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In addition to meeting the requirements for a GED® Certificate, you must complete the following requirements for an HSED:

  • Health Literacy Test
  • Civics Literacy Test
  • Employability Skills Interview

These two tests and the Employability Skills Interview are given by appointment only.

HSED Tests are pass/fail, untimed, and not counted in the total score of the 4 GED® Tests.

Health Literacy covers:

  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Personal and Family Health
  • Community and Environmental Health
  • First Aid
  • Nutrition

Civics Literacy covers:

  • Principles of United States Constitutional Government
  • Functions of Wisconsin State Government
  • Individual Rights and Responsibilities
  • Structure and Role of the Court System
  • Roles of Political Parties

Employability Skills - You must:

  • Submit a typed resume and introductory letter
  • Submit a completed job application form
  • Meet with an NWTC Career Advisor to complete a simulated job interview

For more Information about GED Tests and HSED Tests contact:

NWTC Green Bay: (920) 498-5686 or (800) 422-NWTC
NWTC Marinette: (715) 732-3874 or (800) 422-NWTC
NWTC Sturgeon Bay: (920) 746-4908 or (800) 422-NWTC