Barden Education Center provides education resources to Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees, and Department of Defense Civilians. Services include: educational and career counseling, Army Personnel Testing, Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP) classes, Multi-Use Learning Facility (MLF) including computer lab, room reservations, and on-post undergraduate and graduate college programs.
Barden EDUCATION CENTER
Education Services Specialist: 703-805-9267
ACES Hub services
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall: 703-696-3178/1541/1588/1579
Fort Meade: 301-677-5414/2064
ACES Hub General Inbox: usarmy.jbmhh.asa.mbx.education-center@army.mil
counseling services
Army personnel testing
Our Testing Coordinator can assist with the following tests: Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT), Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT), Pre-GT, Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), Selection Instrument Flight Training (SIFT), Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), and Basic Math and Science Test (BMST).
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Scheduling:
Tests are conducted on an appointment basis only.
Phone: 703-805-9261
Barden Education Center, Room 134
national test center (ntc)
The nearest National Test Center is available at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Exams offered include: College Level Examination Programs (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardization Tests (DSSTs), Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) placements exams, Extended Learning Insitute (ELI), Student Development Assessment by Local Examination (SDV-ABLE), PearsonVue. Exam proctoring is also available.
Location:
Quantico Education Center
3088 Roan St., Quantico, VA 22134
Scheduling:
Ms. Vivian Gillison
vivian.gillison@park.edu
basic skills education program (bsep)
The Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP) class, formerly known as FAST, provides Soldiers with on-duty instruction in reading, math, and English. The goal is to strengthen academic skills, improve job performance, and increase reenlistment options. A new class is offered each month; registration begins the month prior.
Course Details:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Upcoming Course Dates:
4-25 OCTOBER 23
1-22 NOVEMBER 23
1-21 DECEMBER 23
4-25 JANUARY 24
5-26 FEBRUARY 24
Scheduling:
- Contact the Guidance Counselor at 703-805-9268 for BSEP counseling (required first step).
- After counseling, contact the Test Coordinator at 703-805-9261 to schedule your TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education).
- Guidance Counselor will provide further guidance after completion of TABE.
multi-use learning facility (mlf) & room reservations
The MLF offers a computer lab for education and military-related needs. The MLF Technician also processes room reservation requests.
Contact Information:
Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (walk-in basis)
Barden Education Center, Room 123
Phone: 703-805-9264
on-post colleges
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA): 703-360-8524, ajames@nvcc.edu
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC): 240-224-3520, baseadvisor@umgc.edu
Webster University: 703-781-7942, belvoir@webster.edu
Education resources
Army Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL)
Joint Services Transcript (JST)