U.S. & Georgia History Legislative Requirements

Georgia law requires that all candidates for a degree from an institution in Georgia supported by public funds shall pass an examination on the history of the United States and the state of Georgia.  At North Georgia College & State University (NGCSU), this requirement can be met by taking any one of the following courses: HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 or POLS 1101.

If you took HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 or POLS 1101 at any institution in the State of Georgia, you have met the mandated requirements and do not have to take any exams. If you transferred one or more of these courses into NGCSU from an out of state institution, you will have to take at least two exams to meet the mandated requirements.

If you transferred from another state or received CLEP credit for POLS 1101 & HIST 2111 or HIST 2112, you need to take the GA Constitution and the GA History exam.

If you transferred from another state or received CLEP credit for POLS 1101, you need to take the GA Constitution, GA History and U.S. History exams.

If you transferred from another state or received CLEP credit for HIST 2111 or HIST 2112, you need to take the U.S. Constitution, GA Constitution and GA History exams.

The Department of History & Philosophy provides two exams, one in U.S. History and one in Georgia History, to meet the state mandate. Each exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. A passing score of 70 percent is required (28 correct answers).

History exams are administered (to NGCSU students only) in the Testing Office at NGCSU. There is no fee to take these exams. They are given throughout the semester up until 2 weeks prior to Academic Review Day.  Students must present a valid government issued identification when taking the exam. Students wishing to take an exam must make an appointment by calling (706) 864-1799.  The Testing Office is located in Barnes Hall Room 216. You may purchase the text(s) listed below online or in NGCSU’s Campus Connection Bookstore located in the Hoag Student Center.

Georgia History Exam Text: Georgia History in Outline by Coleman  There is no study guide.

United States History Exam Text: Liberty, Power & Equality Vol. II by Murrin  There is no study guide.

If you have any questions in regards to the U.S. and Georgia History exams, please contact the Head of the Department of History & Philosophy by email at tmmay@ngcsu.edu or by phone at (706) 864-1913.

If you have any questions in regards to the U.S. and Georgia Constitution exams, please contact the Head of the Department of Political Science & Criminal Justice by email at ldowning@ngcsu.edu or by phone at (706) 864-1910.