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  Seeking admission to Horry-Georgetown Technical College? With more than 70 programs of study, flexible class options, and three convenient campus locations in Myrtle Beach, Conway, and Georgetown, we think you’ll like what you find. Tuition is less than half that of a four-year public college, and classes transfer.
  
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Academics
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  Horry-Georgetown Technical College offers educational programs for nearly every career interest, from Business and Health Science to Natural Resources and Information Technology.
  
  Whether you know exactly where you’re headed in life or you’re still searching for the right career path, HGTC has more than 70 degrees, diplomas, and certificates that will help you to succeed!
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About Us
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  Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is a two-year community/technical college that offers more than 70 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs for students who are either seeking quick entry into the workforce or desiring to transfer to a senior institution to pursue a bachelor's degree.
  
  HGTC offers three convenient campus locations in South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach, Conway and Georgetown.
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Current Students
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  As a student at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, you have access to powerful tools and valuable information. Free tutoring and writing assistance, help with technical issues, advisement on curriculum choices, personal and career counseling, and career placement assistance are all available to students currently enrolled at HGTC.
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Future Students
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  The world is a different place than it was when Horry-Georgetown Technical College was founded in 1966. Nevertheless, the college remains as focused today on providing an up-to-date education for our students as we were decades ago. HGTC was founded on a commitment to prepare people for jobs, sustain a high job-placement rate, and facilitate university transfers.
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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  Whether you want to learn new skills or enhance skills for a career, keep current in your field, get needed continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain your certification, or just want to learn for the pleasure of personal enrichment, we have something for you.
  
  HGTC also offers customized training for your business.
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Pre-Veterinary Nursing Pathway

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Pre-Engineering
Pathway Pre-Marine
Pathway Pre-Medicine
Pathway Pre-Veterinary
Nursing Pathway

Pre-Veterinary Nursing Career Pathway: The below listing is a recommendation of courses that should be taken for an Associate in Science major that is planning to transfer to another institution to major in Veterinary Nursing.

For a full list of Associate in Science degree requirements, please refer to the HGTC College Catalog.

If you are interested in the Pre-Veterinary Nursing pathway, please consult your academic advisor for assistance.

View all HGTC transfer opportunities.

Recommended Curriculum Sequence
First Semester	Course Title	Semester Credit Hours
AHS 102	Medical Terminology	3
BIO 105	Principles of Biology	4
ENG 101	English Composition I	3
SPC 205	Public Speaking	3
	TOTAL	13
Second Semester
BIO 127	Principles of Animal Science	3
CHM 110	College Chemistry I	4
PSY 201	General Psychology	3
	TOTAL	10
	TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	23

* Veterinary Nursing Program Agreement

* Transferring institutions may require additional prerequisite courses not offered at Horry-Georgetown Technical College.

* Completion of observation or work experience in a veterinary hospital may also be required to meet the admission requirements of Veterinary Nursing Programs.

Current Semester Information

Spring Classes

Classes Begin

January 8 (Full Fall/Fast Forward I)
January 29 (Flex Start)
February 29 (Fast Forward II)

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