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For a complete listing of courses and approval dates log on to www.assist.org (link is external) or see a counselor or evaluator for a list of course approval dates.
^ Course in this area must be completed with a grade of “C” or better
+ Course may be listed in more than one area but may not be used to certify more than one area.
* Indicates Laboratory Activity course
** Course satisfies CSU Sacramento “Race and Ethnicity in American Society” general education requirement
California State University American Institutions Requirement
Students satisfy the American Institutions requirement of the California State University through coursework in three areas.
- US-1: Historical Development of American institutions and ideals
- US-2: U.S. Constitution and government
- US-3: California state and local government
This requirement may be met before or after transfer to CSU; however, students are advised to meet this requirement prior to transfer and while completing the CSU General Education certification. If a course is approved for more than one U.S. Area below, a student may use the course to satisfy all areas listed. US-1 may be completed with a score of 3 or higher on Advanced Placement U.S. History. US-2 (but not US-3) may be completed with a score of 3 or higher on Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics.
At Delta College, qualifications of these courses to fulfill the United States History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement is restricted to the following combinations:
- HIST 17A and one of the following: HIST 27 , HIST 30B , HIST 34 , POLSC 1 , POLSC 4
- OR
- POLSC 1 and one of the following: HIST 17A , HIST 17B , HIST 27 , HIST 30A , HIST 30B , HIST 31 , HIST 34
Courses that meet the CSU American Institutions requirement may also be used to satisfy CSU-GE Area D requirements.
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