You must demonstrate competence in each of the following:

  • US History (US 1)
  • US Constitution (US 2)
  • California State and Local Government (US 3)

The American Institutions Requirement can be fulfilled by the following:

  • By completing the Democratic Participation ULR and U.S. Histories ULR at CSUMB with course grades of C or better
  • By successfully completing approved courses at a California Community College or another California university
  • By earning official college credit for passing scores (3 or better) on the AP U.S. History exam (US 1 ONLY) and AP Government and Politics (US 2 ONLY) You will still be required to complete the California State and Local Government (US 3) component with an approved Democratic Participation ULR course.
  • By successfully completing approved courses at out-of-state institutions
    You will still be required to complete the Democratic Participation ULR to meet the California State and Local Government (US 3) component.