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Technical College System of Georgia Statement of Equal Opportunity
Statement of Accreditation
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General Program and Course Information
Programs of Study (Alphabetical)
Programs-of-Study-Business
Accounting (AC13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Business Healthcare Technology (BHT3) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Business Management (MD13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Business Technology (BA23) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Computer Support Specialist (CS23) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Cybersecurity (IS23) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LAS3) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Marketing Management (MM13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Networking Specialist (NS13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Web Site Design/Development (IS53) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Accounting (AC12) Diploma
Business Healthcare Technology (BHT2) Diploma
Business Management (MD12) Diploma
Business Technology (BA22) Diploma
Computer Support Specialist (CS14) Diploma
Cybersecurity (IS12) Diploma
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LAS2) Diploma
Marketing Management (MM12) Diploma
Networking Specialist (NS14) Diploma
Web Site Design/Development (IS64) Diploma
Administrative Support Assistant (AS21) Certificate
Certified Customer Service Specialist (CC81) Certificate
Cisco Network Specialist (CN71) Certificate
CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation (CA71) Certificate
Computer Forensics and Security Specialist (CF51) Certificate
Computerized Accounting Specialist (CAY1) Certificate
Data Entry Clerk (DEC1) Certificate
Entrepreneurship (EN11) Certificate
Healthcare Billing and Coding Specialist (HBC1) Certificate
Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement Assistant (HBA1) Certificate
Healthcare Documentation Specialist (HD51) Certificate
Healthcare Informatics Specialist (HIS1) Certificate
Healthcare Office Assistant (HFA1) Certificate
Healthcare Practice Manager (HPM1) Certificate
Healthcare Reimbursement and Compliance Specialist (HRA1) Certificate
Help Desk Specialist (HD41) Certificate
Human Resource Management Specialist (HRM1) Certificate
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Specialist (LA41)
Logistics and Supply Chain Technician (LA51) Certificate
Logistics Management Specialist (LM21) Certificate
Logistics Management Technician (LMT1) Certificate
Marketing Specialist (MS21) Certificate
Medical Coding (MC41) Certificate
Medical Front Office Assistant (MF21) Certificate
Medical Language Specialist (MLS1) Certificate
Microsoft Excel Application Professional (ME51) Certificate
Microsoft Excel Application Specialist (ME21) Certificate
Microsoft Network Administrator (MS11) Certificate
Microsoft Office Application Professional (MF41) Certificate
Microsoft Office Application Specialist (MF51) Certificate
Microsoft Word Application Professional (MWA1) Certificate
Microsoft Word Application Specialist (MW11) Certificate
Office Accounting Specialist (OA31) Certificate
Operations Management Specialist (OM11) Certificate
Payroll Accounting Specialist (PA61) Certificate
PC Repair and Network Technician (PR21) Certificate
Quality Assurance Specialist (QA31) Certificate
Supervisor/Management Specialist (SS31) Certificate
Supply Chain Specialist (SCS1) Certificate
Tax Preparation Specialist (TPS1) Certificate
Technical Management Specialist (TMS1) Certificate
Technical Specialist (TC31) Certificate
Web Site Developer (ISE1) Certificate
Programs of Study- Health
Adult Echocardiography (EC33) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Health Care Management (HC23) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS3) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Health Information Management Technology (HI13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Radiologic Technology (RT23) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Respiratory Care (RCT3) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Vascular (VA13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Dental Assisting (DA12) Diploma
Health Information Management Coding (HI12) Diploma
Basic Dental Assisting (BDA1) Certificate
Health Care Assistant (HA21) Certificate
Health Care Science (HS21) Certificate
Health Information Technician (HI61) Certificate
Mammography (MA11) Certificate
Pediatric Echocardiography (PE11)
Phlebotomy Technician (PT21) Certificate
Programs of Study- Nursing and Allied Health
Nursing (NU33) Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Nursing LPN to ADN Transition Program (NLT3) ADN- Associate Degree Nursing
Medical Assisting (MA23) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Paramedicine (PT13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Surgical Technology (ST13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
EMS Professions (EP12) Diploma
Human Lactation (LC12) Diploma
Medical Assisting (MA22) Diploma
Paramedicine (PT12) Diploma
Practical Nursing (PN12) Diploma
Surgical Technology (ST12) Diploma
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) (EMH1) Certificate
Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician- Adv (CS91) Certificate
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (EB71) Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (EMJ1) Certificate
Health Care Assistant (HA21) Certificate
Health Care Science (HS21) Certificate
Human Lactation (LC31) Certificate
Medical Front Office Specialist (MJ71) Certificate
Patient Care Assistant (PC21) Certificate
Pre-Hospital EMS Operations (PEO1) Certificate
Programs of Study- Industrial
Automotive Technology (AT23) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Applied Technical Management (AS33) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Automation Engineering Technology (AET3) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Aviation Maintenance Technology (AM43) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Construction Management (CM13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Drafting Technology (DT13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Horticulture (EH13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industrial Systems Technology (IS13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Instrumentation and Controls Technician (IA13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Precision Machining and Manufacturing (MT13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Air Conditioning Technology (ACT2) Diploma
Auto Collision Repair (ACR2) Diploma
Automotive Fundamentals (AF12) Diploma
Automotive Technology (AT14) Diploma
Aviation Maintenance Technology (AM34) Diploma
CNC Technology (CT12) Diploma
Construction Management (CM12) Diploma
Diesel Equipment Technology (DET4) Diploma
Drafting Technology (DT12) Diploma
Electrical Control Systems (EC22) Diploma
Electrical Systems Technology (ES12) Diploma
Horticulture (EH12) Diploma
Industrial Systems Technology (IST4) Diploma
Instrumentation and Controls Technician (IAC2) Diploma
Precision Machining and Manufacturing (MTT2) Diploma
Welding and Joining Technology (WAJ2) Diploma
Advanced PLC and HMI Technician II (AP31) Certificate
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder (OSM1) Certificate
Air Conditioning Electrical Technician (ACK1) Certificate
Air Conditioning System Maintenance Technician (AZ21) Certificate
Air Conditioning Technician Assistant (AZ31) Certificate
Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist (ASG1) Certificate
Automotive Climate Control Technician (AH21) Certificate
Automotive Collision Mechanical\Electrical Helper (AH71) Certificate
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I (AB51) Certificate
Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician (AE41) Certificate
Automotive Engine Performance Technician (AE51) Certificate
Automotive Engine Repair Technician (AE61) Certificate
Automotive Refinishing Assistant I (ARA1) Certificate
Automotive Refinishing Assistant II (AP71) Certificate
Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist (AA71) Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Technician (AM24) Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Technician-Airframe (AMT1) Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Technician-Power Plant (AM61) Certificate
Basic Machinist (BM31) Certificate
Basic Mechatronics Specialist (MS41) Certificate
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder (FS31) Certificate
CAD Operator Mechanical (CP61) Certificate
Chemical Laboratory Technician Assistant I (CL41) Certificate
Chemical Process Control Technician Assistant I (CR71) Certificate
Chemical Technology Laboratory Technician (CT51) Certificate
CNC Specialist (CS51) Certificate
Commercial Truck Driving (CT61) Certificate
Commercial Wiring (CW31) Certificate
Construction Management Apprentice (CM71) Certificate
Construction Manager (CM81) Certificate
Die Maintenance Technician (DMT1) Certificate
Diesel Engine Service Technician (DE21) Certificate
Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician (DTM1) Certificate
Drafter’s Assistant (DA31) Certificate
Electrical Contracting Technician (ECL1) Certificate
Electrical Maintenance Technician (EM81) Certificate
Electrical Technician (ET51) Certificate
Environmental Horticulture Technician (EH11) Certificate
Flooring Production Operator (FPO1) Certificate
Flooring Production Technician (FP51) Certificate
Flux Cored Arc Welder (FC61) Certificate
Gas Metal Arc Welder (GM31) Certificate
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTA1) Certificate
Green Building Technician (GB11) Certificate
IEC Electrical Apprenticeship (IE11) Certificate
Industrial Electrical Controls (IE31) Certificate
Industrial Electrician (IE41) Certificate
Industrial Fluid Power Technician (IF11) Certificate
Industrial Motor Control Technician (IM41) Certificate
Industrial Systems Fundamentals (IS61) Certificate
Instrumentation and Controls Technician I (IA31) Certificate
Instrumentation and Controls Technician II (IA41) Certificate
Landscape Specialist (LS11) Certificate
Lathe Operator (LP11) Certificate
Lawn Maintenance Specialist (LM11) Certificate
Mechanical Maintenance Technician (MM31) Certificate
Mechatronics Specialist (AM11) Certificate
Mill Operator (MP11) Certificate
Nursery/Greenhouse Technician (PPS1) Certificate
Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician (PS11) Certificate
Pipe Shielded Metal Arc Welding (PS21) Certificate
Process Control Technician I (PC61) Certificate
Programmable Control Technician I (PC81) Certificate
Programmable Control Technician II (PC91) Certificate
Project SUCCESS Manufacturing Specialist (PS61) Certificate
Residential Wiring Technician (RW21) Certificate
Robotic Technician (RT41) Certificate
Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator (VSM1) Certificate
Programs of Study- Public Service
Criminal Justice Technology (CJT3) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Culinary Arts Degree (CA43) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Early Childhood Care and Education (EC13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Social Work Assistant (SW23) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Cosmetology (CO12) Diploma
Criminal Justice Technology (CJT2) Diploma
Culinary Arts (CA44) Diploma
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECC2) Diploma
Social Work Assistant (SW12) Diploma
Addictions Specialist (AS41) Certificate
Advanced Law Enforcement (AL31) Certificate
Basic Law Enforcement (BL11) Certificate
Catering Specialist (CS61) Certificate
Child Development Specialist (CD61) Certificate
Cosmetology for Licensure (CGL1) Certificate
Crime Scene Investigation (CB71) Certificate
Criminal Justice Specialist (CJ21) Certificate
Domestic and Family Violence Specialist (DVP1) Certificate
Early Childhood Care and Education Basics (EC31) Certificate
Early Childhood Program Administration (ECP1) Certificate
Eligibility Determination Specialist (ED11) Certificate
Food Production Worker I (FPW1) Certificate
Hair Designer (HD21) Certificate
Infant/Toddler Child Care Specialist (IC31) Certificate
Intermediate Law Enforcement (IL11) Certificate
Introduction to Criminal Justice (IT51) Certificate
Nail Technician (NT11) Certificate
Prep Cook (PC51) Certificate
School Age and Youth Care (SA21) Certificate
Shampoo Technician (ST11) Certificate
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