What is the Content Specialty Test (CST)?

The Content Specialty Tests (CSTs) measure knowledge and skills in the content area of a candidate’s field of certification. The exact exam that Fellows must take is determined by their subject certification area. Find your subject area below to see the corresponding Content Specialty Test(s) you will be required to take for your certification. Given that your graduate coursework will be primarily in education, and not specifically in your content, we recommend studying for and taking these exams prior to beginning training. 

CST- Content Specialty Exam	A minimum of 5-10 hours of preparation is recommended. *Note that you might need more or less time depending on your content knowledge.	CST (approximate, varies by test) – please look at your subject area to determine your CST.	*Cost varies by exam
	ENL		*You may take any CST for your Transitional B Certificate, however the TESOL exam (116) is required for your initial certificate	Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - not required for Transitional Certificate, may be required for Initial Certificate
	Special Education-Bilingual (1-6) District 75- Moderate/ Severe Special Education 1-6		Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grades 1-6) Part 1: Literacy and English Language Arts (221) Part 2: Mathematics (222) Part 3: Arts and Sciences (245) Fellows assigned to Special Education are not required to take the Students with Disabilities CST exam in order to be certified under the Transitional B license.	Multi-Subject: Teachers of  Childhood Grade 1-6 Test Framework Study Guide Formula Sheet (For Part 2)
	Special Education 7-12 Special Education- Bilingual (7-12) Special Education- English Special Education- Social Studies District 75- Moderate/Severe Special Education 7-12		Multi-Subject: Secondary Teachers (Grades 7-12) Part 1: Literacy and English Language Arts (241) Part 2: Mathematics (244) Part 3: Arts and Sciences (245) Fellows assigned to Special Education are not required to take the Students with Disabilities CST exam in order to be certified under the Transitional B license.	Multi-Subject: Secondary Teachers (Grades 7-12) Test Framework Study Guide: Parts 1&2 Study Guide: Part 3 Formula Sheet (For Part 2) 1.1 Number & Quantity 1.2 Ratios and Proportional Relationships 2.1 Algebra 2.2 Functions 3.1 Geometry 3.2 Data 4 Analysis, Synthesis & Application
	Math/Math Immersion		Mathematics (004)	Math Content Specialty Test Test Framework Study Guide Formula Sheet
	Science/Science Immersion		Biology (006) Chemistry (007)	Biology Test Framework Preparation Guide Chemistry Test Framework Preparation Guide