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TAB: Transfer Articulation Bridge - an agreement between San Francisco State University and CCSF to provide SFSU courses at CCSF. Current SFSU courses offered at CCSF include: ISED 585, ED 600, ISED 201. Students are encouraged to enroll in these courses while at CCSF.
CAD: Child & Adolescent Development Program at SFSU. Currently provides SFSU CAD courses at a reduced price on the CCSF campus, including CAD 300.
CLAD: Cross - Cultural Language and Academic Development Credential The CLAD foreign language requirement may be met in a number of ways, including 2 semesters (6 units) of the same foreign language in college, 3 years of same high school language, foreign language competency, etc. Contact a credential office for further details.
BCLAD: Bilingual Cross - Cultural Language and Academic Development Credential. Bilingual language competency can be assessed in a number of ways. Contact a credential office for details.
CSET: Multiple Subjects Test / California Subject Examination for Teachers
CBEST California Basic Education Skills Test - recommended to be taken while at CCSF
CTC: Commission on Teacher Credentialing
RICA: Reading Instruction Competency Assessment
CSU: California State University
UC: University of California
CTE Career Technical Education (formerly know in California as Vocational Education)