Columbus Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Columbus Technical College is located in Columbus, Georgia, United States. It was established in the year 1961. Originally, the college was a unit of the Muscogee County school District and was known as the Columbus Area Vocational Technical School. Columbus Technical College offers students associate degrees and technical certificates in various subjects including accounting, nursing, and technical studies. Online courses are also offered for the benefit of outstation students. The college has various schools under it. These include:

• School of Applied Business
• School of Economic Development
• School of General Studies
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Professional and Technical Services

Columbus Technical College has many registered student organizations including the American Welding Society, Student Nurses’ Association, National Technical Honor Society, Phi Beta Lambda, and International Student Association.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in business and management, mechanics and repair, and computer science and engineering.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High female/male ratio.
• Racially diverse student body.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Large number of students.

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 3,687 in 2009-2010 (2,992 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 47% of the student body. About 16% 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 (32 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (316 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
• Insurance
• Logistics and Materials Management
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (60 awarded)

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

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (22 awarded)

• Building/Property Maintenance and Management
• Carpentry/Carpenter

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (14 awarded)

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (37 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (20 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (6 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY (15 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (19 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
• Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LIBERAL ARTS (2 awarded)

• Technical and Business Writing

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (172 awarded)

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

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (39 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
• Medical Reception/Receptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (203 awarded)

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

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (139 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (26 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (44 awarded)

• Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (7 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies