English As A Second Language

ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, SPARTANBURG COUNTY
English as a Second Language
Z L Madden Learning Center
Wendy Griffin
459 West Centennial Street
Spartanburg, SC  29303
(864)594-4428
FAX: (864)596-8407
EMAIL: gcgriffin@spart7.org
OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm;  
CLASS HOURS:  9:00 am-12:00 noon, Monday - Thursday
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Minimum age-17; All students under 18 must have a school release form.
FEE: $25 Registration Fee (for one school year)
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Fill out application. Take a short speaking/listening assessment to determine English language level.
Classes are located at the following centers (in addition to our main location at the Z L Madden Learning Center): Middle Tyger Community Center (Angie Duncan) 84 Groce Road, Lyman, SC (864)439-7760 ; Upstate Family Resource Center (Debra Schumann), 870 Old Furnace Road, Boiling Springs, SC, (864)578-1379
FUNDING: Federal; State; Spartanburg County
PARENT AGENCY: Spartanburg County Adult Education
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20110914

ADULT LEARNING CENTER
English for Speakers of Other Languages-ESOL
Jana White, ESOL Coordinator
145 North Church Street, Suite 82
Spartanburg, SC  29306
(864)562-4107 ; FAX: (864)562-4103
EMAIL: jwhite@adult-learning.org
HOURS: Monday-*Thursday, 8:30 am-8:30 pm; *The Center closes at 1:00 on Wednesdays.  We are closed on Fridays.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Anyone 16 or older who wishes to improve their English.
FEES: $25 registration fee
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call or visit for more information.
Teachers and volunteer tutors offer classes in a variety of locations around Spartanburg to help adult non-English speakers improve their conversational skills.
FUNDING: Contributions from businesses and individuals, grants, and the United Way
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Bill Brasington, Jr., Director-(864)562-4104
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20110525
 

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Higher Education

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SOUTH CAROLINA
Edna Strange
1333 Main Street, Suite 200
Columbia, SC  29201
(803)737-2260 or 737-2287(Edna Strange) ; FAX: (803)737-2297
EMAIL: estrange@che.sc.gov
INTERNET: www.che.sc.gov
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm
FEES: $10.00 fee for transcripts
For transcripts of licensed nonpublic postsecondary institutions that have closed, write to this address, call for a transcript request form, or visit the website at www.che.sc.gov to download the form. When writing, please include your name during attendance, city of the college you attended, your social security number and the dates of attendance. The SC Commission on Higher Education maintains the following closed school records:  Alpha School of Massage, Spartanburg; Greenville School of Massage, Greenville; Mansfield Business College, Charleston and Columbia (no Spartanburg records available); Rice Business College, aka Rutledge College, aka Phillips Junior College, Spartanburg, Columbia, Greenville, Charleston; Nielson Electronics Institute, Charleston (electronics program only - no truck driver training records available); Preferred Health Education, Columbia; Solid Computer Systems, all SC locations; Pinewood School of Massage, Spartanburg; Southeastern School of Massage, Spartanburg; Southern Technical College, Columbia; Watterson College, Charleston; North American Institute of Aviation, Conway; Carolina School of Clinical Massage, Irmo. CHE does not maintain any high school transcripts!
AREA SERVED: South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20110727

COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG
Continuing Education/Industry & Business Training
Mike Forrester, Interim Director of C&CE
PO Box 4386
Spartanburg, SC  29305
(864)592-4900
EMAIL: forresterm@sccsc.edu
INTERNET: www.sccsc.edu/cce
SCC's Corporate & Community Education Division specializes in programs that provide training for tomorrow’s job skills today including customized training, private consultation and professional development opportunities to increase your profitability and productivity.  In addition to specialized training for specific customers, community education and personal interest classes that are open to the general public are also available. Training is available at the central campus in Spartanburg, the Tyger River Campus in Duncan, the Cherokee County Campus in Gaffney, the Quick Jobs Development Center in Union and online.  
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties
Date of Last Update: 20110823

COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG
Dr. Para M. Jones, President
PO Box 4386
Spartanburg, SC  29305-4386
(864)592-4800 (Admissions); toll-free 1-800-922-3679; or (864)592-4748 (TDD)  ; FAX: (864)592-4916
INTERNET: www.sccsc.edu
Investing in the success of Upstate residents for more than four decades, Spartanburg Community College is committed to advancing economic development and educational opportunities in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties.  SCC is a fully accredited, two-year college providing high-quality, affordable education to 5,000 students in degree, diploma and certificate programs and to more than 10,000 students in continuing education and lifelong learning programs. SCC is committed to meeting the needs of its diverse student population through flexible class scheduling including online courses, flexible start dates and weekend classes. Technical co-ops, work experiences and dual enrollment for high school students are additional opportunities that lead to educational and professional advancement. Whether seeking an associate degree in arts or science that will transfer to a four-year university; training for a career in horticulture, computers, business, health and human services, or industrial and engineering technologies; or taking a short, intensive-training program, SCC is committed to academic excellence as is exemplified by an experienced, dedicated faculty.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee Counties
Date of Last Update: 20110823

CONVERSE COLLEGE
Converse II Program for Adult Women
Tammy Stokes, Director
580 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC  29302-0006
(864)596-9014 ; FAX: (864)596-9160
EMAIL: converse2@converse.edu
INTERNET: www.converse.edu/academics/converse-ii
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm (Office); Day and evening classes
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Women over 24 with high school diploma, GED certificate, or college credits
FEES: $40.00 application fee
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call for application or apply online
A bachelor's degree program designed for women 24 years and older.  Offers individualized advisement and career counseling, reduced tuition, evening and day classes, financial aid for qualified applicants, and a simplified application process.
PARENT AGENCY: Converse College
Date of Last Update: 20110802

CONVERSE COLLEGE
580 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC  29302
(864)596-9000
EMAIL: admissions@converse.edu
INTERNET: www.converse.edu
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Contact the Converse Office of Admissions at (864)596-9040 or Email: admissions@converse.edu  for an application
Founded in 1889 by Dexter Edgar Converse, Converse College is a four-year, independent, liberal arts college for women with a professional school of music and co-educational graduate programs in education, music, and the liberal arts.
FUNDING: Tuition, gifts from private donors and foundations, grants from public and private agencies
AREA SERVED: Southeastern United States
Date of Last Update: 20110727

EDWARD VIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE (VCOM) - CAROLINAS CAMPUS
Natalie Brown, Assistant Director for Marketing, Website & Publications
350 Howard Street
Spartanburg, SC  29303
(864) 327-9814
INTERNET: www.vcom.edu
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) - Carolinas Campus is an independent four-year osteopathic medical school offering the degree of  Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.). VCOM - Carolinas Campus has a collaborative partnership with nearby Wofford College for students to share select resources and services.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Contact the Office of Admissions at (864) 327-9808, or via email at admissions-carolinas@vcom.edu.
FEES: Tuition for the 2013-2014 Academic Year: $40,600.
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Timothy J. Kowalski, D.O., FACN, Vice Dean for the Carolinas Campus
Date of Last Update: 20130521

METHODIST COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG
Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, President
1000 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC  29301
(864)587-4236
EMAIL: keithc@smcsc.edu
INTERNET: www.smcsc.edu
HOURS: Office Hours (academic year): Monday through Thursday, 8 am-5 pm and Friday,  8 am-1:30 pm;  Office Hours (summer): Monday through Thursday, 8 am-5 pm and Friday, 8 am-12:30 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate with suitable SAT scores + HS Class Rank + HS Grade Point Average or GED with acceptable SAT scores.
FEES: $13,893 for tuition; $7,918 for room and board
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Contact Director of Admissions at (864)587-4222
The only private residential two-year liberal arts college in South Carolina. The college provides the first two years of university curriculum.  Each year, over 90% of our graduates transfer to continue their pursuit of a baccalaureate degree.  The College offers the following degree programs:  The Associate in Arts, the Associate in Science, the Associate in Criminal Justice, the Associate in Religious Studies, the Associate in Business, and the Associate in Fine Arts.
PARENT AGENCY: South Carolina United Methodist Conference
Date of Last Update: 20110802

