Testing Services
For more information, contact:
Lee Helbert, director of testing services and intentional advisor
Office 2631
Phone: (708) 709-3639
E-mail: lhelbert@prairiestate.edu
Maria Villanueva, testing coordinator
Office 2505
Phone: (708) 709-3558
E-mail: mvillanueva@prairiestate.edu
PSC Faculty and Students
External Groups
GED Testing
PSC is an approved Cook County GED testing site. GED testing information, instructions, and application are available at http://www.cookcountyged.org/.
Proficiency Testing
Proficiency exams are designed for students who have substantial knowledge (without college credit) in a given area. PSC students interested in pursuing college credit in lieu of taking a class at PSC can apply for proficiency testing. More information on proficiency tests available, as well as policies and procedures is online at prairiestate.edu/pdf/proficiencybook.pdf.
Proctoring Services
Proctoring services are available for students from other colleges or universities, who live in the area and wish to have an exam proctored. There is a fee associated with this offering. For more information, contact testing services at (708) 709-3639 or e-mail mvillanueva@prairiestate.edu.
Pearson Vue
PSC is a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center, offering the ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist exam. For more information on the exam and how to register to take it at PSC, visit pearsonvue.com/acsm/hfs/. There is a fee associated with this offering. For more information, contact testing services at (708) 709-3639 or e-mail mvillanueva@prairiestate.edu.
HESI A2
Students interested in enrolling in the Nursing Program at PSC must first take the HESI A2 exam. The test is administered by Testing Services. Information on the exam and tips on how to study and prepare are available at http://www.nursingexamprepinfo.com/hesia2_test.htm. For more information, contact testing services at (708) 709-3639 or e-mail mvillanueva@prairiestate.edu.