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The Land Surveying Technician technical certificate of credit program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as Land Surveying Technicians in organizations that conduct land surveying activities.

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Updated Summer 2023.

Effective for terms Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024

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This form should be used to report Title IX issues.

Please use the form below to report incidents you have experienced, witnessed, or have had reported to you. Completion of this form does not constitute an open investigation. Once this form is completed and has been received, an initial assessment will be conducted to determine if the report rises to a level that warrants further investigation.

Students requesting a change in the social security number in their admissions file must follow the instructions below after completing the Social Security Change Request form:

Mail:
Hand deliver or mail the Social Security Card to the Admissions Office. Copies of the Social Security Card will not be accepted. The Office of Admissions will make copies and return the originals to you.

The GPTC Student Handbook is a compilation of services and other information critical to Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC).  It is designed to familiarize students with their rights and responsibilities as well as policies, procedures and regulations.

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Students who wishes to appeal a disciplinary decision must fill out and submit this form.

Use this form to file a Student Equity Grievance.

Complete this form to file a Student Discrimination Grievance.

Students who wish to appeal their final course grade must fill out and submit this form to begin the review process.

This form is for students who wish to file a complaint against any student they believe to be in violation of the code of conduct.

Information for those planning a wedding and/or reception.

This letter must be submitted in English on Bank Letterhead, and must be signed by an official of the bank with contact information.

F-1 students must provide certification that funds are available to defray school expenses including tuition fees, school supplies, living costs, and related expenses.

Review this PDF for a checklist for International Student Admissions.

Decide your major before completing the admissions application by choosing from the International Student Acceptable programs page.  These are the only programs that are approved for F-1 Visa holders.

The following are the documents that Georgia Piedmont Tech (GPTC) will require/review in order to determine International student financial support. Tuition and fees are subject to change yearly.

All international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluation service and sent directly to Georgia Piedmont Tech. We recommend the following evaluation agencies on the attached PDF.

As the financial support sponsor, please use the following example to indicate your support of the student.  This statement must be notarized by an official notary.

Regional Job Fair Registration Info

Approval form for students who are taking a class(es) that is not eligible for Dual Enrollment Funding.  To be completed by student, parent/guardian, and high school counselor or designee.

Important: Financial Aid cannot be approved for courses taken outside a student’s current major. It is to be understood that should a student take a course outside his/her current major, adjustments to the student’s financial aid award may occur.

Visit our course catalog to view academic programs offered at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, along with other important school information.

If tuition and/or fees are not paid by the deadline listed in the Payments Date section of the calendar, students may be dropped from all classes and require a Petition to Reinstate Class Schedule form to be reinstated.

Students are expected to pay their tuition and fees according to the Business Office’s payment deadline schedule. When a student’s schedule is dropped for nonpayment, the student is either expected to either:
-No longer attend classes
– OR Make payment in full of any outstanding student account balances and request to have their schedule reinstated.

Complete this petition to request a complete reinstatement of all courses dropped for non-payment. Partial schedule reinstatements will not be accepted.

This form is for former students that would like to request a copy of their syllabus or syllabi to send to a college/university.

Download the course catalog to view academic programs offered at Georgia Piedmont Tech and other important school information.

Before submitting the Program Change Request form students must be sure they:

• • Submit the form by the semester application deadline.

• • Meet the admissions requirements for the requested program. Accuplacer and Asset test scores and high school diploma graduation status will be evaluated by the Office of the Registrar prior to approving the change.

• • Visit the One Stop Advising Office to discuss the impact of the program change on your financial aid before you submit this request to the of Office of the Registrar. Program changes may be limited and/or may affect your financial aid.

Use this form to request a credential replacement.  This is for students who graduated from Georgia Piedmont Technical College formerly known as DeKalb Technical College.

Federal regulations require colleges to disclose information regarding their occupational programs that require a state licensure to be employed, and the status of the program for meeting an individual state’s licensure requirements. To determine if a program meets state licensure requirements, locate the program of choice, and view the status that program has for the state you are located. If the state you are located in does not appear in the meets program licensure requirements field, then we cannot guarantee the program of study will be able to lead you to a state occupational licensure in your state.

Programs:
Fire Science Arts and Sciences classes

Programs:
Accounting
Banking and Finance
Business Administration
Business Management
Human Resource Management
Marketing Management
Computer Information Systems
Criminal Justice

Program:
Criminal Justice

Programs:
Accounting
Banking and Finance
Business Administration
Business Management
Human Resource Management
Marketing Management
Computer Information Systems
Criminal Justice

Program:
Georgia Piedmont Tech students who have earned either an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Applied Technology (AAT) are eligible for a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree

Program:
Criminal Justice

Program: Early Childhood Education

Programs:
Accounting
Computer and Electronics Engineering
Computer Information Systems
Hotel Restaurant Management
Business Management
Marketing Management

Programs:
Arts and Science classes
Most aviation classes

Programs:
Air Conditioning
Commercial Refrigeration
Building Automation

Program:
All Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees are eligible for the Bachelor of Technology Leadership (BTL) program

Georgia Piedmont Tech students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in the Interdisciplinary Studies Health Track are eligible for a Bachelor’s of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Health Sciences at GHC.

Programs:
Accounting
Business Management
Air Conditioning Technology
Automotive Technology
Business Administrative Technology
Computer Programming
Criminal Justice Technology
Database Specialist
Design and Media Production Technology
Drafting Technology
Early Childhood Education
Electronics Technology
Fire Science Technology
Forensic Science Technology
Health Information Technology
Networking Specialist
Paralegal Studies
Paramedicine

Program:
Early Childhood Education

Program (Healthcare): Georgia Piedmont Tech students who have completed appropriate degree-level courses are eligible to take Long Term Care Management Bachelor of Science (BS) degree courses with Georgia Southwestern State University.

Programs:

General Education

Humanities / Fine Arts

Mathematics

Natural Sciences

Social / Behavioral Sciences

Computer Literacy

Business Management

Criminal Justice

Design and Media

Programs:
Criminal Justice
Computer Support Specialist
Business Management

Program:
Georgia Piedmont Tech students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree can transfer up to 90 quarter hours of credit.

Program: Early Childhood Education

Programs:
Business Administration
Computer Information Systems

Programs:
Computer Programming
Computer Support Specialist
Database Specialist
Networking Specialist

Programs:
General Studies
Business Management
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education

Programs:
Computer Programming
Computer Support Specialist
Database Specialist
Networking Specialist

Program:
All Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees transfer.

Programs:
Accounting
Banking and Finance
Business Administration
Business Administrative Technology
Business Management
Human Resource Management
Marketing Management
Criminal Justice
Computer Programming Specialist
Computer Support Specialist
Database Specialist

Programs:
Accounting
Banking and Finance
Business Management
Computer Information Systems
Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Marketing Management

Programs:
Criminal Justice
Business Administration
Accounting
Computer Programming Specialist

Georgia Piedmont Tech students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in the following areas are eligible for a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree at SNHU:   Accounting, Clinical Laboratory Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Health Information Management Technology, and Marketing.

Program:
All Georgia Piedmont Tech students that earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and enroll in a bachelor’s program are awarded a 5% tuition discount.

Programs:
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Administrative Technology
Banking and Finance
Building Automation Systems
Criminal Justice
Clinical Laboratory Technology
Computer Programming Specialist
Commercial Refrigeration
Computer Support Specialist

Complete this form to submit an ADA Section 504 Grievance

Due to the COVID-19 Crisis, the Department of Education is allowing special consideration to those students directly impacted by this public health emergency.

This form allows students to grant parents, guardians, spouse, and/or other access to their education records maintained by Georgia Piedmont Technical College.

This form can be used to make course exemption requests for students enrolled at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in the Early Childhood Care program only. Course exemptions reduce the number of courses students must take to complete their program.

This Transient Request form is used to request permission to attend another college as a transient student.

A review of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) indicates that the Social Security Administration (SSA) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could not confirm the citizenship status you reported on the FAFSA within their database. Your financial aid eligibility cannot be determined until this discrepancy has been resolved. Please complete all required sections of this form.

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Using the electronic form, students should submit a completed Student Information Change Request form to the Office of Admissions  to update the following information:

Semester Update
You applied but did not attend the semester you applied for and would like to attend an upcoming semester within the next year.

File Status Change
You are currently a provisional student and have taken a Accuplacer test or completed the required credits or courses to qualify you to change your status to regular.

Campus Change
You desire to change your Georgia Piedmont Tech campus.

Address Change
You would like to change your address; all mail sent to you by Georgia Piedmont Tech will be mailed to the new address.

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To request an official copy of your placement test scores that you received from an assessment instrument administered by Georgia Piedmont Tech, complete the Request for Placement Test Scores form. Please allow 7-10 business days for processing, and an additional 7 business days for receipt if scores are to be received by an alternative institution.

Processing Fee:
$5.00 per Request for Placement Test Scores

Pay by Fax:
After the form is completed, print and fax it to the Cashier Office at (404) 298-5235.
Make sure all questions in the Debit/Credit Card Authorization section are filled out completely.

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Students who are submitting documentation verifying a legal name change should follow the instructions below after completing the Name Change Request form:

• Hand deliver or mail both the following original documents to the Admissions Office (original documents only; copies will not be accepted. The Office of Admissions will make copies and return the originals to you.):
  • Official Court order or Marriage License
  • Social Security Card with new name

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Applicants who need to verify that an application for admission has been submitted to Georgia Piedmont Tech must complete and email the Application Verification Request form to the Office of Admissions. Once submitted, the Office of Admissions can either mail the document to the requested institution or hold it to be picked up by the applicant.

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Applicants who need to prove Georgia residency for instate tuition consideration must complete the Applicant Petition for Georgia Residence Classification form and supporting documents. Petitions must be approved before the first official day of the semester to be effective that semester.

For the list of documents that be used to prove residency, click here.

This form is for students that need to request a VISA for their overseas family members to attend Spring graduation ceremony.

The Senior Waiver is available for residents of Georgia who are 62 years of age or older.  Students can can enroll tuition free courses.

To maintain eligibility for financial aid you must fulfill the conditions outlined in this academic plan until you meet SAP requirements as described in the SAP policy.  Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to complete this form.

Students may request a hardship withdrawal after the official withdrawal (“W” date) deadline in the College Calendar. A hardship withdrawal is an exception based on unusual or emergency circumstances beyond the student’s control.

Download the course catalog to view academic programs offered at Georgia Piedmont Tech and other important school information.

Please use this form if you wish to waive submitting one or more of your college transcripts. Only list those colleges you would like to waive.  Do not use this form to submit other items such as high school transcript information or test scores.

Please this form for reinstatement. Once you complete this form, you will receive a PDF copy of the information you entered to the email address you provide and the request will be routed to the Office of the Registrar.

A student can be issued an unofficial withdrawal if the student stops attending classes and does not officially withdraw from them.

A student has the right to appeal the “no show” course cancellation. Appeals must be submitted by using the online form.

Refunds and book buybacks are offered at the bookstore, but it is important to know the proper procedures.

The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for positions in business that require technical proficiency to translate technical information to various audiences and in various formats using written and oral communication skills.

The Hotel Management Specialist certificate program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s hotel industry. Hotel Management Specialist certificate program learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

The Auto Maintenance and Light Repair TCC prepares students for entry level maintenance and repair positions in auto service shops. Students will learn the basic repair and maintenance operations in all eight ASE areas of passenger vehicles and light trucks. Graduates of this TCC will be able to pursue master level auto knowledge in the auto technology diploma or degree programs.

The Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit is a continuation of the Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder certificate. The advanced program provides instruction in shielded metal arc welding in the overhead, horizontal, and vertical positions.

Dates and program information on a summer robotics camp for grades 8-10.

The Department of Education allows Georgia Piedmont Technical College to update a student’s dependency status if they have extenuating circumstances.

Before awarding Financial Aid, we are required confirm the accuracy of the information you reported on your FAFSA.

You and your parent or spouse must complete and sign this worksheet, attach any required documents, and submit the entire packet to the Financial Aid Office at GPTC.

To verify independent status, we will compare your FAFSA with the documentation you submit in your packet.

If you have had previous Federal Direct Stafford loans discharged due to permanent/total disability, you must provide a statement acknowledging your ability to engage in substantial gainful activity.

You and your spouse (if married) or your parents must complete and sign this worksheet, attach any required documents, and submit the entire packet to the Financial Aid Office at Georgia Piedmont Technical College.

The following document should be completed in person at Georgia Piedmont Technical College to verify your identify.

Special circumstances can exist that warrant a reconsideration of your financial aid eligibility. This can include but is not limited to: income and/or marital status changes.

You and your spouse (if married) or your parents must complete and sign this worksheet, attach any required documents, and submit the entire packet to the Financial Aid Office at Georgia Piedmont Technical College.

Men between the ages of 18 through 25 are required to register with the Selective Service System. This requirement applies to all male U. S. citizens and male non-citizens, with only a few exceptions.

The following document should be completed in person at Georgia Piedmont Technical College to verify your identify. Please present a valid, government-issued photo identification.

This program generally prepares individuals to perform development, marketing, and management functions associated with owning and operating a business.

This information is supplied in compliance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This Act contains safety and security related laws and regulations from the Higher Education Opportunity Act as amended (2009). The Act requires colleges and universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Because the law is tied to participation in federal student financial aid programs it applies to most institutions of higher education both public and private. It is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education. The “Clery Act” is named in memory of Jeanne Ann Clery who was murdered while asleep in her residence hall room on April 5, 1986 at Lehigh University, Pennsylvania.

3D Modeling and Rendering is an embedded TCC in Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Computer Graphics and Design Program.

The 911 Emergency Communications Operator Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students to receive emergency calls by telephone, radio system or computer-aided dispatch system.

An appeal of academic suspension may be made and must be initiated as soon as possible but no later than the first day proceeding the new semester.

The Accounting Associate Degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for a variety of careers in accounting in today’s technology-driven workplaces.

The Accounting program prepares students for a variety of careers in accounting in today’s technology-driven workplaces.

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system.

The Air Conditioning Electrical Technician program prepares students in the air conditioning area of study to acquire competencies in electricity related to installation, service, and maintenance of electrical systems.

The Refrigeration Technician Assistant TCC is a series of courses that prepares students to hold positions as refrigeration technician assistants.

The Air Conditioning Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry.

The Air Conditioning Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry.

The Animation Technology TCC provides entry-level skills in computer animation with courses in basic 3d modeling, advance 3d modeling, character rigging, digital texturing, 3d lighting, effects animation, animation production, animation short film, motion capture, basic game animation.

The Auditing and Assurance Specialist certificate program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as accounting auditing assistants.

This certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose,service, and repair basic electrical/electronic automotive systems as an entry level technician.

The Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist certificate program provides students with skills needed to enter the automotive industry as an entry level chassis technician.

The Automotive Climate Control Technician certificate program provides students with skills for entering the automotive service industry as an entry level climate control technician.

The Automotive Engine Performance Technician certificate program introduces students to the knowledge and skills they will need as entry level automotive engine performance technicians. Topics covered include: shop safety, electrical/electronics diagnosis, and diagnosis and service of fuel, ignition, emission and electronic engine controls.

The Automotive Engine Repair Technician certificate program provides the student with entry level automotive engine repair skills.

The Automotive Fundamentals Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession.

The Automotive Technology Associates Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to
prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession.

The Automotive Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession.

The Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist certificate program provides students with the skills to enter the automotive industry as an entry level transmission, transaxle, and drive line technician.

The Banking and Finance Program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s banking, insurance, mortgage, and financial services industries.

The Banking and Finance Program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s banking, insurance, mortgage, and financial services industries.

The Banking and Finance program prepares students for employment in today’s banking, insurance, mortgage, and financial services industries.

The Banking and Finance Program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s banking, insurance, mortgage, and financial services industries.

The Basic Electronic Assembler certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers as entry-level production technicians in a manufacturing environment, or as service technicians or operators in the telecommunications industry.

The Basic Law Enforcement Certificate program provides students with the necessary skills, standards, and knowledge in order to become qualified, proficiency trained,ethical and competent peace officers in criminal justice careers.

The Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for careers in the welding and joining industry.

As a Building Automation Systems Technician the student will be prepared for a career in the Building Automation (also Energy Management and Controls) Industry.

As a Building Automation Systems Technician the student will be prepared for a career in the Building Automation (also Energy Management and Controls) Industry.

The Bus Maintenance Technician Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the transit bus service and repair profession.

The Business Administration Associate of Applied Science degree is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles,and techniques required in today’s business and office environment.

The Business Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technology-driven workplaces.

This program consists of leadership practices with on-the-job training to teach practical skills.

The Business Management program is designed to prepare students for entry into management and supervisory occupations in a variety of businesses and industries.

The Business Management program is designed to prepare students for entry into management positions in a variety of businesses and industries.

The C# Programmer TCC is embedded in the Computer Programming Specialist diploma / degree
program and may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the courses listed.

All of the courses in the CAD Operator – Mechanical TCC program are embedded in the Drafting Technology diploma and degree programs.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. This is the 2019 Annual Security Report.

