Augusta Technical College is a

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based in

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. It was opened in 1961 and is part of the

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. The school has three campuses, one in Augusta (Richmond County), another in Thomson (McDuffie County), and the third in Waynesboro (Burke County); a center in

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(Columbia County); and has courses in cyber, digital education, and information technology at the Georgia Cyber Center in downtown Augusta. All campuses are accredited by the

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(SACSCOC).

History

The school was founded in 1961 as the Augusta Area Vocational-Technical School.https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/education/augusta-technical-college/ 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.

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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 Academically, the institution offers associate of science, and associates of applied sciences degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit.

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{{Authority control Technical College System of Georgia Education in Augusta, Georgia Education in Burke County, Georgia Education in Columbia County, Georgia Education in McDuffie County, Georgia Grovetown, Georgia Universities and colleges established in 1961 1961 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Two-year colleges in the United States