U.S. Constitution Preparation Course and Examination
EDUC-30008
This course includes two informative lectures that cover essential elements of the U.S. Constitution. Participants will review and analyze the meaning of the Constitution as it was originally formulated and developed through amendments and judicial interpretation. The materials and course assignments will prepare participants to pass the U.S. Constitution Examination. The U.S. Constitution Examination is then required at the end of the course.
CCTC Renewal Requirement
Course Information
Course attendance is asynchronous, however the U.S. Constitution Examination MUST be completed during a specific time period to earn a passing grade. Log into the course in Canvas on the start date and refer to the syllabus for detailed information regarding deadlines.
Course sessions
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Constitution of the United States 2nd
by David P. Currie
ISBN / ASIN: 0226131041
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 1/7/2025
Note:
Schedule:
Instructor: Dale Pluciennik, M.A.
Single Subject Teacher Credential: BCLAD (Spanish), Social Science, English, Spanish, Foundational Math
Dale Pluciennik received a master's degree in history with an emphasis in colonial Latin America, North America and European imperialism from San Diego State University. He is a member of the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society and has researched and studied world history from ancient to modern times. This research has included extensive primary and secondary source material. He has lead lecture discussions in history at the graduate level as well as taught from K-12 as a substitute teacher for the Ramona Unified School District. He has a California BCLAD clear credential (Spanish) with authorizations to teach social science, English, Spanish and foundational math. He has a background in the studies of all of world history and has taught SDAIE history course with ELLs from all over the world. He currently teaches at San Marcos High School.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Constitution of the United States 2nd
by David P. Currie
ISBN / ASIN: 0226131041
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 1/14/2025
Note:
Schedule:
Instructor: Dale Pluciennik, M.A.
Single Subject Teacher Credential: BCLAD (Spanish), Social Science, English, Spanish, Foundational Math
Dale Pluciennik received a master's degree in history with an emphasis in colonial Latin America, North America and European imperialism from San Diego State University. He is a member of the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society and has researched and studied world history from ancient to modern times. This research has included extensive primary and secondary source material. He has lead lecture discussions in history at the graduate level as well as taught from K-12 as a substitute teacher for the Ramona Unified School District. He has a California BCLAD clear credential (Spanish) with authorizations to teach social science, English, Spanish and foundational math. He has a background in the studies of all of world history and has taught SDAIE history course with ELLs from all over the world. He currently teaches at San Marcos High School.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Constitution of the United States 2nd
by David P. Currie
ISBN / ASIN: 0226131041
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 1/22/2025
Note:
Schedule:
Instructor: Dale Pluciennik, M.A.
Single Subject Teacher Credential: BCLAD (Spanish), Social Science, English, Spanish, Foundational Math
Dale Pluciennik received a master's degree in history with an emphasis in colonial Latin America, North America and European imperialism from San Diego State University. He is a member of the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society and has researched and studied world history from ancient to modern times. This research has included extensive primary and secondary source material. He has lead lecture discussions in history at the graduate level as well as taught from K-12 as a substitute teacher for the Ramona Unified School District. He has a California BCLAD clear credential (Spanish) with authorizations to teach social science, English, Spanish and foundational math. He has a background in the studies of all of world history and has taught SDAIE history course with ELLs from all over the world. He currently teaches at San Marcos High School.
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