This a chart of capacities and rates for the DeKalb Conference Center.

An application for caterers who wish to operate at Georgia Piedmont Tech Conference Centers.

A waiver of liability for Georgia Piedmont Tech Conference Centers if non-approved caterers are requested.

The Early Childhood Care and Education Child Development Specialist TCC is a sequence of five courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education

The Cisco Network Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit program teaches how to build, maintain and troubleshoot computer networks. Students also learn how to connect these networks to other networks and the Internet.

A form for clients to request a reservation at Georgia Piedmont Tech Conference Centers.

Please download the form to your computer and use Adobe Acrobat to complete and submit via email.  You can click here to download the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

The Clinical Laboratory Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree program prepares
graduates to perform clinical laboratory procedures under the supervision of qualified
pathologist and/or clinical laboratory scientist.

As a Commercial Refrigeration Technician the student will be prepared for a career in the commercial refrigeration industry.

As a Commercial Refrigeration Technician the student will be prepared for a career in the commercial refrigeration industry.

Students seeking a Class A license will learn over an 8 week, 220 hour Commercial Truck Driving Program in classroom, lab, range, and road settings how to operate vehicles such as tractor-trailers, flatbeds, tanker vehicles, and truck and trailer combinations.

The CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation technical certificate of credit program is designed to provide computer users with the skills and knowledge necessary to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam.

The Computer Engineering Technology Fundamentals Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC)
provides students with an opportunity to exit the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology program with the basic technical skills required to enter the computer engineering technology field through a short-term certificate program.

The Computer Programming associate degree program consists of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in writing computer software.

The Computer Programming diploma program is designed to provide students with an understanding of concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.

The Computer Support Specialist program is designed to provide students with an understanding of concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.

The Computer Information Systems’ Computer Support Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.

The Computer System Design Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) provides students with the basic technical skills required to enter the computer engineering technology field.

The Computerized Accounting Specialist technical certificate provides students with skills needed to perform a variety of accounting applications using accounting software and practical accounting procedures.

A form acknowledging agreement to Georgia Piedmont Tech Conference Centers’ facility rental rules and rates.

The Contact Lens Technician Technical Certificate of Credit is a short-term program designed to provide the basic knowledge and skills needed to gain employment as a contact lens technician. The program also provides the opportunity for individuals in the optical field to obtain formal education in a specialized area.

The Corrections Specialist Certificate program prepares individuals to specialize in the provision of correction services to adolescents and the general correctional population.

The Cosmetology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology.

The Cosmetology Instructor trainee TCC provides a course of study for learning the skills needed to teach the theory and practice of skills in cosmetology as required by the Technical College System of Georgia.

Download the course catalog to view academic programs offered at Georgia Piedmont Tech and other important school information.

A form clients must fill out authorizing Georgia Piedmont Tech Conference Centers to charge their credit card.

The Crime Scene Investigation Technical Certificate of Credit begins to introduce students to various careers in the rapidly growing field of forensic science.

The Criminal Justice Fundamentals Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that prepares students for criminal justice professions.

The Criminal Justice Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Criminal Justice Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields.

The Criminal Justice Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Criminal Justice Technology Diploma. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields.

Cyberattacks have grown in frequency and sophistication over the last few years, and many organizations are behind in their ability to detect these attacks.

The Computer Information Systems Database Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.

The Database Specialist program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to control the creation, maintenance, and the use of an Oracle and/or SQL Server database.

Design and Media Production Technology prepares students for employment in a variety of media production industries. This program of study emphasizes hands on production in specialized areas.

Design and Media Production Technology prepares students for employment in a variety of media production industries.

The Design and Media Production Specialist TCC prepares students with basic design and media production skills, including those in vector graphics and raster imaging.

All of the courses included in the Drafter’s Assistant TCC program are embedded in either the Drafting Technology diploma or Degree programs.

The Drafting Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter or
CAD operator based on the specialization area a student chooses to complete.

The Computer Graphics and Design program prepares students for careers in the
architectural, engineering and computer graphics industries.

This document answers frequently asked questions about the Driver’s Education program.

The Early Childhood Care and Education associate of applied science degree program is a
sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education.

The Early Childhood Care and Education diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education.

The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Basic TCC includes three basic Early Childhood and Care Education courses that are needed for entry level workers.

The Early Childhood Care and Education Exceptionalities TCC is a sequence of three courses designed to prepare students to work with children with special needs.

The Early Childhood Care and Education Program Administration TCC program is a sequence of three courses designed to prepare students for a job as manager of a Childcare Learning Center or a Group Day Care Center.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program is a planned sequence of carefully developed college level courses designed to prepare students to work in the field of electronics and computer engineering technology.

The Electronics Fundamentals program is designed to prepare students for careers in electronics professions.

The Electronics Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in electronics technology professions.

The Electronics Technology Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare
students for careers in electronics professions.

The Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic
emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system.

The EMS Professions Diploma program prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT.

The Eyewear Dispensing Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit is a short-term program designed to provide the basic knowledge and skills needed to gain employment as an eyewear dispensing specialist. The program also provides the opportunity for individuals in the optical field to obtain formal education in a specialized area.

Students who wish to appeal their final course grade must fill out and submit this form to begin the review process.

This technical certification prepares students for a financial services position in a financial institution. It emphasizes financial investment types, insurance, stock and bond markets, financial services, bank loan demand, accounting, and financial calculator problem solving.

The Firefighter I Technical Certificate of Credit program is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments.

The Fire Science Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders.

The Fire Science diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a diploma in Fire Science.

This is the floor plan for the DeKalb Conference Center.

The Gas Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for welding careers in the MIG process.

The Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit provides instruction in TIG welding techniques.

This program is offered in collaboration with the Georgia Film Academy.

Flow chart of how Georgia Piedmont Advantage works

The Health Information Coding Associate prepares students to be medical coders and billers to classify medical records according to accepted standards.

The Health Information Technology Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and skills necessary to process, maintain, analyze, and report health information data according to legal, accreditation, licensure and certification standards for reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management, utilization management, quality assessment and research; program graduates will develop leadership skills necessary to serve in a functional supervisory role in various components of the health information system.

The Help Desk Specialist program teaches how to maintain and troubleshoot computer hardware and software and be a support person to handle calls from customers.

The Hospitality Operations Associate program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism fields.

The Human Resource Management degree program will emphasize specific professional knowledge, theory, and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in the Human Resources area

The Human Resource Management program emphasizes specific professional knowledge, theory, and skills required for job acquisition and advancement in the Human Resources area.

The Human Resource Management Specialist Certificate prepares individuals to perform human resources functions in the HR Department in most companies

The Early Childhood Care and Education Infant/Toddler Child Care Specialist TCC program is a sequence of five courses designed to prepare students with the basics needed for working with infants and toddlers.

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies allows customization of the program of study based on a student’s individual academic and professional goals.

Georgia Piedmont Tech Alumni Newsletter – Issue 1: March 2017

Georgia Piedmont Tech Alumni Newsletter – Issue 2: August 2017

Georgia Piedmont Tech Alumni Newsletter – Issue 4: December 2017

The Java Programmer certificate provides the opportunity for students and IT professionals to add Java program language skills and object oriented programming skills to their IT knowledge base.

This certificate program is intended to prepare student for immediate employment as entry-level office assistants in law offices and government and corporate legal departments.

The Management/Leadership Specialist Certificate prepares individuals to become supervisors and leaders in business, commercial or manufacturing facilities.

The Marketing program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s marketing and management fields.

The Marketing Management program prepares students for careers in marketing and entrepreneurship.

The marketing specialist program prepares individuals to execute a company’s marketing plans.

The annual accreditation report data for the Medical Assisting program.

The Medical Assisting program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s medical offices.

The Medical Assisting degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s medical offices

The Medical Billing Clerk program provides instruction in medical insurance and medical billing for reimbursement purposes.

The Medical Front Office Assistant Certificate is designed to provide the educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to secure an entry level position as a receptionist in a physician’s office, hospital, clinic, or other related areas. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in office technology.

The Microsoft Network Administrator Certificate provides training in Microsoft networking.

The Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications in an office environment.

The Mobile Electronics Technician Technical certificate of Credit is designed to provide students with short term training to prepare them for entry-level employment in the field of car audio systems installation.

The Mobility Light Vehicle Technician Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the mobility bus / light vehicle service and repair profession.

Motion Graphics Assistant TCC (also known as Multi-media artists and animators) combines the specialist skills of pre-production, production and an emphasis on post-production.

The Motorcycle Service Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in the motorcycle and ATV repair industry.

The Network Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) provides students with an opportunity to exit the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology program with the basic technical skills required to enter the computer engineering technology field through a short-term certificate program.

The Computer Information Systems Networking Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.

The Networking Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.

This program provides students with the classroom training and clinical experience necessary to care for medical patients in a variety of health care services.

The Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to care for patients in various settings including general medical and surgical hospitals, nursing care facilities, community care facilities for the elderly, and home health care services.

The Office Accounting Specialist technical certificate provides entry-level office accounting skills.

The Optical Laboratory Technician TCC is a short-term program designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to gain employment as an optical laboratory technician. The program also provides the opportunity for individuals in the optical field to obtain formal education in a specialized area.

The Opticianry program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s Opticianry field.

The Opticianry program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s Opticianry field.

An Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) certificate program provides an opportunity for IT professionals to obtain knowledge to become database administrator.

The Ornamental Iron Fabricator Technical Certificate of Credit introduces students to ornamental iron welding and fabrication processes.

The Paralegal Studies Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for positions in the paralegal profession.

The Paralegal Studies Post-Baccalaureate Technical Certificate of Credit program prepares students, who have already earned a Bachelor’s degree, for positions in the paralegal profession.

The Paramedicine (Paramedic) Technology program prepares students for employment in paramedic positions in today’s health services field.

The Paramedicine (Paramedic) Technology program prepares students for employment in paramedic positions in today’s health services field. The program prepares students to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. The program curriculum contains the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide students with knowledge of patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the EMT/EMT-I 1985/AEMT levels to a paramedic level.

The Payroll Accounting Specialist technical certificate provides entry-level skills into payrollaccounting.

The PC Repair and Network Technician certificate prepares the student with the skills needed to perform personal computer troubleshooting and repair.

The Phlebotomy Technician program educates students to collect blood and process blood and body fluids.

The Pipe Welder Technical Certificate of Credit provides instruction in the specialized field of pipe welding.

Ten Pages of Charts and Graphs illustrating the college’s placement rate by program area.

The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students to write the NCLEX-PN for licensure as practical nurses.

A downloadable list of Georgia Piedmont’s program directors organized by school.

Chart outlining by campus and credential.

The Recording Arts Technology degree program prepares students for a career in the audio
engineering field including working with live sound, such as for concerts and church services, or recording, studio engineering, field recording, production of beats, audio for gaming, sound for film and television and sound for interactive applications such as animation, multimedia and web audio.

The Residential Wiring Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for employment in the construction industry as qualified residential wiring technicians.

The Retail Merchandise Manager certificate is designed to prepare students to plan and supervise the purchase and marketing of merchandise in a broad area.

The purpose of the School-Age and Youth Care Certificate Program is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to effectively work during out-of-school hours with children between the ages of six and fourteen years

The Service Sector Management Specialist Certificate prepares individuals to become supervisors in business and service related companies.

This program prepares individuals to develop and manage independent small businesses.

The SQL Server Database Administrator program is designed to provide skills in designing and implementing databases.

This is a How To Guide for students, answering commonly asked questions related to Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Registration, Student Affairs, Technical Support, and Graduation.

The Supervisor/Manager Specialist Certificate prepares individuals to become supervisors in business, commercial or manufacturing facilities.

The Tax Preparation Specialist technical certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills for tax preparers.

The Telecommunications Service/Operations Technician technical certificate program prepares students for employment in telecommunications industry.

The Case Law Update is a weekly publication that identifies and summarizes key appellate court cases of significance to Georgia criminal prosecutors

The Transit Electric Power Equipment Technician program is designed to train technicians to service transit related electrical power systems.

The Transit Systems Manager diploma program will prepare graduates for entry into a management or supervisory position in the transit industry.

Identify White Collar Crimes, Forensics, Computer Crimes

The Visual Basic Programmer certificate provides the opportunity for students and IT
professionals to add Visual Basic program language skills and net skills to their IT knowledge base.

The Welding and Joining Technology diploma is designed to prepare students for careers in the welding industry.

The Accuplacer test measures skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, and is designed to make sure students are ready to succeed at college level courses.

Find out the dates for registration and the start of classes for Adult Education Dual Enrollment.

Review for Business Information Systems advisor contact information and office hours

View caterer’s operating guidelines for the DeKalb Conference Center

Students who complete this program will be prepared for entry-level positions as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).

This program provides students with basic skills in computerized accounting, including principles of accounting, computerized accounting, spreadsheet fundamentals, and basic computers.

