The purpose of the following requirements is to ensure that students acquire knowledge and skills that will help them to comprehend the workings of American democracy and of the society in which they live to enable them to contribute to that society as responsible and constructive citizens. To this end each campus shall provide for comprehensive study of American history and American government including the historical development of American institutions and ideals, the Constitution of the United States and the operations of representative democratic government under that Constitution, and the processes of state and local government. To qualify for graduation each student shall demonstrate competence by completing courses in the foregoing fields or by passing comprehensive examinations in those fields. Students transferring from other accredited institutions of collegiate grade, who have been certified by such institutions as meeting these requirements, shall not be required to take further courses or examinations therein. The Chancellor may institute such guidelines as may be appropriate for the administration of this section.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, and 89033, Education Code Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030. Education Code.

History
1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter
(Register 72, No 35)

2. Amendment of NOTE filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter
(Register 82, No 12)

3. Amendment filed 8-6-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter
(Register 82, No 32)

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