Message from the President
Thank you for choosing Tri-County Technical College to be your partner in education as you prepare for a successful and rewarding future.
Tri-County is your community college, and student success is our number one priority. Whether courses meet in person or online, we are committed to providing an educational experience that is engaging, interactive, and offers timely and meaningful feedback. You will have opportunities to interact and engage with not only the course content but with other students and instructors as well.
With four campuses to serve you - Pendleton, Anderson, Easley and Oconee - pursuing your education has never been more convenient. We offer many scheduling options, as well as courses in learning centers located in Sandy Springs and Honea Path. Students are eligible for a number of federal and state financial aid and scholarship programs, including Pell grants, State Lottery Tuition Assistance, and SCWINS, which makes the cost of attending Tri-County very affordable. Also, the Tri-County Technical College Foundation offers hundreds of scholarships each year. In addition to our generous financial aid packages, we offer the kind of support services students need to balance school with work and family life.
As you peruse the pages of this Catalog, you will see that there is something here for everyone. At Tri-County, we partner with local business and industry to provide opportunities for students to earn a living while going to school, and our academic programs are designed to lead to careers that pay family-sustaining wages. For those who are unemployed, underemployed or simply seeking a new career, we offer industry-recognized training and certificate programs, some of which can be completed in just 14 weeks. And those wishing to transfer to a four-year college and obtain a Bachelor’s degree can do so easily and affordably thanks to a number of partnership agreements with colleges and universities across the State.
Just as our course offerings are diverse, so is our student population. We serve recent high school graduates, first-generation students, minority students, English-language learners, students with learning disabilities, those already in the workforce, and many others. No matter your age, ethnicity, economic or educational background, you belong here at Tri-County.
I look forward to seeing you on campus and wish you the best as you pursue your educational goals.
In your service,
D. Galen DeHay
President
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Message from the Student Government Association President
Dear TCTC Students,
I welcome you with open arms to your new home. Now is the time for you to test and experience everything. This is the perfect place to help you figure things out. It’s a place where you can make mistakes, and someone will be there to help. Because Tri-County is a small college, you will get that one-on-one help from your instructors and make great connections. So, get comfy and cozy because Tri-County Technical College is going to be a fun ride.
My story at TCTC started in the Fall of 2019. I, like most students, thought I had college and life already set in stone after high school. I planned to go to a four-year college and do an internship during my time there so that once I was done, I could get a job after college and boom: I would be set for life. But, like reality, nothing is ever set in stone. I was declined from my first college of choice. I went to plan B, but my parents said no because it was too far away and I wasn’t ready to face reality. So, I panicked. I had a full-blown break down. My plans hit the fan. I felt like my future was in shatters. I started to do what I think anyone would do: adapt. I enrolled at Tri-County Technical College.
I have met the best faculty and staff here. I’ve found more of myself and found out things about myself that I never may have at a four-year college. Because this is a place to experience new things and create new memories, I know more of who I am today and what I want in life, compared to two years ago.
I applied as a Media Arts Production Major and have loved my time here ever since. I found my safe space with Student Government Association in the Fall of 2019. I have gained life-long friendships, great mentorships, and useful knowledge. I know 100% that I will owe my future success, whatever that may be, to this place I call home.
Let’s be real for a second, not one new incoming college student is not scared about college. We all fear that we will not fit in, that we might fail and not succeed in life, that we won’t find ourselves. And the biggest worry of all might be like mine, that we won’t adjust to the norms.
Here at Tri-County, we have the means to help you succeed. Whether that is in life or work, we want to see the next Steve Jobs come from Cleveland Hall, or the next Ryan Seacrest come from Media Arts Production. We want you to thrive, because we care. Whether you have questions about your program, or are looking for clubs or organizations to join, I promise you, all you need to do is ask.
My biggest advice is to put yourself out there and try new things. So, as you flip through these pages, browse for the classes that you are curious about. Just keep in mind, this quote from Perks of Being a Wallflower, “We can’t choose where we come from, but we can choose where we go from there.”
Jacob Zambrano
2020-2021 Student Government Association President
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Accreditation and Memberships
Tri-County Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Tri-County Technical College. (www.sacscoc.org)
Accreditation information for the following individual programs is noted elsewhere in this Catalog under the specific program heading: Accounting, Administrative Office Technology, Associate Degree Nursing, Business Administration, Early Care and Education, Emergency Medical Technology, Expanded Duty Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, and Veterinary Technology.
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Institutional Memberships
Alliance Pickens
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
Anderson Economic Development Board
Anderson Oconee Pickens Showcase Board
Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)
Chamber of Commerce, Clemson, Pickens County
Chamber of Commerce, Anderson County
Chamber of Commerce, Easley
Chamber of Commerce, Oconee County
Community Colleges of Appalachia (CCA)
Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Development Corporation of Anderson
Greater Pickens Chamber
Oconee Economic Alliance
SC Association of Community College Trustees
SC Chamber of Commerce
Sister Cities of Anderson
Society for College and University Planning
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Southern Association of Colleges with Associate Degrees
Ten at the Top
Upstate SC Alliance
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Nondiscrimination
Student Code
Students are members of our College community and are subject to the obligations that accrue to them by virtue of this membership. It is each student’s responsibility to be aware of, and act in accordance, with TCTC policies and procedures. The policies and procedures are outlined in the College Catalog, its appendices, and at www.tctc.edu.
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Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Title IX and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Tri-County Technical College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate in employment, admissions, financial aid, and educational programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender, veteran’s status, pregnancy, childbirth or other categories protected by applicable law. This policy is intended to meet Tri-County Technical College’s responsibilities under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, The Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Violence against Women Act, the Pregnancy Accommodations Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as well as the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA), the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) and applicable provisions of the South Carolina Human Affairs Law.
Student inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to:
Ms. Linda Jameison, Vice President, Student Support and Engagement, Pendleton Campus, Student Success Center, Room 123, 864-646-1562.
Employee inquiries may be directed to:
Ms. Marcia Leake, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, Pendleton Campus, Anderson Hall, Room 206, 864-646-1790.
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Services for Students with Disabilities
The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) works with students who have various conditions that impact their educational experiences to establish academic accommodations and that will support student access and success. These conditions include medical or mental health conditions; physical, sensory, or learning disabilities; attention-related diagnoses; and many others.
Students must self-identify conditions and request accommodations and supports by completing the Initial Request for Accessibility Services form online at www.tctc.edu/ARC. Documentation requirements and additional information can be found at www.tctc.edu/ARC. Documentation can be submitted via the form or delivered to the ARC. Once the form is completed, an ARC staff member will reach out using the contact information provided in the form. Students are encouraged to complete the form and contact the ARC prior to the start of classes.
Students can contact the ARC with any questions by emailing ARCenter@tctc.edu, calling 864-646-1563, visiting the ARC in the Student Support suite in the Ronnie L. Booth Student Success Center (Pendleton Campus) or the front desk of any community campus. The ARC staff can also meet students at any other campus location upon request.
Accommodations cannot be retroactively applied to previous courses or course content prior to the determination of accommodations by the ARC.
Tri-County Technical College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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College History
In the early 1960s, South Carolina created a system of technical colleges to serve as “a tool for economic development” within the state. Founded in 1962, Tri-County Technical College has grown into a comprehensive two-year community and technical college that serves approximately 7,250 students from Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties in more than 70 major fields of study. As one of the largest of the 16 colleges in the South Carolina Technical College System, the College follows an “open door” admissions policy and offers comprehensive academic and support services to help all who enroll meet their educational goals and achieve academic success.
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the College has campuses in Pendleton, Anderson, Easley, and Seneca as well as learning centers in Sandy Springs and Honea Path. Students enjoy a vibrant campus life experience that includes student events, learning communities, multicultural activities, honor societies for those with outstanding academic records, student government association activities, and a variety of clubs and organizations, many of which are tied to academic majors. The nearby lakes and mountains offer opportunities for hiking, sightseeing, and water-sport activities. A welcoming, smalltown atmosphere exists in the three-county service area.
