What We Offer
GED & ESL
Adult Basic Education courses are taught by highly qualified instructors and empower students to go further in their education and succeed in life. The skills students learn by taking these classes help them fulfill their responsibilities at home, work, and in the community.
Flexible Options
All courses are offered with a Virtual Only option (students log in via Zoom at the scheduled class time) or a Hyflex option (students come in person most days at the scheduled class time and sometimes join via Zoom). Students may also choose either a morning or afternoon class option. All classes are taught in English.
Registration Deadlines for Spring 2023:
ESL 1st Session: January 9, 2023
GED 1st Session: January 9, 2023
GED 2nd Session: March 6, 2023
Sylvia Rocha
Basic Skills Specialist
(970) 542-3271
sylvia.rocha@morgancc.edu
GED Course Offerings
All classes are offered virtual only or virtual/in-person.
What is the General Education Development (GED) Test?
The GED stands for the “General Educational Development” Test. This is a test students may take if they haven’t finished high school and they would like to show they still have those same skills in English, Social Studies, Math, & Science. We offer 2 courses to prepare students for the test: English and Social Studies; Math and Science. In MCC’s GED & ESL program, these subjects are grouped together because they overlap in many areas in terms of testing skills and content necessary to pass. For more detailed information about the test, please visit the GED website.
GED SPRING 2023 SCHEDULE
7-WEEK SESSIONS, $50 each session
First Session: January 17 – March 2, 2023
Second Session: March 20, 2023 – May 4, 2023
| DAYTIME: | ||
| 10:00a.m. to 12:10p.m. | Tue, Wed, Thu | Language Arts & Social Studies |
| 1:00p.m. to 3:10p.m. | Tue, Wed, Thu | Math & Science |
| EVENING: | ||
| 5:00p.m. to 7:10p.m. | Tue, Wed, Thu | Language Arts & Social Studies |
| 5:00p.m. to 7:10p.m. | Tue, Wed, Thu | Math & Science |
By choosing to take this class, the student agrees to a 7-week maximum commitment. This means arriving to all classes on time, completing the assigned work, taking the GED test, and not missing more than 5 days in each class.
*Class times offered are subject to change.
ESL Course Offerings
All classes are offered virtual only or virtual/in-person.
What is English as a Second Language (ESL)?
ESL stands for “English as a Second Language” and is English language education for people who already live in a country where that is the common language. These English classes are for students who want to improve their English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for everyday life in the United States. The GED & ESL program emphasizes an integrated skills approach in the classroom to make sure students can practice and apply all four language skills.
ESL SPRING 2023 SCHEDULE
15-WEEK SESSIONS, $80 each session
Starts January 17, 2023 – May 4, 2023
| Class | Time-Slot |
| Beginning ESL: Tue, Wed, Thu | Morning: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
| Afternoon: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | |
| Evening: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |
| Intermediate/Advanced ESL: Tue, Wed, Thu | Morning: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
| Afternoon: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | |
| Evening: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
By choosing to take this class, the student agrees to a 15-week maximum commitment (10-weeks for summer). This means arriving to all classes on time, completing the assigned work, and not missing more than 5 days in each class.
*Class times offered are subject to change.
Costs
1 GED session for 7 weeks
$50
1 ESL session for 15 weeks (Fall & Spring)
$80
Class costs give the student access to resources at MCC and other community connections to help with personal and professional goals.
Please Note: Course cost does not include cost of the actual GED test. Students are responsible for paying for their own GED exams. See Testing Center for more information.
FAQ’s
1. If I was previously a student in the program, do I still need to go through the enrollment process?
Yes, you will still need to go through our enrollment process so that we have your most up-to-date personal information.
2. What is the difference between the Hyflex and virtual-only options?
The Hyflex option allows you to attend class in-person most days, but if you are sick, or can’t physically come to class for other reasons, you can still join at the same scheduled class time via Zoom. If you choose the virtual-only option, then you can only join online via Zoom during the class time but not come in-person to class.
3. What is the 8-week maximum commitment for GED & a 15-week commitment for ESL?
For GED classes, if you take the first 4 weeks of classes and pass all your subject tests (i.e. finish your GED), then you are no longer obligated to attend classes for the last 4 weeks. But if you still need more prep time, you can stay for the full 8 weeks. By the 8th week, you will be asked to sign up to take your subject tests. As an ESL student, you will be required to attend 15 weeks of classes so that you have the most exposure to the language. Both courses require you as a student to attend during the scheduled times, do the homework, and participate to the best of your ability. You are allowed to miss up to 5 days of class for family situations, emergencies, etc. Coming to our program is making a full commitment to your education.
4. Do you currently offer GED courses in Spanish?
Unfortunately, we don’t have those classes available to students yet. But we hope to offer them and more options to our community in the future!
How to Get Started
Fill out the application form.
Complete any necessary testing.
After you complete your testing, an email will be sent to schedule your final appointment to do paperwork and get a tour of campus. We will also review test results and discuss class placement.
Fill out the application form.
Complete any necessary testing.
After you complete your testing, an email will be sent to schedule your final appointment to do paperwork and get a tour of campus. We will also review test results and discuss class placement.
Need Help?
Visit the Welcome Center at the Fort Morgan Campus or call (970) 542-3271. We’d be happy to assist you!
Program Mission
Our mission is to provide an educational environment which helps adult learners attain their personal and professional goals. We strive to support our learners by giving them the resources they need to succeed in attaining their GED credentials and/or gains in English language learning. This will be accomplished through focused instruction in their desired subject areas; consistent feedback on progress and areas for growth; and assistance in connecting them to resources fostering their learning while in our program and professional opportunities they desire to pursue after our program. In doing so, we hope to cultivate adult professionals who are more confident in their abilities acting as a continually valuable asset to their workplaces and communities with their enhanced skills/credentials.