Adult Basic Education
(ABE) and General Education Development (GED)
programs offer personalized instruction to improve
reading, writing, and math skills. Adults who have
not graduated from high school may work toward a GED,
while students who have completed high school many
take a GED
class to refresh their skills.
- Adult Basic Education
- Pre-GED/Pre-High School
Adults who have not graduated
from high school and need to work on reading, writing,
or math skills up to the eighth grade level may
enroll in ABE. Classes
are held both on and off campus and there is no
charge to attend.
- General Education Development
The GED program prepares adults
to take the five GED tests required to complete
a high school equivalency. Subjects include language
arts, writing, reading, social studies, science,
and math.
- The GED is recognized nationally
as a legal equivalent of a high school diploma.
A GED serves the same purpose as a high school diploma
in meeting most job requirements and is accepted
in place of a high school diploma at most community
colleges and four-year colleges and universities.
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges
awards GED diplomas to students who successfully
complete the GED tests.
For more information about GED
classes, call 252-638-7246 ( New Bern) or 252-444-6117
( Havelock).
- Distance Education
GED
Classes are available
online, through mail correspondence, and video.
For more information, call 252-638-1587 ( New Bern)
or 252-444-6117 ( Havelock).
Adult High
School Diploma
The Adult High School program helps adults complete
their high school credits. Adults who need a high
school prerequisite to enroll in a college degree
program may take AHSD
courses to complete those prerequisites. High
school graduates who want to take refresher classes
are also welcome.
Students may enter the AHSD program
at any time after having an assessment. Students may
attend class in New Bern, Havelock, or through distance
education. There is no fee to take AHSD
classes.
Students must pass the North Carolina
Competency Test to receive an AHS diploma. AHS graduates
receive a high school diploma from Craven County Schools
and Craven Community College.
For more information
about AHSD classes, or to enroll,
call 252-638-7322 or 252-444-6117.
Call 252-638-1587
for information about Distance Education.
