Academic Programs

Spring 2024 Update

All academic programs except for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) will be offered in a hybrid model (some in-person and some remote components) for the Spring 2024 semester.  ESOL is fully in-person. For more information review the Info for Students page.

On the TABE 11/12, all academic programs must have an NRS Level of 2 or better with the minimum test score listed below.  TABE 11/12 scores from a Community Based Organization or Adult Education Center are accepted if submitted with an application and on letterhead of the organization with the scores, form, level and date of the exam.  A score report from DRC for the TABE 11/12 is also acceptable.

Literacy Development

Students further develop their vocabulary, reading and test-taking skills, using instructor-led classes and computer-based instruction. Prospective students should demonstrate and interest in an academic program of study.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:

TABE 11/12 Minimum Placement Scores: Reading 442, Math 459

Numeracy

Students strengthen their math abilities through this program. Students focus solely on building their math skills to retake the TABE test to be admitted to another Manhattan EOC program. After successful completion of the program students will be able to test for other MEOC programs.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:

TABE 11/12 Minimum Placement Scores: Reading 465, Math 430

Developmental Study Skills

Students improve basic math, reading, writing and test-taking skills. This is a great place to start for adult learners who have been out of school for a while. After successful completion of the program students will be able to test for other MEOC programs.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:

TABE 11/12 Minimum Placement Scores: Reading 462, Math 460

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Students learn English the way they learned their first language by doing everyday things like expressing feelings, asking for directions and playing games. This approach creates a low-anxiety environment where students are able to draw on their own life experiences.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:

TABE CLAS-E Minimum Placement Scores: Reading 395, Listening 408

Introduction to High School Equivalency

Students improve their skills in mathematical reasoning, reasoning through language arts, social studies, and science in preparation for the High School Equivalency (HSE) exam, the General Education Development (GED®) Exam. Upon successful completion of the program, students may enroll in the HSE Program or be recommended to take the GED, the official HSE exam. Students are given the GED Ready, the official practice test, to assess readiness for the GED. Previous official HSE results (prior GED or TASC scores as well as passing Regents exams) are taken into consideration where applicable.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:

TABE 11/12 Minimum Placement Scores: Reading 481, Math 481

High School Equivalency

Students strengthen their skills in mathematical reasoning, reasoning through language arts, social studies, and science and gain test-taking skills for the GED.  Students are given the official practice test or the GED Ready™ to assess readiness for the GED. Previous official HSE results (prior GED or TASC™ scores as well as passing Regents exams) are taken into consideration where applicable.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:

TABE 11/12 Minimum Placement Scores: Reading 519, Math 517