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The Adult Education program offers several opportunities for students including Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Acquisition (ELA) courses. Students in ABE classes are enrolled into language arts and/or math courses with the goal of raising their competency levels up to high school level and/or to prepare for taking GED® exams to achieve a high school equivalency (HSE) diploma, formerly know as a GED. ELA students are enrolled into unique courses covering reading/writing and listening/speaking and students are placed by level of competency in each category.
Individuals are eligible to receive services if they meet the following criteria:
- Have attained 16 years of age
- Are not currently enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary (high school) as described in A.R.S 15-802
- Are lawfully present in the United States, per A.R.S. 15-232(B)
- Identify as at lease one of the following:
- basic skills deficient (literacy and/or numeracy
- lacking a secondary (high school) diploma or its recognized equivalent
- is an English language learner
For additional information and related resources, visit the Adult Education webpage and/or call MCC Connect.
English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELA)
English Language Acquisition (ELA) courses are for students whose native language is other than English. English Language Aquisition (ELA) courses focus on helping students obtain a level of English Language proficiency to meet personal and professional goals. They focus on developing communication skills and incorporating a variety of activities to best meet different learning styles and needs. Coursework helps prepare students for further academic study, employment and/or citizenship.
ELA courses are offered at the Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City campuses as well as online. For additional information and related resources, visit the Adult Education webpage and/or call MCC Connect.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
ABE courses are designed for students who may or may not have a high school diploma or high school equivalency, and need more intensive academic preparation for college or need to achieve an HSE (high school equivalency diploma, formerly known as a GED). The courses in these programs lead to improved skills in language arts, math, science and social studies. ABE courses are offered at various campuses and online. See the current schedule of classes for more information.
Diagnostic testing is completed before classes begin for all new students and appropriate courses/levels are assigned.
For additional information and related resources, visit the Adult Education webpage, GED webpage, and/or call MCC Connect.
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