The Continuing Education Learning Center (CELC) consists of the following programs:

1. General Education Development (GED) and Basic Skills Training
2. Educational Workshops

The Learning Center provides self-paced, individualized, computer-based instruction on an on-going basis. The CELC along with the School of Lifelong Learning academic and non-academic credit units act in concert to provide substantive development programs for e-City and other community development projects in literacy, workforce, and health.

Program Offerings

* Pre-GED Classes

 * GED Preparation (Math, Social Studies, Science, Reading/Writing)

 * Basic Skills Training

* Employment Skills Training

Class Schedule

Classes are offered weekly.  Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Registration

* If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you will need a withdrawal form from the last school that you attended, along with a MS state ID and social security card.

* If you are 18 years of age or above, you will only need a MS state ID and social security card.

Questions & Answers

* How much does it cost to take GED classes?

The cost is free.

* How long will it take before I get my GED?

The program is self-paced and dependent upon the learning ability of the student.

* Can I register to take my GED test without taking classes? 

Yes, but it would be helpful to have at least 12 hours of class preparation before you take the test.

* How do I register for the test? 

Just go to ged.com or hiset.org to register, and you must have a valid email address. Also, you must have a debit/credit card to pay for the test.

* What do I need to score to make a minimum passing score on each of the five tests, as well as a passing average score overall?

There must be a minimum of 145 on each test when taking the GED exam.

There must be a minimum score of 8, with a total scale score of 45 when taking the HiSet exam.

* What are the costs to take the GED test?

The cost for each test is $36 per subject (4 subject areas).

The cost for each HiSet per subject is $22 (5 subject areas).

* Is there a graduation ceremony?

Yes, there is a graduation ceremony that takes place in May and December.

* Can I go to college with a GED?

Yes, the GED is equivalent to a high school diploma; therefore, it is recognized by colleges/universities, training schools and employers. You will have skills attainment, improved work skills and transitions into further academic/vocational training or employment.

* Study materials and sample questions are provided by the GED Testing Service at:

Continuing Education Learning Center

Physical Address

1325 Hattiesburg Street

   Jackson, MS 39204

 

STAFF

Ms. Stephanie Payne	ABE/GED Instructor	stephanie.l.payne@jsums.edu	601.979.0212
Dr. LuFunya Porter	Coordinator of CELC	lufunya.porter@jsums.edu	601.979.2935