MCC offers courses for English language learners, GED seekers

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College offers Adult Education courses to make sure students are set up for success before starting the pathway to earning their degree. MCC’s Adult Education department specializes in helping students earn their High School Equivalency diploma, also known as GED. They also help students get a better grasp in learning the English language through the English Language Acquisition classes.
“MCC’s Adult Education program is all about getting students ready for their future. Students come to us to prepare for a High School Equivalency diploma or to brush up on their English language skills to qualify for better job opportunities and increase earning potential. Plus, it’s great for the well-being of individuals, their families, and the whole community,” said Mitzi Esgro, Director of Adult Education.
High School Equivalency classes help prepare students to take the GED exams, if needed. The classes are free, anyone over the age of 16 who is not currently enrolled in high school can take them, and the classes are offered online and in-person.
For more information about the GED exams, or to schedule or pay for an exam, visit www.ged.com.
The Adult Education Department also has classes for those wanting to learn the English language. The English Language Acquisition courses are free and focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking. Classes are available online and in-person at the Kingman, Lake Havasu and Bullhead Campuses.
Mariam Yesayan, is an English Language Acquisition faculty member and has been teaching English to non-native speakers for 30 years. Many of the students she has taught in the past signed up for the classes to reach certain goals in life.
“Students are learning for job enhancement, to pass their civics tests to become U.S. citizens, or to obtain skills like writing resumes, applying for jobs and preparing for interviews,” she said.
To learn more about MCC’s Adult Education offerings, visit Mohave.edu/adult-education. The College is currently enrolling students for the fall semester which starts Aug. 19. New and returning students are encouraged to get started by visiting Mohave.edu/Admission. Those interested in learning more about becoming an MCC Bighorn should visit Mohave.edu/Admission. Fill out the online form to create a student account, a college representative will be in touch to assist with the application, tuition assistance and enrollment process.
-MCC News Room