United States · Teacher credential testsWorld, US, then civics and California history
| Subtest | Content (multiple choice, written answers) | Total | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| I (114) | World History (35, 1 extended and 1 short); World Geography (4, 1 short) | 39 multiple choice, 3 written | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| II (115) | U.S. History (35, 1 extended and 1 short); U.S. Geography (4, 1 short) | 39 multiple choice, 3 written | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| III (116) | Civics (18, 1 short); Economics (15, 1 short); California History (7, 1 short) | 40 multiple choice, 3 written | 1 hour 45 minutes |
Is there a CSET social studies or history test?
No, not as separate tests. History is covered inside CSET: Social Science: world history is 35 of the 39 multiple-choice questions on Subtest I, and US history 35 of the 39 on Subtest II.
How much does CSET Social Science cost?
$99 a subtest, or $297 for all three in one 6-hour 15-minute session at a test center, taken in order. Online, each subtest is its own session at $99, with no breaks. Results come within 7 weeks from a test center and within 5 weeks online.
Official practice
Start with Pearson’s CSET: Social Science preparation page. The test structure lists each subtest’s domains, so you can see how little geography there is next to the history.
Sources: CTC Exams and 2 more. Checked October 2026.
- CTC Exams: CSET: Social Science test page ↗
- CTC Exams: CSET: Social Science test structure ↗
- CTC Exams: CSET: Social Science preparation materials ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.
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