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English As A Second Language

ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, SPARTANBURG COUNTY
English as a Second Language
Wendy Griffin
459 West Centennial Street
Spartanburg, SC  29303
PHONE: (864)594-4428
FAX: (864)596-8407
EMAIL:  gcgriffin@spart7.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Minimum age-17; All students under 18 must have a school release form.
FEE: $20 Registration Fee (for one school year)
Call for locations and times of ESL classes
FUNDING: Federal; State; Spartanburg County
PARENT AGENCY: Spartanburg County School Districts 1-7
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20081222

ADULT LEARNING CENTER
English for Speakers of Other Languages-ESOL
Jana White, ESOL Coordinator
145 North Church Street, Suite 82
Spartanburg, SC  29306
PHONE: (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: None
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: 20090806

COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG
English as a Second Language Program, Basic Course
Rebecca Clusserath
PO Box 4386
Spartanburg, SC  29305-4386
PHONE: (864)592-4279
EMAIL: clusserath@sccsc.edu
INTERNET: www.sccsc.edu/cce
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must have no English-speaking skills
FEES: $155.00
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call or visit the Corporate & Community Education offices on the SCC central campus in the East Building, Room E-4
The Basic Course is for international or foreign students who are new to the language and have NO English-speaking skills.  This course is 20 hours.
FUNDING: Fees
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties and surrounding area
Date of Last Update: 20090821

COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG
English as a Second Language Program, Intermediate Course
Rebecca Clusserath
PO Box 4386
Spartanburg, SC  29305-4386
PHONE: (864)592-4912
EMAIL: clusserath@sccsc.edu
INTERNET: www.sccsc.edu/cce
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must speak limited English
FEES: $155.00
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call or visit the Corporate & Community Education offices on the SCC central campus in the East Building, Room E-4
The Intermediate Course is for non-native speakers of English who want to improve their oral communication and overall fluency in English in order to better communicate at work and in everyday situations.  This course will focus on discussions of current events and everyday topics, as well as situational English and idiomatic expressions.  This course is 12 hours.
FUNDING: Fees
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties and surrounding area
Date of Last Update: 20090821

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Higher Education

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SOUTH CAROLINA
Edna Strange
1333 Main Street, Suite 200
Columbia, SC  29201
PHONE: (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: 20090803

COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG
Continuing Education/Industry & Business Training
Dr. David A. Just, Vice President
PO Box 4386
Spartanburg, SC  29305
PHONE: (864)592-4900
EMAIL: justd@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: 20090821

COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG
Dr. Dan L. Terhune, President
PO Box 4386
Spartanburg, SC  29305-4386
PHONE: (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: 20090821

CONVERSE COLLEGE
Converse II Program for Adult Women
Laurie G. Hillstock, Director
580 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC  29302-0006
PHONE: (864)596-9014 ; FAX: (864)596-9160
EMAIL: converse2@converse.edu
INTERNET: www.converse.edu/Academics/ConverseTwo.html
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: 20090923

CONVERSE COLLEGE
580 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC  29302
PHONE: 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: 20090923

METHODIST COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG
Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, President
1000 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC  29301
PHONE: (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 or GED
FEES: $12,723 for tuition; $7,048 for room and board
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Contact V.P. for Enrollment Management at (864)587-4223
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, and the Associate in Religious Studies.
PARENT AGENCY: South Carolina United Methodist Conference
Date of Last Update: 20090806

SHERMAN COLLEGE OF STRAIGHT CHIROPRACTIC
Admissions Office
PO Box 1452
Spartanburg, SC  29304
PHONE: (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.
FEES: $35 application fee. We recommend students apply 6 months to one year in advance of the quarter they hope to attend.
Date of Last Update: 20090828

UNIVERSITY CENTER
Dr. Kultida Dunagin, Librarian
PO Box 5616
Greenville, SC  29606-5616
PHONE: (864)250-1111 ; FAX: (864)250-8900
EMAIL: kbd@clemson.edu
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: 20090923

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE
John C. Stockwell, Chancellor
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC  29303
PHONE: (864)503-5200
EMAIL: JSTOCKWELL@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) $4031/semester; Part-time (SC undergraduate) $345/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: 20090821

WOFFORD COLLEGE
Dr. Doyle Boggs, Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing
429 North Church Street
Spartanburg, SC  29303-3663
PHONE: (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: Tuition: $30,280; Resident Student Comprehensive Fee: $38,760
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
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Dr. Benjamin Dunlap, President
Date of Last Update: 20090812

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