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| Business & Public Services Division |
Eligible for Federal or State Financial Aid |
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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’ knowledge of the operational activities required to enhance the value chain for both manufacturing and service-oriented businesses. |
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 |
| 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 |
| Computer Technology, A.A.S. |
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Designed for the student interested in acquiring the skills to become a network technician, applications programmer, website developer or employee in a related career. Only the first two semesters of coursework are offered at the Anderson and Easley Campuses. Anderson and Easley Campus students may complete the full degree at the Pendleton Campus.
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Yes |
Day
Online |
Anderson
Easley
Pendleton |
Information Technology |
| Computer Technology - Information Technology Emphasis, A.A.S. |
| Designed for the student interested in acquiring the skills to become a computer support specialist, network support technician or an employee in a related career. Only the first two semesters of coursework are offered at the Anderson and Easley Campuses. Anderson and Easley Campus students may complete the full degree at the Pendleton Campus. |
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 |
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. |
No |
Day
Online |
Pendleton |
Law, Public Safety, Government |
| 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
Evening
Online |
Anderson
Pendleton |
Education & Training |
| Child Care Management Certificate |
| Prepares students to operate a child care center with focus on budgeting, state regulations, curriculum, and center organization. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Anderson
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
Evening
Online |
Anderson
Pendleton |
Education & Training |
| Infant/Toddler Certificate |
| Combines educational theory and practical application necessary for nurturing infants and toddlers. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
Online |
Pendleton |
Education & Training |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Graphic Communications Certificate |
| Teaches an understanding of design principles for the graphic design workplace. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
Arts, AV Technology & Communications |
| Engineering & Industrial Technology Division |
Eligible for Federal or State Financial Aid |
Course
Scheduling
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Campus Location |
Career Cluster |
| Automotive Technology, A.A.S. |
| Designed to prepare students to become proficient, entry-level automotive technicians. |
Yes |
Day
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Pendleton |
Manufacturing |
| 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 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 |
| 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
Evening |
Industrial Technology Center |
Manufacturing |
| Basic Machining Certificate |
| Prepares students to safely operate machines; to utilize appropriate speeds, feeds and tooling; and to use precision measuring instruments. |
No |
Day
Evening |
Industrial Technology Center |
Manufacturing |
| CAD/CAM/CNC Fundamentals Certificate |
| Prepares students to work as CNC operators or CAD/CAM programmers on a variety of CNC machines, to use computer-aided software programs and to produce parts on CNC machines from 2D and 3D drawings |
No |
Day
Evening |
Industrial Technology Center |
Manufacturing |
| Introduction to CNC Certificate |
| Provides students with an overview of basic CNC mill and lathe operations, set-up and programming. |
No |
Day
Evening |
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
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Pendleton |
Architecture & Construction;
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Residential Wiring Certificate |
| Designed to prepare students to do entry-level work with residential wiring, including lab exercises covering methods to wire a house successfully and completely. |
No |
Day |
Pendleton |
Architecture & Construction |
| Industrial Electronics Technology, A.A.S. |
| Trains future multiskilled electronics technicians to produce, transmit, and distribute electrical power in a variety of manufacturing environments. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Architecture & Construction; Manufacturing |
| Basic Electronics Certificate |
| Trains future instrumentation technicians to produce, transmit and distribute electrical power. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Easley
Pendleton |
Architecture & Construction; Manufacturing |
| Manufacturing Management and Leadership, A.A.S. |
| Equips students for careers as supervisors 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
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 |
| 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 |
| Mechatronics Technology Concentration, General Technology, A.A.S. |
| Assists students in acquiring the multifunction skills needed in today’s manufacturing environment. |
Yes |
Day
Evening
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Pendleton |
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
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Operation of Manufacturing Robots Certificate |
| Teaches the development and implementation of Gas Metal Arc Welding through robotic application in a manufacturing environment. |
No |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
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 |
| Health Education Division |
Eligible for Federal or State Financial Aid |
Course
Scheduling
Options
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Campus Location |
Career Cluster |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Health Science Certificate |
| Allows students who have completed the A.D.N. to obtain general education and science courses required for a bachelor’s degree in nursing. |
No |
Day |
Anderson
Easley
Pendleton |
Health Science |
| Nursing Preparation Certificate |
| Prepares students to work in a variety of health care settings. |
No |
Day
Evening |
Easley
Pendleton |
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 |
| 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 |
| Pharmacy Technician Diploma |
| Prepares students with the education and practical experience to work in institutional or community pharmacy settings through instruction in prescription preparation, pharmacy calculations, state and federal pharmacy laws, medications safety and use, aseptic technique/sterile compounding and pharmacy management. |
Yes |
Day |
Pendleton |
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
Oconee |
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 the Medical University of South Carolin Collete of Pharmacy, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, South University College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, and most colleges of pharmacy in the Southeastern U.S. with individualized advisement. |
Yes |
Day
Evening |
Anderson
Easley
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 |
Day
Evening |
Pendleton |
Health Science |
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