History and Constitution (U.S. and Georgia) Legislative Requirements

Georgia law requires that each candidate for a degree from a University System of Georgia institution demonstrate knowledge of the history and constitution of the United States and Georgia by course work or examination.

The U.S. and Georgia constitution requirements can be satisfied by earning a passing grade in POLS 1150 Politics and Society or its equivalent taken at another University System of Georgia institution. Transfer students who receive credit for POLS 1150 from a non-University System of Georgia institution or Advanced Placement will only satisfy the U.S. constitution portion of the requirement, unless the transfer institution's catalog specifically states that appropriate content on the Georgia constitution is included in their course. The Georgia constitution requirement can also be satisfied by passing POLS 2201 State and Local Government or by passing an examination. Contact the Center for Testing to schedule the exam.

The U.S. and Georgia history requirements can be satisfied by earning a passing grade in HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 U.S. History or its equivalent taken at another University System of Georgia institution or by passing the U.S. and Georgia history examinations. Transfer students who bring credit for the U.S. History course from a non-University System of Georgia institution or Advanced Placement will only satisfy U.S. portion of the requirement, unless the transfer institution's catalog specifically states that appropriate content on Georgia history is included in their course. The Georgia history portion can also be satisfied by passing HIST 4415 or by passing the Georgia history examination. Contact the Center for Testing to schedule the exam.

Students will be allowed no more than three attempts at each exam. After the 3rd attempt, students will be required to pass the appropriate course to complete the requirement.  Students who are registered for one of these courses will not be allowed to sign up for a corresponding exam during the semester they are taking the course.