Adult Education

The purpose of this course is to improve basic skills in language arts, reading, communication, computational skills (math) and writing of beginning level ABE students in order to help them develop their adult roles as productive worker, effective family member, responsible community member and lifelong learner through taking responsibility for their own learning. The goals of the course are to increase students’ level of functioning in basic academic, employment and life skills. There is also a Citizenship/Government component for this class. The purpose of this component is to help students become more productive members of the community by understanding the way government works. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

ELA Placement: No ELA Requirement
Prerequisite: Reading or math grade level equivalency of 0 to 3.9
Semester Hour(s): 1-3 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 1-2-3 lec/week

The purpose of this course is to improve intermediate skills in language arts, reading, communication, computational skills (math) and writing, while incorporating career explorations content. This course will provide guidance to ABE students in order to help them develop their adult roles as productive worker, effective family member, responsible community member and lifelong learner through taking responsibility for their own learning. The goals of this course are to increase students’ level of functioning in basic academic skills necessary for life and employment. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Prerequisite: Completion of ABE Beginning or reading or math grade level equivalency of 4.0 to 5.9
Semester Hour(s): 1-3 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 1-2-3 lec/week

The purpose of this course is to improve skills in language arts, reading, communication, computational skills (math) and writing. Development in these areas will support the adult learner in the areas of productive worker, effective family member, responsible community member and lifelong learner. The focus of this course is to provide learning experiences which support the learner taking responsibility for his or her own learning. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Prerequisite: Completion of ABE Intermediate or reading or math grade level equivalency of 6 to 8.9
Semester Hour(s): 1-3 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 1-2-3 lec/week

The purpose of this course is to build college and career readiness skills. Development of these skills will support the adult learner becoming self-sufficient and promote lifelong learning. The focus of this course is to provide learning experiences that build critical thinking, reflective thinking, and problem-solving abilities. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Prerequisite: Completion of ABE High Intermediate or reading or math grade level equivalency of 9 to 10.9
Semester Hour(s): 1-3 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 1-2-3 lec/week

This course is designed for ESL students who have little or no literacy skills in English or their native language. The purpose of this class is to introduce English language literacy skills such as recognizing and writing the letters of the alphabet, identifying sound and letter correspondences, recognizing and writing numbers, responding to basic commands, and answering and asking questions about familiar topics. This course may be taken four times for a maximum of 16 credits. Repeatable: This course is repeatable three times for a maximum of sixteen credits. NOTE: This course may not be counted toward degrees or career certificates.

Prerequisite: BEST Literacy Score of 0-20; CASAS Score of 0-180.
Semester Hour(s): 1-4 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 1-2-3-4 lec/week

Students will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to meet the needs of independent daily living. This course may be taken four times for a maximum of 16 credits. NOTE: This course may not be counted toward degrees or career certificates.

Prerequisite: BEST Literacy Score of 64-67; CASAS Score of 201-210.
Semester Hour(s): 1-4 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 1-2-3-4 lec/week

Students will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to meet the needs of independent daily living and enable them to enter the work place. This course may be taken four times for a maximum of 16 credits. Repeatable: This course is repeatable three times for a maximum of sixteen credits. NOTE: This course may not be counted toward degrees or career certificates.

Prerequisite: BEST Literacy Score 68-75; CASAS score of 211-220.
Semester Hour(s): 1-4 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 1-2-3-4 lec/week

This course is designed for ESL students who function independently in the use of English in routine and work-related situations. The purpose of this class is to increase students' fluency in language skills using complex structures. Students focus on academic reading and writing skills within a variety of topics. This course may be taken four times for a maximum of 16 credits. NOTE: This course may not be counted toward degrees or career certificates.

