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2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Programs At-A-Glance
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| Business & Public Services Division |
Eligible for Federal or State Financial Aid |
Course
Scheduling
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Campus Location |
Career Cluster |
| Accounting, A.A.S. |
| Designed for students wishing to prepare for employment at the junior accountancy level in business, public or nonprofit accounting. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Administrative Office Technology, A.A.S. |
| Provides students with basic office skills, as well as the skills to operate computers and other high-tech equipment used in the modern office. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Business Administration , Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Administrative Office Technology - Medical Emphasis, A.A.S. |
| Provides comprehensive training in the specialized skills and knowledge of office procedures needed for employment as general office professionals in the medical field. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing
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| Administrative Support Diploma |
| Prepares students for employment as administrative specialists, receptionists or similar office positions. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Audio Certificate |
| Prepares students to work with audio across media platforms; includes instruction in Adobe Audition and ProTools. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Arts, AV Technology & Communications |
| Business Administration, A.A.S. |
| Prepares students with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for skilled administrator positions in domestic and global enterprises. This program develops business acumen, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills required for business administrators, specialists, and associates. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Business Administration - Banking and Finance Emphasis, A.A.S. |
| Expands students’ understanding of the financial and securities markets as well as how financial institutions operate in a global economy. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Business Administration - Entrepreneur Emphasis, A.A.S. |
| Expands the students’ understanding of how to develop and manage entrepreneurial enterprises. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Business Administration - Management Emphasis, A.A.S. |
| Expands students’ skills and knowledge in the areas of management principles and functions and people management. Program prepares students for entry-level managerial positions. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Business Administration - Marketing Emphasis, A.A.S. |
| Develops skills specifically related to the marketing and sales functions of institutions. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Business Administration , Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Business Administration - Operations Management Emphasis, A.A.S. |
| Expands students’ skills and knowledge in the areas of management principles and functions and people management. Program prepares students for entry-level managerial positions. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Business Foundations Certificate |
| Designed to complement the Business Administration Associate Degree and provides a foundation in business “basics” and offers a credential to those seeking employment in business. The certificate can benefit non-degree seeking students who are preparing for a career in the business field but lack the formal knowledge and skills required. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Child Care Management Certificate |
| Prepares students to operate a child care center with focus on budgeting, state regulations, curriculum, and center organization. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendelton |
Education & Training |
| Computer Technology - Cybersecurity and Forensics Emphasis, A.A.S. |
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Prepares graduates for employment by providing skills in technical support, forensic investigation, computer and network security, and network administration.
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Yes |
Day
Online |
Anderson
Easley
Pendleton |
Information Technology |
| Computer Technology - Network Systems Management Emphasis, A.A.S. |
| Provides graduates with skills in technical support, router configuration and security, network systems administration, and network security. |
Yes |
Day
Online |
Anderson
Easley
Pendleton |
Information Technology |
| Computer Technology - Software and Web Development Emphasis, A.A.S. |
| Provides applications software development skills in a variety of languages for delivery on a variety of platforms such as computers, web, and mobile. |
Yes |
Day
Online |
Anderson
Easley
Pendleton |
Information Technology |
| Criminal Justice Technology, A.A.S. |
| Provides students with critical insight to understanding the complexities of each component within the Criminal Justice System. Students will acquire foundational knowledge and skills necessary to pursue entry-level opportunities within the Criminal Justice System. |
Yes |
Day
Online |
Anderson
Pendleton |
Law, Public Safety, Government |
| Criminal Justice Technology - Paralegal Studies Emphasis, A.A.S. |
| Designed for students to acquire foundational knowledge and skills necessary to pursue entry-level opportunities within the legal system. |
Yes |
Day
Online |
Pendleton |
Law, Public Safety, Government |
| Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Operations Emphasis, A.A.S |
