The California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) is a subject matter competence requirement that must be fulfilled by all credentialed teachers.
MSTI offers math and science CSET test prep workshops several times a year. MSTI workshops are open to the public, and free!
*Specific courses rely on demand so if you would like a specific class please fill out the interest form below!
add yourself to the list for future CSET Class updates!
Materials and books are free. If you pass the test, MSTI will reimburse your testing fee!
- Algebra (211)-Summer Only
- Geometry (212)-Summer Only
- Science (215)-Summer Only
- Multiple Subjects-Math and Science (102)
Test fee reimbursements are available to participants who have completed a test prep workshop, passed the associated CSET test(s), and can provide score report and proof of payment.
Lamden Hall, Room 250 (LH-250), Monday – Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm
Thank you for your interest in CSET Preparation Classes. To receive additional information, please complete one or more of the information request forms.
CSET FAQs
The California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) is a subject matter competence requirement that must be fulfilled by all credentialed teachers.
http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_AboutCSET.html
We currently offer test prep courses for the following CSET subtests: Algebra (211),
Geometry (212), Science (215), and Multiple Subjects-Math and Science (102). We hope
to be able to offer Physics soon! Use the link to let us know you are interested
in Physics.
Physics inquiries
We usually offer CSET test prep classes twice a year, in January/February and June/July. Typically in the winter we offer Multiple Subjects-Math and Science. In the summer we offer, Multiple Subjects Math and Science, Algebra, Geometry, and General Science. Send us an inquiry for the exact dates/times for this year.
All CSET test prep classes are free. Materials, books, and parking are also free. MSTI will reimburse you for your testing fee if you pass.
No, our CSET test prep classes are open to the public. Our participants include SDSU undergraduates and credential students, students from other colleges/universities, current classroom teachers, substitute teachers, instructional assistants, and anyone interested in obtaining a teaching credential.
No. All the CSET test prep classes offered by SDSU MSTI are face-to-face and taught by experienced middle/high school math and science teachers.
However we are currently offering our CSET prep courses online instead of face to face for safety reasons until the school deems it safe. Email sdsu.msti@sdsu.edu for the most current updates on the upcoming prep courses.
Our test prep classes are designed to cover different domains and topics at each scheduled class meeting, i.e. each day covers new material. Missing a day means missing out on important material, so participants should plan on attending every day in order to receive the maximum benefit from the instruction, as well as to ensure eligibility for test fee reimbursement.
We understand that life happens, and a few (2-3) excused absences or late arrivals are allowed.
If you aren’t local or you have scheduling conflicts, we can point you in the direction of some other test prep resources. Email sdsu.msti@sdsu.edu.
Congratulations on passing! In order to be reimbursed, please submit the following to sdsu.msti@sdsu.edu:
Official score report(s) (attach the PDF)
Proof of payment (forward the email with the subject "Your testing registration receipt" sent from es-ctcreg@pearson.com)
Complete the Course feedback survey
It usually takes around 2-3 weeks for the reimbursement to be processed and the check to be mailed to the address on your score report. Sometimes it takes longer if we are waiting for budget approval and/or release of funds. If you are concerned about your check, do not hesitate to contact us to ask about its status.