Augusta Technical College
Augusta Technical College is a public technical school based in Augusta, Georgia. It was established in 1961 and is part of the Technical College System of Georgia. The school has three campuses, one in Augusta, another in Thomson, and the third in Waynesboro ; a center in Grovetown ; and has courses in cyber, digital education, and information technology at the Georgia Cyber Center in downtown Augusta. All campuses are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
History
The school was founded in 1961 as the Augusta Area Vocational-Technical School. In 1966, the school merged with the Richmond Area Vocational School, and changed its name to the Augusta Area Technical School. In 1988, the name changed to Augusta Technical Institute. In 2000, the name changed to the current Augusta Technical College.Academics
Augusta Technical College academically offers 130+ programs of study within six academic schools.- School of Arts & Sciences
- School of Aviation, Industrial, and Engineering Technology
- School of Business
- School of Cyber and Design Media
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Public and Professional Services