Middle Georgia Technical College

Adult Education

Welcome to the world of Adult Education. The future is bright!

Let MGTC start you on the right road to your future. Middle Georgia Technical College provides services to the community which enable them to become better, more rounded people and to thrive in their environments. We desire to make our community better, and we believe that starts with the person.

Free basic and secondary level instruction for adults is provided through the adult education program. The on-campus literacy center is open Monday-Thursday. There are eleven additional adult education centers located throughout Houston , Dooly , Peach , and Pulaski counties. Evening classes are also available in these counties for your convenience. Anyone interested in registering for these classes should contact the Adult Education Office at (478) 988-6851.

How much does it cost?

There is no cost to you. Classes and books are provided at no charge. There is a $95.00 initial testing fee and a $19.00 per section retest fee for the GED examination. There are 5 sections on the test. Pre-registration is required.

How can you help?

Volunteer to help as a one-on-one tutor, small group tutor, teacher assistant, clerical/office assistant, or in many other areas. Contact the volunteer coordinator today at (478) 929-6789.

English as a Second Language

ESL provides classes to the non-English speaking population. Classes are offered at three levels:

• Beginning or Conversational
• Intermediate
• Advanced

We currently have several locations within a four county area (Dooly, Houston, Peach, and Pulaski) that offer ESL classes.

Citizenship and life skills are also available. Some classes are located in local churches. All classes are free.

Family Literacy Programs

Providing opportunities for parents and children to improve their literacy skills in a positive environment. There are four components to the program:

• Adult Education --- Prepares parents in reading, math, and writing skills and GED preparation.
• Childhood Education --- Focuses on literacy skills for children with an emphasis in reading.
• Parent & Child Together --- Brings the parents and children together to help parents become the child's most important teacher.
• Parent Time --- Offers topics of interest such as life skills, coping skills, job skills and much more.

This program is offered in Houston County and Peach County at several locations.

Workplace Literacy

Employees play a major role in the economic development of our community. Addressing the literacy needs of employees can help improve literacy in the workplace. Middle Georgia Technical College provides a customized workplace program to improve the basic skill levels of employees. The program is designed using a functional context approach -- the skills learned are applicable to the workplace. Computer technology is a major asset in the workplace program. State tax credits are available to employers that participate in this education program.

For more information contact: Brenda Brown, Vice President for Adult Education at (478) 988-6851. Also for more information and test schedules Click Here.

General Educational Development

GED Preparation

Courses in preparation for the tests of General Educational Development (GED) are offered at Middle Georgia Technical College through the Adult Education Departments. The classes are open enrollment and individualized. The classes prepare you for all five content areas of the test: Language Arts, Reading; Language Arts, Writing; Mathematics; Science; and Social Studies. Day and evening classes are offered at most locations.

Pre-registration

Pre-registration is required and can be done at the Corder Road Campus. Pre-registration should be done two business days prior to the test date. A cash payment of $95.00 for the entire test is required at the time of registration. Retests are $19.00 per section (there are 5 parts to the test). All test fees are non-refundable. It is recommended that initial testing be completed in two testing sessions within a maximum period of six weeks. Special permission prior to testing is required for applicants under 18 years of age. Applications for special permission for under age testers can be picked up at the Corder Road Campus (1311 Corder Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088).

Applicants should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to testing time. Applicants must have a photo ID that indicates date of birth. GED tests are available in several alternate formats: Large-Print, Audio cassette, Braille, French, and Spanish.

Once the test begins you are given a total of 7 hours and 5 minutes to complete all parts of the GED test. The content of the test is as follows:

• Test I
  • Language Arts, Writing, Part 1 - 75 minutes
  • Language Arts, Writing, Part 2 - 45 minutes
• Test II
  • Social Studies - 70 minutes
• Test III
  • Science - 80 minutes
• Test IV
  • Language Arts, Reading - 65 minutes
• Part V
  • Mathematics - 90 minutes

The minimum passing standard per content area is 410 with a total passing score of 2250. Test scores are computed in Atlanta. The Georgia GED Testing Program will mail all GED diploma recipients their test results, GED diploma, and a $500 voucher to be used towards education.

GED® and the GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education and may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of the American Council on Education.

For more information about the new GED Test, call the GED examiner or go to GEDTest.org. Contact the GED examiner at (478) 929-6790 with any questions or to schedule a test.

GED Classes

Free GED preparation classes are held in Dooly, Houston, Peach and Pulaski counties, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Night classes are also available in all 4 counties. Students under the age of 18 must have a Formal Withdrawal Form from the last school attended prior to enrolling in GED preparation classes.

Click here for the MGTC Official GED® Testing Schedule