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Basic Skills Evaluation Request

Evaluations at this time are only done for all UC Merced Undergrad/Graduate students.

Steps to request the online Basic Skills Evaluation Request

  • Download and fill out the Basic Skills Verification form
  • Attach all official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Attach all official test scores (SAT/AP/ACT/CSU Placement test) -( See leaflet CL-667)-If applicable
  • Pay a processing fee $100.00* upon submitting your request

The California Basic Skills Requirement can be fulfilled in a few ways. Coursework, exam scores, or a combination of coursework/exam scores are accepted. Detailed information regarding options for meeting the Basic Skills requirement can be found on the CTC website.

Coursework must meet the following criteria to be accepted:

  • Must be worth 3 or more semester units       
  • Must have a grade of B- or higher
  • Must be degree applicable (remedial coursework is not accepted)

READING can be fulfilled by classes in the subjects of critical thinking, literature, philosophy, reading, rhetoric, or textual analysis
WRITING can be fulfilled by classes in the subjects of composition, English, rhetoric, written communication, or writing
MATH can be fulfilled by classes in the subjects of algebra, geometry, mathematics, quantitative reasoning, or statistics

 

Examinations that are acceptable include:

CBEST 
Minimum score of 41 on any section used

College Board AP Exam 
English score of 3
Math score of 3

CSET 142  
For Writing portion of BSR

ACT Exam 
English score of 22
Math score of 23

CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP)  
English/Math with a “College Ready” or “Exempt” score

College Board SAT Exam taken after March 2016  
Evidence Based Reading and Writing score of 560
Math score of 570

CSU Placement Exam  
EPT score of 151
ELM score of 50

College Board SAT Exam taken before March 2016 
Critical Reading (or Verbal) score of 500
Math score of 550

 

 

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure

University of California programs for professions that require licensure or certification are intended to prepare the student for California licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the University of California and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time.

The University of California has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether, if they complete a University of California program, they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).

Additional information is available by visiting the University of California | Office of the President and the California Department of Education.

Accreditation

The Teacher Preparation Program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

On August 6, 2021, The Commission on Teacher Credentialing granted full institutional approval to the University of California, Merced.

 
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