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Hours of Operation
Standard hours of operation for the College are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Some offices keep extended hours in the evenings. Interested persons may contact the individual offices for specific hours of operation.
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Role and Scope
An open-admission institution of higher education, the College offers affordable, accessible, collaborative, and learner-centered instruction. Offerings include university transfer associate degree programs, applied technical associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in more than 70 majors associated with business, health, public service, and industrial and engineering technologies. The College also offers developmental courses for students who need to improve their basic academic skills.
The College promotes economic development in the region through customized education and training for local businesses and industries through credit and continuing education offerings and a variety of workforce training programs.
The College has campuses located in Pendleton, Anderson, Easley, and Seneca, as well as learning centers in Honea Path and Sandy Springs. The College offers face-to-face, online and hybrid classes and a variety of academic and support services.
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College Mission
Tri-County Technical College, a public community college, focuses on teaching, learning, and helping students reach their goals. The College supports economic development for Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties in South Carolina by preparing a highly skilled workforce.
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College Vision
Passionate people transforming lives and building strong communities one student at a time.
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College Values
INTEGRITY: To be our ideal selves, doing right, and upholding and demonstrating high ethical standards at all times.
RESPECT: An understanding that everyone is important and is valued. To be open to accepting and balancing the different views of yourself and others. To preserve dignity in ourselves and others and to interact in a manner that promotes trust, openness, and understanding.
COMMUNITY MINDED: To be good citizens within the College community, upholding policies and procedures and taking responsibility for making the working and learning environment better for all. To go above and beyond the boundaries of our position descriptions, departments, or divisions and work for the overall good of the College.
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE: The desire or drive to make improvements each and every day in ourselves and our environment.
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Anderson Campus
The Anderson Campus provides the programs and services of Tri-County Technical College to the residents of the Greater Anderson area. Since 2007, the campus has served as Anderson’s community college delivering innovative educational resources and lifelong learning opportunities for local residents.
Conveniently located on Michelin Boulevard, the campus provides a wide variety of student services and programs to meet the needs of a diverse population - all easily accessible through public bus service (free to enrolled students) and plenty of commuter parking.
Anderson Campus Program Offerings
Program offerings at the campus will support business and industry in the region and include:
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Science
- Computer Technology with emphases in Cybersecurity and Forensics, and Software and Web Development
- Industrial Electronics Technology, 1st two semesters
- Mechatronics, 1st two semesters
- Pre-Dental Hygiene
- Technical Operators I & II
- University Studies
- Dual Enrollment / Technical Career Pathways Program for Anderson County School Districts
- Additional courses are offered through Corporate and Community Education in Commercial Truck Driving, Medical Billing and Coding, Heavy Equipment Operations, Powerline Worker, and more.
Anderson Campus Services
A variety of services are offered at the Anderson Campus for the convenience of students who attend at this location.
Computer Labs: The Anderson Campus has an open lab in AC 130 that contains computers and printing capabilities. The open lab has an assistant from 7:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Friday.
Placement Testing: Testing services are offered on Fridays from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in AC 221. Students must arrive no later than Noon to ensure ample time to complete the assessment.
Tutoring Services: Tutoring assistance is available at the Anderson Campus. Hours vary by semester and are available on the website, by calling 864-646-1367 or emailing tutoringcenter@tctc.edu.
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Campus Information
511 Michelin Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29625
864-260-6700
CAMPUS POLICE: 864-260-6718
www.tctc.edu/anderson
Anderson Campus Map
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Easley Campus
The Easley Campus of Tri-County Technical College exists to provide higher education programs and services to the residents of Pickens County and surrounding areas. The Easley campus seeks to be an innovative and collaborative community partner in lifelong learning and economic development for the Pickens County area.
The Easley Campus officially opened in January 2011. The campus provides more than 42,000 square feet of classrooms, science labs, conference rooms, computer labs, industrial labs, a student lounge, learning commons and a wide variety of student and academic services - all in a convenient location.
