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Basic Skills Evaluation

 

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

Steps to the online Basic Skills Evaluation Request

  • Submit the Basic Skills Verification form
  • Submit all official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Submit official test scores (SAT/AP/ACT/CSU Placement test) - (See leaflet CL-667)-If applicable
  • Pay processing fee $100.00*

You can fulfill the California Basic Skills Requirement in a few ways. Coursework, exam scores, or a combination of coursework/exam scores are accepted. You can find detailed information regarding options for meeting the Basic Skills requirement 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

CSET 142
For Writing portion of BSR

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

CSU Placement Exam
EPT score of 151
ELM score of 50

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

ACT Exam
English score of 22
Math score of 23

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

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

 

As soon as it is determined that the Basic Skills requirement is met via coursework or a combination of coursework and exams, the Credential Analyst will complete the Basic Skills Requirement-Verification Form and it will be emailed to the address on the form.

*Application fee initiative: A $50.00 credit fee will be used towards your UC Merced Credential Program application for a future term.

 

 

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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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