Adult High School Diploma (High School Diploma) · Santa Ana College

High School Diploma Adult Secondary Education · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Program Code: CEC.HSS.DIPL

Program Control Number: 31594

The sequence of courses in the High School Subjects, Adult Education, and Learning Support programs is designated to provide a strong foundation of basic skills ranging from elementary levels through secondary subjects, with the purpose of preparing students to earn a high school diploma, obtain employment, pursue vocational training and better job opportunities, and to be prepared to continue into college credit level programs.

Learning Outcome(s):

The Adult Secondary Education (ASE) High School Diploma program consists of courses to help students demonstrate the ability to apply essential grammar, reading, writing, math, and social/natural science concepts when transferring to college, entering the workforce, or for personal success. This program is especially useful for students who have some secondary education experience and are seeking a High School Diploma.

Course	Title	Units
English - Forty (40) high school credits (Maximum of 10 credits of Reading; must include 5 credits of Composition course)		576
HSRDG 089	Reading Proficiency Development	72
HSRDG 093	Building Reading Skills 1	72
HSENG 096	Building Vocabulary 1	72
HSENG 097	Building Vocabulary 2	72
HSENG 065	English Fundamentals 1	72
HSENG 066	English Fundamentals 2	72
HSENG 067	English Fundamentals 3	72
HSENG 068	English Fundamentals 4	72
HSENG 701	English 1	72
HSENG 702	English 2	72
HSENG 703	English 3	72
HSENG 704	English 4	72
HSENG 705	English 5	72
HSENG 706	English 6	72
HSENG 707	English 7	72
HSENG 708	English 8	72
HSENG 083	Composition 1	72
HSENG 084	Composition 2	72
LRN 084	Composition 2	72
LRN 750	Intensive Writing and Grammar	72
Mathematics- Twenty (20) high school credits (Must include 5 credits of Introductory Algebra or any Algebra course determined to be equivalent by discipline faculty)		288
LRN 165	College Algebra Prep	72
LRN 164	Introductory Algebra	72
HSMTH 151	Principles of Mathematics	72
HSMTH 152	Pre-Algebra	72
HSMTH 154	Pre-Algebra A	72
HSMTH 155	Pre-Algebra B	72
HSMTH 158	Math Fundamentals 1	72
HSMTH 163	Algebra 1A	72
HSMTH 164	Algebra 1B	72
HSMTH 165	Algebra 2A	72
HSMTH 166	Algebra 2B	72
HSMTH 167	Geometry A	72
HSMTH 168	Geometry B	72
HSMTH 172	Basic Consumer Math 1A	72
HSMTH 173	Basic Consumer Math 1B	72
HSMTH 190	Math for College and Career Readiness	72
Natural Science- Twenty (20) high school credits (Must include a Biological and a Physical Science course)		288
HSSCI 192	Basic Science 1	72
HSSCI 190	Physical Science 1	72
HSSCI 191	Physical Science 2	72
HSSCI 188	Earth Science 1	72
HSSCI 185	Earth Science 2	72
HSSCI 170	Biology 1A	72
HSSCI 171	Biology 1B	72
HSSCI 196	Health Science	72
HSSCI 166	Introduction to Healthcare Sciences	72
HSSCI 172	Environmental Science 1	72
HSSCI 173	Environmental Science 2	72
Social Science- Thirty (30) high school credits (Must include 10 credits of World History and/or World Geography, 10 credits of U.S. History, 5 credits of Government, and 5 credits of Economics)		432
HSSOC 215	Introduction to Economics	72
HSSOC 218	U.S. History 1: Colonization to Industrialization	72
HSSOC 219	U.S. History 2: Shaping of Modern America	72
HSSOC 222	Government 1: U.S. Federal Government and Politics	72
HSSOC 224	World Geography 1A	72
HSSOC 225	World Geography 1B	72
HSSOC 228	World History	72
HSSOC 231	Modern World History 1	72
HSSOC 232	Modern World History 2	72
HSSOC 221	Psychology	72
Humanities- Ten (10) high school credits		144
HSART 601	Music Theory 1	72
HSART 828	Understanding America Through Art	72
HSART 837	The Film As Art	72
HSOTH 740	Spanish 1	72
HSOTH 742	Spanish 2	72
HSOTH 743	Spanish 3	72
HSOTH 744	Spanish 4	72
HSOTH 640	Vietnamese 1	72