This program emphasizes specialized training for laws, chemistry, treatments, techniques, sales, and management in the field of Cosmetology as a Shampoo Technician.

Download past course catalogs to view academic programs and other important school information offered in previous years at Georgia Piedmont Tech.

Download past course catalogs to view academic programs and other important school information offered in previous years at Georgia Piedmont Tech.

Download past course catalogs to view academic programs and other important school information offered in previous years at Georgia Piedmont Tech.

Download past course catalogs to view academic programs and other important school information offered in previous years at Georgia Piedmont Tech.

Download past course catalogs to view academic programs and other important school information offered in previous years at Georgia Piedmont Tech.

Use this form to request credential replacement

This program provides training for students to gain the foundation necessary to pursue further education or to prepare for employment in the criminal justice field.

Approved caterers for DeKalb Conference Center

Special pricing package for those planning family reunions.

Answers to commonly asked questions about the features and use of Georgia Piedmont’s DeKalb Conference Center.

Downloadable directions

It Steps for securing / or declining student loan awards

Transfer Clearance form

Download this form to withdraw from a course

This program will prepare students for employment in the high-demand drafting industry, with students learning board drawing techniques and 2D CAD drawing.

Review for Education, New Media and Strategic Partnerships advisor contact information and office hours

Confirmation of status as an eligible non-citizen (supporting documentation required)

For Official enrollment verification and Unofficial enrollment verification

Find out more about upcoming registration deadlines and dates for classes.

Learn how to earn your GED and a college certificate or diploma in five easy steps.

Students, who passed the GED Test in the State of Georgia, may request their test scores using the GED Official Transcript/Diploma Request form.

• There is a $15.00 fee for a GED transcript and a $15.00 fee for a GED Diploma. The form should be completed online and then printed to forward to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
• The form can be delivered or mailed to TCSG with a cashier’s check or money order to the address listed on the top of form. Personal checks and faxed requests are not accepted. After the request is received by the Georgia GED Testing Program, please allow 7 business days for processing.

Applicants who took the GED Test outside the State of Georgia can request their transcript from the American Council on Education (ACE). Please be aware that there is a fee required to obtain a copy of an official transcript through ACE.

Georgia Piedmont Tech Alumni Newsletter – Issue 3: October 2017

Review for Healthy Education and Professional Services advisor contact information and office hours

Applicants to Georgia Piedmont Tech must submit official transcripts from the last high school attended showing the date of graduation, or submit official GED transcripts and official transcripts from each college or university attended.

Complete the online High School/Post-Secondary Transcript Request form and print to forward to the high school/post-secondary institution. It is important to include former names to expedite the processing of your documents and the completion of your admissions file. The High School/Post-Secondary Institution may charge a processing fee for each official transcript requested by a student. Contact the institution directly for payment and submission guidelines.

Applicants to Georgia Piedmont Tech that have completed all or part of their education outside of the United States and the United States territories are required to have their foreign educational credentials evaluated by an independent evaluation service.

Student will learn the welding and joining technology skills necessary for careers in the welding industry. The programs emphasize a combination of welding theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Before submitting the Program Change Request form students must be sure they:

• submit the form by the semester application deadline.
• meet the admissions requirements for the requested program. Accucplacer and Asset test scores and high school diploma graduation status will be evaluated by the Admissions Office prior to approving the change.
• visit the Student Financial Services Office to discuss the impact of the program change on your financial aid before you submit this request to the Office of Admissions. Program changes may be limited and/or may affect your financial aid.

Processing Fee:
$10.00 per Program Change Request

Pay by Fax:
After the form is completed, print and fax it to the Cashier Office at (404) 298-5235. Make sure all questions in the Debit/Credit Card Authorization section are filled out completely.

Pay in Person
After the form is completed, print and hand deliver to the Cashier Office with either cash, check, money order or credit/debit card.

Review for Public Safety and Security advisor contact information and office hours

Transcript ordering services for Georgia Piedmont Tech

A student desiring to audit must get, complete, and return the Request to Audit form from the Registrar’s Office prior to the mid-point of any semester. An audit symbol is given with the permission of the instructor and the Registrar’s Office. It is not permissible to change from audit to credit.

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Documentation of Satisfactory Academic Progress for the purposes of receiving financial aid

Student Handbook for 2017-18 Academic Year

This handbook was amended on September 13, 2018.