Florence-Darlington Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Florence-Darlington Technical College was founded in 1963, and is located in South Carolina. The college was originally founded to train people for industrial employment. The initial enrollment of the college records more than 200 students. Today, it serves Darlington, Florence, and Marion counties and operates sites in Lake City, Hartsville, and Mullins. It has a health science complex located in downtown Florence.

FDTC’s main campus comprises eight buildings, and sits upon 100 acres of land. The college awards associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates to its students.

Florence-Darlington Technical College offers numerous activities to its diverse student body. Under U.S federal FDTC is certified to register non-immigrant international students on M-1 and F-1 student visas.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in production trades, family and social work, and mechanics and repair.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 4,505 in 2009-2010 (3,662 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 61% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (26 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (71 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (18 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (35 awarded)

• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (52 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Social Work

LAW (13 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (37 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (64 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (85 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE (17 awarded)

• Gerontology
• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (122 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (52 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (2 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant