# High School Subjects (HSS) courses

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 11 courses

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34279/35693/35585

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### HSS 031 — High School Equivalency Test Preparation

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 72-96 Lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 30 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/hss.md)
- Open Entry/Open Exit

Provides pre- and post-testing and individualized prescriptive instruction in preparation for the High School Equivalency exam. Covers test-taking strategies and the essentials of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.

### HSS 035 — High School Equivalency Test Preparation - Reading

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 72-96 Lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 9 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/hss.md)
- Open Entry/Open Exit

This course will prepare students for the Reading part of the High School Equivalency Exam. It provides pre- and post-testing individualized prescriptive instruction, direct instructed lessons on the essentials of the exam, and an overview of key test-taking strategies.

### HSS 036 — High School Equivalency Test Preparation - Writing

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 72-96 Lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 9 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/hss.md)
- Open Entry/Open Exit

This course will prepare students for the Writing part of the High School Equivalency Exam. It provides pre- and post-testing individualized prescriptive instruction, direct instructed lessons on the essentials of the exam, and an overview of key test-taking strategies.

### HSS 037 — High School Equivalency Test Preparation - Mathematics

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 72-96 Lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 14 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/hss.md)
- Open Entry/Open Exit

This course will prepare students for the Mathematics part of the High School Equivalency Exam. It provides pre- and post-testing individualized prescriptive instruction, direct instructed lessons on the essentials of the exam, and an overview of key test-taking strategies.

### HSS 038 — High School Equivalency Test Preparation - Social Studies

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 72-96 Lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 9 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/hss.md)
- Open Entry/Open Exit

This course will prepare students for the Social Studies part of the High School Equivalency Exam. It provides pre- and post-testing individualized prescriptive instruction, direct instructed lessons on the essentials of the exam, and an overview of key test-taking strategies.

### HSS 039 — High School Equivalency Test Preparation - Science

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 72-96 Lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 10 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/hss.md)
- Open Entry/Open Exit

This course will prepare students for the Science part of the High School Equivalency Exam. It provides pre- and post-testing individualized prescriptive instruction, direct instructed lessons on the essentials of the exam, and an overview of key test-taking strategies.

### HSS 090 — Leadership Basics, Part 1

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 72 Lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/hss.md)
- Open Entry/Open Exit

Introduces useful leadership skills. Information will be presented in academic format, but students will be required to demonstrate mastery through participation in student centered, hands-on activities. This course consists of ten stand-alone lessons. Open to HSS students.

### HSS 092 — Leadership Basics, Part 2

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 72 Lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Open Entry/Open Exit

Provides the student with ten stand-alone leadership training sessions. Continues the leadership training begun in Part 1. Information will be presented in academic format, but students will be required to demonstrate mastery through their participation in student centered, hands-on activities. Open to all HSS students.

### HSS 221 — Study Skills 1

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 72 Lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/hss.md)
- Open Entry/Open Exit

Develops student's study and test preparation skills. Introductory instruction in basic study skills, organizational skills, goal setting, note taking, report writing, time management, test preparation, learning styles, effective communication skills. Provides learning opportunities for students to develop and master effective study skills for successful academic career achievement.

### HSS 222 — Study Skills 2

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 72 Lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/hss.md)
- Open Entry/Open Exit

Develops the student's study and test preparation skills. Second semester instruction in basic study skills, organizational skills, goal setting, note taking, report writing, time management, test preparation, learning styles, effective communication, and stress management skills. Provides learning opportunities for students to develop and master effective study skills for successful academic and career achievement.

### HSS 770 — Orientation to College

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 8 Lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Open Entry/Open Exit

Introduces college services and programs. Identifies and explores programs and services designed to assist students entering college credit courses. 1.5 high school elective credits may be awarded upon passing the course. Same as CNSL 305.