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238 ADULT BASIC AND SECONDARY EDUCATION Noncredit Continuing Education

40 44 60
WORLD HISTORY 1A AMERICAN GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE)
0 Units 0 Units PREPARATION
ABSE 40 is a high school level course ABSE 044 is designed to meet the needs 0 Units
designed to give an overview of world of students who wish to earn high school ABSE 60 is an individualized course
history, covering the period beginning with credit for American Government. The course designed to prepare students to take the
the fi rst humans up to the Scientifi c Revo- covers the principles behind American GED (General Educational Development) or
lution and Enlightenment. This is the fi rst government and then explores the American the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test)
half of a one-year course. This course may political process. Each of the three branches examination. This course covers all fi ve
be taken for high school credit. Laboratory of government are explored as well as local areas of the examinations: reading, writing,
100 hours. Note: This is a self-paced course government systems. This course may be social studies, science, and mathematics and
in an open-entry, open-exit lab environment. taken for high school credit. Laboratory 100 includes small group instruction. Laboratory
Successful completion of this course is worth hours. Note: This is a self-paced course in 320 hours. Note: This is a self-paced course
5 credits (1/2 unit) towards a high school an open-entry, open-exit lab environment. in an open-entry, open-exit lab environment.
diploma. Recommended preparation: ESL Successful completion of this course is worth Lecture 1-3 hours/Laboratory-Studio 2-9
40 or equivalent. 5 credits (1/2 unit) towards a high school hours. Recommended preparation: ESL 40
diploma. Recommended preparation: ESL or equivalent.
41 40 or equivalent.
WORLD HISTORY 1B 61
0 Units 45 HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE)
ABSE 41 is a high school level course ECONOMICS LAB
designed to give an overview of world 0 Units 0 Units
history, beginning with the Scientifi c Revolu- ABSE 44 is designed to meet the needs of ABSE 61 is an individualized course
tion and Enlightenment, up to present day. students who wish to earn high school credit designed to prepare students to take the
This is the second half of a one-year course. for economics. This is a fundamental course GED (General Educational Development) or
This course may be taken for high school in both micro- and macroeconomics. Micro- the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test)
credit. Laboratory 100 hours. Note: This is economic topics include demand, pricing examination. This lab course covers all fi ve
a self-paced course in an open-entry, open- theory, and market structures. Macroeco- areas of the examinations : reading, writing,
exit lab environment. Successful completion nomics involves a study of relevant institu- social studies, science, and mathematics.
of this course is worth 5 credits (1/2 unit) tions and polices. Other topics include inter- Laboratory 320 hours. Note: This is a self-
towards a high school diploma. Recom- national and global economics. Laboratory paced course in an open-entry, open-exit lab
mended preparation: ESL 40 or equivalent, 100 hours. Note: This is a self-paced course environment. Recommended preparation:
ABSE 40 or equivalent. in an open-entry, open-exit lab environment. ESL 40 or equivalent.
Successful completion of this course is worth
42 5 credits (1/2 unit) towards a high school 70
US HISTORY 1A diploma. Recommended preparation: ESL CAREER EXPLORATION
0 Units 0 Units
40 or equivalent.
ABSE 42 is a high school level course ABSE 70 is designed to assist students
designed to give an overview of United States 48 in their exploration of possible careers.
history, covering the period beginning with PSYCHOLOGY Students explore their occupational interests,
the era of exploration through the Civil War. 0 Units career requirements, and career prepara-
This course may be taken for high school ABSE 48 introduces students to the basics tion. Students will utilize the services of
credit. Laboratory 100 hours. Note: This is of life cycle development issues, the roots of the Career Center for their assessment and
a self-paced course in an open-entry, open- behavior, emotions and consciousness. This exploration. This course may be taken for
exit lab environment. Successful completion course may be taken for high school credit. high school credit. Laboratory 90 hours.
of this course is worth 5 credits (1/2 unit) Laboratory 100 hours. Note: This is a self- Recommended preparation: ESL 040 or
towards a high school diploma. Recom- paced course in an open-entry, open-exit lab equivalent. Note: This is a self-paced course
mended preparation: ESL 40 or equivalent. environment. Successful completion of this in an open-entry, open-exit lab environment.
course is worth 5 credits (1/2 unit) towards Successful completion of this course is worth
43 a high school diploma. Lecture 1-3 hours/ 5 credits (1/2 unit) towards a high school
US HISTORY 1B Laboratory-Studio 2-9 hours. Recommended diploma. Recommended preparation: ESL
0 Units
preparation: ESL 40 or equivalent. 40 or equivalent.
ABSE 43 is a high school level course
designed to give an overview of United States 50
history, covering the period beginning with BASIC READING
the post-Civil War era through the New 0 Units
Millenium. This course may be taken for ABSE 50 is an individualized beginning
high school credit. Laboratory 100 hours. reading course. This course covers reading
Note: This is a self-paced course in an open- techniques, vocabulary development, and
entry, open-exit lab environment. Successful comprehension and analysis skills. Labora-
completion of this course is worth 5 credits tory 160 hours. Note: This is a self-paced
(1/2 unit) towards a high school diploma. course in an open-entry, open-exit lab envi-
Recommended preparation: ESL 40 and ronment. Recommended preparation: ESL
ABSE 42 or equivalent. 40 or equivalent.

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