Augusta Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Augusta Technical College was established in 1961, and is a 2-year college situated in Augusta, Georgia. It was founded as Augusta Area Vocational-Technical School, and was chartered in 1986. After a few name and status changes, it was renamed to its present name in 2000. The college offers a wide variety of programs in diverse areas of study.

Augusta Technical College has an active student life. The college students are encouraged to take part in numerous local and national organizations that are related to their programs of study. Delta Epsilon Chi, American Culinary Federation Junior Chefs Association, and the International Association of Administrative Professionals are a few organizations and associations that maintain campus chapters for student memberships.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, production trades, security and law enforcement, mechanics and repair, and office and administration.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• Racially diverse student body.

School characteristics:

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

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Students may study abroad.
• 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 4,705 in 2009-2010 (3,930 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 44% of the student body. About 17% 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 (80 awarded)

• Barbering/Barber
• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (140 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (120 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (68 awarded)

• Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (26 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (108 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (30 awarded)

• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (30 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping
• Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW (7 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (183 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Computer Installation and Repair 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

MEDIA (35 awarded)

• Graphic Communications
• Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded)

• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (177 awarded)

• Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
• Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (417 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (17 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (86 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (142 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (9 awarded)

• Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (156 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting