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Course Description

This course is an introduction to the historical, political, philosophical, and economic roots of the U.S. Constitution. It first reviews the philosophical arguments of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists, those that supported and opposed ratification of the Constitution. The course then examines milestone Supreme Court decisions and the Court’s evolving interpretations of the Constitution. This course focuses on the first ten amendments of the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, and the issues of slavery and civil rights as seen through major court decisions.

This undergraduate course is 5 weeks.

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Attendance and participation are mandatory in all university courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

Course Objectives

Learning Outcomes

  • Summarize the influences of history, politics, philosophies, and economy on the development of the U.S. Constitution.
  • Distinguish between the philosophies of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists as they related to the development and ratification of the Constitution.
  • Evaluate the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Bill of Rights, particularly related to issues of slavery and civil rights, as evidenced by milestone Supreme Court decisions.

Prerequisites

None

Disclaimers

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United States Constitution
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Instructor Led
Days
T, M
Time
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Dates
Aug 05, 2025 to Sep 08, 2025
Campus
Online Campus
Building
Online Non-Degree
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
119.8
Location
  • Online Campus
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Tuition credit (3 units) $1,194.00 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Resource Fee $170.00 Mandatory
Credits/Units
3 Credit Hours
United States Constitution
Type
Instructor Led
Days
T, M
Time
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Dates
Sep 09, 2025 to Oct 13, 2025
Campus
Online Campus
Building
Online Non-Degree
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
119.8
Location
  • Online Campus
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Tuition credit (3 units) $1,194.00 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Resource Fee $170.00 Mandatory
Credits/Units
3 Credit Hours
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Type
Instructor Led
Days
T, M
Time
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Dates
Oct 14, 2025 to Nov 17, 2025
Campus
Online Campus
Building
Online Non-Degree
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
119.8
Location
  • Online Campus
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Tuition credit (3 units) $1,194.00 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Resource Fee $170.00 Mandatory
Credits/Units
3 Credit Hours
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Type
Instructor Led
Days
T, M
Time
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Dates
Nov 18, 2025 to Dec 22, 2025
Campus
Online Campus
Building
Online Non-Degree
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
119.8
Location
  • Online Campus
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Tuition credit (3 units) $1,194.00 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Resource Fee $170.00 Mandatory
Credits/Units
3 Credit Hours
United States Constitution
Type
Instructor Led
Days
T, M
Time
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Dates
Jan 06, 2026 to Feb 09, 2026
Campus
Online Campus
Building
Online Non-Degree
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
119.8
Location
  • Online Campus
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Tuition credit (3 units) $1,194.00 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Resource Fee $170.00 Mandatory
Credits/Units
3 Credit Hours
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