GED 034 - GED Social Studies Preparation

Description: Preparation in social studies for students preparing for the General Education Development (GED) exam. Provides review in 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 preparation or advance to develop skills for the workplace and to prepare for future educational opportunities.

Transferable
Not transferable

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Compare basic social studies concepts to answer a broad range of questions about U.S. history, world history, government, geography and economics.
Interpret political cartoons, advertisements, diagrams, photographs, drawings, timelines, maps, graphs, charts and tables from a variety of sources to answer multiple choice and extended response questions.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 72
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 2
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 2