Prerequisite: BEST Literacy Score of 76-78; CASAS Score of 221-235.
Semester Hour(s): 1-4 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 1, 2, 3, or 4 lec/week

The Health Careers Bridge Course provides adult education learners with contextualized occupation-specific basic skills instruction needed to transition successfully to post-secondary education and employment into the healthcare industry. The Health Careers Bridge Course is designed to fulfill the following objectives: 1. Contextualized instruction to integrate the basic reading, math, and language skills along with health science industry and occupation knowledge. 2. Workforce preparation and career development to include instruction in workplace language, career readiness and exploration, career planning within health careers, and an understanding of the world of work. 3. Transition services that provide students with the information and assistance needed to navigate the process of moving from adult education to credit or occupational programs.

ELA Placement: No ELA Requirement
Prerequisite: To participate students must be 17 years of age or older, tested at a 6th grade reading or math level or higher, and currently enrolled in the adult education program.
Semester Hour(s): 1.5 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/week for 8 weeks

This course is intended for students enrolled in the Adult Education program. The College and Career Success Course will include the activities designed to increase successful student transition from adult education to postsecondary education and to the workforce.

ELA Placement: No ELA Requirement
Prerequisite: To participate, students must be 17 years of age or older, tested at the 6th grade reading or math level or higher, currently enrolled in the adult education classes, and have completed at least two of the four high school equivalency exams if completing the high school equivalency..
Semester Hour(s): 1 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 1.5 lec for 10 weeks

The Manufacturing Bridge Course provides adult education learners with contextualized occupation-specific basic skills instruction needed to transition successfully to post-secondary education and employment into the manufacturing industry. The Manufacturing Bridge Course is designed to fulfill the following objectives: 1. Contextualized instruction to integrate the basic reading, math, and language skills along with manufacturing industry and occupation knowledge. 2. Workforce preparation and career development to include instruction in workplace language, career readiness and exploration, career planning within manufacturing, and an understanding of the world of work. 3. Transition services that provide students with the information and assistance needed to navigate the process of moving from adult education to college credit or occupational programs.

ELA Placement: No ELA Requirement
Prerequisite: To participate students must be 17 years of age or older, tested at a 6th grade reading level or higher, and currently enrolled in the adult education program. 1.5
Semester Hour(s): 1.5 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/week for 8 weeks

A class designed to help prepare adults for the following sections of the GED (General Education Development) test; correctness and effectiveness of expression, interpretation of reading materials in social studies, natural sciences, and interpretation of literary material, mathematics and the Illinois and U.S. Constitution. This course may be repeated for a maximum of twelve credits.

Prerequisite: Completion of ASE Low or reading or math grade level equivalency level of 11 to 12.9
Semester Hour(s): 1-3 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 1-2-3 lec/week

This course is intended for students enrolled in the Adult Education program who are pursuing the certified nursing assistant (CNA) credential. The CNA ICAPS Support Course provides students enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant courses (NRS 101 & 103) and the Medical Terminology course (NRS 116) with contextualized supplemental instruction and academic support.

ELA Placement: No ELA Requirement
Prerequisite: To participate, students meet the following requirements: Be 17 years of age or older; Have completed a minimum of eight years of grade school; Tested at a 7th grade reading or math level (or higher); Currently enrolled in adult education classes; Completed at least two of the four high school equivalency exams (if completing the GED high school equivalency); Be accepted into the CNA ICAPS program; Completed the CNA program orientation as well as all required screenings and qualifications before starting the CNA course.
Semester Hour(s): 1 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 1 lec/week for 15 weeks

This course is intended for students enrolled in the Adult Education program who are pursuing a college-level credential. Students will be co-enrolled in Adult Education and the college-level coursework. The ICAPS Support Course provides students with contextualized supplemental instruction and academic support while completing the college-level coursework.

ELA Placement: No ELA Requirement
Prerequisite: To participate, students must meet the following requirements: Be 17 years of age or older; Tested at a 7th-grade reading or math level (or higher); Currently enrolled in adult education classes; Completed at least two of the four high school equivalency exams (if completing the GED high school equivalency).
Semester Hour(s): 1 hour(s)
Lecture / Lab Hours: 1 lec/week for 15 weeks