GED & Adult General Education Overview
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GED and Adult General Education Classes help prepare adult learners for the GED Test as well as pre-college study. Skills learned in these courses can also lead students to entering college, meeting prerequisites for college classes, gaining employment opportunities, and improving skills needed in the workplace. Reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and general academic development are taught through a variety of means.
Passing the GED opens doors for higher-paying jobs and enrollment in community colleges, vocational or technical colleges, apprenticeship programs, and most four-year colleges and universities. Having a GED allows one to apply for federal financial aid to help pay for college or vocational/technical school programs.
Adults with GEDs or high school diplomas, who want to improve their basic math, writing, and reading skills, as well as those wanting to improve their workplace skills will benefit from these classes. Once enrolled in a GED/Adult General Education Class, students can set goals and focus attention on areas of their individual needs. There is a strong commitment to finding the best way for each student to learn most effectively. Those who have been out of school for some time will find a relaxed, supportive environment in which to start studying again.
Students 16 or 17 years of age are welcome to attend GED classes with official authorization form from the Linn-Benton- Lincoln County Educational Service District. To obtain the official authorization please visit www.lblesd.k12.or.us/homeschool/. Parents/guardians must fill out and sign the form and return it to the Linn-Benton-Lincoln County Educational Service District Authorization papers will be sent back to you within 1-2 weeks. Authorization approval documentation forms must be presented at orientation or the first day of class.
Contact robert.seal@oregoncoast.edu for information on days, times, and locations of classes.
GED & Adult General Education Orientations
Formal orientations are required before attending classes. Program information and pretests will be given during orientation. Enrollment remains open until the 8th week of the term. To set up an orientation, please emailrobert.seal@oregoncoast.edu and let us know you'd like to join the GED program.
GED & Adult General Education Courses
XASE57 - GED Math
This course equips students with essential mathematical skills and problem-solving strategies required for the GED exam. Students will learn to formulate, solve, and interpret mathematical problems using multiple approaches and strategically integrate technology where appropriate. The course emphasizes understanding and working with concrete objects and symbolic representations, such as graphs, numbers, and computer models. Students will also perform accurate arithmetic operations in various contexts, both with and without a calculator, with a special focus on scientific applications. Additionally, the course fosters scientific reasoning to enhance problem-solving capabilities.
XASE53 - GED Language Arts
Integrates reading and writing skills to enhance critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis of information for understanding and effective communication. Requirement: CASAS reading placement test.
XASE56 - GED Science and Social Studies
Provides basic information about civics and government, U.S. history, economics, and geography to assist in the preparation of the GED Social Studies Exam and/or the transition to post-secondary education. Analyzes the interrelatedness of social studies topics and their impact on today's society. Provides basic information about life, physical, earth, and space science to assist in the preparation of the GED Science Exam and/or the transition to post- secondary education. Analyzes these areas of science in the context of human health, living systems, energy, and related systems. Requires: CASAS Reading placement test.