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College Profile for : Golf Academy of the Carolinas
Myrtle Beach, SC
29579
843-236-0481 (financial aid)
800-342-7342 (admissions)
Web Site: http://www.sdgagolf.com
Mission Statement
MISSION AND PURPOSES OF THE ACADEMY
SDGA is a unique concept in the field of education. It is dedicated to rigorous academic standards as well as enhancement of golf proficiency.
The mission of SDGA is to prepare qualified students for positions in golf complex operations and management. This is achieved through a curriculum that focuses on business management, the golf industry, modern teaching methods, and sound human relations skills. Excellence and continuous improvement in the provision of education and placement are at the core of SDGAs philosophy.
The purposes of the Academy are as follows:
1. To provide students with an educational background in business management and a solid foundation in general education.
2. To prepare students to ultimately assume positions in golf management at a country club, golf facility, or other golf related businesses.
3. To introduce students to the areas of specialization, including equipment technology, modern merchandising, computers for managing business activities and tournaments, and the growth of golf as a game and a business.
4. To teach the essentials of the business of golf and golf game so that students will develop to their full potential in the industry.
5. To prepare students to become effective and innovative golf instructors and managers.
6. To provide educational and training programs that satisfy the needs of students as well as those of the overall golf industry.
7. To expose students to the increasing sophistication of the golf industry and associated demand for multifaceted personnel who are able to assess and promote the objective of the employer(s).
General Information
| Other Names | |
| Type | Private for-profit, 2-year |
| Control | Private for-profit |
| Size | Under 1,000 |
| Campus Setting | Rural: Fringe |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Title IV Eligibility | Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs |
| Relgious Affiliation | Not applicable |
College Athletic Affiliations
| No | Member of National Athletic Association | No | National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) |
| No | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) | No | National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) |
| No | National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA) | No | National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) |
| No | Other national athletic association |
College Athletic Conferences
| Not applicable | NCAA/NAIA conference number football |
| Not applicable | NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball |
| Not applicable | NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball |
| Not applicable | NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track |
College Student Services Offered
| No | Remedial Services | Yes | Academic/career counseling service |
| Yes | Employment services for students | Yes | Placement services for completers |
| No | On-campus day care for students' children |
College Special Learning Opportunities
| No | ROTC | No | Distance learning opportunities |
| No | ROTC: Army | No | Study abroad |
| No | ROTC: Navy | No | Weekend/evening college |
| No | ROTC: Air Force |
Teacher Certification
| No | Below the postsecondary level |
| No | Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization |
| No | Students must complete their preparation at another institution |
| No | Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers |