Lanier Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small suburb.

Overview

Lanier Technical College is a public, two-year institution located in Oakwood, Georgia, United States. The college is a partner in the communities of Dawson, Banks, Barrow, Forsyth, Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin, and North Fulton counties. Lanier Technical College provides career and technical education programs leading to associate of applied science degrees, diplomas, and other technical certificates of credit. The college also provides adult education and continuing education programs.

Lanier Technical College boasts of an active student life. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations that are based on the varied interests of the students. The student body at Lanier Technical College is diverse. It includes more than 80% Caucasians, over 10% African-Americans, above 3% Hispanics, and over 2% Asians and others.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and computer science and engineering.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

School characteristics:

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

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 3,182 in 2009-2010 (2,650 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 41% of the student body. About 23% 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 (55 awarded)

• Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (124 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
• Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (62 awarded)

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

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (15 awarded)

• Electrician
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (5 awarded)

• Personal and Culinary Services

DESIGN (6 awarded)

• Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (56 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (35 awarded)

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

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (12 awarded)

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

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (2 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (113 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
• 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 (18 awarded)

• Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
• Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (58 awarded)

• Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
• Medical Office Management/Administration
• Medical Reception/Receptionist
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
• Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (203 awarded)

• Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (416 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (48 awarded)

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

PRODUCTION TRADES (53 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (28 awarded)

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