Citizenship Preparation
Do you or someone you know want to become a United States citizen?
Take your first step toward becoming a naturalized United States citizen at Allan Hancock College Community Education, with classes designed to help you prepare for the Citizenship/Naturalization Test.
Our skilled and passionate instructors are here to help you unlock your potential and reach your academic, personal, and professional goals.
The Allan Hancock College Citizenship Preparation Program is a tuition-free, noncredit initiative focused on preparing students for the U.S.
Location
Community Education
Santa Maria Campus, Bldg S
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3209
Hours
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spring 2025 Course Offerings
CITZ 7000 - Preparation for Citizenship
- Students learn about the Constitution, government, history, and geography of the United States in preparation for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) required oral interview and exam. The class also familiarizes students with requirements and exclusions for citizenship.
| CRN | Meeting Time | Location | Date | Instructor | Status |
| 42141 | F 6:00pm-8:55pm | S- 109 | 01/21-03/15 | Armando Uribe | In Progress |
| 41082 | T 9:30am-12:20pm | S-112 | 01/21-03/15 | Brenda Predazzi | In Progress |
| 41081 | M 6:00pm-8:50pm | C-32 | 01/21-03/15 | Brenda Predazzi | In Progress |
| 41167 | T 6:00pm-8:00pm | LVC- TBA | 03/24-05/17 | Bill Tindula | Open |
| 41218 | S 9:00am-11:50am | S-109 | 01/21-03/15 | Armando Uribe | In Progress |
| 41621 | T 6:00pm-8:50pm | ATKINC-AC1 | 03/24-05/17 | Ivan Antonio Aquino | Open |
Citz 7001 - u.S. citizenship interview prep
- This course is designed as an addition to the citizenship preparation course. Citizenship applicants must pass a face-to-face interview with an immigration officer in order to qualify for citizenship. In this course, topics will cover the N-400 application questions and how to answer them. Students will practice basic English conversational skills, as well as key definitions of the words used in the application.
| 40956 | T 9:30am-12:20pm | S-112 | 03/24-05/17 | Brenda Predazzi | Open |
| 40955 | M 6:00pm-8:50pm | C-32 | 03/24-05/17 | Brenda Predazzi | Open |
| 41168 | T 6:00pm-8:50pm | K-26 | 03/24-05/17 | Bill Tindula | Cancelled |
| 42143 | F 6:00pm-8:55pm | S-109 | 03/24-05/17 | Armando Uribe | Open |
| 41219 | S 9:00am-11:50am | S-109 | 03/24-05/17 | Armando Uribe | Open |
| 41622 | T 6:00pm-8:50pm | ATKINC-AC1 | 03/24-05/17 | Ivan Antonio Aquino | Cancelled |
Be More, Do More, Earn More!
U.S. citizenship correlates with higher earnings, as foreign-born workers earn only 83% of what native-born counterparts make. Naturalized citizens not only bridge this gap but also gain access to benefits and opportunities, such as, Social Security, Medicare, and eligibility for government jobs.