SHERMAN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
Admissions Office
PO Box 1452
Spartanburg, SC  29304
(864)578-8770 and 1-800-849-8771
FAX: (864)599-4859
EMAIL: admissions@sherman.edu
INTERNET: www.sherman.edu
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm ET
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: GPA requirement is 2.7 cumulative on a 4.0 scale, with at least 90 semester hours of college credit.  Of those 90 hours, 48 come from required courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Psychology and Social Sciences.
Students experience focus, passion and success at Sherman College – home to a growing and diverse student body representing 31 states and 15 countries. Located in the economically thriving and affordable Upstate of South Carolina, Sherman College offers a comprehensive 3.5-year program leading to the doctor of chiropractic degree. Students graduate with the knowledge, skills and passion to enjoy their success and make a real impact on the health and lives of their future patients.
FEES: $35 application fee. We recommend students apply 6 months to one year in advance of the quarter they hope to attend.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Register online
Date of Last Update: 20110819

UNIVERSITY CENTER
Dr. Kultida Dunagin, Librarian
PO Box 5616
Greenville, SC  29606-5616
(864)250-1111 ; FAX: (864)250-8900
EMAIL: kbd@ucgreenville.org
INTERNET: www.ucgreenville.org
HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-9:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am-1 pm; Saturday, 9 am-5:30 pm; Sunday, 1-5:30 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be accepted to member institution
FEES: Tuition and application fees to institutions
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Apply directly to four-year institution
A unique partnership among seven four-year universities and one technical college: Clemson, Furman, Lander, Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University, University of South Carolina, the University of South Carolina Upstate, and Greenville Technical College. All courses (except Furman) are offered at the University Center located at McAlister Square. Member institutions offer 20 baccalaureate and 25 graduate degrees at the center. Mission: To meet the educational needs of working adults who want to pursue undergraduate or graduate-level degrees without leaving their local area. Nearly 600 courses are available all year long. Brochures are available in the Local Agency Pamphlet File at the Main Library.
FUNDING: Percentage of tuition fees; state funding
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Dr. Len McCall, Chief Operating Officer
AREA SERVED: North and South Carolina, Georgia
Date of Last Update: 20110802

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE
Thomas F. Moore, Chancellor
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC  29303
(864)503-5200
EMAIL: tmoore@uscupstate.edu
INTERNET: www.uscupstate.edu
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Call Admissions Office at (864)503-5246 for current requirements
FEES: Full-time (SC undergraduate) $4,573/semester; Part-time (SC undergraduate) $390/semester hour; call Admissions for information on non-resident and graduate fees 
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Admissions Office, 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303
The University of South Carolina Upstate is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  The university aims to become one of the Southeast's leading "metropolitan" universities.  A broad range of major curricula are provided in arts and sciences and in professional fields of study required by the regional economy, including business, education, and nursing.  USC Upstate offers numerous facilities, which are available to organizations for hosting events such as banquets, business meetings, receptions, theatrical performances or conferences.  For more information call Special Events at (864) 503-5985.
FUNDING: State assisted, private gifts
PARENT AGENCY: University of South Carolina
AREA SERVED: Primarily Upstate SC but has students from various states and nations
Date of Last Update: 20110805

WOFFORD COLLEGE
Dr. Doyle Boggs, Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing
429 North Church Street
Spartanburg, SC  29303-3663
(864)597-4000(Switchboard); 597-4130(Admission); 597-4182 (Communications and Marketing); Admission Fax (864)597-4149
EMAIL: boggsdw@wofford.edu
INTERNET: www.wofford.edu
HOURS: Office: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Men and women of good character who demonstrate the potential for successful academic work. The college seeks students who are ready to assume responsibility for their own personal behavior and learning, and who will contribute to the campus community.
FEES: Call for fees
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call admission office at 597-4130
Founded in 1854 and related to the United Methodist Church, Wofford was South Carolina's first independent college to receive a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. It continues to be recognized in national guidebooks as a leader in liberal arts higher education. The campus is also known across the U.S. as the summer training camp home of the NFL's Carolina Panthers. Enrollment is about 1450 men and women. Campus social life revolves around more than 80 organizations and a Southern Conference NCAA Division I athletics program. Each week, students provide more than 1500 hours of voluntary tutoring and other support to nearby human service agencies.
FUNDING: Student fees; gifts to the college from alumni and friends
Date of Last Update: 20110802

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