Ethnic Studies- Five (5) credits (Must include 5 credits from Ethnic Studies or courses determined to be equivalent by discipline faculty)		72
HSSOC 226	Ethnic Studies	72
Electives- Thirty-five (35) high school credits (May include other High School courses or courses determined equivalent by discipline faculty)		91-1648
ABE 010	Money Matters: Financial Literacy	36-72
ABE 018	Leadership Basics, Part 2	36-72
ABE 023	Adult Basic Education Reading	36-72
ABE 024	Adult Basic Education Writing	36-72
ABE 025	Adult Basic Education Math	36-72
ABE 027	Academic Vocabulary for Language Arts	15
ABE 028	Academic Vocabulary for Math	15
ABE 029	Academic Vocabulary for Science	15
ABE 030	Academic Vocabulary for Social Studies	15
ABE 031	Academic Vocabulary for Technology	15
ABE 036	Effective Writing for the Workplace	36-72
ABE 044	Leadership Basics Part 1	36-72
ABE 046	Attitudes for Success	36-72
ABE 111	Spanish Literacy for Adults	240-480
ABE 112	Beginning Spanish Literacy	80-160
ABE 113	Intermediate Spanish Literacy	80-160
ABE 114	Advanced Spanish Literacy	80-160
CNSL 305	Orientation to College	8
HSS 090	Leadership Basics, Part 1	72
HSS 092	Leadership Basics, Part 2	72
HSS 221	Study Skills 1	72
HSS 222	Study Skills 2	72
LRN 095	Supervised Tutoring	72
VAUTO 668	Introduction to Automotive Vehicle Systems	72
VAUTO 670	Introduction to Preventative Maintenance Inspection	144
VAUTO 672	Engine Repair	144
VAUTO 676	Automatic and Manual Transmissions & Transaxles	144
VBUS 035	Generative AI for Small Business	60
VBUS 118	Microsoft Windows Overview	60
VBUS 124	Introduction to Keyboarding I	60
VBUS 125	Introduction to Keyboarding II	60
VBUS 243	Introduction to Customer Service Skills	60
VBUS 244	Introduction to Microsoft Access	60
VBUS 245	Introduction to Microsoft Publisher	60
VBUS 258	Navigating the Internet	36
VBUS 259	Orientation to Computers	60
VBUS 260	Introduction to Microsoft Word	60
VBUS 262	MS Excel	60
VBUS 270	Introduction to Microsoft Outlook	60
VBUS 280	Accounting Terminology	36
VBUS 281	Introduction to Quickbooks	36
VBUS 290	Business Terminology	36
VBUS 303	Adobe Photoshop	60
VBUS 304	MS PowerPoint	60
VBUS 400	Employability Skills	72
VBUS 450	Basic Computer Repair & COMPTIA A+ Certification Preparation	108
VBUS 500	Digital Literacy for Academic and Professional Success - Tier 1	36
VBUS 501	Digital Literacy for Academic and Professional Success - Tier 2	36
VBUS 502	Digital Literacy for Academic and Professional Success - Tier 3	36
VBUS 503	Digital Literacy for Real World Application – Tier 4	36
VBUS 559	Business Practices in Family Child Care	36
VBUS 570	Information Technology (IT) Basics Tier 1	60
VBUS 572	Information Technology (IT) Basics Tier 2	60
VBUS 576	Systems and Networking Essentials	108
VBUS 590	Introduction to How to Start a Small Business	72
VCNST 101	Introduction to Welding	126
VCNST 610	Vocational Construction Technology Module I	60-200
VCNST 620	Vocational Construction Technology Module II	60-200
VCNST 630	Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Technology	288
VDMA 310	Introduction to Digital Media Arts	72
VFDM 100	Introduction to the Fashion Industry	54
VFDM 105	Beginning Sewing	90
VFOOD 005	ServSafe® Food Handler	8-36
VFOOD 200	Line Cook Training	60
VFOOD 210	ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam Preparation, Review, & Practice	36
VFOOD 212	Baking & Pastry Basics	24
VFOOD 214	Introduction to Bread Making	24
VFOOD 216	Introduction to Cakes and Decorating	36
VFOOD 220	Introduction to Baking & Pastry	90
VHLTH 102	Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training - Theory	60-110
VHLTH 109	Personal Caregiver/Care Aide-Theory	40
VHLTH 110	Personal Caregiver/Care Aide-Skills Lab	24
VHLTH 799	Introduction to Pharmacy Technology	36
VHOSP 201	Career Focus - Hospitality Services	60
VMFG 680	Basic Machining Concepts and Operations	144
Total		1891-3448