Missouri Constitution Test

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Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a national program that offers the opportunity to obtain college credit through examination. To obtain credit for knowledge of the Missouri Constitution, a student taking the CLEP examination in U.S. History must also take a locally administered examination on the state constitution.

Area 5 of General Education Requirements

United States and Missouri Constitution requirement 3 hrs.

Select one of the following:

HIS 205
US History I
HIS 206
US History II
PSC 203 American National Government
PSC 203H Honors American National Government
PSC 204 American State and local Government

Graduation Requirement: Missouri Constitution Test

In accordance with Section 170.011 RSMo, all students graduating from a public or private Missouri institution must satisfactorily pass an examination covering the provisions and principles of the United States and Missouri Constitutions, as well as American History and American Institutions.

If you are nearing graduation and have not yet completed a course that fulfills this requirement, you will need to take and pass the Missouri Constitution Test to meet graduation criteria.

For further guidance, please consult your academic advisor. They can assist you in reviewing your coursework and advising you on the best approach to ensure timely graduation.

To register for the Missouri Constitution Test via Canvas, please email Dr. Amy Gossett at gossetta@lincolnu.edu. Include your full name and student ID number in the email.

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Contact Info

Dr. Amy Gossett
Email: GossettA@LincolnU.edu