There are multiple options for satisfying the US constitution requirement for the Initial California Teacher Credential. 

Option 1:

 Exam – You can take one of the exams below. Submit your score report to TaskStream and your campus Credential Analyst

• Notre Dame University  (Online) http://www.usconstitutionexam.com/
• AP Exams in Government or U.S. History (if holds credit value on transcripts)
• CLEP—Score 50 or better 

§  American Government

§  US History

Option 2:

Coursework: Upload an official transcript to TaskStream and send a copy to your campus Credential Analyst

UOPX Coursework that may apply

• HIS 301 (3 credits)

A CSU--BA/BS  degree

• Any student that attended a CSU with a BA or BS degree has met the requirement
• Automatic (no stipulation on graduation date or grade received per CTC Alert 9/2004)

Other Coursework:

• Other coursework: 
  • Any College/University (community, junior, or 4 year) that is Regionally accredited,
  • Must have earned a grade C or better:
  • Must Submit Official Transcripts & course description to the University for review
    • Course must cover history of Constitution, US History prior to1865 prior to reconstruction (ie. Political Science 1, American Gov’t): review the  CCAC Survey of approved coursework booklet 2006 http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/cig/HANDBOOKS/Credential-Course-Work.pdf  (on CIG)

The following items are UNACCEPTABLE and will NOT meet the US Constitution requirement

• Test to become a naturalized citizen 
• UOPX course HIS 501 (1 credit only)

If you have questions about whether an item will meet this requirement, contact your College of Education Credential Analyst for your campus. 

RESOURCES

The below links are provided as sample preparation resources.  These resources are not created or maintained by University of Phoenix.  These are intended to be additional resources that may be beneficial to your test preparation.  The Unviersity does not require or endorse the purchase of any products provided on these sites. 

http://www.ncbtp.org/pub/btpdocs/usconstitutiontestprep.html

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/charters.html

http://cqpress.com/incontext/

http://www.allthetests.com/quiz22/quiz/1176314064/US-Constitution-Test

http://www.swic.edu/adultbasiced/constitution/

https://sites.google.com/site/constitutionstudyguide/