Horry-Georgetown Technical College
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Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a 2-year community college
in Conway
, South Carolina
, U.S.A. The college's president is H. Neyle Wilson. It is a part of the South Carolina Technical College System
.
The fourth largest technical college in the state, HGTC offers over 70 degree and certificate programs in Agriculture Technology, Arts & Science, Business, Engineering & Industrial Technology, Health Science, Information/Computer Technology and Public Service Technology.
HGTC currently has three campuses. In addition to the main campus on U.S. 501
in Conway
the school has campuses in Myrtle Beach
and Georgetown
Students can also take classes online. The Conway campus has 13 buildings on 50 acres (20.2 ha).
The Grand Strand Campus Conference and Business Center near The Market Common
has meeting space that includes the Thomas C. Maeser Auditorium, a 3650 square feet (339.1 m²) ballroom.
HGTC also includes an off-campus site at North Myrtle Beach High School
.
created the Horry-Georgetown Commission for Technical Education. Horry-Marion-Georgetown Technical Education Center began with 123 students in 1966. In 1975, the name changed to Horry-Georgetown Technical College as a result of growth and changed emphasis. Horry-Georgetown Technical College now serves Horry
and Georgetown Counties, while Marion County is served by Florence-Darlington Technical College
.
Over 17,000 have graduated in more than 40 years, and 90 percent stayed in the area.
In 2000, as buildings were torn down at the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
, HGTC claimed the Officers Club and Non-Commissioned Officers Club.
The former base hospital
became the Dr. Robert E. Speir Jr. Health Education Center on the Myrtle Beach campus, which held its grand opening July 11, 2008. In 2009, HGTC announced the center would get a 20000 square feet (1,858.1 m²) addition for dental
programs.
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
in Conway
Conway, South Carolina
Conway is a city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 16,317 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Horry County and is part of the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area. It is the home of Coastal Carolina University....
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
, U.S.A. The college's president is H. Neyle Wilson. It is a part of the South Carolina Technical College System
South Carolina Technical College System
The South Carolina Technical College System is a statewide network of 16 technical colleges in South Carolina. It also includes the Center for Accelerated Technology Training, or CATT. The System is run by the SC State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education. It provides learning...
.
The fourth largest technical college in the state, HGTC offers over 70 degree and certificate programs in Agriculture Technology, Arts & Science, Business, Engineering & Industrial Technology, Health Science, Information/Computer Technology and Public Service Technology.
HGTC currently has three campuses. In addition to the main campus on U.S. 501
U.S. Route 501
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in Conway
Conway
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the school has campuses in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. It is situated on the center of a large and continuous stretch of beach known as the Grand Strand in northeastern South Carolina. It is considered to be a major tourist destination in the...
and Georgetown
Georgetown, South Carolina
Georgetown is the third oldest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina and the county seat of Georgetown County, in the Low Country. Located on Winyah Bay at the confluence of the Great Pee Dee River, Waccamaw River, and Sampit River, Georgetown is the second largest seaport in South Carolina,...
Students can also take classes online. The Conway campus has 13 buildings on 50 acres (20.2 ha).
The Grand Strand Campus Conference and Business Center near The Market Common
The Market Common Myrtle Beach
The Market Common Myrtle Beach is a lifestyle center located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It is part of the Myrtle Beach International Airport complex that became civilian after the closure of the Air Force Base that was shared with the airport. It is located near the Myrtle Beach...
has meeting space that includes the Thomas C. Maeser Auditorium, a 3650 square feet (339.1 m²) ballroom.
HGTC also includes an off-campus site at North Myrtle Beach High School
North Myrtle Beach High School
North Myrtle Beach High School is a public school located in Little River, South Carolina. The school is one of nine high schools within Horry County Schools...
.
History
In 1961, the Technical Education System in South Carolina began. In 1963, the South Carolina General AssemblySouth Carolina General Assembly
The South Carolina General Assembly, also called the South Carolina Legislature, is the state legislature of the U.S. state of South Carolina. The legislature is bicameral and consists of the lower South Carolina House of Representatives and the upper South Carolina Senate. Altogether, the General...
created the Horry-Georgetown Commission for Technical Education. Horry-Marion-Georgetown Technical Education Center began with 123 students in 1966. In 1975, the name changed to Horry-Georgetown Technical College as a result of growth and changed emphasis. Horry-Georgetown Technical College now serves Horry
Horry County, South Carolina
Horry County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. This name honored Revolutionary War Hero, Peter Horry. Brigadier General Horry was born in South Carolina sometime around 1743 and started his distinguished military career in 1775 as one of 20 captains the Provincial Congress...
and Georgetown Counties, while Marion County is served by Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence-Darlington Technical College is a 2-year community college in Florence, South Carolina, U.S.A. The college's president is Charles W. Gould. It is a part of the South Carolina Technical College System....
.
Over 17,000 have graduated in more than 40 years, and 90 percent stayed in the area.
In 2000, as buildings were torn down at the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
Myrtle Beach Air Force Base is a closed United States Air Force facility, located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was established in 1940 as a World War II training base and was also used for coastal patrols during the war...
, HGTC claimed the Officers Club and Non-Commissioned Officers Club.
The former base hospital
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
became the Dr. Robert E. Speir Jr. Health Education Center on the Myrtle Beach campus, which held its grand opening July 11, 2008. In 2009, HGTC announced the center would get a 20000 square feet (1,858.1 m²) addition for dental
Dentistry
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered...
programs.