GED/HiSET Test Preparation

Certificate of Completion

Program Code: 3P45936

This program is designed to prepare the adult student to obtain a passing score on the official General Education Development (GED/HiSET) test. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be prepared in all five areas of the GED/HiSET competency requirement. Acquisition of a GED/HiSET certificate will lead to improved employability and the skills mastered will apply to entry-level college preparation.

Required Core Courses (300 Hours)
ABED 405GED/HiSET: Mathematics72
ABED 406GED/HiSET: Reading72
ABED 407GED/HiSET: Science72
ABED 408GED/HiSET: Social Studies72
ABED 409GED/HiSET: Language Arts and Writing72
Required Elective Courses (36 Hours)
Must choose 1 of 4 courses36
Supervised Tutoring36
NOCE Learning Center36
Literacy and Basic Skills Beginning36
Literacy & Basic Skills Intermediate36
Total Hours396

Plan of Study

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
ABED 40572ABED 40672
ABED 40772ABED 40872
ABED 105, 106, or 107 (Elective Course - Must choose 1)36ABED 40972
 180 216
Total Hours 396

List of Courses

ABED 102 Supervised Tutoring 1-360 Hours

This self-paced, open-entry/open exit non-credit course provides individualized and growth activities designed to include a learning style assessment and follow-up, assistance with acquiring study skills, and guidance in completing coursework. Designed to help students achieve outcomes related to specific courses for which tutoring is sought. (Apportionment)

ABED 105 NOCE Learning Center 36-150 Hours

Designed for students from beginning levels of reading and mathematics to those needing support for higher education. Through the use of small-group instruction, computer-aided instruction, audio books and workbooks, students will become better readers, writers and thinkers. Students may also improve their skills in mathematics. Skills attained can be used for personal growth, job advancement or for entry into other educational programs. Learning plans will be developed for each students based on student goals, needs and learning style. (Apportionment)

ABED 106 Literacy and Basic Skills Beginning 36-150 Hours

Designed for emergent readers or students with very limited reading, writing, and math skills. The focus of the course is on decoding skills, fluency, and workplace literacy. Sight words and essential word reading are covered. (Apportionment)

ABED 107 Literacy & Basic Skills Intermediate 36-150 Hours

This course reviews reading for information and academic vocabulary; writing skills necessary for higher education and the workplace, such as essays, note-taking and business writing; including understanding the general principles at work. (Apportionment)

ABED 405 GED/HiSET: Mathematics 72 Hours

GED/HiSET mathematics prepares students to pass the math section of the GED/HiSET test. The GED/HiSET pre-test identifies needed areas of instruction for each student. Scope of instruction is basic computation, analytical and reasoning skills, word problems and word problems with graphics. (Apportionment)

ABED 406 GED/HiSET: Reading 72 Hours

GED/HiSET reading prepares students to pass the reading section of the GED test. The GED/HiSET pre-test identifies needed areas of instruction for each student. Scope of instruction includes comprehension, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. (Apportionment)

ABED 407 GED/HiSET: Science 72 Hours

GED/HiSET science prepares students to pass the science section of the GED/HiSET test. Sciences covered are life, physical, earth and space. Students learn to analyze and apply science information. (Apportionment)

ABED 408 GED/HiSET: Social Studies 72 Hours

GED/HiSET social studies prepares students to pass the social studies section of the GED/HiSET test. The GED/HiSET pre-test identifies needed areas of instruction for each student. Scope of course covers U.S. history, world history, civics and government, geography and economics. (Apportionment)

ABED 409 GED/HiSET: Language Arts and Writing 72 Hours

GED/HiSET writing prepares students to pass the language arts and writing section of the GED/HiSET test. The GED/HiSET pre-test identifies needed areas of instruction for each student. This course covers the writing process, grammar usage and mechanics. (Apportionment)