Athens Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Athens Technical College is located in Athens, Georgia. This college was established in 1958 and was originally known as Athens Area Vocational-Technical School. The college received its present name in the 2000. The Athens campus is the main campus and is spread over 40 acres; there are several other campuses located at Elberton, Monroe and Greensboro. The students are offered degree, diploma and certificate programs in a range of study areas like business, health and technical fields.

The students of Athens Technical College can affiliate with one of the many student clubs and organizations available on campus. Some of them are Phi Theta Kappa and the IAAP organization. The students also take active part in the sports facilities available on campus.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, mechanics and repair, and nursing and emergency medicine.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 4,137 in 2009-2010 (3,083 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 51% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (68 awarded)

• Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (119 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Retailing and Retail Operations
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
• Selling Skills and Sales Operations
• Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (35 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (32 awarded)

• Electrician
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (10 awarded)

• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
• Personal and Culinary Services

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (27 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (11 awarded)

• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY (19 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LAW (15 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (3 awarded)

• Technical and Business Writing

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (153 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (172 awarded)

• Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (229 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (8 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (19 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION (26 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation