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The Basic Skills Program (BSP) provides two options for adults to earn a high school credential, the GED (General Educational Development) diploma and the Adult High School diploma. The BSP also provides instructional opportunities for basic academic skill improvement and enhancement of workforce basic skills. Classes and labs are provided at no cost both on and off campus. Skill assessments for academic placement are required prior to registration and are provided daily in the Academic Studies Center, located in the Kenneth B. Hurst Continuing Education Building, room 200. No appointment is necessary. Minors (ages 16 and 17) may enroll with release form documentation. Adult High SchoolThe Adult High School program is designed for adults to complete the necessary requirements to obtain a diploma. Requirements include completion of twenty units (fourteen required and six electives), passing the NC Competency Test in mathematics and reading, and demonstration of computer skills proficiency. Credits from previous high schools are accepted with official transcript. Basic Academic SkillsThe Basic Skills Program provides academic skills training in reading, writing, and mathematics, utilizing adult oriented materials. Classes are scheduled on the main campus and at many community locations. All books and materials are provided free of charge. Classes are available for beginning adult learners including foreign-born students, for adults with developmental disabilities, and for adults to build skills for high school completion, college enrollment, and workforce improvement. General Educational Development (GED)The GED consists of five parts which measure a person’s ability to use correct English in written expression; read and comprehend material in social studies, science and literature; and solve problems in mathematics. Students may prepare to take the GED test by attending GED classes or by studying on a more flexible basis in the Academic Studies Center. Two score requirements must be met to obtain a NC High School Equivalency Diploma: a score of at least 410 on each test AND a total standard score of at least 2250. The GED test is offered once per month and at the end of each semester for students enrolled in GED classes. The test fee is $7.50. Special accommodations for candidates with documented physical and learning disabilities can be provided with prior approval. The GED test provides a uniform measure of high school achievement.
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