Course Syllabus: US Citizenship Test Preparation
no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
Course Description
What does it mean to become a citizen of the United States? What benefits and rights are enjoyed by citizens? What are the responsibilities of citizenship? These questions, and many others, will be answered in this preparatory course of how to take the U.S. Citizenship Test.
This course will prepare you to take each section of the U.S. Citizenship Test and it will cover topics such as Civics, the U.S. Government, History, Geography, Reading, and Writing. It will also cover tips on how to study for the test and how to most effectively prepare yourself for the test.
A citizen is an important part of any country or nation. Unlike an alien, which is the opposite of a citizen, a citizen is free to make choices such as electing the people who govern, such as the president of the United States. Just as it is beneficial to become a partner in a business, you should think of being a citizen as being a partner of the United States government – being a partner in the government's business. American citizenship comes with many benefits, rights, and privileges, and this course will serve as your guide to achieving this important feat.
Course Requirements
This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required .
Course Topics
Lesson 1: What Becoming a Citizen Means
Lesson 2: The Process of Applying for Citizenship
Lesson 3: How to Prepare for the Test
Lesson 4: Practice on Reading and Writing English
Lesson 5: Civics Test Review
Lesson 6: History Test Review
Lesson 7: Geography Test Review
Course Materials
Grading Policy
Learning Outcomes
- Describe what becoming a citizen means.
- Describe the process of applying for citizenship.
- Know how to prepare for the test.
- Demonstrate practice on reading and writing english.
- Identify what to expect on the Civics Test Review.
- Identify what to expect on the History Test Review.
- Identify what to expect on the Geography Test Review, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
| Assessment | Points |
|---|---|
| Lesson 1- Worksheet 1 | 20 |
| Lesson 1- Worksheet 2 | 20 |
| Lesson 1- Worksheet 3 | 20 |
| What does Becoming an American Citizen Mean to You? | 25 |
| Lesson 1: What Becoming a Citizen Means | 43 |
| What is the Process of Applying for Citizenship? | 25 |
| Lesson 2: The Process of Applying for Citizenship | 15 |
| How would you prepare for the Test? | 25 |
| Lesson 3- Worksheet 1 | 20 |
| Lesson 3- Worksheet 2 | 20 |
| Lesson 3- Worksheet 3 | 20 |
| Lesson 3: How to Prepare for the Test | 45 |
| Lesson 4- Worksheet 2 | 20 |
| Lesson 4- Worksheet 3 | 20 |
| Lesson 4-Worksheet 1 | 20 |
| Why is it important to practice Reading and Writing English? | 20 |
| Lesson 4: Practice on Reading and Writing English | 45 |
| Lesson 5- Worksheet 1 | 20 |
| Lesson 5- Worksheet 2 | 20 |
| Lesson 5- Worksheet 3 | 20 |
| What did you Learn from the Civics Test Review? | 15 |
| Lesson 5: Civics Test Review | 45 |
| Lesson 6- Worksheet 1 | 20 |
| Lesson 6- Worksheet 2 | 20 |
| Lesson 6- Worksheet 3 | 20 |
| Why is it important to understand American Geography? | 25 |
| Why is it important to understand American History? | 25 |
| Lesson 6: History Test Review | 45 |
| Lesson 7- Worksheet 1 | 20 |
| Lesson 7- Worksheet 2 | 20 |
| Lesson 7- Worksheet 3 | 20 |
| Lesson 7: Geography Test Review | 45 |
| The Final Test Preparation | 123 |
| Total Points: | 926 |
