Foundational-Level Science Add-on Credential

Program Description 

The Foundational-Level Science Program at CSU Channel Islands will prepare teachers to earn a Foundational-Level Science Add-on Credential. This program will provide a free secondary general science teaching methods course, free online CSET test preparation, and a CSET test exam voucher for Foundational-Level Science CSET I.

The 6 weeks of 100% online coursework will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 - 7:30pm.

The Foundational-Level Science Add-on Credential authorizes teaching science through 8th grade and general science at the high school level (as opposed to college-prep high school biology, chemistry, or physics class). Teaching higher levels of science will require passing an additional CSET exam in a specific area of science.  

FREE online Science CSET Test Preparation Resources:

CSU Northridge - Free online test prep workshops

CSU Northridge - Free online test prep workshops

CSU Fresno - Free online test prep workshops 

Fresno State’s Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI), with support from the San Joaquin Valley Mathematics Project, is pleased to announce the availability of FREE online mathematics and science CSET courses and workshops for 2023-24. Courses/workshops are open to everyone.

Click here for the 23-24 CSET Workshop offerings   

San Diego County Office of Education - Free self-paced CBEST and CSET (Math, General Science, Life Science, and Chemistry) 

Funding:

The cost of this program is $1200 which covers the Methods Course and includes free online CSET prep courses. Partial scholarships of up to $600 are available through the MSTI Grant. More information will be available upon applying.

Other Costs:

CSET Test - $133 for each test*        *MSTI offers $99 vouchers to help cover this fee

CTC Application Fee - $102.50