Adult Education
KCC offers courses and services for area residents to further personal development, explore vocational interests, obtain a high school equivalency and prepare for entry to college credit courses and associate degree programs. These courses are preparation for college work, but do not apply toward a degree.
All Adult Education courses are offered at no charge to students.
To learn more about theses services, visit www.kcc.edu/adulted.
ALIVE Literacy Program – The Adult Literacy Initiative Volunteers Expanded (ALIVE) program provides individual, classroom, and small group tutoring to improve the literacy skills of adults 16 years and older.
Adult Basic Education – basic reading, writing and math skills up to the eighth-grade level.
High School Equivalency – These courses teach students the reading, writing, math, social studies, natural science, and state and federal constitution information necessary to pass a high school equivalency (such as GED or HiSet) examination. Online instruction is available to qualified students.
English as a Second Language (ESL) – The ESL program provides non-native adults an opportunity to develop English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Assessment of language skills is conducted before entering class.
High School Level, Adult Secondary Education (ASE) – Classes are offered for persons wishing to earn credits toward completion of a traditional high school diploma. Credit is granted by the student’s resident high school district.