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Technical College System of Georgia Statement of Equal Opportunity
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Programs of Study- Aviation and Industrial Technologies
Programs-of-Study-Business and Cyber Related Technologies
Programs of Study- Health Technologies
Programs of Study- Nursing and Allied Health Technologies
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Technical College System of Georgia Statement of Equal Opportunity
General Catalog Disclaimer
Statement of Accreditation
General Program and Course Information
Programs of Study (Alphabetical)
Programs of Study- Aviation and Industrial Technologies
Applied Technical Management (AS33) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Automotive Technology (AT23) 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
Technical Studies (TS23) 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 Machining Operator (BMO1) Certificate
Basic Machinist (BM31) Certificate
Basic Mechatronics Specialist (MS41) Certificate
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder (FS31) Certificate
CAD Operator (CP41) Certificate
CAD Operator Mechanical (CP61) Certificate
CNC Specialist (CS51) Certificate
Commercial Truck Driving- Class A (CT61) Certificate
Commercial Wiring (CW31) Certificate
Construction Management Apprentice (CM71) Certificate
Construction Manager (CM81) Certificate
Die Maintenance Technician (DMT1) Certificate
Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician (DE11) 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
Engineering Technology Basics (EBT1) Certificate
Environmental Horticulture Technician (EH11) Certificate
Flooring Installation Technician (FI41) 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-Business and Cyber Related Technologies
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 Preparation (CA61) Certificate
CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation (CA71) Certificate
Computer Forensics and Security Specialist (CF51) Certificate
Computerized Accounting Specialist (CAY1) Certificate
Cybersecurity (IS81) Certificate
Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CW71) Certificate
Data Entry Clerk (DEC1) Certificate
Early College Essentials (EC21) 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
iOS App Development in Swift (IAD1) Certificate
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 Designer (IS41) Certificate
Web Site Developer (ISE1) Certificate
Programs of Study- Health Technologies
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 Coding (HI12) Diploma
Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician (AP81) Certificate
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 Technologies
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
Breastfeeding Counselor (CB11) Certificate
Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician- Adv (CS91) Certificate
Clinical Office Assistant (CA91) 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
Nurse Aide Accelerated (NAA1) Certificate
Paramedicine Accelerated (PAF1) Certificate
Patient Care Assistant (PC21) Certificate
Pre-Hospital EMS Operations (PEO1) Certificate
Programs of Study- Public Service Technologies
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 POST Certification (BPC1) 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
Salon and Spa Support Specialist (ST11) Certificate (Formerly Shampoo Technician)
Programs Available 100% Online
Program Accrediting and Regulating Agencies
Admissions
Admission Policy - Requirements and Procedures
High School Initiatives
In-State and Out-of-State Students
New Student Orientation
Policy on International Students
Senior Citizens
Academic Information
Academic Advisors
Academic Credit for Prior Learning
Academic Probation and Suspension
Associate Degree Programs
Attendance
Auditing a Course
Change of Major (Program Transfer)
Class Cancellation
College Transfer
Commencement
Competency Tests
Contacting Your Instructor
Course Prerequisites
Course Substitution
Cumulative Grade Point Average
Dean’s List
Declaring a Major
Diploma Programs
Drop/Add Period
Full-Time Students
General Core Curriculum
General Education Courses and Requirements
GNTC No Show Policy
Good Academic Standing
GPA Computation Example
Grade Reports
Grade Appeal Policy
Grading System
Graduation
Learning Support Studies
Maximum Class Load
Occupational Curriculum
Online Classes
Part-Time Students
President’s List
Program Length
Residency Requirement
Semester Grade Point Average
Student Responsibilities
Student Rights
Transcript Evaluation
Transient Student Approval
Withdrawal from Courses
Withdrawal from the College
Work Ethics Grade
Academic Support Centers
Academic Support Centers Locations
Adult Education
Adult Education and Literacy Services
Awards and Honor Society
General Educational Development® Testing Centers
Faculty and Leadership
Georgia Northwestern Technical College Administration
Georgia Northwestern Technical College Board of Directors
Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation
Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees
The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia
Financial Information
Financial Aid
Academic Policies for Financial Aid
Federal Pell Grant (Pell)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Work-Study
Federal Direct Student Loans
Financial Aid Award Availability for Bookstore Use
GNTC Foundation Scholarships
HOPE Scholarship Programs
Pell Recalculation Policy
Return of Title IV Funds Policy
Rehabilitation Services
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
GI Bill Veterans Educational Benefits
Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA)
Refund Policy
Tuition and Fees
Additional Expenses above Tuition and Fees
Residency Requirements and Information
Legal Residence and Residency Status
Residency Categories for Purposes of Tuition Rate Determination
Determining Residency Status of Dependent Students
Determining Residency Status of Independent Students
Retaining Georgia Residency
Eligibility for Out of State Tuition Exemptions:
Verification of Lawful Presence in the United States
General College Information and Policies
History of Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Mission
Our Beliefs
Our Vision
Main Campus
State Standards
Academic Calendar
Advisory Committees
Guarantee/Warranty
Intellectual Property
Directory Information
Policy for Student Photos and Videos
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
Student Communication
Severe Weather Policy and Procedure
Health and Safety
Exposure Control Plan for Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and Airborne Pathogens/Tuberculosis
Children on Campus
GNTC Student Appearance and Dress Code
Technology Resources
GNTC Acceptable Computer Use Guidelines
TCSG Acceptable Computer and Internet Use
Campus Security
Weapons on Campus
Georgia Campus Carry Bill – Student Guidance and Education
Student Code of Conduct
Student Disciplinary Policy and Procedure
Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination of Students- Policies
Complaint Resolution and Appeals
Library Services
Library Hours
Student Services
Accessibility Services
Career Planning/Exploration
Community Services
Special Populations
Student Organizations and Activities
Veteran’s Educational Services