Adult Education

General Education Development (GED) Classes

The course of study and materials are designed specifically to prepare adult learners to pass the GED Test and earn their high school equivalency diploma. The GED Test covers the following four subject areas:

• Reasoning through Language Arts
• Social Studies
• Science
• Mathematics

Prepare for the GED through adult education at Shelton State Community College and get two GED Ready practice tests at no cost. Once you pass the GED Ready, you will receive a voucher to take the official GED Test. Classes are on-site and online. Upon completing your GED you can, take a college course for free!

• Am I eligible to take the GED Test?
• Where is the GED Test given at Shelton State?
• How do I register for the official GED Test?

What certifications does the Adult Education Testing Center offer?

• GED Ready
• GED Test
• ACT WorkKeys
• Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Test
• Northstar Digital Literacy Testing

Am I eligible to take the GED Test?

To take the GED Test, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Not be enrolled in a public K-12 school, a private K-12 school, a church school, or a private tutoring program registered with the Alabama Department of Education
2. Not have earned a secondary school diploma from a public school or a private school registered with the Alabama Department of Education NOTE: Those awarded the Alabama Occupational Diploma (AOD) as defined in §290-3-1-.02(8) (g) of the Alabama State Board of Education Administrative Code are eligible to take the GED Test, and
3. Meet the following requirements:
   1. Eighteen (18) years of age or older
   2. Seventeen (17) years of age, exited an Alabama public school, present a Student Exit Interview form from the school system OR a notarized letter from a parent/legal guardian giving permission to administer the GED Test to the applicant
   3. Sixteen (16) years of age, exited an Alabama public school, present to the GED Examiner a Certificate of Exemption issued by his/her local superintendent, AND a notarized letter from a parent/legal guardian giving permission to administer the GED Test to the applicant. The potential tester must have received a minimum score of ASE low on the TABE Test of “Likely to Pass” score on the GED Ready Mathematical Reasoning and Reasoning Through Language Arts tests.
   4. Sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age, resident of Alabama, exited a private school, a church school, or a private tutoring program, must present to the GED Examiner a notarized letter from a parent/legal guardian that the applicant has permission to be administered the GED Test – the letter must include evidence of school withdrawal from school/program. For sixteen (16) year olds, a minimum score of ASE low on the TABE Test of “Likely to Pass” score on the GED Ready Mathematical Reasoning and Reasoning Through Language Arts tests must be received prior to GED Test being administered.
   5. Alabama residency is required for applicants under eighteen (18) years of age. In order to complete the online registration for a 16 or 17 year old, the required documentation listed above must be physically submitted to a GED Testing Center.

Where is the GED Test given at Shelton State?

The GED Test Center is in building 200, room 229, of the CA Fredd Campus of Shelton State Community College. The address is 3401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.

How do I register for the GED Test?

To register for a test session, go to www.ged.com.

How do I register for the ACT WorkKeys Test?

To register, contact your adult education instructor or email ged@sheltonstate.edu .

How do I register for the TABE Test?

To register, call 205.391.2662 or email the Adult Education Office at ged@sheltonstate.edu to sign up for an orientation session.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered in Tuscaloosa County. English skills are taught through real-life situations, civics lessons, and integrated education and training curriculum.

Inglés como segunda lengua (ESL)

Mejore su Inglés con nuestras clases para adultos, ofrecemos diferentes niveles y una educación integral basada en situaciones de la vida real. Nuestras clases (ESL) no tienen costo y le ayudaran a desarollar sus habilidades de Leer, Escribir, Escuchar, y Hablar Inglés.

Citizenship Classes

Citizenship classes are provided to prepare students for the naturalization process. The preparation includes developing English language skills and learning U.S. government, history, and geography.
Eligibility:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have been a permanent resident for five or more years.

Go to Adult Education Enrollment to get enrolled in your free class.

The Adult Education Program is pleased to offer WorkKeys® assessment and training to adult education students who meet assessment criteria. WorkKeys® is a national workforce development system developed by ACT, an international leader in educational assessment for the past forty years. It is used by employers nationwide to identify the skills employees need to be successful on the job and to determine where additional training can help develop a higher caliber workforce. By passing the WorkKeys Test a student will earn the National Career Readiness Certificate. Learn more about the National Career Readiness Certificate.

Enroll in a free adult education class to receive preparation and the test at no cost to the student.

Join a workplace success class to prepare for Ready to Work, take the ACT WorkKeys Test, and earn a Shelton State Workplace Success Certificate. Additional Certifications are below.

Join a digital literacy class, at no cost to the student, to prepare for college and the workplace by earning a Shelton State Digital Literacy Certificate and up to 12 Northstar Digital Literacy Certificates.

• Basic Computer
• Career Search Skills
• Digital Footprint
• Information Literacy
• Internet Basics
• Mac-OS X
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Social Media
• Using Emails
• Windows

Join a workplace success class to prepare for the CDL permit, take the ACT WorkKeys test, and earn a Shelton State Workplace Success Pre-CDL Certificate. The classes run in 5-week cycles. Enroll now in our Pre-CDL Class.

Upon completion of the 5-week course, the following will be provided:

• Department of Transportation Physical Exam cost
• Motor Vehicle Record cost
• Commercial Driver’s License Permit testing and ID cost