American Citizenship Test Prep

Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

• Have studied the necessary areas for passing the U.S. Citizenship exam.
• Know what INS requires to pursue citizenship.
• Have a good idea of the type of questions that could be on the U.S. Citizenship exam.

Assessment

• End of lesson exams
• Recitation of the U.S. Constitution.
• Entire lesson devoted to actual INS exam questions.
• Net link to INS site to take sample exams.

American Citizenship Test Prep Course Dezra Lehr-Guthrie, Instructor Welcome to the American Citizenship Test Prep Course
This course will help you to study for and prepare to take the American citizenship test. This course contains seven critical aspects of information that you will need to know, including: rights and responsibilities of American citizens and aspects of eligibility to apply for citizenship, American History, American Government, American Holidays and Symbols, U.S. Constitution (Preamble and Articles), U.S. Constitution (Bill of Rights and Articles) and 100 Practice Questions. The course takes you to web sites that will allow you to view maps of Columbus'''''''' and other explorers journeys, world and U.S. maps with the 50 states and their capitals, information on all of the United States presidents and important events connected with them, diagram that shows the branches of the federal government as outlined by the U.S. Constitution, famous documents (such as ''''''''The Emancipation Proclamation,'''''''' ''''''''Declaration of Independence,'''''''' and ''''''''U.S. Constitution), you will hear the ''''''''Star Spangled Banner'''''''' and see its musical score as written by Francis Scott Key, and you will take practice tests with questions taken from actual INS exams. By the time you are done with this course, you should have a very good idea of what to expect on the U.S. citizenship exam, and you should be better prepared and more confident to make application for your American citizenship.
Common Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete the course is dependent upon the time you are able to spend in study. Some students are able to complete the course in as little as five months. However, most students take one full year to finish their studies. The course is entirely self-directed; you may take as much time as you need.When can I begin accessing the course? As soon as you enroll.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The online course delivery allows you to work on your lessons at your convenience.What if I need to review a lesson? Simply return to the lesson you wish to review, as many times as you like.How long will it take me to complete the course?> It''''''''s up to you. You can take days or up to a year.What is the pass rate? There is no specific pass rate. Passing is relative to your skill level and comprehension of the materials. Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. Have studied the necessary areas for passing the U.S. Citizenship exam.
2. Know what INS requires to pursue citizenship.
3. Have a good idea of the type of questions that could be on the U.S. Citizenship exam

Course Flow: The course flow is:

2. Read the lesson.
3. Review net links.
4. Do the assignment.
5. Take the test.
6. Review the lesson again.
7. Redo tests until you get 100%.

Grades & Self Reporting:As an adult student, it is your responsibility to ensure that all lessons, assignments and tests are completed prior to the one year mark, to avoid receiving "fail" on your course transcripts. Lesson 1 - Becoming an American Citizen This lesson discusses the requirements for becoming an American citizen. Includes net links that contain a glossary of vital related terms and explanation of citizenship requirements. Lesson 2 - American History This lesson is about American History with important events and dates to remember. Includes net links on: a map of the 50 states and their capitals, map of Columbus'''''''' journey, explorers of America, Emancipation Proclamation, and world map. Lesson 3 - American Government This lesson will teach you the structure of the American government, it''''''''s branches and officials. Includes net links on: U.S. Presidents and important events, diagram of branches of government, list of U.S. Governors, and list of U.S. Senators. Lesson 4 - American Holidays and Symbols This lesson is about American holidays and symbols that are important. Includes a net link that plays "The Star Spangled Banner." Lesson 5 - U.S. Constitution Preamble and Articles of Confederation This lesson gives you the Preamble and Articles of Confederation of the U.S. Constitution. Includes a net link to view the U.S. Constitution. Lesson 6 - U.S. Constitution Bills of Rights and Amendments This lesson provides The Bill of Rights and Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Includes a net link to view The Bill of Rights Lesson 7 - 100 Practice Citizenship Questions This lesson gives you 100 practice citizenship test questions. Includes a net link to take practice questions for the actual INS exam. Contact Hours: 5