| In addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities developed in the Criminal Justice Degree students will take specialty courses in force simulation lab, police patrol operations, and defensive tactics training. |
Yes |
Day
Online |
Anderson
Pendleton |
Law, Public Safety, Government |
| Criminal Justice Leadership and Management Certificate |
| Provides a foundation for individuals to be effective supervisors, skilled communicators, and strategic problem solvers. |
Yes |
Day
Online |
Pendleton |
Law, Public Safety, Government |
| Criminal Justice - Loss Prevention and Security Emphasis, A.A.S |
| In addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities developed in the Criminal Justice Degree students will take specialty courses in industrial and retail security as well as loss prevention operations |
Yes |
Day
Online |
Anderson
Pendleton |
Law, Public Safety, Government |
| Data Entry Clerk Certificate |
| Prepares students for employment in an entry-level data entry position. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Digital Photography Certificate |
| Prepares students with the skills needed to produce photography for electronic media, portraiture, and print. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Arts, AV Technology & Communications |
| Digital Production Techniques Certificate |
| Prepares students for a career in multimedia, including video and emerging technologies such as web and computer graphics. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Arts, AV Technology & Communications |
| Early Care and Education, A.A.S. |
| Provides students with learning opportunities to pursue their education in the field of early childhood, as well as to formalize their prior experiences with young children. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Education & Training |
| Early Childhood Development Certificate |
| Provides students with learning opportunities to pursue their education in the field of early childhood, as well as to formalize their prior experiences with young children. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Education & Training |
| Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management Certificate |
| Designed to complement the Business Administration Associate Degree and provides a foundation in entrepreneurship/small business basics. It offers a credential to those seeking employment in a small business and to those desiring to start a small business. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Graphic Communications Certificate |
| Teaches an understanding of design principles for the graphic design workplace |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Arts, AV Technology & Communications |
| Infant/Toddler Certificate |
| Combines educational theory and practical application necessary for nurturing infants and toddlers. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Education & Training |
| Media Arts Business Certificate |
| Prepares students to work in the business, sales and marketing of multi-media platforms and content.. |
No |
Day |
Pendleton |
Arts, AV Technology & Communications |
| Media Arts Production, A.A.S. |
| Teaches students to write, light, shoot, record and edit content for electronic media, while developing personal talents and styles as communicators. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Arts, AV Technology & Communications |
| Medical Office Specialist Certificate |
| Prepares students for employment as general office professionals in the medical field. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Office Support Specialist Certificate |
| Designed for the student who desires to develop entry-level skills as an office support person in a computer-oriented environment. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Payroll Accounting Certificate |
| Designed for students wishing for additional credentials and for the employed person wishing to learn the basics of payroll accounting. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office, Marketing |
| Engineering & Industrial Technology Division |
Eligible for Federal or State Financial Aid |
Course
Scheduling
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Campus Location |
Career Cluster |
| Automotive Braking Systems Certificate |
| Prepares students to work with various braking systems utilized in today’s passenger vehicles. |
No |
Day
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Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Automotive Engine Electrical Systems Certificate |
| Prepares students to work with various engine electrical systems utilized in today’s passenger vehicles. |
No |
Day
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Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Automotive Engine Performance Systems Certificate |
| Prepares students to work with various engine performance systems utilized in today’s vehicles. |
No |
Day
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Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Automotive Technology, A.A.S. |
| Designed to prepare students to become proficient, entry-level automotive technicians |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Automotive Transmission Systems Certificate |
| Prepares students to work with various transmission systems utilized in today’s passenger vehicles. |
No |
Day
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Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Basic Electronics Certificate |
| Designed to give students the knowledge needed to understand basic electrical/electronic fundamentals and to do basic troubleshooting on electrical/electronic circuitry. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Easley
Pendleton |
Architecture & Construction;
Manufacturing |
| CNC Programming and Operations, A.A.S. |
| Prepares students to work as CNC programmers and operators with manufactures requiring high production volumes or short run batches of discrete parts. |
Yes |
Day
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Industrial Technology Center |
Manufacturing |
| Engineering Design Technology, A.A.S. |
| Prepares students to translate product ideas into engineering drawings using computer software and gives them the skills to draw mechanical parts in 3D and to use CAD/CAM software and equipment to produce parts. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Architecture & Construction;
Manufacturing |
| Engineering Science - Transfer Certificate |
| Covers courses ordinarily required of freshmen students who wish to major in a four-year engineering program. |
No |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| General Engineering Technology, A.A.S. |
| Teaches students how computers communicate with machines, as well as how to program and troubleshoot computers, robots and automated equipment. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Technology, A.A.S. |
| Teaches the fundamentals of heating and air systems from building and installing systems to repairing, maintaining and operating systems. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Architecture & Construction;
Manufacturing |
| HVAC Apprentice Certificate |
| Prepares students to do entry-level work in the HVAC Industry. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Architecture & Construction;
Manufacturing |
| HVAC Installer Certificate |
| Prepares student for residential equipment sizing and installation. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Architecture & Construction;
Manufacturing |
| Industrial Electronics Technology, A.A.S. |
| Trains future multiskilled technicians. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Architecture & Construction;
Manufacturing |
| Industrial Welding Certificate |
| Offers hands-on, practical training in basic and advanced techniques for welding steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, in structural and pipe applications and other welding skills. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Industrial Technology Center |
Architecture & Construction;
Manufacturing |
| Introduction to CNC Certificate |
| Provides students with an overview of basic CNC mill and lathe operations, set-up and programming. |
No |
Day
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Industrial Technology Center |
Manufacturing |
| Introduction to Machining Certificate |
| Prepares students to safely operate machines: to utilize appropriate speeds, feeds and tooling; and to use precision measuring instruments. |
No |
Day |
Industrial Technology Center |
Manufacturing |
| Introduction to Manufacturing Management Technology Certificate |
| Designed for students interested in acquiring the skills needed to be a manager in a manufacturing environment. |
No |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Introduction to Quality Assurance Certificate |
| Provides students with basic skills needed by a quality assurance technician in a manufacturing environment. |
No |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Manual and CNC Fundamentals Certificate |
| Provides students with the basic knowledge and skills to operate CNC Machinery, Manual Machinery, and design/produce parts using CAD/CAM software. |
No |
Day |
Industrial Technology Center |
Manufacturing |
| Manual Machining Certificate |
| Prepares students to interpret blueprints; use correct mathematical formulas to manufacture correct parts; and produce high quality parts using manual machines in tight tolerance applications. |
No |
Day |
Industrial Technology Center |
Manufacturing |
| Manufacturing and Continuous Process Improvement Certificate |
| Designed for the student interested in continuous improvement systems for quality, productivity, waste, and cost in a manufacturing environment. |
No |
Day
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Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Manufacturing Management and Leadership, A.A.S. |
| Equips students for careers as supervisors/team leaders in manufacturing by teaching leadership and communication skills, Lean Manufacturing practices, production scheduling, quality principles, managerial accounting and industrial safety. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| MML - Production and Operations Emphasis, A.A.S. |
| Covers the basics of the manufacturing environment, culture, processes and values, and includes leadership, safety, quality, production scheduling, and lean manufacturing principles. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Manufacturing Operators I Certificate |
| This program prepares students with the skills and knowledge to function effectively as an operator in the manufacturing environment. |
No |
Day |
Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Manufacturing Production I Certificate |
| This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in manufacturing and to successfully continue technical and postsecondary study needed for career growth and advancement. |
No |
Day |
Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Manufacturing Production II Certificate |
| This certificate prepares students for job advancement in manufacturing through greater understanding of and skills applicable to core manufacturing processes. |
No |
Day |
Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Mechatronics Technology, A.A.S. |
| Students will learn to safely install, disassemble and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic and control components in an automated system. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Multi-Process Welding Certificate |
| Focuses on SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding for application in the industry |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Industrial Technology Center |
Architecture & Construction; Manufacturing |
| SMAW Pipe Welding Certificate |
| Focuses on SMAW welding of steel for application in the structural steel and pipeline industry. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Industrial Technology Center |
Architecture & Construction; Manufacturing |
| SMAW Structural Welding Certificate |
| Focuses on SMAW welding of steel for application in the structural steel industry. |
No |
Day
Evening |
Industrial Technology Center |
Architecture & Construction; Manufacturing |
| Technical Operations I Certificate |
| Designed to give students the knowledge needed to understand basic DC Electrical/Electronic fundamentals and operate electrical/electronic manufacturing equipment. |
No |
Day
Evening |
Easley
Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Technical Operations II Certificate |
| Prepares students to read electrical schematic diagrams, and perform entry level wiring on various process control circuits. Introduction to employable skills and basic quality control is emphasized. |
No |
Day
Evening |
Easley
Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| Welding Technology Concentration, General Technology, A.A.S. |
| Offers hands-on, practical training in basic and advanced techniques for welding steel, stainless steel, aluminum and pipe, as well as brazing and other welding skills. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Industrial Technology Center |
Architecture & Construction; Manufacturing |
| Health Education Division |
Eligible for Federal or State Financial Aid |
Course
Scheduling
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Campus Location |
Career Cluster |
| Emergency Medical Technology, A.A.S. |
| This degree prepares students to provide emergency medical support and transport to injured or critically ill people |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Easley |
Health Science |
| Emergency Medical Technology Advanced Certificate |
| The EMT Advanced Certificate will prepare students for the Advanced EMT (AEMTT) national certificate |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Easley |
Health Science |
| Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Diploma |
| Provides the skills necessary to provide patient education, apply pit & fissure sealants, produce intra-oral & extra-oral radiographs, polish teeth and fillings, assist a dentist and manage dental offices. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Health Science |
| L.P.N. TO A.D.N. |
| Offers a pathway for students who have a current, active, and unencumbered SC LPN license to enter the Nursing (A.D.N.) program (dependent upon meeting other admissions requirements and space availability). |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Health Science |
| Medical Assisting Diploma |
| Prepares students with the education and practical experience to work in ambulatory settings, performing administrative and clinical duties. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Health Science |
| Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S. |
| Teaches students methods and procedures used to perform tests analyzing human blood, body fluid and urine samples for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of illness and disease. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Health Science |
| Nursing (A.D.N.), A.A.S. |
| Prepares students to function effectively as registered nurses on a health care team. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Health Science |
| Nursing Preparation Certificate |
| Prepares students to work in a variety of health care settings. |
No |
Day |
Pendleton |
Health Science |
| Paramedic Certificate |
| This certificate will prepare students for national certification as an EMT Paramedic |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Easley |
Health Science |
| Practical Nursing Diploma |
| Prepares students to be beginning-level nurses under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Easley
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Health Science |
| Pre-Dental Hygiene Certificate |
| Offers Phase I of an Associate Degree in Health Science - Dental Hygiene (awarded following successful completion of the second phase, to be taken at Greenville Tech). |
No |
Day |
Anderson
Easley
Pendleton |
Health Science |
| Pre-Pharmacy Concentration, General Technology, A.A.S. |
| Fulfills prerequisite course requirement for application to University of SC College of Pharmacy, Medical University of SC College of Pharmacy, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, South University College of Pharmacy and Wingate University School of Pharmacy (Hendersonville NC), and most colleges of pharmacy in the Southeastern U.S. with individualized advisement. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Health Science |
| Surgical Technology Diploma |
| Prepares students to perform various duties during surgery by assisting in the maintenance of an aseptic environment through a system of specific techniques and practices. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Health Science |
| Veterinary Technology, A.A.S. |
| Prepares students to provide professional and technical support to veterinarians; biomedical researchers; other scientists; and industries including patient care, surgical support and laboratory procedures. |
Yes |
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Pendleton |
Health Science |
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