Georgia Military College-Atlanta Campus

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Georgia Military college Atlanta campus is a part of the Georgia Military College. It is also known as GMC Atlanta and is located in Fort McPherson, Georgia. The college was founded in 1879 as Middle Georgia Military and Agricultural College. In 1900, the name of the college changed to its current name. It is a liberal arts junior college and has several campuses in Georgia. The college offers associate’s degrees in a number of areas of study such as business administration, education, logistics management and computer information systems.

Students at Georgia Military College are also involved in clubs and organizations such as Phi Theta Kappa, and The Student Government Association. The Students Activities Committee conducts several events for the recreation of students such as drama, athletics and alumni affairs.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, liberal arts, and security and law enforcement.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• 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 552 in 2009-2010 (643 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 55% 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)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (8 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management
• Logistics and Materials Management

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (9 awarded)

• Education

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded)

• Human Development and Family Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (23 awarded)

• General Studies

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (10 awarded)

• Pre-Nursing Studies

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (6 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies