All test dates All test areas
II (102)	Science Mathematics
III (103)	Physical Education Human Development Visual and Performing Arts
Important note: A basic four-function calculator will be provided to examinees for CSET: Multiple Subjects Subtest II. Directions for use will not be provided at the test site. You may not use your own four-function calculator or calculator manual.

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CSET: Writing Skills

Writing Skills
Test Code	Domains	Test Availability
142	Expository Writing Expressive Writing	Afternoon session only All test dates All test areas except El Centro/Calexico (415)
Important note: If you have already passed all three sections of the CBEST or another California-accepted basic skills examination, you do not need to take CSET: Writing Skills. When using CSET: Writing Skills to satisfy the basic skills requirement, you must also pass all three subtests of CSET: Multiple Subjects. You may not combine CSET: Writing Skills with the Reading and Mathematics sections of the CBEST to satisfy the basic skills requirement. For more information about who should register for CSET: Writing Skills, see “Certification Requirements” and/or the CTC’s Web site at www.ctc.ca.gov.

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CSET: Languages Other Than English
(used toward the BCLAD Certificate)

Languages Other Than English (used toward the BCLAD Certificate)
Arabic, Armenian, Farsi, Filipino, Hmong, and Khmer
Subtest	Domains	Test Availability
II	Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension Language and Communication: Written Expression Language and Communication: Oral Expression	Morning session only November and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
IV	Bilingual Education and Bilingualism Intercultural Communication Instruction and Assessment	Afternoon session only September, November, January, March, and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
V	Geographic and Historical Contexts Sociopolitical and Sociocultural Contexts	Afternoon session only November and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
Important notes: Subtest II includes written, spoken, and listening constructed-response items. Because Subtest II includes recorded components, examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. Individuals who register for Subtest II may not register for any CSET: Multiple Subjects subtests on the same test date. Note that this Subtest II is the same Subtest II used to obtain a Single Subject Teaching Credential. For test code information for each language, refer to “Certification Requirements.”

Languages Other Than English (used toward the BCLAD Certificate)
Cantonese, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, and Vietnamese
Subtest	Domains	Test Availability
III	Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension Language and Communication: Written Expression Language and Communication: Oral Expression	Morning session only November and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
IV	Bilingual Education and Bilingualism Intercultural Communication Instruction and Assessment	Afternoon session only September, November, January, March, and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
V	Geographic and Historical Contexts Sociopolitical and Sociocultural Contexts	Afternoon session only November and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
Important notes: Subtest III includes written, spoken, and listening constructed-response items as well as a listening multiple-choice component. Because Subtest III includes recorded components, examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. Individuals who register for Subtest III may not register for any CSET: Multiple Subjects subtests on the same test date. Note that this Subtest III is the same Subtest III used to obtain a Single Subject Teaching Credential. For test code information for each language, refer to “Certification Requirements.”

Languages Other Than English (used toward the BCLAD Certificate)
French and Spanish
Subtest	Domains	Test Availability
III	Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension Language and Communication: Written Expression Language and Communication: Oral Expression	Morning session only September, January, March, and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
IV	Bilingual Education and Bilingualism Intercultural Communication Instruction and Assessment	Afternoon session only September, November, January, March, and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
V	Geographic and Historical Contexts Sociopolitical and Sociocultural Contexts	Afternoon session only September, January, March, and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
Important notes: Subtest III includes written, spoken, and listening constructed-response items as well as a listening multiple-choice component. Because Subtest III includes recorded components, examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. Individuals who register for Subtest III may not register for any CSET: Multiple Subjects subtests on the same test date. Note that this Subtest III is the same Subtest III used to obtain a Single Subject Teaching Credential. For test code information for each language, refer to “Certification Requirements.”

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CSET: Preliminary Educational Technology

Preliminary Educational Technology
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (133)	Basic Operations, Concepts, and Issues of Computer-Based Technology Productivity Applications of Computer-Based Technology	Afternoon session only September, January, March, and May test dates All test areas except El Centro/Calexico (415)
II (134)	Teaching and Learning Applications of Computer-Based Technology

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CSET: Single Subjects

Agriculture
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (172)	Plant and Soil Science Ornamental Horticulture	Afternoon session only September, January, March, and May test dates All test areas except El Centro/Calexico (415)
II (173)	Animal Science Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management
III (174)	Agricultural Business and Economics Agricultural Systems Technology

Art
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (140)	Artistic Perception Historical and Cultural Context of the Visual Arts Aesthetic Valuing	Afternoon session only September, January, March, and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
II (141)	Creative Expression Connections, Relationships, and Applications History and Theories of Learning in Art
Important note: Subtest II requires the submission of photographs of examinee artwork at the test site. To allow sufficient time for examinees to prepare photographic material, the registration deadline for this subtest is the regular registration deadline (late and emergency registration are not available for Subtest II). After registering for Subtest II, examinees will receive an instruction packet, including a procedures manual, describing the process and requirements for preparing materials for submission at the site on the day of the test. The instruction packet will be sent by U.S. mail approximately one week following the regular registration deadline. If you registered for Subtest II and have not received your instruction packet by two weeks prior to the test date, contact Evaluation Systems. For additional information about the submission of photographs of artwork for Subtest II, please refer to the CSET: Art test guide on the CSET Web site by selecting “Test Guides.”

Business
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (175)	Business Management Marketing	Afternoon session only September, January, March, and May test dates All test areas except El Centro/Calexico (415)
II (176)	Accounting and Finance Economics
III (177)	Information Technology Business Environment and Communication

English
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (105)	Literature and Textual Analysis Composition and Rhetoric	Afternoon session only All test dates All test areas except El Centro/Calexico (415)
II (106)	Language, Linguistics, and Literacy
III (107)	Composition and Rhetoric Literature and Textual Analysis
IV (108)	Communications: Speech, Media, and Creative Performance
Important note: Subtest I is a multiple-choice test that covers the two domains listed. Subtest III is a constructed-response test that covers the same domains.

Foundational-Level Mathematics (also see “Mathematics”)
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (110)	Algebra Number Theory	Afternoon session only All test dates All test areas except El Centro/Calexico (415)
II (111)	Geometry Probability and Statistics
Important notes: A Single Subject Teaching Credential in Foundational-Level Mathematics authorizes teaching only in limited mathematics content areas: general mathematics, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, and consumer mathematics. A graphing calculator will be allowed for Subtest II only (see “Approved Graphing Calculators” following these test information tables for detailed information). Examinees must bring their own graphing calculator to the test administration, and it must be one of the approved models listed. On the day of the test, Mathematics Subtest II will be administered first and other CSET subtests for which an examinee is registered will be distributed after the examinee completes Mathematics Subtest II.

Health Science
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (178)	Foundations of Health Education Human Growth and Development Chronic and Communicable Diseases	Afternoon session only September, January, March, and May test dates All test areas except El Centro/Calexico (415)
II (179)	Nutrition and Fitness Mental and Emotional Health Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
III (180)	Family Life and Interpersonal Relationships Consumer and Community Health Environmental Health

Home Economics
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (181)	Personal, Family, and Child Development	Afternoon session only September, January, March, and May test dates All test areas except El Centro/Calexico (415)
II (182)	Nutrition, Foods, and Hospitality
III (183)	Fashion and Textiles Housing and Interior Design Consumer Education

Industrial and Technology Education
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (184)	Nature of Technology	Afternoon session only September, January, March, and May test dates All test areas except El Centro/Calexico (415)
II (185)	Power and Energy Information and Communication Project and Product Development

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Languages Other Than English (used toward the Single Subject Teaching Credential)
American Sign Language (ASL)
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (186)	Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions Cultural Analysis and Comparisons	Test sessions scheduled throughout the testing day (see note below) November and May test dates Two test areas: ASL Northern California and ASL Southern California (see note below)
II (187)	General Linguistics Linguistics of the Target Language—American Sign Language (Language Structures; Contrastive Analysis; Sociolinguistics and Pragmatics)
III (188)	Linguistics of the Target Language—American Sign Language (Error Analysis) Language and Communication: Receptive Comprehension Language and Communication: Expressive Production
Important notes: Depending on the subtests selected during registration, each examinee is assigned to one or more test sessions that are scheduled throughout the testing day. After registering, each examinee will receive an admission ticket that provides his or her session assignment(s) and exact reporting time(s). Because of space limitations at these test areas, examinees are encouraged to register early. If a test area is no longer available when a registration is submitted, that examinee may be assigned to test on a day other than the Saturday test date. The test site in the ASL Northern California test area will typically be in the Sacramento/San Francisco vicinity. The test site in the ASL Southern California test area will typically be in the Los Angeles/San Diego vicinity. The registration deadline for CSET: American Sign Language subtests is the regular registration deadline. Late and emergency registration services are not available for these subtests. Subtests I and III are administered in an individualized setting and include videotaped components that require examinees to view video excerpts and respond in ASL and/or written English. Since some responses are videotaped, it is recommended that you wear solid-colored professional attire that contrasts with your skin tone. Avoid wearing black, white, or red clothing. If possible, avoid clothing with prints and stripes; they will affect the clarity of your videotaped responses and may interfere with the scorers’ ability to see your signs. On the day of the test, it is your responsibility to wear clothing that provides the best background upon which to demonstrate your ASL communication ability. Subtest II is administered in a group setting and includes videotaped constructed-response components that require examinees to view video excerpts and respond in written English. Because Subtest II includes recorded components, examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. Examinees who register for any CSET: American Sign Language subtests may not register for any other CSET subtests on the same test date. For additional information about CSET: American Sign Language subtests, please refer to the CSET: American Sign Language test guide on the CSET Web site by selecting “Test Guides.”

Languages Other Than English (used toward the Single Subject Teaching Credential)
Arabic, Armenian, Farsi, Filipino, Hmong, and Khmer
Subtest	Domains	Test Availability
I	General Linguistics Linguistics of the Target Language Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions Cultural Analysis and Comparisons	Afternoon session only November and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
II	Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension Language and Communication: Written Expression Language and Communication: Oral Expression	Morning session only November and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
Important notes: Subtest II includes written, spoken, and listening constructed-response items. Because Subtest II includes recorded components, examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. Individuals who register for Subtest II may not register for any CSET: Multiple Subjects subtests on the same test date. For test code information for each language, refer to "Certification Requirements."

Languages Other Than English (used toward the Single Subject Teaching Credential)
Cantonese, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, and Vietnamese
Subtest	Domains	Test Availability
I	General Linguistics Linguistics of the Target Language	Afternoon session only November and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
II	Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions Cultural Analysis and Comparisons
III	Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension Language and Communication: Written Expression Language and Communication: Oral Expression	Morning session only November and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
Important notes: Subtest III includes written, spoken, and listening constructed-response items as well as a listening multiple-choice component. Because Subtest III includes recorded components, examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. Individuals who register for Subtest III may not register for any CSET: Multiple Subjects subtests on the same test date. For test code information for each language, refer to “Certification Requirements.”

Languages Other Than English (used toward the Single Subject Teaching Credential)
French and Spanish
Subtest	Domains	Test Availability
I	General Linguistics Linguistics of the Target Language	Afternoon session only September, January, March, and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
II	Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions Cultural Analysis and Comparisons
III	Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension Language and Communication: Written Expression Language and Communication: Oral Expression	Morning session only September, January, March, and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
Important notes: Subtest III includes written, spoken, and listening constructed-response items as well as a listening multiple-choice component. Because Subtest III includes recorded components, examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. Individuals who register for Subtest III may not register for any CSET: Multiple Subjects subtests on the same test date. For test code information for each language, refer to “Certification Requirements.”

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Mathematics (also see “Foundational-Level Mathematics”)
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (110)	Algebra Number Theory	Afternoon session only All test dates All test areas except El Centro/Calexico (415)
II (111)	Geometry Probability and Statistics
III (112)	Calculus History of Mathematics
Important notes: A Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics authorizes teaching all mathematics coursework. A graphing calculator will be allowed for Subtest II only (see “Approved Graphing Calculators” following these test information tables for detailed information). Examinees must bring their own graphing calculator to the test administration, and it must be one of the approved models listed. On the day of the test, Mathematics Subtest II will be administered first and other CSET subtests for which an examinee is registered will be distributed after the examinee completes Mathematics Subtest II.

Music
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (136)	Artistic Perception Historical and Cultural Foundations Aesthetic Valuing	Afternoon session only September, January, March, and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
II (137)	Creative Expression Connections, Relationships, and Applications
III (138)	Music Methodology and Repertoire
Important notes: Subtest II consists of two sections: (1) a multiple-choice section, presented in the test booklet provided on the day of the test administration for which you register and (2) a video performance component. The video-recorded material for the video performance component must be submitted at the test site on the test date for which you are registered. To allow sufficient time for examinees to prepare video-recorded material, the registration deadline for this subtest is the regular registration deadline (late and emergency registration are not available for Subtest II). After registering for Subtest II, examinees will receive an instruction packet, including a procedures manual, describing the process and requirements for preparing materials for submission at the site on the day of the test. The instruction packet will be sent by U.S. mail approximately one week following the regular registration deadline. If you registered for Subtest II and have not received your instruction packet by two weeks prior to the test date, contact Evaluation Systems. For additional information about the submission of video-recorded material for Subtest II, please refer to the CSET: Music test guide on the CSET Web site by selecting “Test Guides.” Subtest I includes recorded components; examinees who arrive late will not be admitted.

Physical Education
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (129)	Growth, Motor Development, and Motor Learning The Science of Human Movement	Morning session only September, January, March, and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
II (130)	The Sociology and Psychology of Human Movement Movement Concepts and Forms Assessment and Evaluation Principles	Afternoon session only September, January, March, and May test dates Selected test areas (see “Test Sites”)
III (131)	Professional Foundations Integration of Concepts
Important notes: Subtests I and III include videotaped constructed-response components that require examinees to view a video excerpt and respond in writing to constructed-response items. For additional information about the videotaped constructed-response components, please refer to the CSET: Physical Education test guide on the CSET Web site by selecting “Test Guides.” Because Subtests I and III include recorded components, examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. Individuals who register for Subtest I may not register for any CSET: Multiple Subjects subtests on the same test date.

Science
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (118)	General Science: Astronomy Dynamic Processes of the Earth Earth Resources Waves Forces and Motion Electricity and Magnetism	Afternoon session only All test dates All test areas except El Centro/Calexico (415)
II (119)	General Science: Ecology Genetics and Evolution Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Cell and Organismal Biology Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Structure and Properties of Matter
III (120–123)	One Subtest III: Biology/Life Science (120) Chemistry (121) Earth and Planetary Science (122) Physics (123)
Important notes: Subtests I and II cover general science content while Subtest III covers the candidate’s area of concentration. A credential in this subject matter area authorizes teaching general and integrated science and the area of concentration. Science: Biological Sciences is the credential area for Biology/Life Science, and Science: Geosciences is the credential area for Earth and Planetary Science. Examinees who register for CSET: Science Subtest I or II may not register to take CSET: Science Subtest IV (in any area) on the same test date. A scientific calculator will be provided to examinees for CSET: Science subtests (see “Scientific Calculators” following these test information tables for detailed information).

Science (Specialized)
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
III (120–123)	One Subtest III: Biology/Life Science (120) Chemistry (121) Earth and Planetary Science (122) Physics (123)	Afternoon session only All test dates All test areas except El Centro/Calexico (415)
IV (124–127)	One Subtest IV (in the same science area as Subtest III): Biology/Life Science (124) Chemistry (125) Earth and Planetary Science (126) Physics (127)
Important notes: Candidates verifying subject matter competence by examination for a credential in Science (Specialized) must take and pass CSET: Science Subtests III and IV in the same science area. A credential in Science (Specialized) authorizes teaching only in the specialized area and does not authorize teaching general and integrated science. Science: Biological Sciences (Specialized) is the credential area for Biology/Life Science, and Science: Geosciences (Specialized) is the credential area for Earth and Planetary Science. Examinees who register for CSET: Science Subtest IV (in any area) may not register to take CSET: Science Subtest I or II on the same test date. A scientific calculator will be provided to examinees for CSET: Science subtests (see “Scientific Calculators” following these test information tables for detailed information).

Social Science
Subtest (test code)	Domains	Test Availability
I (114)	World History World Geography	Afternoon session only All test dates All test areas except El Centro/Calexico (415)
II (115)	U.S. History U.S. Geography
III (116)	Civics Economics California History

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Scientific Calculators

Examinees taking any CSET: Science subtests will be provided with one of the following models of scientific calculators at the test administration. The models distributed are subject to change; directions for use will not be provided at the test site. You may not use your own calculator or calculator manual for these subtests.

• Texas Instruments TI-30X
• Texas Instruments TI-30X Solar
• Texas Instruments TI-30Xa
• Texas Instruments TI-30Xs
• Texas Instruments TI-30XIIs

Approved Graphing Calculators

Examinees taking CSET: Mathematics Subtest II must bring their own graphing calculator but may not bring a calculator manual. Graphing calculators will not be provided at the test administration. Only the brands and models listed below may be used. Approved calculator brands and models are subject to change; if there is a change, examinees will be notified. Test administration staff will clear the memory of your calculator both before and after testing. Therefore, be sure to back up the memory on your calculator, including applications, to an external device before arriving at the test site.

Manufacturer	Approved Models
Casio	FX 1.0 PLUS, fx-7400G, fx-7400G PLUS, fx-9750G PLUS, CFX-9850G, CFX-9850G PLUS, CFX-9850Ga, CFX-9850Ga PLUS, CFX-9850GB PLUS, CFX-9850GB PLUS(WE), CFX-9850GC PLUS, CFX-9970G, Algebra FX 2.0 (ALGFX2.0)
Sharp	EL-9300, EL-9600, EL-9600c, EL-9900
Texas Instruments	TI-73, TI-80, TI-81, TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver, TI-84, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver, TI-85, TI-86, TI-89, TI-89 Titanium
Hewlett-Packard	HP 9g, HP 40g, HP 49g, HP 49 g PLUS

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