Social Studies

Catalog description

This noncredit open entry/open exit course prepares students for the social studies portion of the General Education Development (GED)exam and the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). It provides a review of U.S. history, global history, economics, civics and government, and geography using successful test-taking strategies and hands-on online testing practice for multiple-choice and extended response questions. Upon completion and demonstration of competence in the course, students may continue GED or HiSET preparation or advance to develop skills for the workplace and to prepare for future educational opportunities.