If you are pursuing a professional-technical program at Pierce College, you may be eligible for additional skills support in Basic Education for Adults, English as a Second Language, or GED.
For questions, more information, or to start your enrollment process, please contact:
- Debbie Murphy - Fort Steilacoom
253-964-6657 or DMurphy@pierce.ctc.edu - Christy Crandall - Puyallup
253-840-8463 or ccrandall@pierce.ctc.edu - Ann Hayes-Garcia - District Program Coordinator
253-912-3657 or
ahayes-garcia@pierce.ctc.edu
Pierce College Adult Diploma (PCAD)
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Earn a Washington State High School Diploma by completing high school courses at Pierce College.
Basic Education for Adults (BEdA)
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Brush up on your reading, writing, and math skills, or set the groundwork for completing a High School diploma or the GED program.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
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These courses are designed to help you gain language skills to open up new pathways for further education.
General Education Development (GED)
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This program can help you earn your high school-equivalency certificate, which is required for college financial aid.