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General Equivalency Diploma (GED®)
As of January 2022, the General Equivalency Diploma GED® has replaced the State High School Equivalency diploma (HSE).The GED® test is made up of 4 subjects including Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts. For more information on the GED® test, visit http://www.ged.com.
General Equivalency Diploma Credit for Qualifying Regents Examination Scores
As of April 25, 2018, the New York State Education Department provides an additional pathway to earn a New York General Equivalency Diploma GED® by allowing eligible GED® examinees to use passing scores on certain Regents Examinations in place of corresponding GED® subtests. For more information about applying for the Regents-GED® Examination pathway, please call our office at 718-518-6656.
Students will prepare for the General Equivalency Diploma examination by learning test-taking strategies in the five GED® content areas and practice sample questions similar to those on the State exam.
Sat 9:00am to 2:30pm 2/19-5/14/22 H1101-01-SP22 20 sessions 60 hrs. $325
M & W 6:00pm to 9:00pm 3/7-5/11/22 H1101-02-SP22 20 sessions 60 hrs. $325
T & Th 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4/12-6/16/22 H1101-03-SP22 20 sessions 60 hrs. $325
Prerequisites: 1. GED® Placement Test score of 5.0 or higher 2. Must be 18 years or older. Students who are currently 18 years old and attended high school in New York State must be discharged from their high school. HSE Math & Science Preparation
This course is designed for students who need to pass the Math and/or Science section of the GED® exam. No placement test required.
Sat 12:00pm to 2:30pm 2/19-5/14/22 H1105-01-SP22 10 sessions 30 hrs. $175
W 6:00pm to 9:00pm 3/9-5/11/22 H1105-02-SP22 10 sessions 30 hrs. $175
T 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4/12-6/14/22 H1105-03-SP22 10 sessions 30 hrs. $175
Requirement: 1. Must present your GED® transcript results upon registration.
HSE Reading, Writing & Social Studies Preparation
This course is designed for students who need to pass the Reading, Writing and/or Social Studies section of the GED® exam. No placement test required.
Sat 9:00am to 11:30am 2/19-5/14/22 H1106-01-SP22 10 sessions 30 hrs. $175
M 6:00pm to 9:00pm 3/7-5/9/22 H1106-02-SP22 10 sessions 30 hrs. $175
Th 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4/14-6/16/22 H1106-03-SP22 10 sessions 30 hrs. $175
Requirement: 1. Must present your GED® transcript results upon registration.
GED Online Placement Test
Online Placement Tests by appointment only. To schedule an appointment or for additional information, contact yramos@hostos.cuny.edu or jinocentepaz@hostos.cuny.edu. The Placement Test fee is $20.
Diploma de Equivalencia General (GED®)
A partir de enero 2022, el examen de Diploma de Equivalencia General GED® a reemplazado el examen de HSE en el estado de Nueva York. El examen de GED® contiene cuatro areas, incluyendo matemáticas, ciencias, estudios sociales, y artes de lenguaje. Para mas información, visite http://www.ged.com.
Crédito de Exámenes de Regents para Puntajes de Equivalencia de Escuela Secundaria
A partir del 25 de abril de 2018, el Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York ofrece una vía adicional para obtener un títulde New York Diploma de Equivalencia General GED® al permitir que los examinados de GED® elegibles usen puntajes de aprobación en ciertos Exámenes: Regents en lugar de las subpruebas de GED® correspondientes. Para obtener más información sobre cómo solicitar la vía del examen Regents-GED® , llame a nuestra oficina al 718-518-6656.
Los estudiantes se preparan para el examen de equivalencia de escuela secundaria, aprendiendo estrategias para tomar exámenes en las cinco áreas de contenido GED® y preguntas prácticas similares a las de la muestra en el examen estatal.
Sat 9:00am to 2:30pm 2/19-5/14/22 H1103-01-SP22 20 sessions 60 hrs. $325
M & W 6:00pm to 9:00pm 3/7-5/11/22 H1103-02-SP22 20 sessions 60 hrs. $325
T & Th 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4/12-6/16/22 H1103-03-SP22 20 sessions 60 hrs. $325
Requisito previo: 1. Preparación de Equivalencia Pre-secundaria o un puntaje de 8.0 o más en el examen de nivel. 2. Debe ser mayor de 18 años. Los estudiantes que tienen 18 años y asistieron a la escuela secundaria en el estado de Nueva York deben ser dados de alta de su escuela secundaria.school.
Preparación de la Matemática y Ciencia
Este curso está diseñado para estudiantes que necesitan aprobar la sección de matemáticas y/o ciencia del examen GED® . Examen de nivel no es requerido.
Sat 12:00pm to 2:30pm 2/19-5/14/22 H1104-01-SP22 10 sessions 30 hrs. $175
W 6:00pm to 9:00pm 3/9-5/11/22 H1104-02-SP22 10 sessions 30 hrs. $175
T 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4/12-6/14/22 H1104-03-SP22 10 sessions 30 hrs. $175
Requisito: El estudiante debe presentar los resultados de sus exámenes de GED® al registrarse. Preparación de la Lectura, Escrituray Estudios Sociales
Este curso está diseñado para estudiantes que necesitan aprobar la sección de lectura, escritura y/o estudios sociales del examen GED®. Examen de nivel no es requerido.
Sat 9:00am to 11:30am 2/19-5/14/22 H1108-01-SP22 10 sessions 30 hrs. $175
M 6:00pm to 9:00pm 3/7-5/9/22 H1108-02-SP22 10 sessions 30 hrs. $175
Th 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4/14-6/16/22 H1108-03-SP22 10 sessions 30 hrs. $175
Requisito: El estudiante debe presentar los resultados de sus exámenes de GED® al registrarse.
Examen de Nivel en Linea
El examen de nivel en linea sera disponible solo con cita previa. Para hacer una cita o para más informacion, contactar a yramos@hostos.cuny.edu o jinocentepaz@hostos.cuny.edu. El Examen de Nivel tiene un costo de $20 (no reembolsable).
English for Speakers of Other Languages / ESOL
Improve your English language skills with our comprehensive offering of English classes. With basic, intermediate and advanced level courses available, instruction will target the four basic skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) to help you improve pronunciation, build fluency and gain confidence in the language. You must be at least 16 years old to register.
Inglés Para Hablantes de Otros Idiomas / ESOL
Mejore sus habilidades en el idioma de inglés con nuestras clases. Ofrecemos cursos de nivel básico, intermedio y avanzado enfocados en las cuatro habilidades básicas (hablar, escuchar, leer y escribir) para ayudarlo a mejorar la pronunciación, desarrollar la fluidez y ganar confianza en el idioma. Usted debe tener 16 años o más para inscribirse.
ESOL Basic (Placement Test required) Students with limited or no English language skills will develop basic English vocabulary and grammatical structure needed to communicate.
ESOL Básico (Examen de Nivel requerido) Estudiantes que no saben inglés o su inglés es limitado desarrollarán vocabulario básico en inglés y estructura gramatical para poder comunicarse.
M & W 7:00pm to 9:00pm 4/18-6/8/22 H1201-01-SP22 15 sessions 30 hrs. $275
ESOL Low Intermediate (Placement Test required) Students with limited English language skills will focus on building reading, writing and oral communication skills by practicing simple dialogues and face to face conversations.
T & Th 7:00pm to 9:00pm 4/14-6/2/22 H1202-01-SP22 15 sessions 30 hrs. $275
ESOL High Intermediate (Placement Test required) Students with English language skills will develop sentence, paragraph and essay writing skills. Focus will be on learning grammatical structures and using this knowledge within the writing context. There will be interactive class discussions on reading and writing strategies.
T & Th 7:00pm to 9:00pm 4/14-6/2/22 H1203-01-SP22 15 sessions 30 hrs. $275
ESOL Advanced (Placement Test required) Students with English language skills will master the techniques needed to write a well-structured college level essay, in order to prepare for college or career advancement.
M & W 7:00pm to 9:00pm 4/13-6/6/22 H1204-01-SP22 15 sessions 30 hrs. $275
Online Placement Tests by appointment only.
To schedule an appointment or for additional information, contact sguido@hostos.cuny.edu. The Placement Test fee is $20 (non-refundable).
Para hacer una cita o informacion adicional, contactar a sguido@hostos.cuny.edu. El Examen de Nivel tiene un costo de $20 (no reembolsable).
Capacitación GRATUITA* de asistente de salud en el hogar certificado (HHA) y programa de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL)
Free Gratis
Improve your English skills while being trained to become a Certified Home Health Aide. Mejora tus habilidades en inglés mientras te capacitas para Conviértase en un asistente certificado de salud en el hogar.
This FREE program is designed to provide beginners and/or low intermediate English language learners with the knowledge, practical skills, certification and English language skills required to become Certified Home Health Aides (HHAs).
HHAs assist patients in the activities of daily living and provide basic routine care. These activities can include providing assistance with eating, bathing, brushing teeth, administering medications, changing dressings/bandages, checking a patient’s temperature and pulse rate, as well as helping with artificial limbs or walking aids. Home healthcare agencies employ most HHAs by assigning them to patients’ private homes. HHAs can also work in continuing care facilities, nursing homes and assisted living centers. Supportive services and direct job placement will be provided.
M-Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm 2/21-3/12/22 H2011-01-SP21 16 sessions 128 hrs. FREE
M-Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm 4/4-3/36/22 H2011-02-SP21 16 sessions 128 hrs. FREE
M-Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm 5/16–6/20/22 H2011-01-SU21 16 sessions 128 hrs. FREE
Prerequisites: 1. Oral and written Proficiency Test required prior to registration 2. Complete medical clearance due by the second week of class
Seats are limited. Call 914-623-8164 or 347-470-2474 to schedule your Proficiency Test. Programa de capacitación de asistente desalud en el hogar certificado e inglés como segundo idioma (ESL)
Este programa GRATUITO está diseñado para proporcionar a los principiantes y/o estudiantes de inglés de nivel intermedio bajo el conocimiento, las habilidades prácticas, la certificación y las habilidades del idioma inglés necesarias para convertirse en asistentes de salud en el hogar certificados (HHA, por sus siglas en inglés).
Los HHA ayudan a los pacientes en las actividades de la vida diaria y brindan atención básica de rutina. Estas actividades pueden incluir brindar asistencia para comer, bañarse, cepillarse los dientes, administrar medicamentos, cambiar apósitos/vendajes, controlar la temperatura y el pulso del paciente, así como ayudar con prótesis o ayudas para caminar. Las agencias de atención médica domiciliaria emplean a la mayoría de los HHA asignándolos a los hogares privados de los pacientes. Los HHA también pueden trabajar en centros de atención continua, hogares de ancianos y centros de vida asistida. Se proporcionarán servicios de apoyo y colocación laboral directa.
M-Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm 2/21-2/12/22 H2011-01-SP21 16 sessions 128 hrs. GRATIS
M-Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm 4/4-3/36/22 H2011-02-SP21 16 sessions 128 hrs. GRATIS
M-Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm 5/16–6/18/22 H2011-01-SU21 16 sessions 128 hrs. GRATIS
requisitos previos: 1. Prueba de competencia oral y escrita requerida antes del registro 2. Autorización médica completa debida por el segunda semana de clases
Los asientos son limitados. Llama al 914-623-8164 o al 347-470-2474 para programar su prueba de aptitud.
English Links Program
English Links is an intensive 200-hour English as a Second Language program for learners who already have a basic knowledge of English. The program is designed to prepare students for academic and professional success.
An integrated skills approach is utilized with listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar components. Students learn how to communicate their ideas effectively, interact using academic discourse and apply their language skills to different situations and audiences for greater understanding and engagement.
Students will conduct informational interviews, participate in class discussions and presentations, as well as attend content based field trips where English language skills learned in class will be utilized and applied to real life situations. A mandatory screening test is required prior to registration.
FALL 2022 H1212-01-FA22 50 sessions 200 hrs. $1,399
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COVID-19 Click here Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, classes may be cancelled, rescheduled, or online. See pages 62 & 63 for tuition policies. American Sign Language
Be a more powerful communicator and learn the art of American Sign Language, the third most used language in the world. This course will introduce you to the deaf culture by developing your ASL skills and providing you with an appreciation for the language used by deaf/hearing impaired people. You will learn sign vocabulary, expressive/receptive finger spelling skills, ASL grammar, facial/gestural expressions and conversational styles. Students will be encouraged to participate in group discussions, class activities and presentations.
T & Th 6:30pm to 8:30pm 3/8-5/26/22 H1241-01-SP22 24 sessions 48 hrs. $549
Conversational Spanish
Learn basic Spanish to speak with friends and family and enhance your job skills. This introductory course is designed to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Grammar and vocabulary are introduced to support communication skills.
T & Th 6:30pm to 8:30pm 3/8-5/26/22 H1221-01-SP22 24 sessions 48 hrs. $549
