Extended Campus Programs
Western Piedmont Community College
Classes take place at the Foothills Higher Education Center located on South Sterling Street in Morganton, North Carolina (across from Fatz). Lees-McRae College offers 3 programs at this location.
A special fee structure makes these programs affordable for everyone.
Birth-Kindergarten
This full-time program prepares the student for licensure to work in a
Birth-Kindergarten setting. It builds upon an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
The 60 semester hour program takes place over two years and one summer session. Seated classes meet two evenings a week.
Criminal Justice
This full-time program is offered through a combination of seated and online classes. It builds upon an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, an AA or AS degree, or a combination of 73 semester hours of college level work that can be transferred to Lees-McRae College.
This 51 semester hour program can be completed over two years and leads to a B.A.A.S. in Criminal Justice.
Elementary Education
This full-time program prepares the student to be a teacher in the North Carolina Public School system. It builds upon an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or an AA or AS degree.
This 60 semester hour program takes place over two years and includes one summer session. Seated classes meet two evenings a week.
Contact Us
Kate Gavenus, Director, Extended Campus Programs
gavenusk@lmc.edu
828-898-2518
Ginger McKinney, Site Coordinator, Elem.Ed. and B-K
mckinneyv@lmc.edu
828-766-1368
Ava Smith, Site Coordinator, Criminal Justice
smitha@lmc.edu
828-448-6143