Heart Of Georgia Technical College

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

Heart of Georgia Technical College, also known as HGTC, is located in Dublin, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1980 as a technical school. The first classes were held on March 26, 1984. The college adopted its current name in October 2000. The main campus covers more than 65 acres of land. In addition to its main campus, the college operates the Little Ocmulgee Instructional Center, which is located in Helena, Georgia. HGTC acquired this campus in July 2001.

HGTC is home to a number of student clubs and organizations. Some of the on-campus student organizations are the Student Government Association, National Technical Honor Society, Student Practical Nurses Association, Skills USA, Phi Beta Lambda, Respiratory Educational Student Practitioners, and BRIDGE Club.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in production trades, security and law enforcement, transportation, and mechanics and repair.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.

School characteristics:

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

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.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,633 in 2009-2010 (1,214 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 51% 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 (2 awarded)

• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (29 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (18 awarded)

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

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (3 awarded)

• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (22 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (8 awarded)

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

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (4 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Care and Support Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (3 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (121 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (44 awarded)

• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (95 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

PRODUCTION TRADES (46 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (68 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

TRANSPORTATION (64 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation