Programs

Adult Basic Education – Reading, Writing, and Math

Instruction is designed to assist you to improve your reading, writing, and mathematics skills before you enter vocational training.  Your instructor will work with you on an individual basis using a variety of instructional tools and materials to help you reach the desired skills level.  Most work may be applied toward high school completion/diploma if you are registered in adult education through your school district. 

Computer-assisted instruction is also provided through the Skills Center Integrated Learning (SCIL) Lab and is designed to supplement classroom activities. Instruction is geared to meet the needs of the most elementary level adults through high school/college reading, writing, and math skills. 

Program Facts

• Location:  South City (Tooele, as scheduled)
• Program Hours:  As arranged, days and evenings
• Average Length: Based on individual
• Application Fee$35.00
• Tuition:  $1.75 per scheduled clock hour
• Lab Fee:  $20.00
• Books/Supplies:  $75.00 to $150

Tuition is based on resident status and is subject to change Lab fee, books, and supplies are subject to change.

Prerequisites

Students are asked to demonstrate basic skill levels by taking the ABLE (Adult Basic Learning Exam). See an admissions advisor for more information.

Courses

Program Hours: Clock hours are determined on an individual basis for one or all of the following subjects:

Reading

• Vocabulary Improvement
• Spelling
• Writing
• Reading Comprehension

Writing

• Composition
• Essay Writing (for GED preparation or college entrance)

Mathematics

• Whole Numbers
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Percentages
• Measurements and Formulas
• Equations
• Ratio and Proportion

Students work at their own skill level and learn through a variety of instructional materials.

High School Completion: Upon completion of this program, students may be awarded the following high school completion credits:

• English (per 100 hours) 1.00
• Basic Math (per 100 hours) 1.00

For more information, see the Horizonte adult high school completion teacher or call 957-3312.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test Preparation

This program is designed to assist you in preparing for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The scores on this test battery can qualify candidates for certain jobs and training in the armed forces. Instruction is concentrated in the ten ASVAB areas:

• General science
• Arithmetic reasoning
• Word knowledge
• Paragraph comprehension
• Numerical operations
• Coding speed
• Auto and shop information
• Mathematics knowledge
• Mechanical comprehension
• Electronics information

Resource materials and instructors are available for individual lessons and practice before taking the test. Reading and test-taking strategies are presented to reduce test anxiety and encourage confidence.  Practice tests will be administered to measure the student’s readiness for completing the exam.

Program Facts

• Location:  South City Campus
• Program Hours:  Can be arranged, days  or evenings, a minimum of three hours per day
• Average Length:  Based on the individual
• Application Fee:  $35.00
• Tuition:  $1.75 per scheduled clock hour
• Lab Fee:  $20.00
• Books/Supplies:  $75.00

The costs of programs depend on resident status and are subject to change. Costs of Books and supplies are subject to change.

Prerequisites

To help ensure success, students are asked to demonstrate basic skills as required by the program. These skills may be measured by taking the ABLE (Adult Basic Learning Exam), RAVENS, CAP (Choices Ability Profiler), and/or as determined by an admission advisor. See an admission advisor for more information.

Courses

• Reading
• Math
• ASVAB Test Preparation

GED Test Preparation

This program is designed for individual study  to prepare you for the GED exam. Resource material is available for individual lessons and practice in the tested areas of mathematics, writing skills, social science, science, and interpreting literature and the arts.

Reading and test-taking tips are presented in the course to lessen test anxiety and encourage confidence. Diagnostic and practice tests are administered to measure your readiness for the exam. The Skills Center Integrated Learning (SCIL) Lab also is used to strengthen classroom instruction and to prepare the student for the final GED exam.

GED tests are given by appointment in the Skills Center Assessment Office. For an appointment and fee information, call (801) 957-3249, or inquire at the Skills Center Assessment Office in Room W124, South City Campus.

Program Facts

• Location:  South City and Tooele Center Campuses
• Program Hours:  As arranged, days and evenings, minimum three hours per
• day.
• Average Length:  Based on the individual
• Application Fee:  $35.00
• Tuition:  $1.75 per scheduled clock hour
• Lab Fee:  $20.00
• Books/Supplies:  100.00

Tuition costs are based on resident status and are subject to change.  Extended program hours are available at additional cost.  Lab fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.

Prerequisites

To help ensure success, students are asked to demonstrate basic skills as required by the program. These skills may be measured by taking the ABLE (Adult Basic Learning Exam), RAVENS, CAP (Choices Ability Profiler), and/or as determined by an admission advisor. See an admission advisor for more information.

Courses

• KGED 0100 GED Test Preparation
• KGED 0500 GED Prep. Language Arts/Writing
• KGED 0600 GED Test Preparation

High School Completion:  High school credits may be applied towards a Horizonte Instruction and Training Center diploma. For more information, see the Horizonte adult high school completion teacher or call 957-3312.