Social Studies College Courses

College in High School (CHS)

  • Students earn both high school and college credits.

  • Students must enroll in the course at the college for credit.

  • Students pay reduced CHS tuition for college credits,

  • Textbook rental or purchase may be required.

  • Some college courses have eligibility requirements.

College Anthropology/ANTH 101 - HACC No summer work.

Students must rent or purchase a textbook:

Anthropology: The Human Challenge (15th ed.). See link below for the Amazon page for the textbook (Book can be rented/purchased anywhere, it does not HAVE TO be from Amazon):

https://www.amazon.com/Anthropology-Human-Challenge-William-Haviland/dp/1305583698/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=anthropology+the+human+challenge+15th+edition&qid=1652103230&sprefix=anthroplogy+the+%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-3

This course provides a holistic approach to the study of humankind over time and space that includes both the biological and cultural aspects of human beings. This course also involves comparing and contrasting individual cultures. Students earn both 1 high school credit and 3 transferrable credits from HACC. Tuition payment is required for college credits.

Contemporary American History /HIST 107 - HACC No summer work.

Students must rent or purchase a textbook: McGerr, Michael and Lewis, Jan Ellen, et al. Of the People: A History of the United States, Vol. II: Since 1965, 4thedition

https://www.amazon.com/People-History-United-States-Since/dp/0190910216

Jerome, Lawrence and Lee, Robert E. Inherit the Wind

https://tinyurl.com/3bb6wabe

Brief course description: This course examines the significant events, as well as the individuals, that contributed to the development of the United States during this time period. Special attention is given to the following topics: The United States and World War I; The Roaring 20’s; The Great Depression and the New Deal; World War II; The Cold War; Vietnam; The Civil Rights Movement; Rising Power of American Conservatism, The Clinton Era; Globalization, and a “Post 9/11 World.” In addition, emphasis is placed on the United States’ political, social, and economic development throughout the past 100 years. Students earn both 1 high school credit and 3 transferrable credits from HACC. Tuition payment is required for college credits.

College Psychology/PSYCH 101 - HACC No summer work.

Students must rent or purchase the following textbook:

Feldman, Robert. Understanding Psychology (15th Edition). New York, NY: McGraw Hill. You may buy or rent a hardcopy or electronic version of the book, from any vendor. Some options are provided below:

1) https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/understanding-psychology-feldman/M9781260829464.html

2) https://www.amazon.com/s?k=understanding+psychology+15th+edition&crid=14UOW7T776ZF&sprefix=Understanding+psychology+%2Caps%2C72&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_25

Upon successful completion of the course, students will earn both 1 high school credit and 3 transferrable credits from HACC. Tuition payment is required for college credits.

Brief course description

Examination and application of major principles of psychology including: an introduction to scientific and research methods, biological foundations, sensation and perception, learning and conditioning, human development, motivation and emotion, thinking, memory, intelligence, personality theories, stress and coping, social psychology, psychological disorders and their treatment.