DMACC Capitol provides exceptional learning facilities for DMACC students in the Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Early Childhood Education programs as part of DMACC Des Moines/Urban. Along with traditional classroom space, much of the building is configured as patient rooms identical to a modern medical clinic. It is also home of the DMACC Healthcare Simulation Center that provide students with hands-on experience evaluating illnesses.
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DMACC Capitol provides exceptional learning facilities for DMACC students in the Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Early Childhood Education programs as part of DMACC Des Moines/Urban. Along with traditional classroom space, much of the building is configured as patient rooms identical to a modern medical clinic. It is also home of the DMACC Healthcare Simulation Center that provide students with hands-on experience evaluating illnesses.
Services:
- English Language Learning (ELL) classes
- High School Equivalency Test (HiSET)
- Community College classes
Mailing Address:
1300 Des Moines Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
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Noncredit English Language Learner (ELL) courses, formerly called ESL or English as a Second Language (ESL), consist of multi-level English instruction. The courses move learners from a beginner level to a solid intermediate level of proficiency. The classes cover the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as improving pronunciation and building vocabulary. The primary goal of the course is to teach communicative competence, that is, the ability to communicate in English according to the situation, purpose, and roles of the participants. The CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) is used to appraise the students’ English reading and listening skills and to place them in the appropriate learning level.
Services:
- Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System
- English Language Learner class
Eligibility:
Anyone 18 year or older.
Intake Process:
Complete online interest form on website.
Hours:
Hours may vary between DMACC campuses.
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
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HiSET tests give adults a chance to earn their jurisdiction’s or State’s High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma, which certifies they have attained the educational level of a high school graduate. The HiSET test is a series of five tests covering writing, science, math, literature and the arts, and social studies. These tests require the test taker to apply reading, math, language, and critical thinking skills. Tests are taken one at a time, and can be taken in any order, as long as writing and math are not last. Passing the HiSET test series allows student to earn their High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Services:
- HiSET prep classes
- HiSET pre-test
- HiSET exam
Eligibility:
Individuals who want to obtain their State’s High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
Intake Process:
HiSET students of all ages must be prepared to present a valid government-issued picture ID (e.g., driver’s license, state ID, passport) at each official testing session. Contact DMACC to register for orientation.
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
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