Easley Campus Program Offerings
Program offerings at the campus will support business and industry in the region and include:
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Science
- Computer Technology with emphases in Cybersecurity and Forensics, and Software and Web Development
- Emergency Medical Technology, EMT Advanced
- Paramedic
- Practical Nursing
- Pre-Dental Hygiene
- University Studies
- Dual Enrollment / Technical Career Pathways Program for Pickens County School District
- Additional courses are offered through Corporate and Community Education in Nurse Aide w/Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and more.
Easley Campus Services
A variety of services are offered at the Easley Campus for the convenience of students who attend at this location.
Computer Labs: The Easley Campus has an open lab that contains computers and printing capabilities. The Easley Campus open lab in EC 122 has an assistant from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Friday.
Placement Testing: Testing services are offered on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. in EC 206. Students must arrive no later than 3 p.m. to ensure ample time to complete the assessment.
Tutoring Services: Tutoring assistance is available at the Easley Campus. Hours vary by semester and are available on the website, by calling 864-646-1367 or by emailing tutoringcenter@tctc.edu.
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Campus Information
1774 Powdersville Road
Easley, SC 29642
864-220-8888
CAMPUS POLICE: 864-220-8989
www.tctc.edu/easley
Easley Campus Map
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Oconee Campus
Tri-County’s newest campus opened Fall Semester, 2018. It is located at the Oconee Industry and Technology Park on Highway 11 in Westminster. The Oconee campus is central to Seneca, Walhalla, and Westminster, providing easy access for the residents, businesses, and industries of Oconee County.
Oconee Campus Programs
Program offerings at the campus will support manufacturing in the region and include:
- Business Administration with an emphasis in Operations Management
- CNC Programming and Operations, 1st three semesters
- Computer Technology with emphasis in Cybersecurity and Forensics, and Software and Web Development
- Industrial Electronics Technology, 1st two semesters
- Introduction to CNC
- Introduction to Machining
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Manual and CNC Fundamentals
- Manufacturing Management and Leadership
- Manual Machining
- Mechatronics, 1st two semesters
- Technical Operators I and II
- University Studies Certificate
- Dual Credit / Pathways Program for Oconee County School District
- Additional courses are offered through our Corporate and Community Education Division in OSHA, LEAN, MS Office, SC Manufacturing Certification, and more.
The Oconee Campus is co-located with industry and a new Career Center servicing the Oconee County School District. The result is a unique center for technical education, work-based learning, and economic development.
Oconee Campus Services
A variety of services are offered at the Oconee Campus for the convenience of students who attend this location.
Computer Labs: The Oconee Campus has an open lab that contains computers and printing capabilities. The Oconee Campus open lab is in the Senator Thomas C. Alexander Learning Commons and is are available anytime the campus is open for classes.
Placement Testing: Testing services are offered on the Oconee Campus on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays by appointment. Students should call 864-613-1900 to schedule.
Tutoring Services: Tutoring assistance is available at the Oconee Campus. Hours vary by semester and are available on the website, by calling 864-646-1367 or by emailing tutoringcenter@tctc.edu.
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Campus Information
552 Education Way
Westminster, SC 29693
864-613-1900
CAMPUS POLICE: 864-613-1901
www.tctc.edu/oconee
Oconee Campus Map
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Pendleton Campus
Established in 1962, the Pendleton Campus of Tri-County Technical College is located on 91 acres in historic Pendleton, South Carolina. The Pendleton Campus serves as the main campus and consists of fourteen buildings to house classrooms, laboratories, the learning commons, student center, administrative offices, open computer labs, the bookstore, and more. The Pendleton Campus is also home to our Bridge to Clemson Program.
