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Florence
County Education Information
Francis Marion University and
Florence-Darlington Technical college provide resources for
educational enrichment of Florence county residents and quality
programs for its students. Francis Marion offers four-year
degrees, continuing education opportunities, and coursework
towards a Masters in Business and Master in Education. Both
institutions provide an excellent opportunity for professionals
to offer teaching assistance in their field of expertise.
Francis Marion University
Francis Marion University is a four-year Liberal Arts
University, which was established in 1970, was formerly the
University of South Carolina at Florence. It is located on a
309-acre campus, seven miles east of Florence. The University
offers concerts, cultural exhibits, lectures and special courses
to area citizens.
Francis Marion offers undergraduate programs in the arts and
sciences, business administration and education. Francis Marion
has excellent graduate programs in business administration,
education and psychology. Francis Marion has a highly qualified
faculty, the majority of whom hold the highest earned degrees in
their fields. The academic program of Francis Marion consists of
the following departments:
Biology
Education
Chemistry and Physics
Sociology and Philosophy
Political Science and Geography
Business Administration and Economics
Modern Language (French, German, and Spanish)
History
Psychology
Fine Arts
Mathematics
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence-Darlington Technical College is a comprehensive,
two-year, post-secondary, public institution. through technical
and general education programs, the College responds to the
community, economic, and educational needs in its service
region. It offers:
Specialized Training for
New and Expanding Businesses and Industries
Comprehensive Technical Training
College Transfer Program
Continuing Education
Transitional Studies
Community Services
Student Development Services
The College has an enrollment of over 3,000 students. The 100
acre campus contains a modern complex of buildings totaling
nearly 3000,000 square feet.
The Special Schools programs of the South Carolina Technical
Education System has been a model for the nation since 1961. In
fact, it has played a prominent role in attracting many new an
prestigious companies to South Carolina. Special Schools
(located at each of the state s 16 technical colleges) provide
specialized programs to help new and expanding industries to
meet their initial training needs. The Special School located at
Florence-Darlington Technical College has provided start-up
training assistance for many Florence County industries. In
recent years, the Amana Corporation, General Electric, Blue
Cross/Blue Shield, Hoffmann-La Roche, and many others have
benefited from special schools training received at
Florence-Darlington Technical College.
