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General Admission Requirements for the Associate Degree Programs
Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs
Albany Technical College (ATC) offers an associate of applied science degree (AAS) and an associate of nursing (ASN) degree in specified credit programs, as approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, the Technical College System of Georgia. The AAS degree includes a sequence of courses in the fundamental and specific occupational requirements that prepare the student for an advanced degree in his or her program choice. The AAS degree programs offer the academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention and advancement.
Students may enroll in core courses for associate degree programs each term. Entrance dates for occupationally specific courses within the associate degree programs vary by program.
Age
The minimum age for students applying to Albany Technical College is 15; however, certain programs require students to be older. Please refer to each program for specific age requirements.
Education
A high school diploma or a General Education Development diploma (GED®) is required for admission to ATC for degree programs.
College entrance exam
ATC, in accordance with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), uses the ACCUPLACER instrument for measuring proficiency in reading, writing, algebra and math. An applicant must achieve minimum admissions scores on these tests as specified in the program state standards. Acceptable scores on a statistically validated test such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or American College Test (ACT) will be accepted in lieu of the ACCUPLACER tests. Entrance scores vary by program. The program-specific entrance scores are minimum requirements, and some programs require higher scores. Reasonable accommodations are made during testing for those who need them. Students who apply for associate degree programs must meet the following current score requirements:
ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION- | ACCUPLACER- | ||||
Reading | 236 | Reading Comprehension | 64 | ||
Writing | 249 | Sentence Skills | 70 | ||
Quanitative Reasoning | 245 | Elem. Algebra | 57 |
Students applying for the associate degree programs will be allowed to begin the degree program in provisional status, except for Health Care Technology programs. Provisional status is defined as requiring no more that the highest level of remedial course work in the discipline. Student will be required to take the remedial class within the first two terms of admissions and pass that area before being admitted as a regular status student. If the score requirement is met in one placement area on the initial ACCUPLACER test, the student is not required to retest in that particular subject area. Student should consult with office of admissions for information on specific academic program requirements.
Interviews
Students are not interviewed for admission to ATC, but may be interviewed for admission to a particular academic program.
General Education Course Offerings
While the emphasis in technical education is on specialized occupational offerings, each Associate Degree program includes at least one general education course from each of the areas of humanities/fine arts, social sciences/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. These courses are listed below.
Associate Degree General Education Courses
See program requirements for specific course selections
AREA I LANGUAGE ARTS/COMMUNICATION (3 CR. MIN.)
English Composition
Communications/Speech
Foreign Language
Required:
ENGL 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
Electives offered at ATC:
ENGL 1102 | Literature and Composition | 3 |
ENGL 1105 | Technical Communications | 3 |
AREA II SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (3 CR. MIN.)
Economics
Ethnology/Ethnic Studies
History
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Choose from these courses offered at ATC:
ECON 1101 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
PSYC 1101 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
SOCI 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
AREA III NATURAL SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS (3 CR. MIN.)
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geography
Mathematics
Physics
Required:
MATH 1111 | College Albegra | 3 |
Electives offered at ATC:
MATH 1101 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
Choose from these courses offered at ATC:
BIOL 2113 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
BIOL 2113L | Anatomy and Physiology Lab I | 1 |
BIOL 2114 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
BIOL 2114L | Anatomy and Physiology Lab II | 1 |
MATH 1113 | Precalculus | 3 |
MATH 1131 | Calculus I | 3 |
PHYS 1110 | Introductory Physics | 3 |
AREA IV HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS (3 CR. MIN.)
Art Appreciation
American Literature
English Literature
Film Studies/Criticism
Humanities
Literature/Cultural Studies
Music Appreciation
Philosophy
Religion
Theater Appreciation
World Literature
Choose from these courses offered at ATC:
ARTS 1101 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
HUMN 1101 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
ENGL 2130 | American Literature | 3 |
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (3 CR MIN)
An additional 3 credit course must be taken from Area I, II, III or IV. See program advisor for recommended courses.
Degree and Diploma level students must successfully demonstrate General Education competencies by:
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Perform basic mathematical calculations
- Demonstrate positive work ethics, interpersonal skills, and the ability to think critically
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
The purpose of this catalog/handbook is to provide general information. It should not be construed as the basis of a contract between students and Albany Technical College (ATC). While the provisions of this catalog/handbook will ordinarily be applied as stated, ATC reserves the right to change any provisions listed without notice. Such changes may include entrance requirements and admissions procedures, courses, and programs of study, academic requirements for graduation, fees and charges, financial aid, rules and regulations and the College calendar. It is the student’s responsibility to keep informed of all changes including academic requirements for graduation.
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