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The Liberal Studies Program offers on-going free CSET Preparation Workshops. Visit [www.csun.edu/liberal-studies](www.csun.edu/liberal-studies) for the next available workshop as well as past workshop handouts.  \n4. You may purchase a CSET Preparation Guide from any bookstore to study on your own.  \n5. BTPS Testing offers more extensive CSET Preparation Workshops for a fee. For additional information, [please visit](please visit www.btpstesting.com)[ ](please visit www.btpstesting.com)[www.btpstesting.com](please visit www.btpstesting.com).  \nRecommended Sequence of Courses Prior to Taking the CSET:MS  \n Complete the courses listed prior to each subtest.  \n Take the subject areas covered in order shown below.  \n Spread out your courses so they are more manageable. 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