

ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
PHILOSOPHY
The strength of Atlanta rests in its citizens whose skills, values, and ethics
make them a productive and competitive
force. The men and women of Atlanta should be productive workers if the city and
its environs are to attract new business
and industry and strengthen existing companies that have enabled Atlanta to
become the commercial hub of the entire
Southeast.
Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race,
color, national origin, sex, religion, marital
status, or disability. Individuals should be provided programs and services that
will enable them to develop and improve
their academic skills, technical competence, and work attitudes. These
attributes are necessary for job acquisition,
retention, and advancement in a career that is personally satisfying, socially
useful, and economically beneficial.
Atlanta Technical College believes that opportunities in technical education
must include general and technical
literacy, academic skills and knowledge, technical skills, and the attitudes
needed to enjoy life. To obtain employment,
individuals must be competitive in today's job market, and they must possess the
skills that will earn them promotions
throughout their careers.
Atlanta Technical College believes that the positive results of a literate
and technical competent citizenry will
accelerate Atlanta's continued appeal to existing, expanding, new, and emerging
businesses and industries and will in turn
contribute to the economic and social growth of individuals
living and working in and around Atlanta.
CORE VALUES
These core values define our
enduring character and are the primary reasons that Atlanta Technical College
has been a strong
community influence for so long.We are proud of our reputation in the
community and our traditions of academic excellence and
educational success.We honor tradition, yet seek to expand it, moving forward into the future
informed by traditional values
that
transcend time, size, business and industry trends, management changes, or
external factors.
By maintaining these core values, we preserve what has always been
special about Atlanta Technical College.
Our core values are the guiding principles that direct our work as
we fulfill our mission. Whether
you interact with a staff member
or an administrator, attend classes taught by one of our faculty members, or
meet an Atlanta Tech student in the community,
you
will see these values at work.
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Service
o
Academic
Excellence
o
Respect
and Integrity
o
Empowerment
and Accountability
o
Creativity
o
Diversity
o
Community
Atlanta Technical College’s core values complement the Technical
College System of Georgia belief system.
MISSION
Atlanta Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, located in the city of Atlanta,
is an accredited institution of higher education that provides affordable lifelong learning opportunities,
associate degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, customized business and industry training,
continuing education and other learning services using state-of-the-art technology. The integration of
academics and applied career preparation to enhance student learning is essential in meeting the
workforce demands and economic development needs of the people, businesses, and communities of Fulton County.
The mission of Atlanta Technical College is composed within the philosophical
framework of the Technical College System of Georgia.
It is reviewed and approved annually by the faculty, staff, administration and the Board of Directors.
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Expanded Statement of Purpose
Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is
a comprehensive, urban, public, two-year community and technical College serving
Fulton County, south of the Chattahoochee River.
College programs and services provide accessible, high-quality post-
secondary education that prepares the traditional and
non-traditional student to enter the job market. The college awards
associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of
credit. Atlanta Technical College will seek to meet Metro
Atlanta industry needs and student demands through the
provision of state-of-the-art academic and career preparation,
customized business and industry training, continuing
education, and other learning services as outlined in the following
major purposes:
To provide access and awareness to technical education
through its contribution to the economic prosperity, quality
of life, and "education culture" of Atlanta's communities
by increasing availability of credit and non-credit educational
opportunities, strengthening community involvement, and
raising public awareness of the benefits of technical and adult
education;
To ensure student success through quality support services
and technical programs by providing quality programs and
services that promote the satisfaction, retention, and
graduation of students for viable and consistent employment with
local, state, and national companies that are equally
satisfied with the quality of our graduates;
To provide accountability through effective and efficient
management that ensures effective, adequately supported,
and efficiently managed technical education, adult
education, and economic development programs and services are
available for all citizens of Atlanta;
To develop Atlanta Technical
College's internal workforce through the assurance of a sufficient, satisfied,
and qualified
ATC workforce needed to meet the demands
of Atlanta citizens and businesses for quality technical education, adult
literacy, and economic development programs and services;
and
To develop a high quality
infrastructure for extended and enhanced services through the provision of
sufficient and
appropriate facilities, technology, and
equipment throughout Atlanta Technical College and its service delivery area to
extend and enhance programs and services.
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Code: AG04-01-05
WARRANTY OF DEGREE,
DIPLOMA, AND TECHNICAL
CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT
GRADUATES
To demonstrate confidence in and
commitment to quality technical programs which are relevant, current, and
responsive
to the stated expectations
of Georgia's businesses and industries, that the Technical college System of Georgia will
warrant every graduate from programs offering a
technical certificate of credit, diploma, or associate degree in a state
technical college according to the following
stipulations.
1. The warranty guarantees that the
graduate has demonstrated the knowledge and skills and can perform each
competency as identified in the industry-validated Standard
or Program Guide, and any program graduate who is
determined to lack such competence shall be retrained at no
cost to the employer or graduate.
2. A claim against the
warranty may be filed by either an employer in conjunction with a graduate or a
graduate if the
graduate cannot perform one or more of
the competencies contained in the industry-validated Standard or Program
Guide, including failure to pass a State of Georgia
required licensing examination.
3. The warranty is
applicable only to graduates of any technical certificate of credit, diploma, or
degree program who
entered the program subsequent to
the mandated standards of implementation date.
4. The
warranty will remain in effect for two consecutive years immediately following
the date of graduation and will
be honored by any state
governed technical college which offers the same program.
5. The warranty shall be issued in writing to each
graduate who entered a program on or after the mandated standards
implementation date for the applicable program standard.
Warranty information is available on the Atlanta
Technical College website. The contact person is the Special
Needs Coordinator who may be reached at 404.225.4463.
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ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
1560 Metropolitan Parkway, S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30310
404.225.4461
ACCREDITATION
Atlanta Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools, 1866
Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, 404.679.4501, to award associate degrees,
diplomas,
and technical certificates of credit. Atlanta
Technical college is also accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational
Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640,
Atlanta, GA 30346, 770.396.3898/800.917.2081.
DISCLAIMER
The
statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and
should not be construed as the basis
of a contract
between students and the institution. While every effort will be made to ensure
the accuracy of the material
stated herein, Atlanta
Technical College reserves the right to change any provision listed in the
catalog, including but
not limited to, the academic
requirements for graduation, availability of courses, and programs of study,
without actual
notice to students; however, every
effort will be made to keep students advised of such changes. Catalog updates
will be
posted on the college website.
Atlanta Technical
College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or
ethnic
origin, gender, religion, disability, age,
political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except
in those special
circumstances permitted or mandated by
law). For further information regarding these laws (Title Vl, lX and
Section 504) contact
Harriet A. Ferrell, equity
officer/career, planner/special needs, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland
Dennard Building, Student
Affairs Division, Suite 166 B,
404.225.4463. Email: hferrell@atlantatech.edu.
To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment,
contact Harriet A. Ferrell, career planner (special needs),
Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 166B,
404.225.4463.
Email: hferrell@atlantatech.edu.
Atlanta Technical College, 1560 Metropolitan Parkway, SW, Atlanta, GA
30310.
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From the President
Atlanta Tech WORKS!
Atlanta Technical College has been a vibrant part of the Atlanta community
for more than 40 years. The college has a proud legacy
of educating men and women who make
valuable contributions to the workforce.
On the largest single-site campus in the Technical College
System of Georgia, Atlanta Technical College offers an academic
community that is intellectually
stimulating and technically challenging. Our campus fosters life-long learning, and we serve a
diverse student body that represents all ages, cultures, and educational backgrounds.
We offer more than 100 high-tech degree, diploma, and technical
certificate of credit programs, ranging from studies in aviation
maintenance to the latest in computer
science; additionally, there are programs in industrial and transportation technologies, health
and
public safety technologies, and business and public service technologies. These course offerings
mirror the demands of
business and industry, and we are proud of our vibrant partnerships with
corporate leaders.
Atlanta Technical College is a place where you will discover
the life-changing power of education. We will work hard to
prepare you for a high-wage, high-performance career.
Your success is our business, and we take our job seriously. Take
time to read this catalog carefully.
There is information contained herein that will enrich your experience and provide you
with valuable
information and insight. You will find everything you need to plan your educational experience.
You are a valuable asset to the Atlanta Technical College community.
Your life will be transformed by your experiences here.
At the same time, this college community will also
be enriched because of you. We welcome your leadership, scholarship, service,
creativity and involvement.
I invite you to witness the power of an education from Atlanta Technical College to become what you
are meant to be!
Warm Regards,

Alvetta Peterman Thomas, Ed.D.
President
Atlanta Tech: Named America's Best Community College by Washington Monthly.
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Atlanta Technical College Campus Location
Directions to the Main Campus 1560 Metropolitan Parkway, S.W.
From the North: Take 75-85 South to the University Avenue exit. Make a right onto
University Avenue. Travel 3/4 mile to Metropolitan Parkway. Make a left onto Metropolitan Parkway and travel 3/4 mile.
The campus will be on the left, and you will enter at a traffic light.
From the South: Take 85 North to the Cleveland Avenue exit. Make a right onto Cleveland Avenue.
Turn left onto Metropolitan Parkway. Continue on Metropolitan until you reach the Atlanta Tech campus.
The campus will be on the right, and you will enter at a traffic light.

By MARTA : Take
either the special Atlanta Tech bus (to the side door of our main building) from
the West End MARTA
Rail Station or the 95-Hapeville
bus, which stops on Metropolitan Parkway outside the main gate.
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ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Academic Calendar 2009 -- 2010
Winter Quarter 2010
| Financial Aid Application Deadline | December 1 |
| Application & Credential Deadline (Transcript/Test Scores) | December 3 |
| Learning Support Registration (Current Students) | December 16 |
| Financial Aid Documents Deadline | December 15 |
| New Learning Support Registration | December 16 @ 10 a.m. |
| New Student Orientation/Registration | December 16 @ 2 p.m., or 5 p.m. |
| December 17 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m | |
| Last Day for Admissions Testing | December 18 |
| Verify Financial Aid Award Online | December 19 |
| Late Registration (Fee Applies) | January 5 |
| Schedules will be dropped for Nonpayment | January 5 |
| Quarter Begins | January 6 |
| Drop/Add | January 6 –13 |
| Last Day to Withdraw and Receive a Refund | January 8 |
| Add Classes Only | January 9 - 13 |
| Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Birthday Observance (College Closed) | January 18 |
| Statewide Instructor Meeting – No Day Credit Classes/Evening Classes Meet as Scheduled | February 4 |
| Graduation Applications Due to Registrar | February 1 |
| Mid-Quarter | February 11 |
| Advisement for Returning Students (By Appointment) | February 8 – 26 |
| Registration for Returning Students | February 15 – 26 |
| Spring Schedules Dropped for Non-Payment | March 11 |
| Learning Support Registration (Current Students) | March 17 |
| Last Day of Class | March 18 |
| Final Exams | March 18 – 22 |
| Grades Due to Registrar | March 23 |
Dates are Subject to Change
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Spring Quarter 2010
| Financial Aid Application Deadline | March 1 |
| Learning Support Registration (Current Students) | March 17 |
| Financial Aid Documents Deadline | March 15 |
| Application & Credential Deadline (Transcript/Test Scores) | March 11 |
| New Learning Support Registration | March 24 @ 10 a.m. |
| New Student Orientation/Registration | March 24 @ 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. |
| March 25 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m | |
| Verify Financial Award Online | March 27 |
| Late Registration (Fee Applies) | April 5 |
| Quarter Begins | Tuesday April 6 |
| Drop/Add | April 9 – 12 |
| Last Day to Withdraw and Receive a Refund | April 8 |
| Add Classes Only | April 9 - 13 |
| Graduation Applications Due to Registrar | April 26 |
| Mid-Quarter | May 10 |
| Advisement for Returning Students (By Appointment) | May 3-28 |
| Registration for Returning Students | May 10-28 |
| Holiday (Memorial Day – College Closed) | May 31 |
| Summer Schedules will be Dropped for Non-Payment | June 4 |
| Learning Support Registration (Current Students) | June 15 |
| Last Day of Class | June 16 |
| Final Exams | June 16 – 17 |
| Grades Due to Registrar | June 18 |
| Commencement Exercises (Graduation) | June 18 |
Dates are Subject to
Change
Please see our website at http://www.atlantatech.edu for changes.
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Summer Quarter 2010
|
Financial Aid Application Deadline |
June 1 |
|
Application & Credential Deadline (Transcript/Test Scores) |
June 3 |
|
Financial Aid Documents Deadline |
June 15 |
|
New Student Orientation/Registration |
June 16 @ 2 p.m., or 5 p.m |
|
New Learning Support Registration |
June 16 @ 10 a.m |
|
New Student Orientation/Registration |
June 17 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. |
|
Last Day for Admissions Testing |
June 21 |
|
Holiday (Independence Day – College Closed) |
July 1 |
|
Late Registration (Fee Applies) |
July 5 |
|
Schedules will be Dropped for Non-payment |
July 6 |
|
Quarter Begins |
July 6 |
|
Drop/Add |
July 6-12 |
|
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive a Refund |
July 8 |
|
Graduation Applications Due to Registrar |
August 5 |
|
Mid-Quarter |
August 9 |
|
Registration for Returning Students |
August 9-31 |
|
Holiday (Labor Day – College Closed) |
September 6 |
|
Learning Support Registration (Current Students) |
September 9 |
|
Last Day of Class |
September 13 |
|
Final Exams |
September 13-14 |
|
Quarter Ends/Grades Due to Registrar |
September 16 |
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Dates are Subject to
Change
Please see our website at http://www.atlantatech.edu for changes.
FALL QUARTER 2010
|
Financial Aid Application Deadline |
September 1 |
|
Application & Credential Deadline (Transcript/Test Scores) |
September 2 |
|
Financial Aid Documentation Deadline |
September 15 |
|
New Learning Support Registration |
September 20 @ 10 a.m |
|
New Student Orientation/Registration |
September 20 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. |
|
|
September 21 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. |
|
Last Day for Admissions Testing |
September 16 |
|
Late Registration (Fee Applies) |
September 28 |
|
Schedules will be dropped for non-payment |
September 28 |
|
Quarter Begins |
September 29 |
|
Drop/Add |
September 29 - October 1 |
|
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive a Refund |
September 30 |
|
Add Classes only |
October 2 – 5 |
|
Graduation Applications Due to Registrar |
October 28 |
|
Mid-Quarter |
November 2 |
|
Advisement for Returning Students (By Appointment) |
October 25-November 30 |
|
Registration for Returning Students |
November 2 - 30 |
|
Planning/Staff Development (No Classes) |
November 24 |
|
Holiday (Thanksgiving – College Closed) |
November 25 |
|
Learning Support Registration (Current Students) |
December 8 |
|
Last Day of Class |
December 9 |
|
Final Exams |
December 9-13 |
|
Grades Due to Registrar |
December 14 |
|
Winter Holidays (College Closed) |
December 20 – January 4 |
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|
Dates are Subject to
Change
Please see our website at http://www.atlantatech.edu for changes.
INTRODUCTION
Atlanta Technical College is a postsecondary college under the governance of the
Technical College System
of Georgia (TCSG). As one of
23 technical colleges in the state, Atlanta Technical College adheres to the
policies and
requirements set forth by the TCSG.
Atlanta Technical College prepares students for the world of work.
The
Community
The location of Atlanta Technical College, in the southwestern corner
of the city of Atlanta, places the college
on an
excellent site to provide maximum involvement in the city's exciting
and progressive business, industrial,
cultural, and
educational communities. Atlanta is the corporate headquarters for many
well-known companies such as
AGL, AT&T Mobility
LLC, CNN, Coca-Cola, the Southern Company, Delta Air Lines and Turner
Broadcasting Company.
Host
of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, Atlanta is home to the Atlanta Braves
baseball team,
the Atlanta Hawks basketball team, the
Atlanta Falcons football team, and the Atlanta Thrashers hockey team.
Facilities
Atlanta Technical College occupies a 48-acre campus on Metropolitan Parkway.
Quality technical education re-
quires laboratory
facilities comparable to workplaces in business and industry. An annual budget
of more than $27 mil-
lion keeps the training
environment current with state-of-the-art technology. Budget expenditures have
been generously
supplemented with donations of
equipment and technical advice from corporations committed to technical
education.
These business partnerships foster a new
level of cooperation to enhance technical education.
History
Tracing its origin through six decades, Atlanta Technical College has grown from
fairly modest beginnings. Atlanta
Technical College was
established as Smith-Hughes Vocational School at 232 Pryor Street, and first
enrolled adults in
vocational education in 1945
following World War II. The school was moved in 1964 to Smith High School at 535
Hill
Street and renamed Hoke Smith Technical Institute.
At that time, about 24 occupational programs were offered. Federal
funding for vocational education in the late 1960s promoted
the concept of area vocational technical schools.
In
1967, the school was reorganized as Atlanta Area Technical School and was moved
to its current southwest
campus, enrolling its first
students in the new facilities in January 1968. In 1953, the Northside extension
campus, Tuxedo
Center, was opened at 4191 Northside
Drive in northwest Atlanta. The Child Care Center and Ferguson Hall Annex
were completed the same year. In 1997, the school's name
was changed to Atlanta Technical Institute and the institution
became part of the Georgia Department of Technical and
Adult Education. Dr. Brenda Watts Jones was tapped to
become president, making her the first African-American
woman in Georgia to lead a technical institution.
In
June 1999, Atlanta Technical Institute completed a $1.3 million renovation of
its south entrance façade. The
renovation provided
covered walks and outdoor seating plazas. On July 1, 2000, the name was changed
to Atlanta Tech-
nical College. Ground was broken in
December 2007 for a $14 million Allied Health Facility.
With
an average quarterly enrollment of 3,800 students, Atlanta Tech offers associate
degrees, diploma programs,
technical certificates of
credit, and continuing education short-term courses. In addition to day and
evening class
schedules, and hybrid schedules are also offered. Additionally, Atlanta Technical College,
through its Economic Development
Division, develops customized training courses
for business and industry.
Students who complete their programs at Atlanta Technical College are prepared
for the world of work. Atlanta
Technical College has
produced six state GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership) winners and
four state
PRIDE (Performance Recognition Indicating
Demonstrated Excellence) winners. GOAL is the highest award given to
outstanding technical students in Georgia. In addition to
having an excellent track record in producing winners in state
competitions, students who attend Atlanta Technical College
also excel in regional and national competitions represent-
ing student associations and organizations.
Atlanta Technical College provides an exceptional education to a diverse group
of students, representing ethnic
groups from around the
world, younger and older people, high school and College graduates, persons with
special
needs, and persons with varied backgrounds,
training requirements, and interests. Women are enrolled in nontraditional
occupational training programs such as Automotive
Technology, Carpentry, and Welding and Joining Technology.
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Student Affairs Division
The
Student Affairs Division is designed to create an environment that will serve
the total development of students.
The division is a
multifaceted unit, which includes admissions, orientation, recruitment, career
guidance, student activi-
ties, job placement, and
assistance to students with special needs. The purposes of these activities
are:
to ensure that admissions and other Student Affairs are approached from the perspective of students; and
to ensure that the policies, procedures, and programs
affecting students provide them with opportunities to
reach their technical and career goals, both curricular
and co-curricular.
The
accomplishment of this mission promises to produce citizens who are able to live
meaningful and productive
lives, and who are prepared
to compete in a global market.
General Policies
Atlanta Technical College is open to all
persons who are eligible for admission and is committed to serving the
educational needs
of all who apply, without regard to
age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, marital status, disability,
political affiliation or belief.
Admission to a Technical College
System of Georgia (TCSG) college is a multi-step process which consists
of the evaluation
of prior academic experience and
an assessment for postsecondary readiness of eligible applicants.
Admission to specific programs
requires that applicants demonstrate potential for success as measured by
satis-
factory placement test scores and completion of
all Admissions Requirements.
Applicants whose test scores indicate
that additional educational preparation is needed will be required to satisfactorily com-
plete appropriate learning support courses
to prepare for their programs. Learning support services such
as Vocational English as a Second Language (ESL), tutorial
labs, and face to face tutorials also help prepare students
for program success.
Applicants who submit misleading
information will be subject to denial or dismissal without a refund. All
credentials
submitted become and remain the
property of Atlanta Technical College and will neigher be returned to the
applicant, duplicated,
nor transferred to another
institution.
Graduates of non-accredited or non-state approved schools are assessed on a
case-by-case basis. Applicants with
an incomplete file
or application received after the deadline may be choose to be processed for special
admission status.
Admission Procedures
Admission Requirements
It is the mission
of the college to assist students in achieving their personal and
professional goals. It is the
responsibility of the
student to complete the requirements for admission.
Age:
Applicants for admission must be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Applicants
for Cosmetology and Allied
Health programs must be seventeen
(17) years of age or older.
Education:
Educational requirements are determined by the Technical College System of
Georgia and the College.
Requirements vary according to
the program of study. A high school diploma or the equivalent (GED) is desirable
but is
not an entrance requirement for all
programs. All applicants must have graduated from high school or completed
the GED require-
ments prior to graduation from any
program. Applicants who have completed (C or better) a minimum of 30 semester or
45
quarter hours at the degree level may submit official
college transcripts in lieu of high school diploma or
GED. Home-schooled
student documents
will be accepted according to Technical College System of Georgia policy.
Admissions Testing: Applicants must take the
required COMPASS or ASSET placement test or submit satisfactory
SAT I or ACT test scores. Test scores will be considered
valid for a period of five years.
Documentation of Residency and Citizenship:
Applicants for admission must provide two forms of proof to support a claim
for in-state residency, permanent resident citizenship
status, and refugee status. If you are under 24 years of age and are a
claimed
dependent of a parent/guardian, we will need two
forms of proof from your parent(s) or legal guardian as outlined in the Petition
for
Georgia Residency. This information must be received
if you are seeking Georgia residency. A listing of specific acceptable
documentation is available in the admissions office.
Application Deadline: Applicants for admission to
degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs
are asked to have all documents (transcripts, test scores,
etc.) on file in the Admissions Office according to the deadline
dates, published in the school calendar.
Applicants with an incomplete file or application received after the deadline may choose to be
processed for special admission status.
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Blood and Airborne Pathogens: Students enrolled in
Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College will
be performing
tasks in which there is a normal
occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body
materials, and airborne pathogens.
These tasks
will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each
occupational training program/course. Students
will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B
and Tuberculosis immunizations as a result of potential occupational
exposure.
Students should contact their program
directors for more information.
CATEGORY I STUDENT OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING
PROGRAMS/COURSES INVOLVED:
The
technical college student occupational programs or courses involved in the
performance of Category I tasks are:
1. BARBERING
2. COSMETOLOGY
3. DENTAL ASSISTING
4. DENTAL
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
5. EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE &
EDUCATION
6. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN /
FIREFIGHTER
7. HEMODIALYSIS PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
8. MEDICAL ASSISTING
9.
PARAMEDICS
10. PATIENT CARE ASSISTING
11. PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
12.
PHARMACIST'S ASSISTANT
13. PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY
14. PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
15.
PRACTICAL NURSING
CATEGORY II STUDENT OCCUPATIONAL AREAS INVOLVED:
The technical college student
occupational programs or courses involved in the performance of Category II
tasks are:
1. BARBERING
2. COSMETOLOGY
3. CULINARY ARTS
4. DENTAL ASSISTING
5. DENTAL
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
6. EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE &
EDUCATION
7. EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TECHNICIAN/FIREFIGHTER
8. HEMODIALYSIS PATIENT CARE
TECHNICIAN
9. MEDICAL ASSISTING
10. PARAMEDICS
11. PATIENT CARE
ASSISTING
12. PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
13. PHARMACIST'S ASSISTANT
14.
PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY
15. PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
16. PRACTICAL NURSING
Regular Admission
Applicants are asked to
submit the following information to the Admissions Office.
1. A completed application for admission with a $20
(nonrefundable) application fee
2. Applicants who have
completed (C or better) a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours at the
degree level may submit official
college
transcripts in lieu of high school diploma or GED.
3.
Satisfactory scores on the SAT I, ACT, ASSET, or COMPASS placement test or a
grade of C or better from an ac-
credited postsecondary
institution in English and math level 100 or higher. Algebra placement test
scores are
required for certain diploma programs and
all degree programs. Test scores are considered valid for placement
for a period of 5 years.
Applicants will be admitted with regular status to an
associate degree program with the following SAT I and ACT
scores:
SAT
ACT
Verbal:
450 Composite:
20
Math:
430
Applicants will be admitted with regular status to a diploma or technical
certificate of credit program with the fol-
lowing SAT I
and ACT scores:
SAT
ACT
Verbal:
410
Composite: 18
Math:
410
ASSET
or COMPASS scores for all degree, diploma, and certificate programs are
available upon request in the
admissions office.
Provisional Admission
Applicants whose test scores do
not meet regular admission standards may be admitted on a provisional basis.
Provisional students may take learning support classes and
certain occupational courses simultaneously. Students must
satisfactorily complete prescribed learning support
classes in order to progress through the curriculum.
Provisional admission requires the
applicant to (1) satisfactorily complete prescribed learning support classes,
and
(2) meet all other regular admission
requirements.
Learning Support
Admission
Learning
Support admission is granted to students who score below the provisional cut
scores in English, math and reading.
These students are
granted Learning Support status and receive institution credit. The students may
not take occupational courses
until achieving
provisional status. Learning Support admission requires the applicant to (1)
enroll in learning support classes, (2)
meet all other
regular admissions requirements, and (3) meet admissions test standards prior to
being converted to regular admission
status. Learning
Support students are not eligible for federal financial aid (i.e. Pell, SEOG,
Federal Work Study). Learning Support students are eligible to
enroll in learning support classes only.
Students who fail the same learning support course for three quarters will not
be able to enroll in the course again without
receiving special written permission from the Vice
President for Academic Affairs.
Students who have received satisfactory
grades in equivalent learning support courses at other Technical College
System of Georgia colleges may request equivalent
institution credit for exemption from such courses.
Special Status Admission
The special status admission
category is designed for students who are not seeking a
certificate/diploma/degree
but who desire credit for
coursework in a specific program. Students must submit an application, and the
following
admission parameters apply under this
classification. Special status students are not permitted to enroll in clinical
courses.
1. Students may
receive credit for an unlimited number of courses, but may transfer only 25
credit hours into a
specific program for award seeking
purposes
2. Students may obtain regular program
admission status before or upon reaching the 25 credit hours and must
meet regular program admission criteria, if the hours are
to be credited toward a degree, diploma, or certifi-
cate program
3. Special status
students are not eligible for financial aid
4. Courses
selected by special status students are subject to specific prerequisite
requirement.
5. The number of hours taken as a special
admit student in no way waives the requirements of the regular admission
process.
6. Students may enroll in classes on
space-available basis.
Transient Student
Admission
Applicants who are
in good standing at another accredited institution may be permitted to enroll as
transient students
on a space-available basis. All
transient applicants should be advised by their home institution concerning
recommended
courses in order to comply with
requirements of their home institution. Transient students must submit the
following:
1. A completed
application for admission with a $20 (nonrefundable) application fee
2. Transient Agreement Letter must verify that the student
is in good standing and should list the courses the student is eligible to
take.
3. Payment of fees to attend Atlanta Technical
College.
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Non-credit Admission
Students who desire to take
continuing education courses, seminars, and/or specialty courses, but do not
wish to
earn a degree, diploma, or certificate will be
admitted as non-credit students. These students are not required to follow
the same admission procedures as credit program students; however,
completion of an application form is required for the
purpose of registration. Registration information for
continuing education students is available at www.atlantatech.edu.
Continuing education students are not eligible for
financial aid.
Readmission of Former Students
Students who are absent from Atlanta Technical College for
one to four quarters will be required to:
1. Submit a
re-entry application to the Admissions Office
2. Meet
the Atlanta Technical College general catalog admission requirements in effect
at the time of readmission
3. Submit to the Admissions
Office official transcripts from all high schools, colleges or universities
attended.
Transfer Student
Admission
Applicants who
have previously enrolled in one or more institutions of higher education must
submit documentation
of regular admission to, and of
good standing at an accredited diploma or degree granting institution.
In
addition, the applicant must meet regular admission
requirements of Atlanta Technical College.
Dual Enrollment
Admission
Dual enrollment
provides high school students the opportunity to begin college coursework at
Atlanta Technical Col-
lege while still enrolled in high
school. Students will receive credits for successful y completed coursework at
their high
school and at Atlanta Technical College.
Courses to be taken are approved by the high school principal and/or school
counselor and must be on the Department of Education's
approved course list.
Joint Enrollment Admission
Joint enrollment provides high
school students the opportunity to take College coursework in addition to their
high
school courses. Jointly enrolled students ONLY
receive credits at Atlanta Technical College.
International Student
Admissions
Atlanta Technical
College is approved by Immigration and Naturalization Services for the issuance
of I-20s. Interna-
tional students must meet INS
requirements and those admissions requirements applicable to non-international
student
applicants. The following guidelines shall
apply to the admission of all international students (I-20) M1 Visa Only:
1. International students must submit the application form
and $20 non-refundable application fee.
2. Students must submit an
Official High School transcript translated in English, evaluated and determined
to be
equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.
3. INS Form I-134 (Affidavit of Financial Support) must
document, by bank statements and tax returns, a minimum
of $17,000 per academic school to cover tuition and living
expenses.
4. Students must prove fluency in English.
5. Students who are lawful residents in another country and
are studying at Atlanta Technical College on a student
visa shall pay tuition and fees at a rate four times that
charged to Georgia residents.
6. Students who are lawful
y documented residents of the United States, but do not otherwise qualify as
Georgia
residents shall pay tuition which is twice the
rate charged to Georgia residents.
7. Non-resident
tuition may be waived, on a quarter-by-quarter basis, for an
international student selected
by the President.
However, the number of such waivers shall not exceed two percent of the full
-time equivalent
student enrollment in the quarter
immediately preceding that in which the waiver is to be granted. Students
receiving the waiver shall pay resident tuition rates but
will not qualify for HOPE program scholarships.
8. Students at Atlanta Technical College,
are required to identify their country of lawful residence on the
admis-
sions application and are asked to submit
documentation of state residency, permanent resident citizenship
status, and refugee status.
Prospective international students applying from within the
United States must also submit:
9. Change of Status form
(I-539) and $300.00 money order made out to the INS.
10.
Students must hold a valid passport and visa.
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Home Schooled Applicant
Guidelines
Applicants who have been home
schooled must submit the following documentation:
1. A
letter of intent to home school
2. Verified attendance
reports
3. Annual progress reports or final transcript
from junior and senior years written by the student’s primary instructor at
his/her home school.
4. The final progress report should
include the student’s graduation date.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT/TRANSFER
CREDIT
To ensure that
coursework presented for transfer credit is at the collegiate level and
comparable to Atlanta Tech's
courses and learning
outcomes, the College reserves the right to validate transfer credit, including
course-by-course,
tech prep, military credit, courses
offered by businesses, standard examination, and institutional examination.
Transfer of Credit
Atlanta Technical College
encourages applicants who qualify to apply for advanced placement in their
programs of
study to submit previous postsecondary
coursework from regional y accredited institutions. Students may receive credit
for courses taken at another postsecondary institution
if the following admissions standards are met:
The courses transferred must meet the College's
accreditation standards, course content, and student learning
outcomes as the Atlanta Tech course that it replaces;
An official transcript from the previous institution attended is on file with the Registrar;
A grade of "C" or better has been earned for each course to be transferred;
Medical (and other health related) courses must have
been taken within five years of the date of the transfer
request.
There is no time limit on the transfer of general core
courses (English, mathematics, and psychology), all other courses have a
transfer limit of ten years.
All other courses have a transfer limit of ten
years.
No more than 50% of the total required hours in
a certificate, diploma, or degree program will be approved for
transfer credit.
The course number for a transfer course must be equal
to or greater than the course number of the Atlanta Tech
credited course.
The
Registrar will make the final decision regarding awarding transfer of credit,
based on state standards and/or
course learning
outcomes. Grade points will not be assigned. Atlanta Tech reserves the right to
test the proficiency of
students for coursework to be
transferred. In instances, where course equivalency is questionable, the
Registrar makes
the final decision in consultation with
the instructional department chair.
Transfer of credit will be indicated on
students' transcripts with a "TR". Request for transfer credit should be done
prior to registration. The Registrar will respond in
writing to the request prior to enrollment if possible, but prior to the
end of the first quarter of enrollment.
Tech Prep Admission
Tech Prep is a nationwide
career development program which provides students with individualized career
programs
of study showing non-duplicated coursework
that has been articulated between the high school and Atlanta Technical
College. Tech Prep leads to high skill, high wage
employment and/or further education. To receive credit, a student must
1. Submit an official copy of a high school transcript. A
transcript is considered official only when it bears the seal
of the granting institution and is either mailed directly
to Atlanta Technical College or hand delivered in a sealed official
envelope;
2. Submit an Application
for Articulation Credit signed by the student, high school instructor, and dean
at the post-
secondary levels;
3. Meet the regular admission program requirements of their
choice for Atlanta Tech.
Military Training Credit
Atlanta Technical College
accepts credit for training received in the armed services provided that the
training is
certified by the Guide to the Evaluation of
Education on the Armed Services or by the official catalog of the Community
College of the Armed Forces or a similar document. Credit
will be awarded when training experience meets required
competencies of courses offered at Atlanta Technical
College.
Credit for Courses Offered
by Business
Atlanta
Technical College accepts credit for corporate training if it correlates with
the courses in diploma pro-
grams. This training must be
certified by an official document such as the National Guide to Educational
Credit for
Training Programs.
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Credit by Standard
Exam
Courses may be
exempted through competency testing or nationally normed exams, such as the
College Level
Examination Program (CLEP) subject area
examinations, the Proficiency Examination Program (PEP), and Advanced
Placement Program (AP) offered by the College Board.
Institutional Exemption Exam
Institutional exemption exams
for demonstrating written and/or performance mastery of skills are available
within
instructional program for certain courses.
Students may inquire with their instructors, academic advisors and/or divi-
sional directors about the availability of exemption tests.
The exemption test shall be done within the first 7 days of the
quarter. Students may qualify for a locally developed
exemption test based on the following conditions:
Enrolled at Atlanta Technical College at the time of test administration;
Present evidence to indicate that past education,
training, and /or work experience has been acquired and was
similar to the content of the course to be replaced
(experiential learning);
Receive a score of 80 percent or higher on the examination for exemption; and
Register and pay fees for the course to be awarded
credit by examination. Course fees will not exceed 25 percent
of the tuition for the course.
If a student previously attempted,
audited, failed, or withdrew from a course after the drop/add period at Atlanta
Tech, the student cannot receive credit for that course
by exemption examination. The student will be allowed only one
exemption per course. A prerequisite course requirement
must be satisfied.
If a student exempts a course, credit is
given, but no grade points are calculated for that course. Exemption credit
earned is considered toward the total hours earned, but
does not count toward carried hours for the quarter. Course
exemption may affect the full -time status of a student. A
student may exempt no more than 50 percent of the program
course work to be eligible for an Atlanta Tech degree,
diploma, or technical certificate of credit.
Students are responsible for the cost of
exempted classes and financial aid is not available for exempted courses.
Program/Major Change Within the College
Students who are pursuing a degree,
diploma, or certificate at Atlanta Technical College and who desire to change
their program/major are required to:
1. Obtain a Change of
Program/Major Form from the Admissions Office
2. Return
the completed form to the Admissions Office before the quarterly deadline for
applications.
3. Must meet admissions requirements for
the desired program.
Credits earned in one program may not be
applicable toward another program. Verification of credits applicable to
the new program/major will be given in writing from the
Registrar's Office upon evaluation of the student's request for
transfer credit.
Residence Requirements for
Degree/Diploma
Atlanta
Technical College requires that a minimum of 50% of the course work of a
particular program of study
be completed while enrolled
at Atlanta Technical College. However, the fifty percent requirement may be
waived if the
student has completed a program from
which standards have been implemented within the Technical College System
of Georgia system. When a student attends two or more state
technical colleges, the degree/diploma will be awarded
by the technical college where the larger number of hours
have been accumulated.
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State Residency
Legal residence in the State of
Georgia requires not only recent physical presence in Georgia, but also the
element
of intent to remain indefinitely. Atlanta
Technical College has the responsibility of evaluating each application, while
each student has the responsibility of conveying
current and accurate residency information. This information is used in
determining the appropriate fees to be paid by each
student.
1. To be classified as an in-state student for
tuition purposes, an individual who is 24 years of age or older must
have been a legal resident of Georgia for a period of no
less than twelve months immediately preceding the date of
registration.
2. In the absence of
documentation that the individual has established legal residence in Georgia, no
emanci-
pated minor or other person eighteen years of
age or older shall gain in-state status while attending Atlanta Technical
College.
If a person is under 24 years of age and
is claimed by a parent/guardian, such person may register as an in-state student
only upon showing that the supporting parent or
guardian has been a legal resident of Georgia for a period of at least twelve
months immediately preceding the date of
registration.
If a parent or legal guardian of a minor
changes his/her legal residence in Georgia, a minor student may continue
to take courses for a period of twelve consecutive months
as an in-state student. After the twelve-month period, the
student may continue this registration only upon the
payment of fees at the out-of-state rate.
In the event that a legal resident of
Georgia is appointed as guardian of a nonresident minor, such minor wil not
be permitted to register as an in-state student until the
expiration of one year from the date of court appointment, and
then only upon proper showing that such appointment was not
made to avoid payment of out-of-state fees.
Aliens shall be classified as
non-resident students; however, an alien who is living in this country under an
immi-
gration document permitting indefinite or
permanent residence shall have the same privilege of qualifying for in-state
tuition as a citizen of the United States.
Out-of-state tuition may be waived
for exceptions as defined in this policy.
Exceptions
Exceptions to the
in-state residency requirements of this policy include the following:
a. These exceptions may qualify for the HOPE Program.
1. employees and their children who move
to Georgia for employment with a new or expanding industry as
defined in Georgia Code 20-4-40
2. non-resident students who are
financially dependent upon a parent, parents, or spouse who has been a legal
resident of Georgia for at least twelve
consecutive months immediately preceding the date of registration;
provided, however, that such financial
dependence shall have existed for at least twelve consecutive months
immediately preceding the date of
registration
3. full-time employees
of Georgia's Technical Colleges, their spouses, and their dependent children
4. full -time teachers in the public
schools of Georgia or in the University System and their dependent children.
Teachers employed full-time on military
bases in Georgia shall qualify for this waiver
5. military personnel and their
dependents stationed in Georgia and on active duty
6. military personnel and their
dependents who are legal residents of Georgia, but are stationed outside the
State.
b. These
exceptions do not qualify for the HOPE Program.
1. students who are legal residents of
out-of-state counties bordering on Georgia counties in the service areas
in which an institute of the Department
is located and who are enrolled in said institute
2. international students, selected by
the institute president or authorized representative, provided however,
that the number of the international
students exempted does not exceed two percent of the total enrollment of
full-time students
3. career consular officers and their
dependents who are citizens of the foreign nation which their consular
office represents, and who are stationed
living in Georgia under orders of their respective governments. This
waiver shall apply only to those
consular officers whose nations operate on the principle of educational reci-
procity with the United States.
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Procedures
a. When applying for admission
to Atlanta Technical College, applicants must indicate whether or not they
are
a legal resident of the
State of Georgia, and for what period of time. Documentation of residency must
be
submitted and verification may be
required at anytime.
b. When a
question arises concerning legal residence, proof of intent to remain in Georgia
indefinitely must be
reviewed with
each case being considered unique and evaluated accordingly.
c. Proof of intent to remain in Georgia
indefinitely can be documented by a review of factors such as drivers li-
cense, voter registration card and
automobile registration and state income tax return with original signature.
d. Students must petition the technical
college for a change in residency status. Change in residency status for
fee purposes is not automatic.
New Student Orientation
Orientation sessions for new
students are held at the beginning of each academic quarter to acquaint students
with the institution's programs and policies. During
the orientation sessions, students receive academic advisement
regarding their programs, Academic Advisement Handbook,
Student Handbook, and class schedules.
Each dean is responsible for planning and providing
follow-up orientation as needed for new students entering all divi-
sions. Staff members from the Student Affairs Division are
available to share important information regarding services
that are provided.
Services for
Students with Disabilities
Atlanta Technical College provides program accessibility and reasonable
accommodations to individuals defined as
disabled under
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) of 1990.
Special services
assistance is designed to provide a comprehensive program of supportive services
to individuals with disabilities.
Students who have a
legally defined disability and wish to request accommodations must first
register with
the ADA/Disabilities Services and provide
documentation of the disability and its effect on their ability to perform in an
academic environment.
Procedures for Requesting
Services:
In order to ensure that the
appropriate supportive services are provided in an efficient and effective
manner, students must adhere to the following
guidelines:
1. Provide a written
request identifying the type of accommodation needed.
2. Provide medical,
psychological/diagnostic report completed by a licensed physician, psychiatrist,
diagnostician or
psychologist within the last three
years prior to desire entry date to the college.
3. Request services for personnel at
least 30 days before enrollment date and at least 60-90 days
before enrollment for equipment or
supplies.
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Career Placement
Services
Atlanta Technical
College is committed to assisting program graduates in the pursuit of suitable,
rewarding
employment. While the college cannot
guarantee all students employment upon graduation or completion of personal
objectives, instructors and the career placement staff
constantly seek to assist students with employment opportuni-
ties.
The Career Placement Services staff
conducts workshops on a quarterly basis for students to disseminate informa-
tion on the availability, scope, and use of career
placement resources. These resources include, but are not limited to,
current and projected employment opportunities, information
on employers to ensure that students have the widest
possible choices of employment. Information on ethical
obligations of students, employers, and others involved in the
employment process, preparing job-search competencies and
tools to present themselves effectively as candidates for
employment, anticipating career management issues relevant
to the individual, e.g., dual careers, gender, disabilities,
etc. are provided.
The Career Placement Services (CPS)
staff provides assistance to the Office of Institutional Development in
conducting quarterly fol ow-up surveys of graduates and
their employers. The responses from these surveys ensure
that Atlanta Technical College is achieving its educational
objectives of providing students with the skills necessary to
perform in a competitive workforce environment.
The Career
Placement Services Office maintains a web-based job posting site that is
accessible to Atlanta Techni-
cal College students and
alumni. Potential employers may register on the site upon acceptance from the
CPS staff.
The Career Placement Services staff holds active memberships in the Association
for Career and Technical Educa-
tion (ACTE), the Georgia
Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE), the Georgia Association
for Colleges
and Employers (GACE), the Southeastern
Employment and Training Association (SETA), and the Georgia Department of
Labor South Metro Employer Committee.
Hours
of Operation:
Monday -Thursday 9:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Friday : Closed
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Student Organizations and Activities
Technical student
organizations provide the basic vehicle for students to build leadership skills,
civic and community
skills, social skills, and
networking opportunities. Involvement in quality student organizations and clubs
helps to bridge
the gap between the classroom and the
world of work by giving students an opportunity to learn the "business com-
munity" first-hand; Atlanta Technical College recognizes
the professional value of student organizations. The following
organizations are offered.
The Accounting Club
(NUMBSRS)
The Accounting
Club, known as NUMBSRS, is a pre-professional and social club for accounting
students and other
interested individuals. Established
in 2006, the mission of the Accounting Club is to broaden the student's
appreciation
of the profession of accounting. The Club
promotes and expands students' exposure to the accounting and business
communities by instituting a strong network of professional
contacts; facilitating communication between the com-
munity, administration, and students; assisting students in
preparing for a career in the accounting profession; and
sponsoring various programs to enrich the educational and
social experiences at Atlanta Technical College.
Club Metro 1560
Metro 1560 is the arts and entertainment
organization on campus. Students learn about the music entertainment
industry and have opportunities to produce and perform
creative works.
Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX)
The Atlanta Technical College
Chapter of Delta Epsilon Chi was chartered with the purpose of planning
activities that
further the members' knowledge and
skills in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. The organization's close
ties with the business community provide opportunities
for members and an appreciation of the free enterprise system.
Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership
The Georgia Occupational Award
of Leader (GOAL) award is presented to the student elected most outstanding from
a group of nominees submitted by instructors. Selection
is based on grades earned, instructors' rating of students' per-
sonal traits, and an interview before a screening
committee. The state GOAL winner, who traditional y receives a new
automobile and a golden medallion, serves as representative
of technical and adult education for the state of Georgia
for a year.
Germany Student Exchange
Program
In 1998, Atlanta
Technical College established an international partnership with Felix-Fechenbach
School in Detmold,
Germany. The theme of this
partnership is "Living, Learning, and Working Together." Biennially groups of
students visit
the partner school, live with host
families, and experience international cultural and educational activities.
Plans are be-
ing made to expand the program to include
postsecondary schools in other countries.
International
Club
The International Club
is an organization formed to unite students from various cultures. International
students use
this organization to exchange ideas and to
promote understanding of different cultures. International Day celebration
is sponsored each year in May and al students are invited
to participate, appreciate and understand foreign cultures.
Millennium Club
The organization is exclusively
for educational purposes to promote occupational technical training and job
attain-
ment through Atlanta Technical College, for
males and females who are enrol ed in nontraditional programs for their
gender. Students enrolled in the college in technical
programs that are nontraditional for their gender and maintain a
2.2 GPA are eligible for membership. Students are exposed
to professionals in the workplace that exemplify leadership,
integrity, vision and commitment to the field they
represent.
National Technical Honor
Society
National Technical
Honor Society is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding
student achieve-
ment in career and technical education.
The Society encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for
personal excellence, and helps top students find
success in today's highly competitive workplace. The criteria for NTHS
applicants must: (1) be nominated by an instructor;
(2) have completed two quarters of full-time training at
Atlanta Tech in a diploma or degree program; and (3) have a
GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Phi Beta Lambda
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), a
national organization founded in 1958 with state and local chapters, was
established for
students interested in a career in
business. The activities of PBL provide an opportunity for business students to
prepare
for business and office occupations. It helps
students to learn more about our economic system and the business commu-
nity. By participating in PBL, students are able to get
practical experience in the business community. Students participate
in local, state, regional, and national competitions.
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Skills USA
The Skills USA organization was
founded in 1965 to serve students enrolled in technical, and health occupations,
personal services, and in skilled and construction
trades. Skills USA is dedicated to providing experiences and opportuni-
ties for individuals through the development of citizenship
and leadership qualities. It also emphasizes leadership, dignity
of work, citizenship, and respect for others. Local Skills
USA winners compete in state and national competitions.
Student Government
Association
The purpose of
the SGA shall be to serve and represent the student body; provide a channel
through which students
may exhibit leadership;
recommend activities that enhance student life outside the classroom; and
provide for construc-
tive discussion leading to
improvement of the institution. An additional purpose is to improve
communication among stu-
dents, faculty, staff, and the
community to promote College spirit and loyalty. SGA membership guidelines are
prescribed
by the SGA constitution and bylaws.
Student Leadership
Council
This organization is
composed of SGA officers, representatives from PBL, SkillsUSA, DEX, NTHS, any
program area
and any student interested in promoting
school spirit, planning activities, learning leadership skills, hard work and
having
fun. New members are accepted quarterly.
Program Clubs
Selected programs have
organized clubs for students enrolled in their programs. Contact the Department
Chairperson
of the specific program.
GENERAL STUDENT
CONDUCT REGULATIONS
It is a
basic and fundamental responsibility of an educational institution to maintain
order through reasonable poli-
cies and procedures. The
filing of an application shall be regarded as evidence of applicant's intentions
to abide by the
standards and regulations of Atlanta
Technical College. Students forfeit their right to remain in school if they fail
to com-
ply. A Student Conduct Code, including a
statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities, may be found in the Student
Handbook. The handbook is given to all students during
orientation and is available in the Admissions Office.
Student Appeals and Due Process
Atlanta Technical College
adheres to strict due process procedures in al areas of student affairs. Special
precautions
are taken to ensure due process in all
matters pertaining to admissions, disciplinary issues, academic concerns, and
civil
matters. The purpose of the student grievance
procedure is to provide a means to address students' complaints. Specific
guidelines and procedures for filing grievances for grade
appeal, academic dismissal, and student complaints are outlined
in the Student Handbook.
Student Conduct
Atlanta Technical College's
students are expected to behave in a mature and responsible manner at al times
on
campus. Students who, as a result of their actions,
are charged, indicted, or convicted of violation of city or county ordi-
nances or of state or federal laws shall be subject to
disciplinary action by the College, including probation, suspension,
or expulsion. Students who, either individual y or with
others, obstruct, disrupt, or attempt to interfere with any authorized
activity on the College campus will be subject to
disciplinary procedures, including dismissal. Students are responsible
for understanding and observing the provisions of the
Student Conduct Code as outlined in the Student Handbook. The
Student Handbook is disseminated during orientation and is
available on the ATC website and in the Admissions Office.
Illegal Drug Statement
Atlanta Technical College is
concerned with both the welfare of the community and the academic and personal
de-
velopment of students. Atlanta Tech strives to
create a healthy environment free from the presence of illegal drugs.
Atlanta
Technical College prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession,
or use of illegal drugs, alcohol,
or controlled
substances by Atlanta Tech students and staff as set forth in Georgia Law (HB
1231, Act 1447), Drug-Free
Postsecondary Education Act
of 1990, Federal Law (Public 101-226), and the Drug-Free School and Community
Act
Amendment of 1989, Section 22, Drug-Free Schools
and Campuses.
Disability-Related Complaints
Students with disability-related
complaints should address them to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA/504)
Coordinator, Atlanta Technical College, 1560
Metropolitan Parkway, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30310, 404.225.4462. The
procedures for filing a grievance are outlined in the
Student Handbook.
Sexual Harassment Complaints
Sexual harassment complaints that involve
another student or a staff member should be addressed to the Equity
Coordinator, at 404.225.4463 or the Vice President of
Student Affairs at 404.225.4447. The Equity Coordinator's office
is located in the Admissions Office in Room 166 B. Students
who feel that they have been discriminated against should contact the Equity
Coordinator.
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Children on Campus
Because of safety and liability
issues, Atlanta Technical College does not allow children in classrooms or
laboratory
areas at any time. There are exceptions made
for approved field trips for children in the Atlanta Technical College child
care center, for high school students attending ATC
classes, and for those students touring from area schools. An adult
must accompany children on the campus at all times.
Student Right to Know and
Campus Security Act
The
Student-Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act is an amendment to the Higher
Education Act of 1992. The
Act requires colleges and
universities to make available to enrolled students and prospective students the
graduation/
completion rates, transfer-out rates, and
campus crime statistics. This information is available in the student affairs
office.
Health Services
Atlanta Technical College's Student
Accident Insurance provides coverage only for accidental injury on campus or
while participating in an approved student activity. In the
event of a medical emergency that is not an accidental injury,
Atlanta Technical College will refer students to the
nearest medical facility. As a non-residential institution, students are
expected to secure medical services through a private
physician. For a non-accidental campus injury or a non-accidental
injury during an approved campus activity, it is understood
that the student or parent will assume full responsibility for
the cost of emergency care at the hospital including
ambulance charges if such service is necessary.
Each registered student will pay a
quarterly accident insurance fee. This insurance will cover students for the
costs
of an accidental injury on campus or while
participating in an approved student activity as an official representative of
the College. Al students must have College insurance.
Professional liability insurance is required for students in certain
programs such as those in the Health Occupations and Human
Services Divisions.
First aid kits are available in the
security office, Student Affairs, and in many laboratories throughout the
campus.
However, staff is instructed to cal 911 for any
potential y life threatening emergency and then to report the incident to
the Vice President of Student Affairs.
Electronic Devices in
Classrooms and Labs
Use of
personal electronic devices is not permitted in labs and classrooms. Such
devices include but are not limited
to cell phones,
walkie talkies, music devices, and pagers.
Student Representation in
Governance
Atlanta Technical
College acknowledges that the input of its students is a valuable resource. The
role of the student
in governance is advisory and is
formally accomplished through the Student Government Association.
Student Rights
and Responsibilities
Atlanta
Technical College (ATC) desires to make provisions for students to be as
knowledgeable as possible regard-
ing College policies
and procedures and their rights and responsibilities relating to them. The
information in this section
is designed to clarify
information pertaining to rights that are granted to students and
responsibilities which students
should fulfill as
members of the College community.
The submission of an application for
admission to ATC represents a voluntary decision on the part of the prospective
student to participate in the programs offered by the
institution pursuant to the policies and procedures of the College,
Technical College System of Georgia, and state and federal
agencies where applicable. College approval
of a
student's application, in turn, represents the extension of a privilege to
matriculate and to remain an educational
consumer as
long as he/she meets the required academic and behavioral standards. Each
individual student is guaranteed
the privilege of
exercising his/her rights without fear or prejudice. Such rights include, but
are not limited to, the
following:
Right to attend classes in an educational environment in which person property is respected.
Right to privacy of their educational records. The
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) applies to
al schools that receive funds under an
applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. These rights
transfer to the students or former
students who have reached the age of 18 or who are attending school beyond
high school. Schools may disclose,
without consent, "directory" type information such as student's name, ad-
dress, telephone number, date and
place of birth, honors and awards and dates of attendance, unless parents or
students request that the school
not disclose directory information about them.
Right to maintain privacy of personal possessions
unless appropriate Atlanta Technical College personnel have
reasonable cause to believe a student
possesses any object or material that is prohibited by law of ATC Board
policy.
Right to appeal to the President if the result of the hearing is suspension or expulsion.
Right to call witnesses and to present evidence in his/her behalf.
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Right, upon request, to a list of witnesses who will appear against him/her.
Right to confront and cross-examine witnesses and/or accusers.
Right to request to copy of the record or the tape recording of a hearing.
Within the limits of its facilities on
al campuses and sites, ATC will be open to all persons without regard to sex,
race, creed, disability, or national origin. It is the
responsibility of ATC to publish its educational objectives and to make
available the criteria it shall use in evaluating student
success in al programs. It is the responsibility of the student to
acquaint himself/herself with these objectives and criteria
as published and set forth by ATC. Additionally, ATC faculty
and administration routinely use various methods of
communication to transmit critical information to students. These
include electronic monitors, mailouts, email, and posted
notices. Students are responsible for reading these correspondences
and governing themselves accordingly.
The facilities
and services of ATC will be available to all enrolled students, provided they are
used in a manner which
is appropriate to an academic
environment and with regard to ATC policies and operating procedures. ATC's
Student
Conduct Code addresses behavior and actions
which adversely impact the achievement of educational goals. It is the
responsibility of the student to become familiar with the
regulations governing student conduct and to adhere to policies
where applicable.
Lack of knowledge regarding ATC policies
will not excuse any student from adherence to policies or sanctions that
may be imposed for violations. ATC reserves the right to
dismiss any student whose conduct and behavior poses a threat
to the College environment or the health, safety, or
security of others.
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FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
ADMINISTERED BY THE COLLEGE
FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL
AID PROGRAMS
Atlanta Technical College is pleased to
participate in the administration of federal and state Student Financial Aid
(SFA) programs. SFA programs are designed to assist
students in meeting the educational costs required to complete
their chosen program of study. The Financial Aid Office is
also the liaison for numerous scholarship programs sponsored
by the College foundation, civic, religious, and corporate
agencies. To further assist students with the application process,
financial aid counseling is available and workshops are
conducted throughout each academic year. The following
financial aid information wil provide you with an overview of the programs
available, the eligibility criteria, and the application
process. Additional information and/or clarification of the SFA pro-
grams may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. Please
note that the information contained herein is subject to
change pursuant to federal, state, or institutional policy
updates.
Federal PELL Grant Program
(PELL)
The PELL Grant
Program provides federal assistance to students who demonstrate financial need
as defined by the
U. S. Department of Education. PELL
recipients must be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate program of study and
must
not have attained a baccalaureate degree or a
first professional degree. Normally, all associate degree and diploma programs
are Pell eligible. However, many of the technical
certificate of credit (TCC) programs do not meet the qualifications for Pell.
A current listing of the Pell Eligible TCCs can be
found at
http://www.atlantatech.edu/PellEligibleTCCs.pdf Award
amounts vary based on individual need
as determined by
federal methodology and quarterly federal credit hours.
Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
This federal program is
designed to `supplement' the grant assistance awarded to the most needy PELL
Grant recipi-
ents. Funding for FSEOG is limited and
based on the amount of funds allocated to the College each year. Thus funds
are not available for all students who meet the eligibility
criteria for this award. Since funds at Atlanta Tech are limited,
students who meet the priority deadline date for applying
for federal aid have the greatest chance of receiving FSEOG
assistance.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
Program
Federally funded,
this program encourages part-time employment and participation in community
service activities
such as the America Reads
initiative. Normal y employed in departments on campus, FWS students must
maintain a
cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
or greater. FWS offers student employees an opportunity for financial as-
sistance, exposure to real work experiences, and
development of positive work ethics and time management skills.
Helping Outstanding Pupils
Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship Program
There are two components of the
HOPE Scholarship Program available to Atlanta Tech students. The HOPE Grant
component is available to students enrolled in a
certificate or diploma program of study. Beginning with the fall term
of 2004, al hours for which a student received HOPE Grant
payment, retroactive to summer quarter 2003, are counted
as Paid-Hours. Recipients are eligible for a maximum of 95
quarter hours of HOPE Grant payment. Exception: Students
enrolled in a program of study which requires more than 95
hours to complete may receive funding up to a maximum of
130. The maximum paid hours of eligibility for these
students is based on the number of hours required for their program
of study. For example, if the program requires 125 hours to
complete, the student will qualify for 125 paid hours of HOPE
funding. Quarter hours or the number of hours required for
graduation, whichever is less, but only if enrolled in specific
programs of study designed to require more than 95 quarter
hours for graduation.
The HOPE Scholarship component is
awarded to HOPE Scholars enrolled in an associate degree (AAT or AAS) pro-
gram of study. HOPE Scholars are students who graduate from
a Georgia high school or students who are `grandfa-
thered' into the program after attempting a minimum of 45
associate or baccalaureate degree credit hours with a 3.0 or
greater cumulative GPA at the required checkpoints. HOPE
Scholarship applicants must complete an ATC HOPE Scholar-
ship Application.
The HOPE award amount is equivalent to
the cost of tuition and fees plus a HOPE book allowance. The quarterly
book allowance is $50, if the student is enrolled less than
halftime (5 or less credit hours) and $100, if the student is
enrolled at least halftime (6 or more credit hours). The
HOPE award does not cover the $35.00 Technology Fee.,
and the HOPE award does not cover malpractice insurance
fees (which are required for certain health related programs of study).
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility Criteria
Although there are specific criteria governing
each SFA program, all SFA recipients must meet the following criteria:
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Application Process
The
Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the document that students
must complete to be considered
for federal assistance.
The FAFSA can also be used to determine if the student qualifies for state aid.
Atlanta Tech's
school code, 008543, must be reported on
the FAFSA.
Students who wish to apply for state aid only may complete the online
application process at GACollege411.org.
To complete
the process, students must Create an Account and complete the Georgia Student
Financial Aid Application
System (GSFAPPS) Application.
Important Note: Students who are over age 24, married or have children are
considered Independent.
Students who are under age 24, not married or have no
children are considered Dependent.
It is highly recommended that
all applicants complete the FAFSA so that consideration
can be given for all SFA programs. If requested, applicants
must also be prepared to submit copies of certain financial
documents (tax returns, verification of TANF, Social
Security, child support, etc.) to the Financial Aid Office prior to being
considered for aid.
Deadline Dates
Applicants are encouraged to begin the
application process as soon as possible prior to the academic year/term they
would like to receive financial assistance. The academic
year is July 1 June 30, and the priority deadline date is March
1 preceding the chosen academic year. Should
the applicant fail to meet the priority deadline date, al aid applications
and supportive documents must be submitted to the aid
office by the following quarterly deadline dates:
Satisfactory Academic
Progress
Students who
receive Title IV Federal financial aid funds and/or the Georgia HOPE Grant funds
must maintain
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). SAP
is comprised of the student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA)
and the completion rate. Students must maintain a GPA of
2.0 or greater and must complete their program of study
within 150% of the time normally required.
The GPA is computed by the Registrar’s
Office and is computed on a scale of 4.0 (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0).
Grades that adversely affect a student’s GPA are D, F, and
Withdrew Failing (WF). The grades of Incomplete (IP), Withdrawal (W), Withdrew
Passing (WP),
Satisfactory (S), and Unsatisfactory (U)
have no impact on the student’s GPA. A satisfactory completion
rate is used to measure whether or not the student will
complete his/her program of study within
150% of the
time normally required. The student must complete at least 67% of all attempted
classes. The letter grades that indicate
unsatisfactory
completion are D, F, W, WF, WP, IP, and U.
Federal regulations require the
institution to check SAP at least once per academic year. At Atlanta Tech, the
student will be given
two quarters to regain
satisfactory progress once they have dropped below the minimum requirements.
During the first quarter, aid
will be given on a
warning basis. If at the end of the warning quarter the student has not regained
satisfactory progress, the
student will be given aid on
a probation basis. If at the end of the probation quarter, the student is still
below the minimum
requirements, his/her financial aid
will be suspended until
such time as he/she regains
eligibility.
If the student feels that there are
extenuating circumstances regarding his/her ability to maintain progress, he/she
may submit a written
letter of appeal with appropriate
documentation for consideration. SAP Appeals are reviewed and evaluated by the
Financial Aid Counselors, but will not be reviewed
without appropriate documentation.
Said student will
receive a written response within two weeks from the date the appeal was
received in the
financial aid office.
Maintaining Financial
Assistance
Financial aid
recipients must reapply for financial aid each academic year. Students who fail
to renew their applica-
tions will be required to pay
their educational costs until such time as their continued eligibility has been
established. In
some cases, the student will receive
retroactive payment.
Recipients must notify the aid office
in writing if their financial circumstances change (change in or loss of
employ-
ment, change in dependents, etc.).
The Verification
Process
The Department of
Education selects at least 30% of all applicants (students who complete the
FAFSA) for a review
process called verification. If
your federal application is selected for review,
you
must complete a Verification Worksheet for the academic year and document the
items
shown below for the base year. Students applying
for assistance for the 2009-2010
academic year are
required to provide documentation for the 2008 base year. The items to be
verified include:
Financial Aid Counselors
It is highly recommended
that students who are considering changing their majors, withdrawing from
class,
etc., check with a financial aid counselor to
determine if and how this change wil affect their financial aid.
Counselors are
assigned based on the student's last name. Students whose last name begins with
A-J should call
404-225-4720 and students whose last
name begins with K-Z should call 404-225-4717.
Instructions for Completing
the GSFAPPS: HOPE APPLICATION at http://www.GAcollege411.org
Create a GACollege411
Account: Click on “Create an Account” (Top, left)
Screen 1 of 3:
Set up your profile by typing your name, date of birth (use
slashes) & email address
(Note: If you do not have
an email address, one will be assigned to you; just click the box provided.)
• Set up your username &
password—use something that you can remember. Don't forget that college
officials will also see your username.
• Enter a password hint question
and answer
Screen 2 of 3:
• Complete the mailing address, phone, etc.
• Select current grade level
Screen 3 of 3:
• Click on “My 411”
• Click on “My Profile” (Some fields will be pre-populated)
• Even though your mailing
address was collected when the account was created, the permanent address
must now be completed in the profile. (PLEASE DO NOT FORGET
TO PUT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY # IN YOUR PROFILE)
• Save —YOUR PROFILE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED
• Click here — To return to
GACollege411
Completing a
GSFAPPS Application:
Click on
the tab labeled "Applications & Transcripts"
• Click on the link “GSFAPPS”
When you get to the question about whether you are
independent or dependent, use these guidelines.
Independent—
Over age 24, married or have
children —do not fill out parent's information.
Dependent—
under age 24, not married or have
no children — fill out parent's information.
• Welcome Screen —PLEASE READ
Click Apply Now to apply online (at bottom)
• Click "SUBMIT NEW APPLICATION"
Note: In order to select any program, first click
on the program name you want to apply for. This will open an
informational box containing the program requirements. At
the bottom of the dialogue box, click —Apply for this program—Click Select
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Most information is pre—filled,
complete this section. If you make a mistake in any field other than your
social security number or birth date field, go back and
make any necessary corrections. You will be prompted to do a final review of
your information before submitting.
Click Continue
Summary
Information
•Edit if
necessary and then Submit
•
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE:
PLEASE
READ THE CERTIFICATION CAREFULLY, ENTER YOUR 411 PASSWORD, CLICK SUBMIT,
AND PRINT A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS
Forget Your password in
GACollege411?
If you forget
your password, call the Technical Support line at 1-800-468-6927.
Need an Email Address
An email address is necessary. If
you do not have an email address, click the box on screen 1 of the create an
account process and GAcollege411 will assign you one.
Websites Helpful in Completing the
Financial Aid Application Process:
Application For Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
HOPE Application (GSFAPPS)
http://www.GAcollege411.org
Independent Verification Worksheet
(08-09) http://www.ifap.ed.gov/vgworksheets/attachments/0809AVGCh4c.pdf
Dependent Verification Worksheet
(08-09) http://ifap.ed.gov/vgworksheets/attachments/0809AVGCh4b.pdf
Independent Verification Worksheet
(09-10) http://www.atlantatech.edu/verifIND0910.pdf
Dependent Verification Worksheet
(09-10) http://www.atlantatech.edu/verifDP0910.pdf
Important Numbers
Federal Student Aid Information Center
(To Request a duplicate Student
Aid Report or check on the status of your
application) 1-800-433-3243
Internal Revenue Service ( IRS)
(To request a summary of your income tax
data) 1-800-829-1040
National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS)
(To check on your loan default
status) 1-800-621-3115
Selective Service
(www.sss.gov)
1-847-688-6888
VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE
DEPENDENTS
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
Former
service personnel, their survivors, and dependents may be eligible for Veterans
Affairs Educational Benefits.
Atlanta Tech is pleased
to offer programs that are approved for veterans and their eligible dependents.
To determine
your eligibility, please contact the
Atlanta Tech Veterans Affairs Office for assistance.
Apply: If this is
your initial claim, complete an Application for Benefits (VA Form 22-1990). This
can be completed
online at http://www.gibill.va.gov or paper applications can be
obtained from the Atlanta Technical College (ATC) Vet-
eran's Affairs Office. The veteran's Affairs Regional
Office will process your applications and send you a Certification of
Eligibility if you qualify. Upon receiving a Certification
of Eligibility, you should submit a copy of it, your DD214, and your
class schedule to the ATC VA Office. If you have previously
filed for VA Educational Benefits, and have received a Certifi-
cation of Eligibility (CE) from the VA or if a CE is
pending, you should just submit a copy of it, your DD214, and your class
schedule to the ATC VA Office.
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Certify: Once you
have submitted the documentation described above, the VA Rep will validate your
enrollment and
send a certification to the appropriate
VA Regional Office. This is called the Enrollment
Certification Process. Since you
cannot be
paid for your benefits until the VA rep certifies your enrollment, and he or she
cannot certify your enrollment
until he has your class
schedule, you must remember to submit a copy of your
class schedule at the beginning of each
quarter.
Enrollment Status Changes
and Withdrawals
It is the
student's responsibility to notify the ATC VA Rep of any changes in enrollment
status, program of study, place
of training, etc. These
type changes affect your eligibility and must reported to the VA Regional
Office. If you withdraw
from school or drop/add
classes, we recommend that you notify the VA Representation within three days of
that change.
Failure to do
this can result in the lost of future benefits and/or repayment of benefits
received in error. Please remember
to report any
enrollment changes promptly.
Change of Program or Place
of Training
If you have been
approved for VA educational benefits and then decide to transfer to another
school and/or change
programs or majors, you must
complete a Request for Change of Program or Change of Place of Training (VA Form
22-
1995 or VA Form 22-5495 depending on your program).
You can get this form from the VA Rep or download it from the
VA's web site: http//www.gibill.va.gov
Address Changes
Address changes and changes of
Banks should also be reported to the Department of Veteran Affairs. This is
because
a change in address may delay benefit checks,
because the VA WILL NOT forward your benefits checks to a new address.
If you close a bank account without first informing the VA,
they will send your benefit payment to the old bank account. IF
the bank refuses the payment and sends the check back, it
goes to the U.S. Dept of Treasury and takes about two weeks
to get reposted. You can change your payment information on
the verification form or via telephone at the Department
of Veteran Affairs phone number: 1-888-442-4551
(1-888-GI-BILL1).
Time Frame/Payment of
Benefits
The time period for
an ORIGINAL CLAIM IS ROUGHLY 120 TO 150 DAYS TO PROCESS. The time period for
Previous
Claimed Certification Claims is 30 TO 90 days.
Since we do not have advanced pay, the way to effectively work this sys-
tem is to give it plenty of time. Plan ahead, apply for
both VA and Federal Financial Aid assistance, fill out all the required
forms completely and accurately and avoid the errors that
will cost you time during the initial claim-period.
Educational Rates
To view the VA educational rates, please visit www.gibill.va.gov/education.rates.htm.
Satisfactory Academic
Progress
All recipients are
required to maintain satisfactory academic progress according to standards
established and pub-
lished by the college. This
included a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or greater as well as a 67% or
greater com-
pletion rate. If you fail to maintain the
minimum requirements as stipulated in the ATC satisfactory academic progress
policy, your benefits will be terminated.
If you have any questions, Please
call the ATC VA Rep at 404-225-4718
Social Security Benefits
Students between
the ages of 18 and 22 who have parents receiving Social Security disability or
retirement benefits
may be entitled to monthly benefits
when enrolled as full -time students. Benefits vary with individuals.
Information can
be obtained from the local Social
Security Office.
Vocational
Rehabilitation
Assistance is
available for disabled students. Contact the local vocational rehabilitation
counselor for complete infor-
mation or Atlanta
Technical College's Special Needs Advisor.
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EDUCATIONAL COSTS
FEES
Fee Schedule
|
Credit Hours |
Instruct. & Tech. |
Tuition | Mandatory Fees |
Georgia Resident | Out-of-State | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
35 |
40 |
47 |
122 |
162 |
242 |
|
2 |
35 |
80 |
47 |
162 |
242 |
402 |
|
3 |
35 |
120 |
47 |
202 |
322 |
562 |
|
4 |
35 |
160 |
47 |
242 |
402 |
722 |
|
5 |
35 |
200 |
47 |
282 |
482 |
882 |
|
6 |
35 |
240 |
47 |
322 |
562 |
1042 |
|
7 |
35 |
280 |
47 |
362 |
642 |
1202 |
|
8 |
35 |
320 |
47 |
402 |
722 |
1362 |
|
9 |
35 |
360 |
47 |
442 |
802 |
1522 |
|
10 |
35 |
400 |
47 |
482 |
882 |
1682 |
|
11 |
35 |
440 |
47 |
522 |
962 |
1842 |
|
12 |
35 |
480 |
47 |
562 |
1042 |
2002 |
|
13 |
35 |
520 |
47 |
602 |
1122 |
2162 |
|
14 |
35 |
560 |
47 |
642 |
1202 |
2322 |
|
15 to 21 |
$35 |
$600 |
$47 |
$682 |
$1282 |
$2482 |
Mandatory fees include a $27
registration fee, $16 student activity fee, and a $4 insurance
fee. Students
are also required to pay a
Technology Fee of $35 during each term of enrollment. Other fees include a
non-refundable $20
application fee, a $30 late
registration fee,$14.50 malpractice fee, and $35 graduation fee. Students that
park on-campus are required to
purchase a $15 parking
decal.
Application Fee
All applicants to Atlanta
Technical College must submit a $20 fee with the application form before the
application can be processed. The fee is nonrefundable and
will not apply toward students' registration. This fee also
includes payment for the entrance examination.
Tuition Fee
All students are required to
pay a tuition fee based on their residency status, which is calculated according
to
the number of credit hours of enrollment. Georgia
residents pay $40 per credit hour. Out-of-state tuition fees are
calculated at twice the resident tuition fees.
International students' tuition fees are calculated at four times the resident
tuition fees.
Students who are legal residents of
the state of Georgia under the regulations of the State Board of The
Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) shall pay
tuition and fees at the state resident rate.
A legal
resident has resided in the state of Georgia during the 12 months prior to their
application date.
This per credit fee may be greater for
certain programs, if approved by the TCSG. For example,
students enrolled in the EMT program pay tuition at a rate
of $56 per credit hour for Georgia residents.
Student Activity Fee
Registered students will pay a
student activity fee of $16 each quarter. This fee is used to support student
activities,
campus activity days, student organizations,
and more. Students taking only on-line courses are not assessed an activity
fee.
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Registration
Fee
Each registered student
will pay a quarterly registration fee which includes the insurance fee.
Accident Insurance
Fee
Each registered
student will pay a quarterly accident insurance fee. This insurance will cover
students for the costs
of an accidental injury on
campus or while participating in an approved student activity as an official
representative of
the College. Al students must have
College insurance. Professional liability insurance is required for students in
certain
programs such as those in the Health
Occupations and Human Services Divisions.
Malpractice Insurance
Fee
An annual professional
liability insurance fee is required for students in the Health Occupations
and Human Services Divisions. This fee is $14.50 for
students enrolled in our healthcare, daycare, and cosmetology programs
during their practical training. For students enrolled in
the EMT program, the fee is $61. These costs
are
subject to periodic changes, and the most current cost information may be
obtained in the
Admissions Office.
Late Registration
An additional fee of $30 will
be added to the regular fees for all students who register during late
registration,
on the first day of class, or during the
drop/add period. This does not apply to students
who
were purged and had their schedule reinstated. The late registration fee is not
refundable.
Books, Tools, Uniforms,
Equipment
Tuition and fees
do not include textbooks, supplies, and tools that may be needed for your
classes.
Students are required to purchase books,
tools, uniforms, and equipment appropriate for their programs of study.
Financial aid may not cover the cost of all these supplies.
Most books may be purchased in the bookstore.
Graduation Fee
Students are required to pay a
one-time graduation fee of $35 at the completion of their program
of study. This fee covers the certificate/diploma and
participation in the graduation ceremony. It does not
include the cost of the cap, gown, invitations, and other
related material.
Senior Citizen Fees
Qualified senior citizens (age
62 or older), who wish to enroll in classes pay application and other mandatory
fees.
Tuition fees for credit classes may be waived;
however, tuition cannot be waived if the senior citizen enrollment is
required for the minimum enrollment of the course. Senior
citizens with tuition fees waived will be enrolled on a space-
available basis during the drop/add period. Tuition cannot
be waived for enrollment in noncredit courses.
Employee Fees
Full -time employees of Atlanta
Technical College who wish to enroll in classes pay application and other
mandatory
fees. Employees who wish to enroll in credit
classes are required to apply for financial aid assistance. If financial aid
eligibility does not exist, tuition fees may be waived at
the prior approval of the president. Employees with tuition fees
waived will be enrolled on a space-available basis during
the drop/add period. Tuition cannot be waived if the employee
enrollment is required for the minimum enrollment of the
course.
Transcript Fee
Students who have discharged
all obligations to Atlanta Technical College are entitled to receive through
written
request a transcript of their permanent records
from the office of registrar. A charge of $5 will be made for each tran-
script requested.
Transcript requests must be in writing,
and submitted to the registrar's office. A request form is available for the
conve-
nience of students. There is a three-to-five day
processing period for transcripts. Official transcripts will not be given
to student but will be mailed as requested. The mailing
address for the transcript must be included with the request.
Unofficial student copies of transcripts will be given
directly to the requester. Providing accurate attendance and name
change information will enable staff to complete the
request in a timely manner.
Copies of other information
in students' education records, with the exception of transcripts from other
institutions,
will be provided upon written request for
a charge of $5 per request.
Replacement of Student
Identification
Students who
have lost their student ID for the current quarter may have them replaced. There
is a charge
of $5 for this service. Replacement IDs are
made on the second Monday of each month in room 2126.
Academic Credit by
Departmental Examination
The
fee for academic credit by examination is based on the number of credit hours of
the exempted course. A fee of
25 percent of the tuition
will be charged for the exam. A receipt must be secured from the business office
reflecting payment of this
fee before taking the
examination.
Replacement Diploma
A replacement diploma may be
obtained by making a request in the Admissions Office. There is a $20 charge for
this
service. Diplomas may be replaced within 5 years
of graduation.
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Parking Decal
All students that park a
vehicle on-campus will be charged a yearly parking decal fee of $15. The parking
cycle will begin
on the first day of each fall quarter
and expire on the last day of summer quarter.
FINANCIAL
OBLIGATIONS
Payment of Fees All tuition and
fees are due at the time of registration. It is the responsibility of the
student to assure that full
payment is made by the
designated deadline. Unfortunately, we cannot offer any payment plans or defer
any tuition or fees.
Our cashier’s office accepts cash
personal checks, money orders, and credit card with Master Card or Visa
logos.
Financial aid and/or
third party payments must be approved in time to meet payment deadlines, and
recipients must ensure that their
aid is sufficient to
cover all fees incurred for the term. Students must also have a financial aid
authorization on their
student account which allows
their financial aid to be used for the payment of fees. Fee maximums are set by
TCSG
and are subject to change at the beginning of any
quarter. Students are not considered enrolled until all required fees are
paid. Questions regarding the payment of fees and refunds
should be directed to the business office.
Students who are delinquent in payment
of any financial obligation will not be allowed to register until all delinquent
fees are paid. In addition, students who are delinquent
in their financial obligations will not be issued grades, tran-
scripts, or student records until all financial obligations
are resolved.
Drop/Add Period
Students may amend their
schedules during the drop/add period each quarter. All forms related to
registration and
change of registration must be
initiated by the student, approved by the program advisor, and processed by the
regis-
trar's office before the end of the drop/add
period. Students who add or remove classes from their schedule during the
drop/add period will do so without academic penalty.
However, there will be no refund of tuition and fees for
classes dropped after the third (3rd) instructional day.
Withdrawal Procedures
Students who withdraw from
school must complete withdrawal forms and submit them to the admissions office.
Those who fail to withdraw official y from the school
may be regarded as having been dropped from the program for
lack of attendance. Withdrawal forms are available in the
admissions office. The effective date of withdrawal is the
date the student notifies the college of withdrawal or the
date specified by the student, whichever is later.
Students withdrawing after the third (3rd) instructional
day of the term will not receive a refund of
applicable
tuition and fees.
REFUND POLICY
• Students withdrawing
from a course by the end of the third (3rd) instructional day of the term and students
whose attendance
is recorded as “No Show” shall receive a 100% refund of applicable tuition
(hours below the 15 hour tuition cap)
and applicable refundable fees, excluding the application fee. Exceptions may be allowed for
customized courses
that do not follow the college’s standard academic calendar.
• Students who withdraw from a course after the third (3rd) instructional day of the quarter shall
receive no refund.
• For those students receiving federal financial aid, the technical colleges shall make available
Consumer Information
that may be found athttp://www.ifap.ed.gov under the appropriate aid year’s
Handbook. Although there will be no refund
of tuition and fees after the third (3rd) instructional
day, withdrawing students receiving Federal Pell
Grant will have awards adjusted in compliance
with the Return to Title IV process (R2T4)
outlined in the Federal Student Aid Handbook.
• Refunds are paid through Higher One Easy Refund cards. Upon payment of all tuition and fees,
a card will be
mailed to each student at their residence.
Call financial aid today at 404.225.4716.
Cancelled Classes
If tuition and fees are
collected in advance of the start date of a class and the institution cancels
the class, 100 per-
cent of all fees paid will be
refunded.
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Academic Policies
Good Standing
Students who achieve a
quarterly GPA of 2.00 are considered to be in good standing.
Academic Warning
Students who fail to achieve a
quarterly GPA of 2.00 are placed on academic warning. The purpose of academic
warning is to alert the student of the need to improve
academic performance.
Academic Probation
Students who fail for the
second consecutive quarter to achieve a quarterly GPA of 2.00 are placed on
academic
probation. Students are required to consult
with program advisors to plan for improvement.
Academic Suspension
Students who fail for the third
consecutive quarter to achieve a quarterly GPA of 2.00 are placed on academic
suspension. A student placed on academic suspension
must stay out of school for one full quarter before applying for
readmission.
Readmission
A student placed on academic
suspension, for the first time, is eligible to apply for readmission after
serving a
one-quarter suspension. Upon return, if the
quarterly GPA falls below 2.00, the student will be suspended for one full
calendar year. Subsequent to the one-year suspension, if
the quarterly GPA fal s below 2.00, the student must appeal in
writing to the Vice President of Academic
services.
Attendance & Withdrawal Policy
Because employers demand
workers who are competent and reliable, regular attendance and punctuality are
critical traits in the workplace. Students are expected
to attend all classes as scheduled. Specific attendance
requirements are established by each department and
outlined in the course syllabus; however, programs governed by
state and federal licensing agencies may have more specific
attendance policies. Records of absences and tardiness
are maintained by each instructor. Excessive absenteeism
and tardiness impact work ethics evaluations and course
grades. Therefore, it may become necessary to withdraw from
a course due to excessive absenteeism or tardiness.
Formal withdrawal from the College or specific courses is
the sole responsibility of the student. All official withdrawals
originate in the Office of the Registrar, located within
the Student Affairs Division on the first floor of the Dennard
Building. Failure to complete the formal withdrawal process
may result in a failing grade for the course and could
jeopardize current and future financial aid eligibility.
Students
who stop attending a class or miss 20 percent of class time or more will be
withdrawn from the course.
The student will receive a
grade of "W" should this occur prior to midterm (day 25 of the quarter), and a
grade of "WP"
(withdrawal passing) or "WF" (withdrawal
failing) should this occur after the midterm. The grade will be determined
based on the student's academic performance up to the time
the student ceases to be enrolled. The last date of
attendance will be recorded as the last day that the
student attended class or participated in an academically related
activity.
Make-Up Work
Students are responsible for
arranging make-up work with their instructors in accordance with procedures set
forth
in the course syllabus.
Assignments Missed During
Disciplinary Suspension
When
students are suspended for disciplinary reasons, they will have an opportunity
to make up the assignments
missed. Students are
responsible for requesting the materials and information needed to complete
these assignments.
Absence Due to Military
Reserve or National Guard Duty
Students who must be absent for
military reserve or National Guard duty should inform their instructors and the
Fi-
nancial Aid Office, if appropriate. Such students
must provide a copy of their orders, signed by the appropriate military
authority. Instructors will assign a grade of "I" for any
course(s) not completed due to military duty.
Course Load
Students may register for no
more than 21 credit hours per quarter.
Full-time
Definition
Students who are
enrolled in 12 or more credit hours are classified as full -time. This is an
academic classification
and may differ from the
full-time calculation of federal credit hours used for financial aid
purposes.
Double Majors
At this time double majors are
not allowed at Atlanta Technical College.
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Grading System
Grades are issued at the end of
each quarter. Students are responsible for notifying the Office of the Registrar
of ad-
dress changes. A grade of "C" or better is
required in all courses for graduation. Transcripts of grades are not built for
noncredit courses.
Grade
Numerical
Equivalent
Grade Points
A
90-100
4
B
80-89
3
C
70-79
2
D
60-69
1
F
0-59
0
The following symbols are
approved for use in the cases indicated.
I indicates that students
have an "incomplete" but have satisfactorily completed a substantial portion of
the course work. For NON-ACADEMIC reasons beyond their
control, the students have not been able to complete some
specific part or amount of the work required. An "I" must
be satisfactorily changed to a letter grade by the mid-point of
the next quarter, or it will be changed to the grade of "F"
by the Registrar. Students must get approval from the instruc-
tor prior to the end of the quarter to be eligible for an
"I" grade. No credit is given and no grade points are calculated.
IP Indicates that a course continues beyond the end of the quarter.
W Students who withdraw before the midpoint of the quarter receive a grade of “W – Withdrew”. No credit is given and no grade points are calculated.
WP Indicates students
who withdraw passing from a course after the midpoint of the quarter receive a
grade of "WP With-
drew Passing," if they were
passing the course at the time of withdrawal. No credit is given and no grade
points are
calculated.
WF Indicates students who
withdraw from a course after the midpoint of a quarter (or course) receive a
grade of "WF-With-
drew Failing," if they were failing
the course at the time of withdrawal. The "WF" grade is calculated as an "F" in
the
grade point average.
Grade Point Average
To calculate student grade
point average, use this formula:
Credit Hours x Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) = Total Quality
Points.
Example:
Grade Grade
Point Credit
Quality
Equivalent
Hours
Points
A
=
(4.0)
x
(2.0)
=
8.0
B
=
(3.0)
x
(5.0)
=
15.0
C
=
(2.0)
x (4.0)
=
8.0
D
=
(1.0)
x
(5.0)
=
5.0
Total
(16.0)
Total (36.0)
Multiply the number of Credit Hours for each course times the assigned Grade
Point Equivalent. Total Credit
Hours, then total all
Quality Points. Total Quality Points divided by Total credit Hours = Grade Point
Average. 36.0 di-
vided by 16 = 2.25 GPA.
Graduation Grade Point
Average
The graduation Grade
Point Average (GPA) is calculated using only those courses required for
graduation. (For exam-
ple, if a student took classes in
Welding, but is graduating in Cosmetology, then the Welding classes are not
calculated
in the GPA for graduation.) When a course is
taken more than once, the final grade will be used in calculating the GPA
for graduation. An overall 2.0 GPA is required for
graduation.
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Atlanta Technical College conducts one commencement
exercise per year for students who have completed all gradu-
ation requirements or are in their final classes at that time. To qualify for graduation,
the student must satisfy the following requirements:
1.
Complete an Application for Graduation by the posted quarterly deadline and
submit to the Registrar.
2. Complete the prescribed
course requirements with a graduation grade point average of 2.0.
3. If transfer credit has been accepted, receive credit
from Atlanta Technical College for a minimum of 50% of
the hours required for the course requirements.
4. Satisfy all financial obligations to the college,
including payment of all graduation fees.
Honor Graduates
Students who achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher
will receive special recognition at graduation.
Letter Grades
Numerical values of letter grades are as
follows:
Quality
Grade
Points
Excellent
A
90 - 100
Good
B 80
- 89
Average
C
70 - 79
Below
Average
D
60 - 69
Failure
F
59 and below
Incomplete
I
Not Computed
EX
Credit by Examination Not Computed
W
Withdrew
Not Computed
WP
Withdrew
Passing Not
Computed
WF
Withdrew
Failing
Computed as F
TR
Transfer
Credit
Not Computed
AU
Audited
Not Computed
AC
Articulated
Credit
Not Computed
Excellent
A*
90 - 100(Not Computed)
Good
B*
80 - 89(Not Computed)
Average
C*
70 - 79(Not Computed)
Below Average
D*
60 - 69(Not Computed)
Failure
F*
Not Computed (Learning Support)
Grade Appeal Procedures
STEP 1. If students receive
final grades and desire to clarify questions about grades, program standards,
and grad-
ing practices, they should first discuss
disagreements with their instructors and have appropriate documentation.
STEP 2. When an agreement cannot be
reached at step one, students should submit written appeals within five
days to the dean. The students' appeals must be signed and
dated. The dean must respond within five days after re-
ceipt of notification from step one.
STEP 3. If an agreement is not reached
from the previous steps, students should submit copies of their original ap-
peal within five school days to the Vice President for
Academic Affairs, who will have five days to review and respond to
the appeal.
Students may appeal
grades received for a period of three months after the quarter of receipt.
Academic Dismissal Appeal
Procedures
If students are
dismissed from a program of study for academic reasons, they may appeal by
following steps two
through three as outlined in the
appeal procedure for grades.
Grade Change Procedures
Grade changes must be
accomplished by instructors by the mid-point of the quarter immediately
following the quar-
ter in which the grade was
submitted. Students should contact the instructor promptly if there are
questions concern-
ing the grade(s) earned. Grades will
be changed by the Registrar once written notification of the grade change has
been received from the instructor.
Repeating a Course
A course may be repeated two
times during the duration of the program. When a course is taken more than once,
the
final grade will be used in calculating the grade
point average for graduation. Under extenuating circumstances a stu-
dent may be al owed to enroll in a course again with the
written permission of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Any exceptions to this policy will appear in specific
program policies.
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Work Ethics Grade
A work ethics grade will be
given each quarter for specified courses. The work ethics grade will not affect
the aca-
demic grade point average (GPA) of a student;
that is, work ethics grades remain separate from academic grades. Work
ethics grades will be reported quarterly.
The work ethics program
is designed to evaluate and encourage good work habits to ensure job retention
and career advancement.
Employability skills refer to
the basic academic, interpersonal, reasoning, problem solving skills, and work
ethics that, when
transferred to the occupational
settings, facilitate job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The work
ethics program will focus
on the following
characteristics in accordance with the Technical College System of Georgia’s
work
ethics guide.
Students of core and program courses
will receive a work ethics grade. Work ethics grades are optional for
develop-
mental courses and for grades of W, WF,
or WP. Work ethics grades will not be used for grades of AC, AU, EX, I, IP, or
TR.
Work ethics grades are not required for online
courses.
Approved Work Ethics Grades
3 = Exceeds Expectations
2 = Meets
Expectations
1 = Needs Improvement
0 = Unacceptable
Student Records
In accordance with provisions of the
federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 and its
amendment, the USA Patriot Act of 2001, we accord all the
rights under the law to students who are declared indepen-
dent. No one outside the College shall have access to any
information from students' educational records without the
written consent of students, except the following:
Within the college, only those staff
members, individually or collectively, acting in students' educational interests
are allowed access to student educational records.
These staff members include administrators, the registrar, financial
aid personnel and academic personnel, all held within a
need-to-know limitation.
At the
discretion of the College, directory information may be provided in accordance
with the provisions of the
Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act.
Directory
information includes the following:
Students who
wish to examine their files or desire a hearing to challenge information
contained therein should con-
tact the registrar.
Students who do not want directory information released must notify the
registrar at the beginning
of each quarter of
enrollment in writing.
Release of Student
Records
Documents submitted
by or for students in support of their application for admission or for transfer
credit will not
be returned to students or sent
elsewhere at their request. For example, a transcript from another technical
school,
college, or high school, will not be sent to a
third institution. Students should request another transcript from the
original institution. In exceptional cases, however, where
another transcript is unobtainable, or can be secured only with
the greatest difficulty, copies may be prepared and
released to prevent hardship to students. Students must present a
signed request for this procedure. The copy sent will be
marked as a certified copy of what is in the students' files.
Change of Address
Students are required to notify
the Admissions Office of address changes. Accurate address information allows
for
timely correspondence with students. Change of
Address Forms are available in the Admissions Office.
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Registration
Students who have received an
official letter of acceptance from the Admissions Office and continuing students
who are not on academic suspension may register for
classes. Students enrolling under the special admission provi-
sions are also eligible to register for certain classes.
Catalog prerequisite and test score
restrictions are maintained to prohibit students from registering for course-
work without proper assessment. During registration
processing, prerequisite and test score restrictions are in effect to
ensure academic performance.
Upon advisement, eligible students may
register for the upcoming quarter. After registering, students must confirm
their intent to attend by paying assessed fees. New
students are notified about specific dates for registration and must
bring acceptance letters with them to register. Students
must complete the proper forms and procedures for registra-
tion and verify that their schedules of classes are
correct. Registration is complete when all fees are paid.
Academic Advisement
Academic advisors are
instructors in the various divisions who assist students with planning class
schedules. The
Student Advisement and Success Handbook
contains a directory of advisors and contact information. All students are
issued a student advisement handbook during new student
orientation. Students are encouraged to maintain regular
contact with advisors in order to ensure academic success.
All students have assigned program advisors.
Web Registration
During the registration
process, students will be given instructions to register via BANNER Web.
Students will be
given a registration form by their
advisors. The course reference number (CRN) for each selected course will be
writ-
ten on the registration form. Students will then
proceed to designate computer labs on campus or to home computers
to process their registration. This process is in effect
for both currently enrolled students as well as new and returning
students to the college.
Georgia Virtual Technical
College
As a member of the
Georgia Virtual Technical College (GVTC), Atlanta Technical College delivers
online credit
courses and programs to all students in
Georgia's technical colleges. GVTC's goal is to bring together the resources of
Georgia's statewide system of technical Colleges to
expand program offerings by al owing students access to a larger
variety of courses.
Atlanta Technical College offers many
online courses. All online courses follow the same 10-week quarter for-
mat as on-campus courses. Some online courses require
on-campus final exams. Check the GVTC web site, located at
www.gvtc.org, for a listing of courses available online.
Students
enrolled in online courses are provided appropriate services such as structured
access to and interaction
with full-time faculty
members. Staff information is posted electronically for online courses so that
students can con-
tact instructors/advisors via email.
The application process and registration are coordinated by the admissions
office
and the registrar, respectively.
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Economic Development
The Economic Development
Division at Atlanta Technical College aids in the growth and vitality of the
metro
Atlanta economy. By keeping its finger on the
pulse of business and industry needs, the Economic Development team
delivers training solutions and workforce development
services to employers in the Atlanta area. For more information please
contact edd@atlantatech.edu or
404.225.4481
Quick Start
Georgia's Quick Start program
is nationally recognized as providing world-class training as an incentive to
new
business and industry as well as promoting the
expansion of existing businesses. Quick Start helps industries by creat-
ing customized training programs to equip workers with the
right knowledge base, technology skills, and interpersonal
effectiveness to achieve the high productivity and quality
levels required in today's competitive business environ-
ment. Please contact Atlanta Technical College's Economic
Development Division for more information about Quick Start at
cct@atlantatech.edu or
404-225-4482.
Certified Specialist
Programs
Designed by experts
in their fields, these certification specialist programs prepare Georgia's
workforce in the areas
of customer service,
manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, and construction. These programs
focus
on the changing business technologies and methods
that workers must clearly understand and competently use to suc-
cessfully enter the workforce and allow Georgia's employers
to hire with confidence. For more information please contact
cct@atlantatech.edu or
404-225-4482.
PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION CENTER
Certifications are quickly becoming a
requirement for those entering the workforce – especially the technology
field.
A certification shows an employer that you have
the knowledge and skills required to successfully perform a job.
Certifications are also a way to demonstrate and separate
your qualifications from, and above, other job candidates.
To meet this demand, Atlanta Technical College provides a
professional testing and certification center for students,
businesses and members of the community.
The testing is
done in a secure, monitored environment on computers that are usually linked
with the hosting
service via the World Wide Web. Those
who wish to take a professional certification test must register and
schedule the exam through the sponsoring vendor and/or our
center. Official identification is required when
reporting for testing. All certification testing is by
APPOINTMENT ONLY!
The Center currently provides assessment services through the following vendors:
? American College Testing (ACT)
? Georgia Pest Control Commission
?
Georgia Work Ready Program
? ISO Quality Testing (IQT)
The Center is
located in the Atlanta Building in rooms 109-112. For additional information the
Center, contact us at
pac@atlantatech.edu or
404-225-4681 or 404-225-4688 (fax).
ACT (American College Testing) The ACT Center network offers:
• Computer-based tests for licensure and certification
in many professions
• Workplace skills assessments
• A secure computerized testing center
The ACT Center network currently delivers these
computer-based assessments. To register or learn more,
please contact the associations below: • American Board of
Ophthalmology (ABO)
• American Board of Pediatric
Dentistry (ABPD)
• Association of Social Work Boards
(ASWB)
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
• Boston University (BU)
• Center
for the Advancement of Process Technology, Inc.
• Codes
and Standards Assessments (CSA)
• COMPASS® Internet
Version Remote Testing
• Continental Testing Services
(CTS)
• DevSquare
• Liebert
Services, Emerson Network Power (LSENP)
• National
Assistant at Surgery Council (NASC)
• National Athletic
Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA/BOC)
• National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation
(NITC)
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification
Board, Inc. (NMT)
• Professional Association of Health
Care Office Management (PAHCOM)
• The Commission on
Dietetic Registration for the American Dietetic Association (ADA)
• Thomas Edison State College (TESC)
• U.S. Department of State, Foreign Service Officers Test
(FSOT) Georgia Pest Control
GEORGIA PEST CONTROL
The Georgia Department of
Agriculture in cooperation with the Technical Colleges System of Georgia has
implemented computerized administration of the Structural
Pest Control Examinations. Interested persons may go
on-line at www.GeorgiaPestExam.com and schedule for to take
this exam at Atlanta Technical College in the following areas:
• Employee Registration Examination
• Certification Examination
• Commercial Examination
ISO-QUALITY TESTING INC.
Atlanta Technical College is a
testing and assessment center for ISO-Quality Testing, Inc. --
a full-service testing company serving the needs of
licensing boards and credentialing agencies with a wide range of
test development and administration services. Registration
and additional information regarding the following exams
that are administered at this site is available at www.isoqualitytesting.com.
• College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (SFPS)
• Society of American Foresters (SAF)
• College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland &
Labrador
• Lymphedema Therapist LANA
• Board of Certification for Professional Organizer
• National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)
• NBAA (National Business Aviation Association, Inc.)
• National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
• BONENT (Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and
Technology)
• American Gastroenterological Association
(AGA)
• American Academy of Allergy Asthma &
Immunology (AAAAI)
• National Board for Certification of
Orthopaedic Technologists
• National Surgical Assistant
Association (NSAA)
• SMRPCO(Society for Maintenance
& Reliability Professionals)
• NASM (National
Academy of Sports Medicine)
• NDHCB (National Dental
Hygiene Certification Board)
• NAHAM (National
Association of Healthcare Access Management)
• USPRA (US
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association)
• NREP (National
Registry of Environmental Professions)
• ISES
(International Special Events Society)
• National
Commission for Certification of CME Professionals, Inc (Nc-CME)
• American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO)
• National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
• NCEA Certified (National Coalition of Estheticians,
Manufacturers/Distributors Association)
Georgia Fatherhood
Program
The Georgia
Fatherhood Program at Atlanta Technical College is funded through a partnership
with the
Georgia Department of Labor and provides
services to more than 350 eligible participants annually. The program was
created to serve
non-custodial parents, but now
includes all parents who are unemployed or underemployed and have
barriers to employment. Such barriers will include a lack
of education, criminal history, lack of work place knowledge,
lack of understanding of the legal system, need guidance
and counseling, etc.
The program has a core curriculum
titled “Life Skills for Vocational Success” focusing on life skills and
employability skills,
guidance and counseling. Resource
development is a main-stay of the program. Moreover, there is an on-site GED
instructional training
program to enhance the learning
experience. For more information please contact gfp@atlantatech.edu or or
call 404.225.4436.
Workkeys and
Georgia Work Ready Programs
The Georgia Work Ready assessment
is administered by ACT’s nationally accredited WorkKeys® system
through the Technical College System of Georgia. WorkKeys®
assessment takes the guesswork out of
high-stakes
decisions like hiring and promoting. This comprehensive program has the tools
needed for building a
high-performance workforce
throughout the state of Georgia. WorkKeys® measures both core skills and work
habits sorted after by employers and businesses. Georgia
Work Ready Certification testing is available to all Georgians
at Atlanta Tech and the other technical colleges in Georgia
at no cost. Job Profiles are available at no cost to employers
who meet minimum hire thresholds. For additional
information on the Georgia Work Ready program, please
visit http://www.ga.workready.org or call 404.657.0351
To find our
additional information, visit the website at http://www.ga.workready.org or to schedule an
appointment
at Atlanta Tech, call 404.225.4681.
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Georgia Business Expansion
Support Act
The Georgia
Business Expansion Support Act provides a number of tax credits for various job
creation, investment,
retraining, machinery acquisition
and similar activities for expanding businesses. The objective of the retraining
tax
credit section of the act is to foster the
profitability and competitiveness of Georgia's existing industry by encouraging
workforce
training and development through tax
incentives to stay on the cutting of edge of technology and management
systems . For more information please contact cct@atlantatech.edu or
404.225.4482.
Customized Contract
Training Programs
Customized
training can be designed, developed, and delivered by the Economic Development
Division for the
specific needs of a company. Some
examples of this specialized instruction are lean manufacturing, safety courses
that
meet or exceed OSHA standards, supervisory
training, computer and technical skills, soft skills, industrial technologies
skills, as well as health care industry training. The
desired training can be developed and taught at the company's location
or on our campus. For more information please contact cct@atlantatech.edu or
404.225.4482.
Continuing Education
The role of continuing
education is to develop short courses, workshops, and seminars for professional
develop-
ment and personal enrichment. The offerings
range from cutting-edge technology to personal development courses – the goal
of this department is to meet your every need. Because our
size enables us to offer personalized service and flexibility, we
can keep our offerings fresh and relevant. If what you are
looking for is not currently offered by the College, every effort
will be made to develop the course or program to fit your
needs. For more information
please contact ce@atlantatech.edu or 404.225.4491
for additional assistance. We
stand ready to create
special courses for you or your company.
Students who satisfactorily complete
most career, professional and technical courses receive continuing
education units (CEU's) documenting that the instruction
has met established standards in planning, design, instruction,
and evaluation.
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Academic and
Learning Support
Services
(ALSS)
Academic and Learning
Support Services (ALSS)
Academic Learning and Support Services includes library and media services, the
learning support center, as well
as general education
and learning support departments. Students may access open computer labs and
receive tutorial
support from ALSS.
Library and Media
Services
The mission of the
Atlanta Technical College Library is to serve the educational and information
needs of students,
faculty, and staff, by: (1)
providing organized access to information resources and services via qualified
library staff;
(2) careful selection of learning
materials;
(3) development of lifelong literacy skills
for students to competently use throughout their lives;
(4) providing access to collections and databases from any
location, and
(5) continuous update of equipment,
technology, and physical facilities as demanded by the
needs of its users.
These
activities will insure the delivery of quality credit programs to prepare a
highly skilled workforce that meets the needs of the
Atlanta metropolitan business and industry communities, and
the community at large.
Hours of Operation
Monday-
Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday 8.00 a.m - 2.00 p.m
Website: Click for web site
Telephone: 404-225-4595
Email: library@atlantatech.edu
Library
Services
The
Library/Media Services Center is located in Room 1118 of the Academic Complex
Building. The library’s collection
consists of books,
technical manuals, desktop and laptop computers, a full service copy center, and
a variety of multimedia
equipment such as digital and
still cameras, camcorders, and DVD/VCR video stations, televisions and LCD
projectors.
The library collection contains
over 19,000 titles, 190 periodical titles and more than 600 DVD and video
titles. In addition to
these internal resources, faculty
and staff have access to an additional 250 libraries through Georgia Online
Library Database (GOLD),
52,000,000 electronic records
with some provided in full-text through the Georgia Library Learning Online
(GALILEO), and some
30,000 e books available through
the college’s catalog. In addition to the computer lab located in Room 2118,
there are 26 workstations
available in the library
computer lab with online capabilities. These workstations provide access to the
library’s online catalog, the Internet,
Microsoft Office
Suite, and research databases (GALILEO). All workstations have word processing,
spreadsheet, and database software capabilities.
The Library/Media Services Center
offers a variety of instructional programs and services. Online tutorials,
research related resources
and research instruction are
available to students, faculty and staff. Library orientation and bibliographic
instruction are available to all
by appointment. The
library staff recommends that instructors schedule customized library
instruction for their students during class
sessions.
Printed instructional guides and brochures are available during library hours.
online capabilities, database tutorials, library
orientation and instructions for various research
techniques allow students to access the library remotely at anytime.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan is a free
service for faculty, students and staff of Atlanta Technical College. As a
member of the Georgia Online
Database ( GOLD) and
LYRASIS (formerly SOLINET), we are able to access, request and borrow resources
from
other libraries across the region and state. A
patron can request any journal or book, however, some materials may not be
available.
The Atlanta Technical College library is
subject to the restrictions of the lending institutions regarding items
requested, the loan period
and renewals. Students,
faculty, and staff can only use interlibrary loan for books, periodicals, or
individual articles that cannot be
obtained online in
full text. Each institution has a different lending (ILL) policy. It is
important to complete the necessary forms and
remain in
contact with library staff during this process.
Circulation of
Materials
Only Atlanta
Technical College students, faculty, and staff may borrow up to 5 books. Books
in the general collection may circulate
for a 2-week
period. DVDs, videotapes, audiotapes, etc. circulate for one week. There are no
renewals.
All materials circulated quarterly are to be
returned to the library at the end of each quarter. Faculty and staff have
special
borrowing privileges and access to other
resources upon request.
Non-circulating
Materials
Reference
materials and periodicals may not be checked out by students. Reference
materials include: almanacs, dictionaries,
encyclopedias, directories, maps and atlases.
Reserves
Instructors may place books,
periodicals, articles, and videotapes on reserve each quarter for student use.
Items on reserve
are available for two-hour and may only
be used in the library. Materials held beyond the two hour time limit, will be
assessed a
fine of 50 cents for each additional
hour.
Book Returns and
Fines
It is the
responsibility of the user to return library materials by the due date and in
the same condition. Books may be returned at the
Circulation Desk in the library or in the Book Return Drop
Box (Red Mailbox) at the front entrance of the Academic Complex Building.
The charge for an overdue book is 10¢ per day after the
initial two-week checkout period. The charge for a lost book is the cost of
the
book and the late fee is waived. All fines must be
paid in full by the last day of the quarter. A hold will be placed on the
account of any
student with an outstanding library fine.
Students with existing holds will not conduct school transactions until the hold
is removed.
Food and Drink
• Food and beverages (bottled, cup, etc.) are not allowed
in the library and computer lab.
Noise and Cell
Phones
The library is
a quiet place for research, study, and concentration. Please be considerate of
patrons using the facility. Upon entering
the library,
please turn off cell phones or set ringer to “silent” or “vibrate” mode..
User’s Conduct and Responsibilities
It is the user’s responsibility to
maintain proper standards of behavior in order to protect individual rights and
privileges of other
library patrons. Any user
demonstrating inappropriate behavior may be asked to leave the facility.
Printing and
Photocopying
The
Atlanta Technical College Library printing and photocopying services are
fee-based and available through your Atlanta Technical
College student ID and library account. The Pharos payment
system is used for photocopying and printing from computer workstations.
The barcode on the Atlanta Technical College student ID is
used for all library transactions.
• Black and white
printing is available for 5¢ per page.
• Color printing
is available for 10¢ per page.
• Photocopying is 10¢per
page.
• 11 X 17 copies are 20¢ per page.
GALILEO and the
Internet
Atlanta
Technical College enhances its library and learning resources through a
collaborative effort with state institutions through
Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO). GALILEO is a
World Wide Web based virtual library sponsored by the Board of
Regents of the University System of Georgia. It provides
access to multiple information resources locally and remotely. These
resources include secured access to licensed databases that
include over 20,000 full text journals. As a participating institution,
Atlanta Technical College students, faculty, and staff have
access to over 200 databases indexing thousands of periodicals,
scholarly journals, and other reference materials such as
encyclopedias, business directories, and government publications
and other recommended Internet sites.
Library User Computer
Guidelines
The ATC library
provides computers for patron’s use. All workstations in the library computer
lab are connected to the Internet.
Patrons must adhere
to the Atlanta Technical College computer Acceptable Use Policy and the ATC
Library Acceptable
Computer/Internet Use Guidelines.
Library Catalog
The library catalog is automated and
easy to use. The catalog may be accessed on or off campus. On campus, access is
http://10.2.23.201.
Off campus, access is at
http://167.196.184.88. You may use the catalog to locate materials on any
subject. Materials are cataloged using titles,
authors,
or subjects. Once the “Welcome to the Library Catalog” screen is opened,
visitors may search by keyword or select one of three
options: “search”, “browse”, of or “combination”.
Learning Support Center
Hours of Operation The Learning Support Center's
(LSC) mission is to provide learning assistance to students that will
support and enhance their academic
growth while pursuing
a degree or technical training.. The LSC offers free one-on-one personal, group
and interactive online support
(smarthinking.com)
tutoring in the general core areas (Math, English, and Reading) and provides
academic workshops (Study-Skills,
Test taking
Strategies, Note-Taking etc.)to improve study skills. Our Learning Support
Specialists also provide academic counseling to
students
in need. The LSC also serves as an open study location and has 16 computers that
have internet and wireless access.
The following is a list of rules that apply to the
LSC:
1.NO cell phone usage;
2.
NO food or beverages near the computers;
3. Children
are not allowed in the LSC due to safety and liability issues;
4. Please refrain from loud talking since it distracts our
tutors and prevents us from creating an environment that is conducive to
learning;
5. Please sign in/out at the computer log
before /after all computer usage;
6. Please make sure
you have ALL personal items with you when you leave the LSC, staff will not be
responsible for any lost or stolen items.
The LSC also coordinates the
instruction for the Student Success seminar (COLL 099), which serves as a
bridge for new
students to connect them with the
information, resources, and support that will contribute to a successful
college
experience.Students who enroll in learning
support courses before being admitted into their program of study must
also enroll in the student success course. This course is
available to all students. However, students who enroll in learning support
courses
before being admitted into their program of study are required to enroll in the
student success course.
Bilingual Services/Vocational English as a Second Language
Students who have Limited
English Proficiency (LEP) receive supportive services such as counseling,
translating,
tutoring, and various resources from the
bilingual specialist. Atlanta Technical College is committed to giving support
and guidance to LEP students.
The English as a Second Language (ESL)
courses at Atlanta Technical College offer instructional ser-
vices to non-native speakers of English. The ESL program
assists students with speech, listening, reading, and writing
skills. In addition, the ESL program provides support
through workshops and social activities to assist students with
their development.
Limited English speaking students are
offered the English Proficiency Test (EPT) and partake in an oral interview
before enrolling in or using any ESL services. Students who
do not achieve the minimum admission scores are en-
couraged to enroll in ESL/Learning Support courses. A
counselor in the ESL program meets with those students to
assess their level of need.
ESL Course Objectives
Beginning English as a Second Language -
interactive and web-enhanced course for students with limited English
proficiency. Focus is on basic communication skills needed
to function in everyday life. Language acquisition is inte-
grated with culture/civics themes.
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Intermediate English as a
Second Language interactive and web-enhanced course used to
increase students'
communication skills. Course
emphasizes spelling, pronunciation, basic grammar review; ability to use the
Internet and
other reference tools to retrieve
information. Language acquisition is integrated with culture/civics themes.
Advanced Beginning English
as a Second Language - interactive and web-enhanced course for students
with
limited English proficiency. Activities focus on
to increasing reading, writing and comprehension skills; ability to function
effectively socially and in the work setting. Language
acquisition is integrated with culture/civics themes.
Advanced English as a
Second Language interactive and web-enhanced course emphasizes
and reviews the basic
rules of grammar, punctuation and
spelling. It provides learners with extensive opportunities to use technology
and ref-
erence material to increase vocabulary and
comprehension, and improve pronunciation. Upon completion of this course,
ESL students will join the mainstream population of
students who speak English as their first language. Language
acquisition is integrated with American
history/culture/civics themes.
General Education
The General Education Department
provides learning opportunities that assist the student in developing academic
skills and professional knowledge required for job
acquisition, retention, and advancement. The General Education De-
partment provides quality instruction to facilitate student
success. When students graduate from an associate degree
program, they must be competent in the following areas:
Research: Students
will use the major steps in conducting research to locate and use appropriate
reference materials
for written and oral reports.
Writing: Students
will produce well-organized, coherent, grammatically correct written
communications based on expe-
riences, observations and
readings.
Reading: Students
will analyze the methods of development, identify the structural elements,
identify the different
levels of literary
effectiveness, and examine the ideas and values of various literary works.
Oral
Communications: Students will prepare and deliver informative,
persuasive and well-organized speeches appro-
priate to
the audience, setting or occasion, and demonstrate the ability to effectively
listen to and summarize the
ideas and view
points of other speakers.
Mathematics:
Students will use appropriate mathematical skills to gather, record, analyze and
communicate quantita-
tive data for the purpose of
solving practical problems.
Social-Psycho
Behavior: Students will interpret and apply the methodological and
theoretical concepts of sociological
groups and the
effects of personality, emotions, conflicts, stress, and learning/intelligence
on these groups.
Each of these
competencies is attained through courses in the General Education Core: I)
Humanities; II) Natural
Science/Mathematics; and III)
Social/Behavioral Science.
Learning Support Department
& English As A Second Language
Learning
Support provides corrective instructional classes and laboratory experiences to
fulfil the basic academic
needs of program pre-entry by
assisting special population and technical program students in the areas of
reading,
general mathematics, algebra, and English.
Students may be referred to classes by placement assessment, technical
program instructors, or general education instructors.
LEARNING SUPPORT/ESL COURSES
Credits
1) English **
COL 099 College Success Seminar 2
ENG 091 Beginning English as a Second Language 5
ENG 092 Intermediate English as a Second Language 5
ENG 093 Advanced Beginning English as a Second Language 5
ENG 094 Advanced English as a Second Language 5
ENG 095 English I 5
ENG 096 English II 5
ENG 097 English III 5
ENG 098 English IV 52) Reading **
RDG 095 Reading I 5
RDG 096 Reading II 5
RDG 097 Reading III 5
RDG 098 Reading IV 5
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3) Mathematics
MAT
096
Learning Support Mathematics
II 5
MAT
097
Learning Support Mathematics
III 5
MAT
098
Elementary
Algebra 5
MAT
099
Intermediate
Algebra
5
** Institutional credit
General Core
Requirements
General Education at Atlanta Technical College provides a foundation for skills
and aptitudes needed for success in
any program. The
emphasis of the general education department is to assist students in
humanities, natural science/
mathematics, and
social/behavioral science courses required for programs at the diploma and
associate degree level.
The General Education
department assists students in attaining the skills, knowledge, perspectives,
values, and disposi-
tions that will enable them to
apply their understanding and abilities beyond the classroom to be valuable
citizens and
successful workers.
Each associate degree
program shall require a minimum basic core of 25 quarter credit hours in general
education courses.
Components of this core must include
at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities;
social/behavioral sciences;
and natural sciences or
mathematics.
A minimum of 60 quarter credit hours shall be required in technical areas.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Please be aware that the Technical College System of Georgia is converting course codes from 3 digits to 4 digits. This process is being rolled out over a 2 year period. As course codes are converted they will be reflected in this catalog. Please click on the following link to view the Course Code Conversion Table.
|
| ||
| General Core Courses |
Credits | |
|
25 | ||
|
Area I -
Humanities | ||
|
| ||
| Courses |
| |
| ENG 1101 | Composition & Rhetoric |
5 |
| ENG 1102 | Literature & Composition |
5 |
| ENG 2130 | American Literature & Composition |
5 |
| HUM 1101 | Introduction to Humanities |
5 |
| SPC 1101 | Public Speaking |
5 |
|
| ||
|
Area II
-Natural Sciences / Mathematics | ||
| MAT 1100 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning |
5 |
| MAT 1111 | College Algebra |
5 |
|
| ||
|
Area III
- Social/Behavioral Science | ||
| PSY 1101 | Introduction to Psychology |
5 |
| SOC 1101 | Introduction to Sociology |
5 |
| ECO 1101 | Principles of Economics |
5 |
|
| ||
|
| ||
|
GENERAL
EDUCATION COURSES - DIPLOMA | ||
|
Area I -
Humanities/English | ||
| ENG 1010 | Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
| ENG 1012 | Fundamentals of English II |
5 |
|
| ||
|
Area I -
Natural Sciences/ Mathematics | ||
| MAT 1011 | Business Mathematics |
5 |
| MAT 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics |
3 |
| MAT 1013 | Algebraic Concepts |
5 |
| MAT 1015 | Geometry and Trigonometry |
5 |
| AHS 1011 | Anatomy and Physiology |
|
| BIO 2113 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
|
| BIO 2114 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
|
|
| ||
|
| ||
|
Area III
- Social/Behavioral Science/Psychology - Diploma | ||
| EMP 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
| PSY 1010 | Basic Psychology |
5 |
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Programs of
Study
Atlanta
Technical College offers a variety of programs of study that lead to an
Associate of Applied Science De-
gree, a Diploma, or a
Technical Certificate of Credit. Depending on program objectives and the number
of quarters or
courses required, a degree, diploma, or
technical certificate of credit is awarded upon the successful completion of all
courses. The programs of study offered by Atlanta Tech
are divided into the following credentials: Associate of Applied
Science Degree (two years plus); Diploma Programs (one to
two years plus); Technical Certificate of Credit Programs
(generally less than one year).
Many Atlanta Tech programs are recognized by state and
national accrediting and licensing boards. Program-spe-
cific accreditations are listed on the respective program
pages. In addition, many programs of study prepare students
to sit for state licensing exams in areas such as
barbering, cosmetology, electrical maintenance, and medical assisting.
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ACCOUNTING
DIVISION: BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES
For Program Information please contact:
Shunda Ware
Department Chair
(404) 225-4553
DEAN: ARRIANA DANIEL
Email Address: adaniel@atlantatech.edu
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ACCOUNTING DEGREE
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program
Description
Major Code: AC03
The Accounting associate
degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in
the accounting
profession. Learning opportunities
develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for
job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Areas
covered in this program include maintaining a set of books for
business accounting, payroll, computerized accounting,
spreadsheet and database fundamentals, tax preparation, and
word processing. The program emphasizes a combination of
accounting theory and practical application necessary
for successful employment using both manual and
computerized accounting systems. Program graduates receive an
Accounting Associate of Applied Science Degree, which
qualifies them as accounting technicians.
Admission Requirements
Must be 16 years of age
Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
Achievement of minimum program admission scores in
Reading, English, and Math
Transfer of previous post
secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements
Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and
complete all required courses to graduate.
|
Curriculum | ||
| General Core Courses |
Credits | |
|
30 | ||
|
Area I - English/Humanities/Fine Arts
| ||
|
| ||
| ENG 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric |
5 |
| ENG 1102 | Literature and Composition |
5 |
|
OR | ||
| HUM 1101 | Introduction to Humanities |
(5) |
| ENG 1105 | Technical Communication OR |
5 |
|
OR | ||
| SPC 1101 |
Public Speaking |
(5) |
|
Area II - Social/Behavioral
Sciences | ||
| PSY 1101 | Introductory Psychology |
5 |
| SOC 1101 | Introduction to Sociology |
5 |
|
Area III - Natural
Sciences/Mathematics | ||
| MAT 1111 | College Algebra |
5 |
|
| ||
|
| ||
| Technical Courses |
65 | |
| ACC 1101 | Principles of Accounting I |
6 |
| ACC 1102 | Principles of Accounting II |
6 |
| ACC 1103 | Principles of Accounting III |
6 |
| ACC 1104 | Computerized Accounting |
3 |
| ACC 1106 | Spreadsheet Applications |
3 |
| ACC 1151 | Individual Tax Accounting |
5 |
| ACC 1152 | Payroll Accounting |
5 |
| BUS 1100 | Introduction to Keyboarding |
3 |
|
OR | ||
| BUS 1130 | Document Processing |
(6) |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| ACC xxx | Accounting Electives |
|
| XXX xxx | Advisor Approved Specific Occupational - Guided Electives |
|
|
Program Recommended
Electives | ||
| ACC 2122 | Introduction to Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting |
5 |
| ACC 2154 | Personal Finance |
5 |
| ACC 2155 | Legal Environment of Business |
5 |
| ACC 2156 | Business Tax Accounting |
5 |
| ACC 2167 | Accounting Internship I |
6 |
| ACC 2168 | Accounting Internship II |
12 |
| ECO 1101 | Principles of Economics |
5 |
| MKT 100 | Introduction to Marketing |
5 |
| MKT 101 | Principles of Management |
5 |
| Total |
| |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
95 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
7 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$6,069 | |
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ACCOUNTING
Diploma Program
Program
Description
Major Code: AC02
The Accounting program is a
sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the accounting
profession.
Learning opportunities develop academic,
technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition,
retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a
combination of accounting theory and practical application
necessary for successful employment using both manual and
computerized accounting systems. Program graduates
receive an Accounting diploma, which qualifies them as
accounting technicians.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| COURSE OUTLINE Curriculum |
| |
| General Core Courses |
Credits | |
|
18 | ||
|
Area I -
English/Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
|
| ||
| ENG 1010 | Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
| ENG 1012 | Fundamentals of English II |
5 |
|
Area II
- Social/Behavioral Science | ||
| EMP 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
|
Area III
- Natural Sciences / Mathematics | ||
| MAT 1011 | Business Math |
5 |
| Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses |
50 | |
| ACC 1101 | Principles of Accounting I |
6 |
| ACC 1102 | Principles of Accounting II |
6 |
| ACC 1103 | Principles of Accounting III |
6 |
| ACC 1104 | Computerized Accounting |
3 |
| ACC 1106 | Spreadsheet Applications |
3 |
| ACC 1151 | Individual Tax Accounting |
5 |
| ACC 1152 | Payroll Accounting |
5 |
| BUS 1100 | Introduction to Keyboarding |
3 |
|
OR | ||
| BUS 1130 | Document Processing |
(6) |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| XXX xxx | Advisor Approved Specific Occupational Guided Electives |
10 |
|
Program Recommended Electives | ||
| ACC 2122 | Introduction to Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting |
5 |
| ACC 2154 | Personal Finance |
5 |
| ACC 2155 | Legal Environment of Business |
5 |
| ACC 2156 | Business Tax Accounting |
5 |
| ACC 2167 | Accounting Internship I |
6 |
| ACC 2168 | Accounting Internship II |
12 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
68 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
4 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$4,743 | |
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COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: 5AQ1
The Computerized Accounting
Specialist technical certificate of credit provides students with basic skills
in computerized accounting. Topics include:
principles of accounting,
computerized accounting, spreadsheet fundamentals and basic computers.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| Essential Courses |
Credits | |
| ACC 1101 | Principles of Accounting I |
6 |
| ACC 1102 | Principles of Accounting II |
6 |
| ACC 1104 | Computerized Accounting |
3 |
| ACC 1106 | Spreadsheet Applications |
3 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| XXX xxx | Electives |
5 |
|
| ||
|
| ||
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
26 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
3 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$2,174 |
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ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| Essential Courses |
Credits | |
|
| ||
| ACC 1101 | Principles of Accounting I |
6 |
| ACC 1102 | Principles of Accounting II |
6 |
| ACC 1104 | Computerized Accounting |
3 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
18 | |
|
Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
3 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$1,928 |
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PAYROLL ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: 5AP1
The Payroll Accounting
Specialist technical certificate of credit provides entry-level skills into
payroll accounting.
Topics include: principles of
accounting, computerized accounting, principles of payroll accounting,
mathematics, and basic computer use.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| Essential Courses |
Credits | |
|
| ||
| ACC 1101 | Principles of Accounting I |
6 |
| ACC 1102 | Principles of Accounting II |
6 |
| ACC 1104 | Computerized Accounting |
3 |
| ACC 1152 | Payroll Accounting |
5 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
|
| ||
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
23 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
3 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$1,141 |
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AIR
CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION: INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGIES
For Program Information please contact:
John Ross
Department Chair
(404) 225-4524
DEAN: ARTHUR GRIER
Email Address: agrier@atlantatech.edu
Page 47
AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY
Diploma Program
Program
Description
Major Code: AIO2
The Air Conditioning
Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers
in the air
conditioning industry. Learning
opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills
required
for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and
practical application necessary for successful
employment. Program graduates receive an Air Conditioning Technology
diploma and have the qualifications of an air conditioning
technician.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| COURSE OUTLINE Curriculum |
Credits | |
| General Core Courses |
13 | |
|
Area I -
English/Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| ENG 1010 | Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
|
Area II - Social/Behavioral
Sciences | ||
| EMP 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
|
Area III - Natural
Sciences/Mathematics | ||
| MAT 1012 | General Mathematics |
5 |
| Essential Fundamental Technical Courses |
43 | |
| ACT 100 | Refrigeration Fundamentals |
4 |
| ACT 101 | Principles and Practices of Refrigeration |
7 |
| ACT 102 | Refrigeration Systems Components |
7 |
| ACT 103 | Electrical Fundamentals |
7 |
| ACT 104 | Electric Motors |
4 |
| ACT 105 | Electrical Components |
5 |
| ACT 106 | Electric Control Systems and Installation |
4 |
| IFC 100 | Industrial Safety Procedures |
2 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| Essential Specific Technical Courses |
29 | |
| ACT 107 | Air Conditioning Principles |
8 |
| ACT 108 | Air Conditioning Systems and Installation |
3 |
| ACT 109 | Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems |
7 |
| ACT 110 | Gas Heating Systems |
5 |
| ACT 111 | Heat Pumps and Related Systems |
6 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
85 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
6 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$5,847 | |
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AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: AXO1
The Air Conditioning Technician
Assistant Certification uses courses in its curriculum that are a part of the
Air Conditioning
diploma program. The program provides
learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and
technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job
acquisition, retention, and advancement.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must
be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum
program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be
determined by the registrar.
Student
Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point
average and complete all required courses to graduate.
| Essential Courses |
| |
| ACT 100 | Refrigeration Fundamentals |
4 |
| ACT 101 | Principles and Practices of Refrigeration |
7 |
| ACT 102 | Refrigeration Systems Components |
7 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
18 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
2 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$1,702 |
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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: HAC1
The Heating and Air
Conditioning Technician's Assistant Certification uses courses in its curriculum
that are a part of the
Air Conditioning diploma
program. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop,
and reinforce
academic and technical knowledge, skills,
and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| Essential Courses |
| |
| ACT 101 | Principles and Practices of Refrigeration |
7 |
| ACT 103 | Electrical Fundamentals |
7 |
| ACT 108 | Air Conditioning Systems and Installation |
3 |
| IFC 100 | Industrial Safety Procedures |
2 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
19 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
2 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$1,274 |
Page 50
AUTO COLLISION
REPAIR
DIVISION: TRANSPORTATION
TECHNOLOGIES
For Program Information please contact:
Ruben Jean-Guillaume
Department Chair
(404) 225-4622
DEAN: ARTHUR GRIER
Email Address: agrier@atlantatech.edu
Page 51
AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR
Diploma Program
Program
Description
Major Code: AUO2
The Automotive Collision
Repair program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers
in the
automotive collision repair profession. Learning
opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge
and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. The program emphasizes either major automotive
collision repair or automotive painting and refinishing.
Program graduates receive an Automotive Collision Repair diploma,
which qualifies them as major collision repair technicians
or painting and refinishing technicians.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* * Official high school or GED transcript is not required to apply.
However, completion of a high school diploma or GED and
submission of an official transcript must be
obtained prior to graduation
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| COURSE OUTLINE Curriculum |
Credits | |
| General Core Courses |
13 | |
|
Area I -
English/Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| ENG 1010 | Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
|
Area II - Social/Behavioral
Sciences | ||
| EMP 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
|
Area III - Natural
Sciences/Mathematics | ||
| MAT 1012 | General Mathematics |
5 |
| Essential Fundamental Technical Courses |
26 | |
| ACR 1000 | Safety |
1 |
| ACR 1010 | Automobile Components Identification |
3 |
| ACR 1020 | Equipment and Hand Tools Identification |
1 |
| ACR 1040 | Mechanical and Electrical Systems |
2 |
| ACR 1050 | Body Fiberglass, Plastic, and Rubber Repair Techniques |
3 |
| ACR 1060 | Welding and Cutting |
6 |
| ACR 1070 | Trim, Accessories, and Glass |
2 |
| ACR 1090 | Damage Identification and Assessment |
3 |
| ACR 1100 | Minor Collision Repair |
2 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
|
(Completion of one specialization is
required.) | ||
| Major Collision Repair Specialization Courses |
28 | |
| ACR 1200 | Conventional Frame Repair |
3 |
| ACR 1210 | Unibody Identification and Damage Analysis |
2 |
| ACR 2240 | Unibody Measuring,Fixturing, Strengthening Systems Systems |
6 |
| ACR 2250 | Unibody Structural Panel Repair and Replacement |
3 |
| ACR 2260 | Conventional Body Structural Panel Repair |
5 |
| ACR 1270 | Unibody Suspension and Steering Systems |
2 |
| ACR 1280 | BoltOn Body Panel Removal and Replacement |
4 |
| ACR 1290 | Major Collision Repair Internship/Practicum |
3 |
|
OR | ||
| ACR xxx | Electives |
(3) |
| Essential Paint and Refinishing Specialization Courses |
28 | |
| ACR 1300 | Sanding, Priming, and Paint Preparation |
5 |
| ACR 1320 | Special Refinishing Application |
5 |
| ACR 2340 | Urethane Enamels Refinishing Application |
5 |
| ACR 2350 | Tint and Match Colors |
5 |
| ACR 2360 | Detailing |
2 |
| ACR 2370 | Paint and Refinishing Internship |
3 |
| ACR XXX | Electives |
3 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
67 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
5 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$5,621 | |
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AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION MAJOR REPAIR ASSISTANT
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: 5DU1
The Auto Body Repair Assistant
certificate program prepares students for employment as assistants to
technicians
in an automotive collision repair shop.
Training is provided in minor collision repair, mechanical and electrical
systems,
body fiberglass plastics, and rubber repair
techniques. Students will also learn the proper techniques for bolt-on
body panel removal and replacement, sanding, priming and
paint preparation.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| Essential Courses |
| |
| ACR 100 | Safety I |
1 |
| ACR 109 | Damage Identification and Assessment |
3 |
| ACR 120 | Conventional Frame Repair |
3 |
| ACR 121 | Unibody Identification and Damage Analysis |
2 |
|
| ||
| ACR 122 | Unibody Measuring and Fixturing Systems |
2 |
| ACR 123 | Unibody Straightening Systems and Techniques |
4 |
| ACR 125 | Unibody Structural Panel Repair and Replacement |
3 |
| ACR 126 | Conventional Body Structural Panel Repair |
5 |
| ACR 127 | Unibody Suspension and Steering Systems |
2 |
| ACR 128 | Bolt-On Body panel Removal and Replacement |
4 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
29 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
3 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$4,521 | |
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AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION: TRANSPORTATION
TECHNOLOGIES
For Program Information please contact:
Ruben Jean-Guillaume
Department Chair
(404) 225-4622
DEAN: ARTHUR GRIER
Email Address: agrier@atlantatech.edu
Page 54
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Diploma Program
Program
Description
Major Code: UTA4
The Automotive Technology
program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the
automotive
service and repair profession. Learning
opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and
skills required for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive
mechanics theory and practical application necessary for
successful employment. Program graduates receive an
Automotive Technology diploma which qualifies them as
automotive technicians.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Official high school or GED transcript is not required to apply.
However, completion of a high school diploma or GED and
submission of an official transcript must be obtained prior to graduation
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| COURSE OUTLINE Curriculum |
Credits | |
| General Core Courses |
13 | |
|
Area I -
English/Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| ENG 1010 | Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
|
Area II - Social/Behavioral
Sciences | ||
| EMP 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
|
Area III - Natural
Sciences/Mathematics | ||
| MAT 1012 | General Mathematics |
5 |
| Essential Fundamental Technical Courses |
62 | |
| AUT 120 | Introduction to Automotive Technology |
3 |
| AUT 122 | Electrical and Electronic Systems |
6 |
| AUT 124 | Battery Starting and Charging Systems |
4 |
| AUT 126 | Engine Principles of Operation and Repair |
6 |
| AUT 128 | Fuel, Ignition, and Emission Systems |
7 |
| AUT 130 | Automotive Brake Systems |
4 |
| AUT 132 | Suspension and Steering Systems |
4 |
| AUT 134 | Drivelines |
4 |
| AUT 138 | Manual Transmission/Transaxle |
4 |
| AUT 140 | Electronic Engine Control Systems |
7 |
| AUT 142 | Climate Control Systems |
6 |
| AUT 144 | Introduction to Automatic Transmissions |
4 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| Essential Specific Technical Courses |
28 | |
| AUT 210 | Automatic Transmission Repair |
7 |
| AUT 212 | Advanced Electronic Transmission Diagnosis |
3 |
| AUT 214 | Advanced Electronic Controlled Brake System Diagnosis |
4 |
| AUT 216 | Advanced Electronic Controlled Suspension and Steering Systems |
4 |
| AUT 218 | Advanced Electronic Engine Control Systems |
4 |
| AUT 220 | Automatic Technology Internship |
6 |
| OR |
| |
| AUT xxx | Electives |
(6) |
| Total |
28 | |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
103 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
6 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$7,048 | |
Page 55
AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE TECHNICIAN
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: 5CT1
The Automotive Automatic
Transmission/Transaxle Technician certificate program is designed to provide
students with skills to
enter the automotive industry as
entry-level Automotive Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Technicians. This
program introduces
the study of automatic
transmission/transaxle theory, power flow, fundamental hydraulic circuitry,
electrical circuitry, testing procedures,
diagnostic
techniques, in car repair, service procedures, and overhaul procedures.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| Essential Courses |
| |
| AUT 120 | Introduction to Automotive Technology |
3 |
| AUT 122 | Electrical and Electronic Systems |
6 |
| AUT 144 | Introduction to Automatic Transmissions |
4 |
| AUT 210 | Automatic Transmission Repair |
7 |
| AUT 212 | Advanced Electronic Transmission Diagnosis |
3 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
23 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
2 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$2,319 |
Page 56
AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIR ASSISTANT
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: 5DV1
The Auto Body Repair Assistant
certificate program prepares students for employment as assistants to
technicians
in an automotive collision repair shop.
Training is provided in minor collision repair, mechanical and electrical
systems,
body fiberglass plastics, and rubber repair
techniques. Students will also learn the proper techniques for bolt-on body
panel removal and replacement, sanding, priming and paint
preparation.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| Essential Courses |
| |
| ACR 100 | Safety I |
1 |
| ACR 1010 | Automobile Components Identification |
3 |
| ACR 102 | Equipment and Hand Tools Identification |
1 |
| ACR 104 | Mechanical and Electrical Systems |
2 |
|
| ||
| ACR 105 | Body, Fiberglass, Plastic, and Rubber Repair techniques |
3 |
| ACR 106 | Welding and Cutting |
4 |
| ACR 107 | Trim, Accessories and Glass |
2 |
| ACR 110 | Minor Collision Repair |
2 |
| ACR 128 | Bolt-On Body panel Removal and Replacement |
4 |
| ACR 130 | Sanding, Priming, and Paint Preparation |
5 |
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
27 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
3 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$4,441 | |
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AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE TECHNICIAN
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: 5CU1
The Automotive Brake
Technician certificate program provides students with entry-level skills for
entering the
automotive industry as brake technicians.
This program includes fundamental hydraulics, braking systems theory,
operation, drum brakes, disc brakes, power assisted brakes,
anti lock braking systems, brake system diagnostics,
brake system repair, and brake system servicing.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| Essential Courses |
| |
| AUT 120 | Introduction to Automotive Technology |
3 |
| AUT 122 | Electrical & Electronic Systems |
6 |
| AUT 130 | Automotive Brake Systems |
4 |
| AUT 214 | Advanced Electronic Controlled Brake System Diagnosis |
4 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
17 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
2 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$3,959 |
Page 58
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: 5AS1
The Automotive
Electrical/Electronic systems certificate program provides students with
entry-level
skills for entering the automotive industry
as electrical technicians. This program provides students with
the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service,
and repair basic electrical/electronic systems as
an
entry-level automotive technician. Topics include automotive batteries, starting
systems, charging
systems, instrumentation, lighting,
and accessories.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| Essential Courses |
| |
| AUT 120 | Introduction to Automotive Technology |
3 |
| AUT 122 | Electrical & Electronics Systems |
6 |
| AUT 124 | Battery, Starting and Charging Systems |
4 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
16 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
2 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$3,919 |
Page 59
AUTOMOTIVE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: 5AM1
The Automotive Heating and Air
Conditioning Technician certificate prepares students for employment in the
automotive
industry. Courses taught are embedded in the
automotive diploma program, which emphasize a combination of automotive
mechanics theory and practical application necessary for
successful employment. Learning opportunities develop
academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills
required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.
Program graduates receive an Automotive Heating and Air
Conditioning Technician certificate and are prepared to take
the automotive service excellence (ASE) examination.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| Essential Courses |
| |
| AUT 120 | Introduction to Automotive Technology |
3 |
| AUT 122 | Electrical and Electronic Systems |
6 |
| AUT 142 | Climate Control Systems |
6 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
15 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
2 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$1,999 |
Page 60
AUTOMOTIVE MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLE REPAIR TECHNICIAN
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: ADT1
This program provides students
with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the automotive industry as
entry-level
automotive manual drive and axle repair
technicians. The program includes theory, diagnosis, servicing, removal,
replacement,
and repair of manual transmissions,
clutches, drive shafts, differentials, and axles.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| Essential Courses |
| |
| AUT 120 | Introduction to Automotive Technology |
3 |
| AUT 122 | Electrical and Electronic Systems |
6 |
| AUT 134 | Drivelines |
4 |
| AUT 138 | Manual Transmission/Transaxle |
4 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
17 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
2 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$2,079 |
Page 61
AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION AND STEERING TECHNICIAN
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: 5CV1
The Automotive Suspension and
Steering Technician certificate program provides students with the skills needed
to enter the
automotive industry as suspension and
steering entry-level technicians. The program presents vehicle chassis types;
chassis
components; steering and suspension systems;
steering and suspension operation, design, service, repair, alignment, and
problem solving.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| Essential Courses |
| |
| AUT 120 | Introduction to Automotive Technology |
3 |
| AUT 122 | Electrical and Electronic Systems |
6 |
| AUT 132 | Suspension and Steering Systems |
4 |
| AUT 216 | Advanced Electronic Controlled Suspension and Steering Systems |
4 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
17 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
2 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$3,959 |
Page 62
AVIATION
MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION: INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGIES
For Program Information please contact:
Oliver Simmons
Department Chair
(404) 225-4695
DEAN: ARTHUR GRIER
Email Address: agrier@atlantatech.edu
Page 51
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
Diploma Program
Program
Description
Major Code: AVO4
The Aviation Maintenance
Technology program is intended to provide students with an introduction to the
occupational
area of aviation maintenance technology as
currently understood and practiced by Federal Aviation Administration
mechanic certificate holders with airframe and/or
powerplant ratings. In addition, the combined powerplant and airframe
curriculum is designed to provide students with the
technical knowledge and skills required to diagnose problems and
repair aircraft powerplants, both reciprocating and
turbine, their systems and components; and airframes, both metal and
wood, their systems and components. Satisfactory completion
of al program courses entitles students to participate in
FAA power plant and airframe examinations and
certification.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| COURSE OUTLINE Curriculum |
Credits | |
| General Core Courses |
13 | |
|
Area I -
English/Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| ENG 1010 | Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
|
Area II - Social/Behavioral
Sciences | ||
| EMP 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
|
Area III - Natural
Sciences/Mathematics | ||
| MAT 1013 | Algebraic Concepts |
5 |
| Essential Fundamental Technical Courses |
29 | |
| AMT 100 | Aviation Mathematics |
3 |
| AMT 101 | Aircraft Maintenance Regulations |
3 |
| AMT 102 | Aircraft Applied Sciences |
13 |
| AMT 103 | Aircraft Electricity and Electronics |
7 |
| AMT 121 | Aviation Physics |
3 |
| Specific Technical Courses |
99 | |
| AMT 201 | Aircraft Airframes Structures |
3 |
| AMT 202 | Airframe Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures |
7 |
| AMT 203 | Airframe Welding |
2 |
| AMT 204 | Airframe Assembly and Rigging |
3 |
| AMT 205 | Airframe Inspection |
5 |
| AMT 206 | Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems |
3 |
| AMT 207 | Aircraft Landing Gear Systems |
4 |
| AMT 208 | Aircraft Environment Control Systems |
10 |
| AMT 209 | Aircraft Electrical, Communication and Navigation Systems |
9 |
|
| ||
| AMT 221 | Reciprocating Engine Powerplants I |
5 |
| AMT 222 | Reciprocating Engine Powerplants II |
7 |
| AMT 223 | Gas Turbine Powerplants I |
5 |
| AMT 224 | Gas Turbine Powerplants II |
5 |
| AMT 225 | Aircraft Engine Inspection |
2 |
| AMT 226 | Aircraft Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems |
7 |
| AMT 227 | Aircraft Engine Electrical, Ignition, and Starting Systems |
10 |
| AMT 228 | Aircraft Powerplant Accessory Systems |
9 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
141 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
8 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$8,054 | |
Certifying/Licensing Agency:
Federal Aviation Administration, Campus Building, Suite
2-110, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337-2748,
404.305.7228
The FAA certifies the
Aviation Maintenance Tech program as a FAR Part 147 School. Graduates of the
program are
eligible to sit for licensing exams in: Air
Frame, Powerplant, and AirFrame & Powerplant.
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AVIONICS MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
Diploma Program
Program
Description
Major Code: AO04
The Avionics Maintenance
Technology program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students to work
in the field
of avionics maintenance technology.
Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge
and
skills required for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft and
avionics theory and practical application necessary for
successful employment. Program graduates receive an Avionics
Maintenance Technology diploma, which qualifies them as
avionics technicians.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
*
Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum
program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be
determined by the registrar.
Student
Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point
average and complete all required courses to graduate.
| COURSE OUTLINE Curriculum |
Credits | |
| General Core Courses |
13 | |
|
Area I -
English/Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| ENG 1010 | Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
|
Area II - Social/Behavioral
Sciences | ||
| EMP 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
|
Area III - Natural
Sciences/Mathematics | ||
| MAT 1013 | Algebraic Concepts |
5 |
| Essential Fundamental Technical Courses |
29 | |
| AMT 100 | Aviation Mathematics |
3 |
| AMT 101 | Aircraft Maintenance Regulations |
3 |
| AMT 102 | Aircraft Applied Sciences |
13 |
| AMT 103 | Aircraft Electricity and Electronics |
7 |
| AMT 121 | Aviation Physics |
3 |
| Specific Technical Courses |
99 | |
| AMT 201 | Aircraft Airframes Structures |
3 |
| AMT 202 | Airframe Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures |
7 |
| AMT 203 | Airframe welding |
2 |
| AMT 204 | Airframe Assembly and Rigging |
3 |
| AMT 205 | Airframe Inspection |
5 |
| AMT 206 | Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems |
3 |
| AMT 207 | Aircraft Landing Gear Systems |
4 |
| AMT 208 | Aircraft Environment Control Systems |
10 |
| AMT 209 | Aircraft Electrical, Communication and Navigation Systems |
9 |
| AVT 101 | Basic Electronics |
6 |
| AVT 102 | Avionics Maintenance Practices |
5 |
| AVT 103 | Advanced Electronics |
6 |
| AVT 104 | Digital Electronics |
6 |
| AVT 106 | Aircraft Logic Systems |
6 |
| AVT 107 | Aircraft Communication Systems |
7 |
| AVT 108 | Navigation Systems |
7 |
| AVT 109 | Flight Director and Autopilot Systems |
7 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
141 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
8 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$8,054 | |
Certifying/Licensing Agency:
Federal Aviation Administration, Campus Building,
Suite 2-110, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337-2748,
404.305.7228
The FAA certifies the
Aviation Maintenance Tech program as a FAR Part 147 School. Graduates of the
program are
eligible to sit for licensing exams in: Air
Frame, Powerplant, and AirFrame & Powerplant.
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AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: AVI4
The Aviation Maintenance Technician
program courses prepare students for employment in the field of aviation
maintenance. The program emphasizes a combination of
aircraft maintenance theory and aircraft maintenance
application. The program meets the academic requirement for
the FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must
be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum
program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be
determined by the registrar.
Student
Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point
average and complete all required courses to graduate.
| Essential Courses |
| |
| AMT 100 | Aviation Math |
3 |
| AMT 101 | Aircraft Maintenance Regulations |
3 |
| AMT 102 | Aircraft Applied Sciences |
13 |
| AMT 103 | Aircraft Electricity & Electronics |
7 |
| AMT 121 | Aviation Physics |
3 |
| AMT 201 | Aircraft Airframe Structures |
3 |
| AMT 202 | Airframe Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures |
7 |
| AMT 203 | Aircraft Welding |
2 |
| AMT 204 | Aircraft Assembly and Rigging |
3 |
| AMT 205 | Airframe Inspection |
5 |
| AMT 206 | Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems |
3 |
| AMT 207 | Aircraft Landing Systems |
4 |
| AMT 208 | Aircraft Environmental Control Systems |
10 |
| AMT 209 | Aircraft Electrical, Communication, and Navigation Systems |
9 |
| AMT 221 | Reciprocating Engine Powerplants I |
5 |
| AMT 222 | Reciprocating Engine Powerplants II |
7 |
| AMT 223 | Gas Turbine Powerplants I |
5 |
| AMT 224 | Gas Turbine Powerplants II |
5 |
| AMT 225 | Aircraft Engine Inspection |
2 |
| AMT 226 | Aircraft Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems |
7 |
| AMT 227 | Aircraft Engine Electrical, Ignition, and Starting Systems |
10 |
| AMT 228 | Aircraft Powerplant Accessory Systems |
9 |
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
125 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
8 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$6,543 |
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AVIONICS BENCH TECHNICIAN
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: AVB1
The Avionics Technician program is a
sequence of courses that prepares students for employment in the field of
avionics
maintenance technology (aircraft electronics).
Graduates of the program receive an Avionics Technician technical
certificate of credit.
| Essential Courses |
| |
| AVT 101 | Basic Electronics |
6 |
| AVT 102 | Avionics Maintenance Practices |
5 |
| AVT 103 | Advanced Electronics |
6 |
| AVT 104 | Digital Electronics |
6 |
| AVT 106 | Aircraft Logic Systems |
6 |
| AVT 107 | Aircraft Communication Systems |
7 |
| AVT 108 | Navigation Systems |
7 |
| AVT 109 | Flight Director and Autopilot Systems |
7 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
50 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
4 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$3,215 |
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BARBERING
DIVISION: PUBLIC SERVICES TECHNOLOGIES
For Program Information please contact:
James Harris
Department Chair
(404) 225-4590
DEAN: ARRIANA DANIEL
Email Address: adaniel@atlantatech.edu
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BARBERING
Diploma Program
Program
Description
Major Code: BA02
The Barbering program is a
sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of
barbering. Learning
opportunities develop academic and
professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. The program emphasizes specialized
training in safety, shaving, skin care, reception, sales, and management.
The curriculum meets state licensing requirement of the
Georgia State Board of Barbering. The program graduate
receives a Barbering diploma and is employable as a
barber/stylist, salon/shop manager, or a salon/shop owner.
Blood and Airborne Pathogens: Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College
will be performing
tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials,
and airborne pathogens.
These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each
occupational training program/course.
Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis
immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure.
Students should contact their program directors for more
information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens
may be reviewed at
http://www.dtae.org/dtaepolicy/menu.html.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
|
COURSE OUTLINE Curriculum | ||
| General Core Courses |
13 | |
|
Area I -
English/Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| Courses |
Credits | |
| ENG 1010 | Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
|
Area II - Social/Behavioral
Sciences | ||
| EMP 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
|
Area III - Natural
Sciences/Mathematics | ||
| MAT 1012 | General Mathematics |
5 |
| Essential Fundamental Technical Courses |
21 | |
| BAR 100 | Introduction to Barber/Styling |
3 |
| BAR 101 | Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements |
2 |
| BAR 102 | Science: Sterilization, Sanitation, and Bacteriology |
3 |
| BAR 103 | Introduction to Haircutting |
7 |
| BAR 104 | Shampooing |
2 |
| BAR 105 | Haircutting/Introduction to Styling |
4 |
| Total |
21 | |
| Essential Specific Technical Courses |
47 | |
| BAR 106 | Shaving |
3 |
| BAR 107 | Science: Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
| BAR 108 | Color Theory |
4 |
| BAR 109 | Introduction to Chemical Restructuring of Hair |
2 |
| BAR 110 | Haircutting/Styling |
5 |
| BAR 112 | Chemical Restructuring Application |
7 |
| BAR 113 | Structure of Skin, Scalp and Hair |
2 |
| BAR 114 | Skin, Scalp, Hair and Facial Treatments |
3 |
| BAR 116 | Advanced Haircutting/Styling |
4 |
| BAR 118 | Color Applications |
2 |
| BAR 120 | Barber/Styling Practicum/Internship |
3 |
| BAR 121 | Shop Management |
4 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
81 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
5 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$5,076 | |
Licensing Agency:
Georgia State
Board of Barbering
237 Coliseum Dr.
Macon, GA 31217-3858
478.207.1430
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BARBERING FOR COSMETOLOGISTS
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: BJ01
The Barbering for Cosmetology
program provides laboratory experiences necessary for the development of skill
levels
required to be a competent barber. Time is
allocated to the various phases of barbering services as prescribed by the
Georgia State Board of Barbers. This program includes a
portion of the required hours for holding a valid Georgia
Cosmetology license. Topics include: permanent waving and
relaxes, hair color and bleaching, skin scalp, hair, hair cutting,
and waving and styling, lab reception, mustache and beards,
shampooing, dispensary and compliance with Hazardous
Duty Standards Act. Graduates of the program receive a
Barbering for Cosmetologists Technical Certificate of Credit.
Blood and Airborne Pathogens: Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College
will be performing
tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials,
and airborne pathogens.
These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each
occupational training program/course.
Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis
immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure.
Students should contact their program directors for more
information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens
may be reviewed at
http://www.dtae.org/dtaepolicy/menu.html.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
|
Essential Courses | ||
|
| ||
| BAR 100 | Introduction to Barber/Styling |
3 |
| BAR 106 | Shaving |
3 |
| BAR 110 | Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements |
5 |
| BAR 115 | Facials and Facial Treatment Procedures |
1 |
| BAR 116 | Advanced Haircutting/Styling |
4 |
| BAR 120 | Barber/Styling Practicum/Internship |
3 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
19 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
2 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$1,877 | |
Licensing Board:
Georgia State
Board of Barbering, 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217, 478.207.1430
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BUSINESS AND
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION: BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES
For Program Information please contact:
Marlene Y.LeMon
(404) 225-4472
DEAN: ARRIANA DANIEL
Email Address: adaniel@atlantatech.edu
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program
Description
Major Code: BAT3
The Business Administrative Technology program is
designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today's
technology-driven workplaces. The Business Administrative Technology program
provides learning opportunities, which introduce,
develop, and reinforce academic
and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition,
retention, and advancement.
The program emphasizes the use of word processing,
spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications software. Students are also
introduced to
accounting fundamentals, electronic communications, internet research,
and electronic file management. The program includes instruction in
effective
communication skills and technology innovations for the office. Additionally,
the program provides opportunities to upgrade present
knowledge and skills or to
retrain in the area of administrative technology. Graduates of the program
receive a Business Administrative Technology,
Associate of Applied Science degree.
Admission Requirements
* Must be 16 years of age
Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in
Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous post
secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements
Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and
complete all required courses to graduate.
|
Curriculum | ||
| General Core Courses |
Credits | |
|
25 | ||
|
Area I – English/Humanities/Fine Arts
| ||
|
| ||
| ENG 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric |
5 |
| ENG 1102 | Literature and Composition |
5 |
|
OR | ||
| HUM 1101 | Introduction to Humanities |
(5) |
| SPC 1101 |
Public Speaking |
5 |
|
Area II – Social/Behavioral
Sciences | ||
| PSY 1101 | Introductory Psychology |
5 |
|
Area III – Natural
Sciences/Mathematics | ||
| MAT 1111 | College Algebra |
5 |
|
OR | ||
| MAT 1100 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning |
(6) |
|
| ||
|
| ||
| Technical Courses |
58 | |
| ACC 1101 | Principles of Accounting I |
6 |
| ACC 1102 | Principles of Accounting II |
6 |
| BUS 1120 | Business Document Proofreading and Editing |
3 |
| BUS 1130 | Document Processing |
6 |
| BUS 1140 | Word Processing |
5 |
| BUS 1150 | Database Applications |
3 |
| BUS 1170 | Electronic Communications |
5 |
| BUS 1240 | Office Procedures |
5 |
| BUS 2110 | Advanced Word Processing Spreadsheet |
5 |
| BUS 2120 | Spreadsheet Applications |
3 |
| BUS 2150 | Presentation Applications |
3 |
| BUS 2210 | Applied Office Procedures |
5 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| ELEC xxx | Specific Occupational Guided Electives |
12 |
|
Program Recommended
Electives | ||
| BUS 1100 | Introduction to Keyboarding |
3 |
| BUS 1160 | Desktop Publishing |
3 |
| BUS 1200 | Machine Transcription |
3 |
| BUS 2130 | Advanced Spreadsheet Applications |
3 |
| BUS 2240 | Business Administrative Assistant Internship I |
6 |
| BUS 2250 | Business Administrative Assistant Internship II |
12 |
| MSD 100 | Principles of Management |
5 |
| MSD 113 | Business Ethics |
5 |
| MSD 210 | Team Project |
5 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
95 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
7 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$5,625 | |
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Diploma Program
Program
Description
Major Code: BAT2
The Business Administrative Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions
in today's technology-driven
workplaces. The Business Administrative Technology program provides learning opportunities,
which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and
occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition,
retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes the use of word processing, spreadsheet,
presentation, and database
applications software. Students are also introduced to accounting fundamentals, electronic communications, internet research,
and electronic file
management. The program includes instruction in effective communication skills and technology innovations
for the office. Additionally, the program provides opportunities
to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area
of administrative technology. Graduates of the program receive a Business Administrative Technology,
Associate of Applied Science
degree.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must
be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum
program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be
determined by the registrar.
Student
Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point
average and complete all required courses to graduate.
| COURSE OUTLINE Curriculum |
Credits | |
| General Core Courses |
18 | |
|
| ||
|
Area I -
English/Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| Courses |
Credits | |
| ENG 1010 | Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
| ENG 1012 | Fundamentals of English II |
5 |
|
Area II
- Social/Behavioral Science | ||
| EMP 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
|
Area III
- Natural Sciences / Mathematics | ||
| MAT 1011 | Business Mathematics |
5 |
|
OR | ||
| MAT 1012 | Foundation of Mathematics |
(5) |
| Essential Fundamental Technical Courses |
23 | |
| BUS 1130 | Document Processing |
6 |
| BUS 1140 | Word Processing |
5 |
| BUS 2200 | Office Accounting |
6 |
|
OR | ||
| ACC 1101 | Principles of Accounting I |
(6) |
| BUS 1120 | Business Document Proofreading and Editing |
3 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| Business Administrative Assistant Specialization |
33 | |
| BUS 1170 | Electronic Communication Applications |
5 |
| BUS 1240 | Office Procedures |
5 |
| BUS 2120 | Spreadsheet Applications |
3 |
| BUS 2150 | Presentation Applications |
3 |
| BUS 2210 | Applied Office Procedures | 5 |
| BUS xxxx | Specific-Occupational Guided Electives | 12 |
| Program Recommended Electives |
| |
| BUS 1100 | Introduction to Keyboarding |
3 |
| BUS 1150 | Database Applications |
3 |
| BUS 1160 | Desktop Publishing |
3 |
| BUS 1200 | Machine Transcription |
3 |
| BUS 1300 | Introduction to Business |
5 |
| BUS 2110 | Advanced Word Processing |
5 |
| BUS 2130 | Advanced Spreadsheet Applications |
3 |
| BUS 2240 | Business Administrative Assistant Internship I |
6 |
| BUS 2250 | Business Administrative Assistant Internship II |
12 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
74 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
5 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$4,621 | |
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GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: 5DN1
This certificate program
prepares students for entry-level positions in business office administration.
Courses will cover word
processing, keyboarding, and
office procedures.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
|
Essential Courses | ||
| BUS 1130 | Document Processing |
6 |
| BUS 1140 | Word Processing |
5 |
| BUS 1240 | Office Procedures |
5 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| BUS xxx | BUS Electives |
3 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
22 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
2 | |
|
| ||
| Estimated Program Cost |
$1,677 | |
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MICROSOFT EXCEL APPLICATION USER
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: 5BB1
The Microsoft Office Excel
Specialist certificate provides the student with the knowledge, skills, and
techniques to be
competent in the use of electronic
spreadsheet software in business applications. Students become proficient in
creating
and modifying electronic spreadsheets. This
certificate is designed to prepare the student for the Specialist levels
of the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam.
Graduates of the program receive a Microsoft Office Excel Specialist
technical certificate of credit.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| Essential Courses |
Credits | |
| BUS 2120 | Spreadsheet Applications |
3 |
| MAT 1011 | Business Math |
5 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| BUS xxx | BUS Electives |
5 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
16 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
2 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$1,032 |
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MICROSOFT OFFICE APPLICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: 5CG1
The certificate program
provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform word processing,
spreadsheet, database, and
presentation applications
in an office environment. It is designed to provide hands-on
instruction for developing foundation skills for office assistant careers.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must
be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum
program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be
determined by the registrar.
Student
Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point
average and complete all required courses to graduate.
|
Essential Courses | ||
| BUS 1140 | Word Processing |
5 |
| BUS 1150 | Database Applications |
3 |
| BUS 2120 | Spreadsheet Applications |
3 |
| BUS 2150 | Presentation Applications |
3 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| BUS xxx | BUS Electives |
5 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
22 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
2 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$1,192 | |
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MICROSOFT WORD APPLICATION PROFESSIONAL
Technical Certificate of Credit Program
Program
Description
Major Code: 5CH1
The certificate program
prepares students to be end users of Microsoft Word. The program emphasizes
keyboarding and Microsoft Word operations necessary for successful employment.
It provides short-term training for students desiring to progress in their
occupation or who want to gain more technological understanding.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| Essential Courses |
Credits | |
| BUS 1130 | Document Processing |
6 |
| BUS 1140 | Word Processing |
5 |
| BUS 2110 | Advanced Word Processing |
5 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
|
| ||
| Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
19 | |
| Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
2 | |
| Estimated Program Cost |
$1,152 |
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CARPENTRY
DIVISION: INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGIES
For Program Information please contact:
Kenneth Swain
Department Chair
(404) 225-4521
DEAN: ARTHUR GRIER
Email Address: agrier@atlantatech.edu
Page 78
CARPENTRY
Diploma Program
Program
Description
Major Code: CRO2
The Carpentry program is a
sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the carpentry
industry. Learning
opportunities develop academic,
technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition,
retention,
and advancement. The program emphasizes a
combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for
successful employment. Program graduates receive a
Carpentry diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level
residential carpenter or entry-level commercial
carpenter.
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores
in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous
post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must
maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to
graduate.
| COURSE OUTLINE Curriculum |
Credits | |
| General Core Courses |
13 | |
|
Area I -
English/Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| ENG 1010 | Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
|
Area II - Social/Behavioral
Sciences | ||
| EMP 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
|
Area III - Natural
Sciences/Mathematics | ||
| MAT 1012 | General Mathematics |
5 |
| Essential Fundamental Technical Courses |
24 | |
| CAR 107 | Site Layout, Footings, and Foundations |
5 |
| CFC 100 | Safety |
2 |
| CFC 101 | Introduction to Construction |
2 |
| CFC 102 | Professional Tool Use and Safety |
4 |
| CFC 103 | Materials and Fasteners |
3 |
| CFC 105 | Print Reading Fundamentals |
5 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| Essential Specific Technical Courses |
27 | |
| CAR 110 | Floor Framing |
3 |
| CAR 111 | Wall Framing |
3 |
| CAR 112 | Ceiling and Roof Framing |
6 |
| CAR 114 | Roof Coverings |
2 |
| CAR 115 | Exterior Finishes and Trim |
5 |
| CAR 117 | Interior Finishes I |
4 |
| CAR 118 | Interior Finishes II |
4 |
| (Completion of one specialization is required.) | ||
| Essential Residential Carpentry Specialization Courses | ||