South Georgia Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural area.

Overview

South Georgia Technical College, also known as SGTC, is located in Americus, Georgia, United States. It was originally known as Southern Air Field and served as an Air force training facility. In 1948, it was established as South Georgia Trade and Vocational School. It was renamed to South Georgia Technical and Vocational School in 1963. It adopted its present name in 1988. It is spread across an area of approximately 1,000 acres in Americus. SGTC also has a satellite campus in Cordele, Georgia. It boasts of an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students per term.

The students of SGTC can get involved in several clubs and organizations. Some of these include the Student Leadership Council, National Technical Honor Society, Phi Beta Lambda, Skills USA, and JETS Orientations Team.

SGTC competes in the Georgia Junior College Athletic Association. Their sports teams are known as the Jets and Lady Jets.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in production trades, office and administration, cooking and culinary arts, mechanics and repair, and business and management.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• High male/female 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.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

South Georgia Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 99% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 2,036 in 2009-2010 (1,971 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 53% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

South Georgia Technical College provides on-campus housing for 162 of its 1,971 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (28 awarded)

• Barbering/Barber
• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (162 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
• Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (50 awarded)

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

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (4 awarded)

• Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (76 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Lineworker

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (42 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training
• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (37 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (10 awarded)

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

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (10 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (241 awarded)

• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
• Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Avionics Maintenance 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
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (28 awarded)

• Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
• Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (21 awarded)

• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (57 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (79 awarded)

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

PRODUCTION TRADES (158 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (71 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

TRANSPORTATION (52 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation