CSET Subject Matter Requirements

Subject matter requirements (SMRs) are the subject-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities required of entry-level teachers seeking a teaching credential or authorization. The SMRs specify the content that is to be taught in CTC-approved subject matter preparation programs and that is eligible for assessment on the CSET.

Links to CSET subject matter requirements, in PDF format, are provided below. To view or print these files, you will need Adobe Acrobat® Reader v5.0 or higher installed on your computer.

• Multiple Subjects
• Agriculture
• Art
• Business
• English
• Health Science
• Home Economics
• Industrial and Technology Education
• Languages Other Than English
• Subtests I, II, and III
• Subtest IV
• Subtest V
• Languages Other Than English—American Sign Language (ASL)
• Languages Other Than English—Hebrew and Portuguese
• Mathematics
• Music
• Physical Education
• Preliminary Educational Technology
• Science
• General Science
• Biology/Life Science
• Chemistry
• Earth and Planetary Science
• Physics
• Social Science

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