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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
Jan 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)562-4100
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080807

COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG
English as a Second Language Program, Basic Course
Tracie Alexander
PO Box 4386
Spartanburg, SC  29305-4386
PHONE: (864)592-4912
EMAIL: alexandert@sccsc.edu
INTERNET: www.sccsc.edu/cce
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must have no English-speaking skills
FEES: $150.00
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call or visit Continuing Education Office in 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: 20080808

COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG
English as a Second Language Program, Intermediate Course
Tracie Alexander
PO Box 4386
Spartanburg, SC  29305-4386
PHONE: (864)592-4912
EMAIL: alexandert@sccsc.edu
INTERNET: www.sccsc.edu/cce
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must speak limited English
FEES: $150.00
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call or visit Continuing Education Office in 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: 20080808

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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 closed nonpublic postsecondary schools of higher education, write to this address or visit the website, www.che.sc.gov. When you write for records, include: your name during attendance city of college you attended, your social security number, and dates of your attendance. Has the following closed school records: Alpha School of Massage (Spartanburg); Cecils Business College (Spartanburg-records dating back to the early 1980's only); Greenville School of Massage (Greenville); Mansfield Business College (Charleston & Columbia, but no Spartanburg records available); Nielson Electronic Institute (Charleston); Phillips College (Spartanburg, Charleston, Columbia & Greenville); Pinewood School of Massage (Spartanburg); Preferred Health Education (Columbia); Rice College (Columbia); Rutledge College (Spartanburg, Charleston, Columbia & Greenville); Solid Computer Systems (all SC locations); Southeastern School of Neuromuscular & Massage Therapy (Spartanburg); Southern Technical College (Columbia); Stratford College (Hilton Head & Greenwood); and Watterson College (Charleston).  The library also has a copy of a transcript form and a detailed list of other closed schools in Local Agency File.
AREA SERVED: South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20080910

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/conted
Continuing Education offers a wide variety of short term courses that provide the opportunity for skills development, occupational advancement and personal enrichment.  Customized contract training tailored to meet the specific needs of any industry or business is developed for delivery in the workplace.  Training courses for Leadership, Quality, Supervisory Development, Team Building, Organizational Development, Computer Skills, Industrial Skills, Health and Safety are available.  Testing and consultation services are offered.  In addition to specialized training for specific customers, Continuing Education conducts classes open to the general public at the main campus in Spartanburg, the BMW Training Center in Duncan, and online via the Internet.  These classes are published quarterly in the Register.
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Executive Director of Training -- Rita Hunt
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties
Date of Last Update: 20080813

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 592-4812(TDD) ; FAX: (864)592-4916
INTERNET: www.sccsc.edu
Spartanburg Community College is a public, suburban, two-year comprehensive, open-admission institution of higher education serving the citizens of the upstate counties of Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union in South Carolina. The College advances economic development of the region through programs, services and partnerships that address emerging and continuing employment needs in a rapidly changing global environment. Through excellence in teaching and learning, the College promotes lifelong learning and helps students reach their personal and professional goals. Annually, SCC serves approximately 5,000 credit students by offering over 80 programs of study including associate degrees, diplomas and certificates plus University Transfer opportunities for SCC graduates to four-year universities. SCC provides flexible class scheduling including online classes through SCCOnline, FlexStart classes, evening classes and more. The College also offers non-credit classes through the SCC Corporate & Community Education Division.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee Counties
Date of Last Update: 20081111

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: 20080908

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: 20080811

METHODIST COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG
Dr. Charles P. Teague, President
1000 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC  29301
PHONE: (864)587-4000
EMAIL: teaguec@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: $11,566 for tuition; $7,741 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, and the Associate in Criminal Justice.
PARENT AGENCY: United Methodist Conference, South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20080814

SHERMAN COLLEGE OF STRAIGHT CHIROPRACTIC
Jon C. Schwartzbauer, D.C., President, DC
PO Box 1452
Spartanburg, SC  29304
PHONE: (864)578-8770 and 1-800-849-8771
EMAIL: admissions@sherman.edu
INTERNET: www.sherman.edu
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 90 semester hours, overall 2.60 GPA and completion of specified prerequisite courses
FEES: $35.00 application fee
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Apply 6-8 months prior to entering term
Date of Last Update: 20080807

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: 20080929

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) $3750/semester; Part-time (SC undergraduate) $322/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: 20080811

WOFFORD COLLEGE
Dr. Doyle Boggs, Director of Communications
429 North Church Street
Spartanburg, SC  29303-3663
PHONE: (864)597-4000(Switchboard); 597-4130(Admission); 597-4182 (Communications) ; 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: $27,830; Resident Student Comprehensive Fee: $35,535
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 1350 men and women. Campus social life revolves around more than 50 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: President-Dr. Benjamin Dunlap
Date of Last Update: 20090121

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