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Adults
who have not completed their high school education
can prepare for the General Education Development Test
(GED). This test enables an adult to demonstrate his/her
general education competencies and be awarded a North
Carolina Equivalency Diploma. The GED diploma is nationally
recognized and accepted as equivalent to a traditional
high school diploma. Instruction is provided, at no
cost to the student, in social studies, science,
literature, mathematics, and writing skills. Students
needing help in basic reading and math skills are placed
in the ABE lab prior to entering the GED class.
A testing fee
of $7.50 is required.
For more information, please contact Gary Connor at
704-216-3510 or 704-216-3723; or send an email to: connorg@rowancabarrus.edu.
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| Compensatory
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Compensatory Education is a community college program designed
specifically for adults with mental retardation. The
purpose of the program is to compensate adults with developmental disabilities
for the lack of, or inadequate, education received earlier. The
focus of the Compensatory Education Program is on helping
the individual become as independent as possible through
acquiring basic and life skills needed to function successfully
in daily living.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible to participate in the Compensatory Education
Program, an individual must be 17 or older, and (a) diagnosed
with mental retardation or (b) functioning on a level equivalent
to mental retardation resulting from head injury or brain
damage.
Classes are offered at no cost to the student and are currently
held at Rowan Vocational Opportunities in Rowan County and
at LifeSpan in Cabarrus County. For more information,
call 704-216-3503 or email Barbara Gainey at gaineyb@rowancabarrus.edu
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| Adult Basic Education
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Adult
Basic Education (ABE) is a program of instruction designed
for adults who lack competence in reading, writing, speaking,
problem-solving, or computation at a level necessary
to function in society, on a job or in the family. Instruction
is free. Students must take a placement test prior to
enrollment. Upon completion of the ABE program, students are
encouraged to enroll in the GED program.
For more information, please contact Gary Connor at 704-216-3510
or 704-216-3723; or send an email to: connorg@rowancabarrus.edu.
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| GED Orientation & Assessment |
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| GED "Online" |
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GED “On-Line” program offers courses for
GED preparation. A student needs a computer with Internet
access, basic computer/Internet knowledge and the time
and self-discipline to study consistently. The online
program is free. A placement test is required for enrollment
and can be scheduled by calling 704-216-3502.
For more information about GED Online,
please contact Alan Tucker at tuckera@rowancabarrus.edu.
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| Prerequisite for
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Orientation/Assessment
- Incoming students must be at least18 year old. Minors (age 16 or 17) may be enrolled on a “space available” basis only and with Dean’s approval. Call for details
- Call “Pre-College Studies” office (704 216 3510) and indicate your desire to enter the GED program. All incoming students will have 9 hours of Orientation. Six hours will be devoted to helping the student understand the following:
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Learning Styles – What is the best way for YOU to learn.
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How to Study – Techniques that will help the student learn and retain subject matter.
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How to Take Notes
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How to Take Tests – Preparing the student for their Official GED Exam.
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Career Assessment – Looking at the students’ strengths and weaknesses to help identify a successful career path.
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Acclamation – Re-introducing the student to the classroom.
- The final 3 hours are dedicated to assessing the incoming students’ math and reading ability. This exam will determine the level of course preparation needed to pass the GED exam.
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ESL classes
are designed especially for adults whose native language
is not English. Instruction is offered in listening, speaking,
reading, and writing in English. Both open-entry / open-exit
classes and more traditionally structured classes are provided
on campus, in the community, and in workplace settings.
For more information, please contact Melody McGinnis at
704-216-3521 or mcginnism@rowancabarrus.edu.
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| Off-Campus
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For more information regarding
ABE/GED off-campus sites, please contact Gary Connor at
704-216-3510 or 704-216-3723; or send an email to:
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