Easley Campus Brochure

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ANNIVERSARY

Serving You Where You Live Tri-County Technical College’s Easley Campus is committed to bringing our programs and services closer to you. We are committed to delivering innovative educational resources and life-long learning opportunities for our local residents. We offer a number of growing programs to meet the needs of active students of all ages. Whether you’re looking for an academic degree, job skills training or just a fun and interesting class, the Easley Campus is your campus.

Criminal Justice Technology Associate Degree Our Criminal Justice program gives students the knowledge and skills to work within the criminal justice system, with particular focus on practical, theoretical and technical applications of law enforcement. The curriculum covers an overview of courts and corrections services, as well as the disciplines of psychology, sociology and political science. Electives cover subjects ranging from police patrol and juvenile delinquency to fingerprint science and forensic photography. Our Easley Campus also offers a certificate in Law Enforcement and Corrections Services.

Early Childhood Development Diploma and Certificate Designed for students who want to pursue an education in the field of early childhood, as well as to formalize prior experiences with young children, the Early Childhood Development program offers both a diploma and certificate program at the Easley Campus. These programs prepare students to promote positive development and learning opportunities for young children. You’ll learn about the growth and development of young children, as well as about health, safety and nutrition of little ones. Specific subject area concepts, including language arts, science and math are covered, as are the skills needed for working with exceptional children. Certificates in Child Care Management and Infant/Toddler are also available on this campus.

Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management Certificate Covering topics ranging from accounting to business law to marketing, this certificate program provides a solid foundation in business basics for those seeking

employment in a small business and for those wishing to start their own business. You’ll learn about small business operations, fundamentals of supervision and about varying types of ownership and management.

Industrial Electronics Technology Associate Degree This program provides training for exciting and rewarding careers trouble-shooting and maintaining sophisticated electronic equipment used in modern industrial facilities. The wide variety of course offerings make our graduates more marketable to a variety of companies, with BMW, Duke Energy, Robert Bosch, GE and Schneider Electric being just a handful of those reaching out to Tri-County to learn more about our programs and to inform our students and graduates of job openings. Basic Electronics Certificate also available. A Basic Electronics certificate is also available.

Medical Office Specialist Certificate For students interested in both an office environment and the medical field, this program prepares students for employment as general office specialists in healthcare settings. Course offerings will train students in keyboarding and medical transcription, as well as provide training in medical vocabulary, anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is placed on productivity and excellence in medical document production.

Adult Education Partnership

Practical Nursing Diploma Our Practical Nursing program prepares students for employment as beginning-level staff nurses working under the direction of a registered nurse of physician.

Course offerings train students to have the skills and knowledge for providing healthcare to patients in a variety of settings, including acute care hospitals, longterm care facilities, physicians’ offices and clinics, local public health departments and home health agencies.

The program can be completed in two semesters and a Summer Term.

The Practical Nursing program is approved by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 33343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326. Phone: 404-975-5000. Website: nlnac.org.

Pickens County residents who have not completed their high school credential can gain the skills needed to get into the workforce through a unique program at the Easley Campus that offers GED study and WorkKeys certification. Persons who successfully earn these two credentials will have the opportunity to gain more specialized training through QuickJobs training or enter into a certificate or degree program through the College’s credit division. Offered through the Pickens County School District’s Adult Education Office and Tri-County Technical College, the Linking Individuals Now to Careers (LINC) program is designed to build a seamless transfer from the time a student enters the Pickens County Adult Education program through their completion of a Tri-County Technical College program. For details about upcoming classes and entry into the program, contact the Adult Learning Center by phone at 864-397-3825 or e-mail Dr. Mary Gaston, Pickens County Adult Learning Center Director at marygaston@ pickens.k12.sc.us or Dr. Brian Swords, Tri-County Technical College Campus Director at bswords@tctc.edu

Certificate programs are also available on this campus in Allied Health Preparation, Health Science, Nursing Preparation and Pre-Nursing.

University Transfer At Tri-County Technical College’s Easley Campus, our Arts & Sciences Division offers a way to start your postsecondary education close to home with confidence, knowing you’ll be saving money, giving yourself time to make important decisions, earning a top-notch credential and getting the full college experience – all before you transfer to a four-year college or university for a bachelor’s or beyond. The Associate in Arts Degree is designed for students who plan careers in business, education, journalism, psychology or any other liberal arts field. The Associate in Science Degree is geared toward students who plan careers in computer science, engineering, medicine, agriculture, or another science-related area.

General Studies and University Studies certificates are also available.

Corporate and Community Education The Easley Campus is also home to job-readiness training, customized training for business and industry, as well as just-for-fun classes like dancing and sign language, through our Corporate and Community Education division. Our QuickJobs Development Center offers opportunities to train in a new career or advance in one you currently have. QuickJobs programs last anywhere from a few days to six months and support a strong, viable workforce by giving individuals the skills to get back into the job market or advance in their current job.

Student Services

Academic Services

Cashier’s Office

Learning Lab

Information on payments and refunds is available Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 220-8895 for details.

Free tutoring is available for students who need assistance in mathematics or science. Tutoring is available to all students, including those enrolled in online classes or classes that meet at other locations.

Stop by the front desk or call 220-8888 to schedule an appointment (recommended).

College Café The Easley Campus College Café operates from the main lobby and is a great place to gather with friends, take study breaks or just relax between classes. You’ll find delicious hot food and snack items, affordable prices and a comfortable atmosphere in which to enjoy it all.

COMPASS Placement Testing … is offered Tuesdays, 2-5 p.m.; walk-ins welcome (no appointment necessary)

Computer Lab … is open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. During times when no curriculum classes are held, such as during semester breaks and between semesters, the Computer Lab will be closed.

Library The Library provides resources to help students with research and assignments on campus or online. A student ID is required to check out materials. Hours vary by semester and are posted on campus.

Writing Center The Writing Center offers free tutoring for students who need assistance with writing skills. Tutoring is available to all students, including those enrolled in online classes or classes that meet at other locations.

Stop by the front desk or call 220-8888 to schedule an appointment (required).

Enrollment Services Admissions information, general financial aid information, career counseling, and related services are available Monday-Friday. Hours vary. Walk-ins and appointments accepted (evening appointments available).

Orientation, Advising, and Registration Check College calendar for dates and times.

Student IDs and Parking Permits All students must have a valid student ID and parking permit, both of which are available from the Easley Campus Safety Office.

Tri-County Technical College does not discriminate in admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, qualifying disability, veteran’s status, age, or national origin.

To be accepted at TCTC, proof of an official high school diploma or transcript verifying graduation/GED completion must be submitted.

Applicants without a high school/GED credential may be admitted into certificate programs. Applicants under the age of seventeen not seeking dual enrollment courses are required to meet with the Dean of Enrollment Management to determine eligibility for admission.

Please check the College catalog for additional program-specific entry requirements.

Easley Campus 1774 Powdersville Road Easley, SC 29642 864-220-8888

www.tctc.edu/easley