U.S. Constitution Requirement

The California Education Code (Section 44335) requires all candidates for the basic credential (Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist) to demonstrate knowledge about the United States Constitution.  This requirement must be completed before the credential can be granted.  The U.S. Constitution requirement can be met by satisfactory completion of one of the following:

• Complete an approved college level course at a regionally accredited community college or university:
  • At CSULB, the approved courses are Political Science 100 or Political Science 391.
    If an equivalent course has been taken at another institution, provide the Credential Center, ED 1-42 with an official transcript showing the course and a copy of the course description.
• Complete an approved college level examination at a regionally accredited college or university
  
  • Approved examinations available at CSU, Long Beach are:
  • Credit by examination for POSC 100 (CSULB enrolled students only)
    Contact the Political Science Department at (562) 985-4109
  • U.S. Constitution Exam   Center for Career Studies
    Walk-ins welcome Monday - Friday 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  There is a $30.00 exam fee (cash or personal check).    Study guides are available for $5.00 in the Center for Career Studies Office.  The Center for Career Studies is located in ETEC 237.  Call (562) 985-4698
  • You may contact the Credential Center at (562) 985-4109 for further information on the U.S. Constitution requirement.

Last update: 4/9/09