Gwinnett Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Gwinnett Technical College, Gwinnett Tech, opened its doors in 1984, and is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The college originally initiated as Gwinnett Area Technical School, has undergone several name changes; it was given its current name on July 6, 2000.

Gwinnett Tech is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It presently confers associate of applied science degrees. It also offers numerous diploma program options and certificates to its students.

Gwinnett Technical College hosts numerous clubs and organizations. Some of them are Delta Epsilon Chi, Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), Skills USA-VICA and Voices of the World. The college opened D. Scott Hudgens, Jr.Early Education Center in 2006. It is the latest live learning lab of the college.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in real estate and construction management, business and management, hospitality, computer science and engineering, and mechanics and repair.
• 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.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Gwinnett participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 63% of students received financial aid of some sort.

(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 5,383 in 2009-2010 (4,607 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 45% of the student body. About 19% 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 (11 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (582 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• 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 (266 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• 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 (186 awarded)

• Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
• Carpentry/Carpenter

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (33 awarded)

• Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
• Culinary Arts/Chef Training
• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

DESIGN (16 awarded)

• Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (40 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (67 awarded)

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

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY (112 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management
• Restaurant/Food Services Management
• Tourism and Travel Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (47 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
• Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
• Greenhouse Operations and Management
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping
• Plant Nursery Operations and Management

LIBERAL ARTS (7 awarded)

• Technical and Business Writing

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (610 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

MEDIA (3 awarded)

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (77 awarded)

• Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
• Medical Reception/Receptionist
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (209 awarded)

• Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (319 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)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (35 awarded)

• Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
• Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (56 awarded)

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

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (34 awarded)

• Commercial Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES (80 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (97 awarded)

• Construction Management

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (24 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (27 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies