Department of Education and Leadership
Test Prep and Availability
Test Availability
FOLLOW THESE EASY INSTRUCTIONS to find the most current list of test dates on the Pearson website! Register for exams by June 20, 2024 to be sure to take advantage of the registration fee waiver!
CSET Test Prep
Online CSET Test Prep through the San Diego County Office of Education
Find Practice Tests on the CSET website
CSET Multiple Subjects Test Prep Information and Registration
CSET English Test Prep information and Registration
CSET Mathematics Test Prep Information and Registration
CSET Science Test Prep Information and Registration
CSET Social Science Test Prep Information and Registration
CSET Spanish Test Prep Information and Registration
- Additional Spanish Test Prep Resources:
CSET Japanese Test Prep Information and Registration
CSET Test Prep for a membership fee:
240tutoring.com
Study.com
RICA Test Prep
ED 520 RICA Test Prep (1 unit), CSUMB, Saturday
San Diego County Office of Ed RICA Prep
Tulare County RICA Support Tool
Ready for RICA book, by James Zarillo
Case Studies in Prep for the RICA (For those who have taken and failed RICA previously)
EdTPA Support Resources
Please find EdTPA Support Resources here.
CBEST Test Prep
Start the process by doing a self-assessment to see if you might have coursework to satisfy the Basic Skills Requirement exam! Use these two resources, linked below, to help. The CSUMB Admissions Counselor will review your self-evaluation upon admission to the credential program, and let you know if you have met the requirement, or if you need to take the exam.
CSUMB BSR Self Evaluation form
Looking for help with the CBEST? The School of Education at CSUMB is offering free CBEST test prep online. To access this resource fill out the linked form.
Check out CBEST prep info from the CSUMB MAESTROS program on the MAESTROS webpage.
Online CBEST Test Prep through the San Diego County Office of Education
Another CBEST Test online prep is available through Mometrix, this free course offers 5 hours of video material as well as sample CBEST test questions.
The CBEST registration site is one resource for preparing for the test. Find the following at www.cbest.nesinc.com
CSUMB does not endorse or sponsor any of the test prep listed on this page.