GWINNETT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, continued

 

technology, dental assisting, dental laboratory technology, emergency medical services/paramedic, physical therapist assistant, practical nursing, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy technology, surgical technology, commercial photography, distribution and materials management, environmental horticulture, fashion merchandising, hotel, restaurant and travel management, interiors, management and supervisory development, marketing, marketing management, information and office technology, medical assisting, secretarial science, advanced machine tool technology, automated manufacturing technology, drafting, electronics technology, machine tool technology, telecommunications technology, air conditioning technology, automotive technology, automotive service technology, carpentry, construction management, construction technology, cosmetology, welding and joining technology.

 

Classes are offered days, evenings, and Saturdays on a full-time or part-time basis. On-the-job training and job placement services are available.

 

Entrance Requirements: High school diploma or GED, SAT, ACT, ASSET, or ISAT placement test acceptable scores. SAT or ACT required for degree programs. Non-degree program entry requires a placement test (ASSET).

 

Cost:   $312 per quarter plus books and supplies for a full course load. Per credit hour cost is $26.

 

Special Services Available:   The Equity Coordinator, Ms. Causey, coordinates services for students with disabilities. A variety of services are provided for students on an individual basis. Special testing (for admission purposes and in classes) can be arranged and includes extra time for assessment, large print, oral responses. Adaptive equipment such as FM systems for hearing impaired and VTEK for visually impaired is provided. Extended time in individual classes and interpreters are also available. Any student whose English or math skills need improvement may participate in the developmental studies program. A variety of students with disabilities are served each quarter.

 

If a desired class is in an inaccessible location, the class is made accessible or is moved to an accessible location.

 

 

 

NORTH METRO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

5198 Ross Road

Acworth, GA 30101

770-975-4000

 

Contact: Ms. Lois Johnson, Director of Student Services: or Ms. Nancy Hollis, Admissions

 

Training Offered: Two-year, Associate of Applied Science degrees are available in accounting, automotive technology, automotive technology (FORD ASSET), business and office technology, drafiing, electronics technology, environmental horticulture, hotel-restaurant-travel management, information and office technology, management-supervisory development, marketing management, microcomputer specialist, and telecommunications technology.

 

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