Demonstrating Basic Skills in reading, writing, and math is required for all Credential Programs that National University offers.

Specifically for the Preliminary Education Specialist, Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credential Programs, attempt to meet the Basic Skills requirement must be demonstrated prior to program admission.

Proof of meeting the Basic Skills requirement must be on file with the university prior to Student Teaching or Internship.

Candidates may meet the Basic Skills Requirement by any of the following:

• Take the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
• Show proof of completion of an out-of-state basic skills exam
• For Multiple Subject Candidates ONLY: It is less expensive for those who take the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) Multiple Subjects Subtests I-III, to take the CSET Writing Skills Subtest IV to fulfill the Basic Skills Assessment requirement.
• Finally, candidates who achieve sufficient scores on the following California State University (CSU) exams, also meet this requirement:

1. CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP) English and Mathematics sections

           Or

2. CSU English Placement (EPT) Test and the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Test

• Achieve the minimum acceptable scores on the College Board SAT examination. Individuals who achieve a score of at least 500 on the SAT English exam and a score of at least 550 on the SAT mathematics exam are determined to have met the basic skills requirement.
• Achieve the minimum acceptable scores on the ACT examination. Individuals who achieve a score of at least 22 on the ACT English exam and a score of at least 23 on the ACT mathematics exam are determined to have met the basic skills requirement.