Cochise College Adult Education has a variety of programs that are free to all Cochise County residents. Anyone age 16 or older in need of a high school diploma, English proficiency training or other basic education can register for classes, which meet at Cochise College campuses and centers, as well as other convenient locations in the county.
English Language Acquisition (ELA)
GED preparation
Adult basic education
Reading improvement
Workplace education
Technology training
Adult Education has opportunities for students outside of GED preparation and ELA classes.
TREAT Technology Rich English for Adult Transitions
TREAT is a free English Language Acquisition class offered through Cochise College’s Adult Education Program. Classes are currently available at the college’s campuses in Sierra Vista, Douglas and Willcox.
Goals:
To increase your ability to read, write, speak and listen in English
To increase your ability to use computers and online technology
To demonstrate how computers and the Internet can help you reach your goals
Classes:
Meet in the classroom once a week for 2.5 hours
Require 7 hours of independent computer work each week
Last for 12 weeks
Laptop computers will be available for student use. Basic knowledge of computers and the Internet will be needed to take this class. Students without computer experience can attend an extra class before orientation to learn the computer basics needed to participate.
For more information, complete the online interest form.
Our classes are designed to assist you in meeting your personal, professional and academic goals in the areas of work, family, community involvement and further education. We offer a variety of instructional techniques, including participatory curriculum, project-based approaches, learner-directed techniques, goal setting, technology-based learning and individualized student plans
Registration is held every eight weeks. Sierra Vista and Douglas offer morning and evening classes, while Benson and Willcox offer evening classes. A placement assessment taken at registration will help determine which skills you have and which ones you need. You also have access to the computer labs to supplement your classroom work.
