AboutCynthia Wolfe Expertise Let me help you with questions about adult education and continuing education programs. If you are looking for a program or have questions about adult education in general, I can guide you. If you are a teacher looking for new ideas or methods, I can help. I have resources and ideas to share. I am a member of the National Business Education Association (NBEA), a professional organization devoted to the recognition that business education competencies are essential for all individuals in today's fast-changing society.
Experience I am an instructor at the University of Phoenix, working in online and classroom modalities. I am also a student at Northcentral University, where I am working on a PhD in Business Administration, with a specialty in Management. My MBA is from Troy University, 2001, and I have a BS, Environmental Science, from Troy University, 1980. Read about my experiences as an online student at my blog thinkPhD.
Question QUESTION: Hi,
In 1982 I was to graduate from high school, but I could not since I failed my last quarter of US Government. I passed all other classes and all 3 quarters of government, but in Fairfax County, VA at the time, you had to pass all 4 quarters of gov't class to graduate. I was wondering if there is any way to go back to school online or locally to get my diploma instead of a GED. I am so close and was wondering if there are any schools that will accept my finished classes and allow me to just take the government class for my diploma. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you! Diana
ANSWER: Hi Diana,
It's great to hear that you are planning to earn your GED diploma! Your education is so very important and can really make a difference in your personal development and career opportunities.
I am not aware of any opportunities to take just one class. You will need to take the entire GED test which is composed of five subject areas.
Good luck with the test!
Kind Regards,
Cindy Wolfe
www.thinkPhD.com
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QUESTION: Thanks for the answer and the links Cindy, but I was actually wondering how to get my diploma, not my GED. Is that possible at this late date? I was hoping maybe most of my credits would be good and I could only take a few classes or something. Even if you dont know, can you point me to some place that might?
Thank you so much for your time and your help.
Diana
Answer Hi Diana,
To my knowledge, based on the information that you have provided, it is not possible to get your high school diploma. You would have to enroll back into high school and your school district is unlikely to allow an adult to sit in on high school classes. You need to earn a GED.
