Secondary Education/High School Equivalency Exam Preparation

Award Type: Certificate of Competency

This certificate of competency is designed for adult learners seeking to strengthen academic skills in preparation for successfully passing a state-recognized high school equivalency exam, such as the GED. This noncredit program provides rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Instruction focuses on critical thinking, problem-solving, and test-taking strategies aligned with exam requirements and real-world expectations. The program supports learners in overcoming educational barriers, achieving personal goals, and increasing access to employment, vocational training, and post-secondary education.

The graduate of the Certificate of Competency in Secondary Education/High School Equivalency Exam Preparation will:

1. Apply the skills and knowledge necessary to pass any of the four content areas of the high school equivalency exam tests: Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies
2. Apply basic calculator functions to answer different types of GED questions.
3. Apply Effective Test Taking Strategies and Methods.
4. Think critically about issues and distinguish between supported and unsupported arguments in a variety of texts.
5. Apply mathematics to solve real life problems using mathematical modeling and problem-solving techniques.
6. Apply basic computer skills needed to answer different types of GED questions.