HSEC preparation classes focus on improving basic skills in the areas of Language Arts (Reading & Writing) and Math. When the students’ placement test scores are high enough, they transition into Test Review classes. After successfully earning the High School Equivalency Certificate, they can participate in the annual HSEC Graduation Ceremony.
HSEC preparation classes focus on improving basic skills in the areas of Language Arts (Reading & Writing) and Math. When the students’ placement test scores are high enough, they transition into Test Review classes. After successfully earning the High School Equivalency Certificate, they can participate in the annual HSEC Graduation Ceremony.
Requirements for the HSEC (formerly GED) Program
In order to be eligible to take one of the HSEC tests, an individual must:
- Be 17 years of age or older
- Not be a high school graduate or a HSEC credential recipient
- Have been a resident of the State of Illinois for thirty (30) days
For more information on the HSEC program, download the HSEC Program Brochure (PDF).
Cost
Morton College receives state and federal funding that allows us to offer classes at a nominal fee of $3.00 per credit hour.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Students who take the placement exam and whose reading level is determined to be below the 9th Grade level are placed into ABE classes until their reading level reaches the 9th Grade level required for admission into the HSEC program. ABE classes provide instruction in Reading or Math.
Morton College receives state and federal funding that allows us to offer ABE classes at no cost.
For more information on the ABE program, call (708) 656-8000, Ext. 2373 or 2374.
i-Pathways® Online Program
i-Pathways courses provide online preparation for the HSEC test. After completing the placement exam, students who are qualified to enroll in the i-Pathways Online Program will be notified and provided with registration information.
Morton College receives state and federal funding that allows us to offer i-Pathways classes at a nominal fee of $3.00 per credit hour.
Step 1 – Register for Program
Several months prior to the start of class, Morton College will announce dates on which applicants should register for an orientation class at Morton College. After registering, applicants will receive their start date for orientation.
Step 2 – Attend Orientation
During orientation, ABE and HSEC students are required to take a reading and/or math exam. The Secretary of the State of Illinois and the Illinois Community College Board, the funding sources for our programs, requires all students to be tested at program entry and also at specified times during the year.
Step 3 – Placement into Academic Classes
Orientation students will receive start date/times of classes.