Augusta Technical College was born with the mission to promote the educational, economic and community development of the Central Savannah River Area.
This college is accredited to give Associate of Applied Technology Degrees, Diplomas and Technical Certificates of Credit by the Commission on College of the Southern Association of College and Schools.
Augusta Technical College offers a variety of student services that include career services, counseling and disability services, financial aid, professional organization, student activities, student handbook, counseling, library, bookstore, disability services and online learning.
Online learning is an alternative to take courses in a traditional classroom setting; it allows the students to learn almost anywhere and anytime according to his or her individual schedule. It offers the opportunity to take a class by the Internet.
Study programs at Augusta include Allied Health and Nursing, Industrial Technology, Business and Personal Services, Information and Engineering Technology, General Education and Learning Support.
Allied Health and Nursing division has careers in Cardiovascular Technology, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Technology Basic and Intermediate, Health Care Assisting, Medical Assisting, Nursery, Paramedic Technology, Patient Care Assisting, Pharmacy Technology Degree and Diploma, Practical Nursing, Radiology Technology, Respiratory Care Technology and Surgical Technology.
Augusta Technical College has an ?open door? admission policy, people just need to complete the entrance requirements of being at least 16 years old (Allied Health applicants must be at least 17) and have a high school graduation or the General Equivalence Development (GED).