Pendleton Campus Program Offerings
- Accounting*; Accounting with Office Specialist emphasis
- Administrative Office Technology*; AOT with Medical emphasis
- Associate in Arts*
- Associate in Science*
- Automotive*
- Business Administration*; with emphases in Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing and Operations Management
- Computer Technology with emphases in Cybersecurity and Forensics, Network Systems Management, and Software and Web Development
- Criminal Justice*, CRJ with emphases in Law Enforcement Operations and Paralegal Studies
- Early Care and Education*
- Engineering Design*
- Expanded Duty Dental Assisting
- General Engineering Technology
- HVAC*
- Industrial Electronics Technology
- LPN to ADN
- Manufacturing Management and Leadership*, MML with Production and Operations emphasis
- Mechatronics*
- Media Arts Production*
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Nursing*
- Pre-Dental Hygiene
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Surgical Technology
- Veterinary Technology
*Related certificates also offered at the Pendleton Campus
- Dual Enrollment / Technical Career Pathways
- I-BEST Programs, Manufacturing and Healthcare Programs
- Additional courses are offered through Corporate and Community Education in ABC Childcare, Analytic Troubleshooting, Certified Logistics, Consultative Selling, Digital Photography, Electrical Wiring, Electrocardiograph Technician, Fiber Optics, IV Therapy, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Motor Controls, Nurse Aide, Operator Optimization, OSHA, Patient Care, Personal Trainer, PLCs, QuickBooks, Real Estate, SCDOT Certifications and more.
Pendleton Campus Services
Computer Labs: Two open labs with computers and printing capabilities are available on the Pendleton Campus. Pickens 140 is open daily 7:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Friday. Fulp 301 is open daily 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
Placement Testing: Testing services are offered in Ruby Hicks Hall Room 170 on Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Students must arrive no later than 3 p.m. to ensure ample time to complete the assessment. Testing is also available on Fridays from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., with students needing to arrive no later than Noon.
Tutoring Services: Tutoring assistance is available in the Student Success Center, Third Floor, Learning Commons, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information call 864-646-1367 or email tutoringcenter@tctc.edu.
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Campus Information
7900 Highway 76
Pendleton, SC 29670
864-646-TCTC (8282)
CAMPUS POLICE: 864-646-1800
Pendleton Campus Map
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Learning Centers
Industrial Technology Center (ITC)
The Industrial Technology Center (ITC) in Sandy Springs is a modern facility designed to help meet the growing needs of local industry. The 43,000-square-foot Center houses the CNC Programming and Operations and Welding programs and related certificates. The ITC was specifically designed to mimic a real-world industrial setting.
Senator Billy O’Dell Learning Center
The Sen. Billy O’Dell Learning Center, a satellite learning facility for Tri-County Technical College, was dedicated in Honea Path in 2009 and houses noncredit and credit courses for residents of the Honea Path area.
Campus Visits
Tri-County Technical College has four campuses: the Pendleton Campus, located at 7900 Highway 76 in Pendleton, SC; the Anderson Campus, located at 511 Michelin Boulevard in Anderson, SC; the Easley Campus, located at 1774 Powdersville Road in Easley, SC; and the Oconee Campus at 552 Education Way, Westminster, SC 29693.
Taking a campus tour is the best way for students to know truly what TCTC has to offer. Walking tours of the Pendleton campus are led by Student Leaders and Admissions Recruiters and are held during the week with four different start times: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. The walking tour lasts approximately 45 minutes with an information session to follow.
Large groups (15+ students), tours of the Anderson, Easley, or Oconee Campuses, Industrial and Technology Center, or Halbert Hall (where the Veterinary Technology program is housed), should schedule through the Office of Recruitment, Admissions, and Orientation by calling 864-646-1550 or register on our website at www.tctc.edu/tour.
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Campus Information
Industrial Technology Center
5321 Highway 76
Pendleton, SC 29670
CAMPUS POLICE: 864-646-1799
Industrial Technology Center Map
Senator Billy O’Dell Learning Center
Watkins Community Center
204 South Main Street
Honea Path, SC 29654
Senator Billy O’Dell Learning Center Map
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Academic Calendar
The academic calendar contains key dates and information including class begin and end dates, holidays, registration dates, payment deadlines, drop or add dates, exams and commencement for each term. Students, faculty, and staff may access the College’s academic calendar at www.tctc.edu/calendar.
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