High School Subjects: Social Sciences
8 courses · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
HSSOC 215 Introduction to Economics
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Introduces the basic concepts of economics. Explores the basic questions of every economic system. Examines money, the role of consumers, workers, businesses, and governments. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSOC 216 World Cultures 1A
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A general survey of world history and culture from the fourteenth century Italian Renaissance to the nineteenth century and the Industrial Age.Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSOC 217 World Cultures 1B
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A general survey of world history and culture from World War I to the present including modern industrialization and globalization. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSOC 218 U.S. History 1: Colonization to Industrialization
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Surveys events, movements, and personalities in United States history from the colonial period through reconstruction, westward expansion, and industrialization. Includes immigration, plight of Native and African Americans, reform movements, and geographical influences in the history of the United States. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSOC 219 U.S. History 2: The Shaping of Modern America
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- HSSOC 218 (U.S. History 1: Colonization to Industrialization)
Examines United States history from the beginning of industrialization to present. Emphasizes the emergence of America on the international, economic, geographical, social, and political scene. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSOC 222 Government 1: United States Federal Government and Politics
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Examines the development of the federal government from colonial times and the structure of contemporary government. Explores the economic, social, and political influence on American citizens and their civic duties and responsibilities. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSOC 229 World History, Geography, and Culture 1
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Presents various historical time periods that shape the world events. Begins with the foundations of civilization and continues on to the Industrial Age. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSOC 230 World History, Geography, and Culture 2
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Relates the human story by reviewing perspectives on specific historical events in the context of a broad world view. The historical time frame begins with World War I and continues through to the present including modern industrialization and globalization. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.