Okefenokee Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Overview

Okefenokee Technical College began offering career-oriented education to students in 1965. Currently, it offers education and training in a wide range of subjects through degrees, diplomas, and certificate courses. Students can obtain an education in the areas of business and computer programs, medical programs, personal/public service programs, and technical and industry programs. The college also offers a special Associate of Applied Science degree in association with Waycross College.

Okefenokee Technical College also provides adult education and online learning facilities. The Waycross campus is surrounded by breathtaking natural surroundings adorned with beautiful pines and camellias. Laura Walker State Park and Southern Forest World, an 18-hole golf course, are also nearby.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair and production trades.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

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 1,563 in 2009-2010 (1,169 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 47% 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 (40 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (38 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (34 awarded)

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

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (11 awarded)

• Forest Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (59 awarded)

• Building/Property Maintenance and Management
• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Lineworker

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (11 awarded)

• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (11 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (13 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Surveying Technology/Surveying

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (9 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (184 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Computer Installation and Repair 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
• Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded)

• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
• Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (76 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (138 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (42 awarded)

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

PRODUCTION TRADES (70 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

TRANSPORTATION (38 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation