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Site Map
Introduction
Disclaimer
Introduction to Columbus Technical College
President’s Message
Academic Calendar
Campus Directory
General Information
History
Mission, Vision, and Values
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Programmatic Accreditation/ Licensure/ Certification
Approvals
Certifications
Change of Name or Address
Conduct
Directory Information
Drugs and Alcohol
Emergency Closing
Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
General Regulations
Guarantee
Knowledge of Policies and Procedures
Photography Policy
Smoke/Tobacco-Free Campus
State Standards
Campus Location and Facilities
Student Handbook
Academic Information and Policies
Academic Integrity
Academic Probation
Academic Status and Satisfactory Academic Progress
Academic Suspension
Access to Student Academic Records
Attendance Policy
Auditing a Class
Change in Major
Computer Software Copyright Policy
Course Cancellation and Instructor Changes
Course Exemption by Examination
Credits Completed
Credits Not Completed
CTC Procedure: Intellectual Property
Drop/Add: Schedule Adjustment
GPA Calculation
Graduation Requirements
Awarding Reverse Transfer and Prior Credits
Graduation Ceremony
Elective Courses
No Show for Class Procedure
Examinations
Grading System
Instructor and Administrator Access
Internships
Matriculation
Occupational-Based Instruction (OBI)
Registration
Repeating a Course
Residence Requirements for Credit Programs
Third Party Access
Transcript Requests
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Semester Class Schedule
Student Access
Student Appeal of Grades
Withdrawal from Class
Transient Authorization
Work Ethics Instruction and Grading
Admissions
Non-Discriminatory Admissions Policy
Admission Requirements
Admission Categories
Adult Education Classes
New-Student Admission Procedures
Former-Student Admission Requirements
On-Line Admission
Competitive Program Admission Requirements
Procedure for Competitive Admission Process
Transfer-Student Admission Requirements
International- Student Admission Requirements
Georgia-Amendment-23 Admission Requirements and Tuition Waiver
Transient-Student Admission Requirements
High School Initiatives
Admission Appeal Procedures
Advanced Placement/Transfer of Credit
Tuition and Fees
Introduction
In State Tuition and Fees
Out-of State-Student Tuition
International Student Tuition
Fees
State Residency Policy
Payment Methods
Refund Policy
Columbus Technical College Police Department Safety and Security
Alcohol and Illegal Drugs
Drug and Alcohol Awareness and Prevention Plan
Arrest Statistics Relating to Alcohol, Drugs, and Weapons
Availability of Security Information
Campus Crime Statistics
Campus Crime Statistics Disclosure
Campus Emergencies
Campus Safety Tips
Children on Campus
Criminal Action and Emergency Reporting
Drug-Free Schools Policy Statement
Incident Reporting and Statistics
Lost and Found
Motor-Vehicle Regulations
Motor-Vehicle Registration and Operation
Security and College Facilities
Tobacco-Free Campus
Safety Procedures
Sex Offender Information
Visitors on Campus
Weapons Policy
Campus Law Enforcement
Student Activities and Services
New-Student Orientation
Disability and Special Services
Student Disability Services
Special Populations Services
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Academic Advisement Center
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Student’s Role in Decision Making
The Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) Program
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Student Policies and Procedures
Academic Advisement
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Access to Students’ Records
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Civil Language
Drug-Free Schools Policy Statement
Guest Speakers and Performers
Health Risks Associated With the use of Illicit Drugs and the Abuse of Alcohol
Individual and Classroom Rights
Pets
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Professional Attire
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Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Procedure
Student Insurance
Student Identification Cards
Student-Initiated Class Withdrawal
Student Records
Student Responsibilities
Student Disciplinary Procedure
Student Code of Conduct
Students’ Rights
Unlawful Harrassment and Discrimination of Students
Student Fundamentals
Financial Aid Services Information
Financial Assistance
Financial Aid Sources
Federal Pell Grant
Hope Scholarship
Hope Grant
Zell Miller Scholarship
Zell Miller Grant
HOPE Career Grant
Georgia Low-Interest Loans
Private Loans
Federal Work Study Program
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
HERO Scholarship
General Aid/Scholarships
Social Security
Third Party Billing
Tuition Assistance for Active Duty Military Personnel
Workforce Investment Act (WIOA) Program
Veterans’ (VA) Benefits
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Return to Title IV Calculations
Economic Development Services
Regional Service to Business, Industry, and Community
Computer Training and Technology
Community Health and Safety Training Center
Service Industry Academy
Certified Manufacturing (CM51)
Certified Manufacturing Specialist
Industrial Maintenance Customized Non-Credit Training
Continuing Education and Testing Center
Georgia Quick Start
Academic Award Levels
Programs of Study
Division of Business
Accounting, Associate of Applied Science AC13
Accounting, Diploma AC12
Applied Technical Management, Associate of Applied Science AS33
Business Technology, Associate of Applied Science BA23
Business Technology, Diploma BA22
Business Management, Associate of Applied Science MD13
Business Management, Diploma MD12
Computer Programming, Associate of Applied Science CP23
Computer Programming, Diploma CP24
Computer Support Specialist, Associate of Applied Science CS23
Computer Support Specialist, Diploma CS14
Web Site Design/Development, Diploma IS64
Criminal Justice Technology, Associate of Applied Science CJT3
Criminal Justice Technology, Diploma CJT2
Cybersecurity, Associate of Applied Science CY13
Cybersecurity, Diploma CY12
Early Childhood Care and Education, Associate of Applied Science EC13
Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma ECC2
Funeral Service Education, Associate of Applied Science FS23
Human Resource Management, Associate of Applied Science HR13
Information Technology Professional, Associate of Applied Science Degree ITP3
Information Technology Professional Diploma ITP4
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Associate of Applied Science Degree LAS3
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Diploma LAS2
Networking Specialist, Associate of Applied Science NS13
Networking Specialist, Diploma NS14
Paralegal Studies, Associate of Applied Science PS13
Paralegal Studies, Diploma PS12
Technical Certificates of Credit
Accounting Clerk Assistant AZ71
Accounting Fundamentals AF21
Administrative Support Assistant Certificate AS21
Android Mobile Programming AL71
AWS Cloud Solutions Specialist AA91
Business and Customer Service Technology Certificate BA 21
Certified Customer Service Specialist, Certificate CC81
Certified Life and Health Insurance Specialist, Certificate CL11
Certified Microsoft Office Specialist, Certificate CM61
Child Development Specialist CD61
Cisco Network Specialist CN71
Computer Forensic and Investigation Specialist Certificate CF31
Computer Hardware and Network Technician CHA1
Computer Help Desk Career Launch, Certificate - CHD1
Computerized Accounting Specialist CAY1
C# Programmer, Certificate CPB1
C++ Programmer, Certificate CP21
Criminal Investigation Specialist CI31
Criminal Justice Fundamentals CJ71
Criminal Justice Specialist Certificate CJ21
Cybersecurity, Certificate IS81
Cybersecurity Fundamentals CW71
Early Childhood Care and Basics Certificate EC31
Early Childhood Exceptionalities EC41
Early Childhood Program Administration Certificate ECP1
Early Intervention for Autism Tutor, Certificate - EIF1
E-Learning Design and Development Specialist, Certificate EDA1
E-Learning Instructional Design, Certificate EID5
Entrepreneur Management EE71
Entrepreneurship EN11
Family Child Care Specialist Certificate FC21
Full Stack Developer FS21
Human Resource Management Specialist HRM 1
Infant Toddler Childcare Specialist Certificate IC31
Introduction to Child Care IT11
iOS App Development in Swift IAD1
Java Programmer JP11
Logistics Career Launch, Certificate LCL1
Logistics Dispatcher, Certificate LD25
Logistics Management Specialist LM21
Logistics Management Technician LMT1
Management and Leadership Specialist Certificate MAL1
Microsoft Excel Application Professional ME51
Microsoft Excel Application Specialist ME21
Microsoft Excel Technician, Certificate-ME81
Microsoft Network Administrator, Certificate MS11
Microsoft Office Application Professional Certificate MF41
Microsoft Office Application Specialist Certificate MF51
Microsoft Office Specialist MF11
Microsoft Word Application Professional MWA1
Microsoft Word Application Specialist MW11
Network Administrator NA21
Network Support Specialist NS31
Network Technician NT21
Network Technician NT41
Office Accounting Specialist OA31
Organizational Leadership Basics OLB1
Organizational Leadership Specialist OLS1
Paralegal Fundamentals Certificate PF 21
Payroll Accounting Specialist Certificate PA61
PHP Programmer PP21
Preparation for A Plus Certificate PFA1
Service Sector Management Certificate SSM1
Service Supervision Specialist SS71
Small Business Management Specialist SB41
Small Business Ownership SBO1
Supervisor Management Specialist SS31
Supply Chain Specialist SCS1
Tax Preparation Specialist TPS1
Therapeutic Massage Therapy TM11
Web Site Designer IS41
Division of General Studies
General-Studies, Associate of Sciences - GS13
Technical Studies, Associate of Applied Science - TS23
Early College Essentials, Certificate -EC21
HDCI Workforce Career Entry, Certificate - HWC1
Technical Specialist, Certificate - TC31
Division of Professional and Technical Services
Air Conditioning Technology, Diploma - ACT2
Air Conditioning Electrical Technician - ACK1
Air Conditioning Repair Specialist - ACY1
Air Conditioning Technician Assistant, Certificate - AZ31
Residential and Commercial Appliance Technology, Associate of Applied Sciences - MAT3
Residential and Commercial Appliance Technology, Diploma - MAT4
Appliance Kitchen - AK11
Appliance Apprentice Technician, Certificate - AQ71
Appliance Refrigeration - AR31
Appliance Repair Technician, Certificate - AR41
Appliance Laundry - AV71
Automotive Collision Repair - Diploma - ACR2
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I, Certificate - AB51
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant II, Certificate - AZ51
Automotive Refinishing Assistant I, Certificate – ARA1 (embedded only)
Automotive Refinishing Assistant II, Certificate - AP71
Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - MM71
Manufacturing Production Assistant - MP31
Automotive Technology, Associate of Applied Sciences - AT23
Automotive Technology, Diploma - AT14
Automotive Fundamentals, Diploma - AF12
Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist, Certificate - AA71
Auto Basic Maintenance and Detailing Technician, Certificate - ABM1
Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician, Certificate - AE41
Automotive Engine Performance Technician, Certificate - AE51
Automotive Engine Repair Technician, Certificate- AE61
Automotive Climate Control Technician, Certificate - AH21
Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist, Certificate - ASG1
Automotive Light Duty Diesel Engine Tech - ALD1
Electric Vehicle Professional, Certificate - EVP1
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Repair Technician - Certificate - HVR1
Barbering Diploma - BA12
Barbering for Cosmetologists - BF21
Barber II - BI31
Basic Electrical Technician - BE11
Cabinetmaking-Diploma CA12
Cabinetmaking Assembly Technician, Certificate - CA11
Cabinetmaking Installation Technician, Certificate - CI11
Carpentry, Diploma CA22
Residential Carpentry Diploma-RC12
Advanced Carpentry Certificate-AB71
Construction Career Launch Blueprint Reading-CC15
Construction Career Launch Safety Certificate-CCL5
Certified Construction Worker, Certificate - CCW1
Construction Career Launch Certificate-CD91
NCCER Carpentry Fundamentals - CF21
Framing Carpenter, Certificate - FC71
Industrial Construction I, Certificate - IC11
Site Layouts/Footings/Foundations, Certificate - SL11
Civil Engineering Technology Degree - CEE3
Commercial Truck Driving - CT61
Cosmetology, Diploma - CO12
Salon and Spa Support Specialist - ST11
Cosmetology Instructor Training - CI21
Culinary Arts, Degree - CA43
Culinary Arts, Diploma - CA44
Culinary Nutrition Assistant - CNB1
Prep Cook Certificate
Food Production Worker I - FPW1
Culinary Baking and Pastry Arts Degree
Culinary Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma
Baking and Pastry Specialist BA51
Diesel Equipment Technology - DET4
Diesel Electrical Electronic Systems Technician - DE11
Diesel Engine Service Technician, Certificate - DE21
Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician - DTM1
Heavy Diesel Service Technician, Certificate - HD31
Esthetician, Certificate - CE11
Nail Technician, Certificate - NT11
Drafting Technology, Associate of Applied Science - DT13
Drafting Technology, Diploma - DT12
3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping, Certificate - 3PA1
Advanced CAD Technician - AC51
CAD Operator - CP41
Drafter’s Assistant, Certificate - DA31
Industrial Systems Technology, Associate of Applied Science - IS13
Industrial Systems Technology, Diploma - IST4
Basic Manufacturing AC Circuits Certificate - BB95
Basic Manufacturing Electrical Certificate - BM81
Basic Manufacturing Fluid Power Certificate - BM91
Basic Manufacturing Pumps and Piping - BMA5
Basic Manufacturing DC Circuits - BMC5
Certified Manufacturing, Certificate – CM51
Certified Production Technician CQ71
Industrial Electrician, Certificate - IE41
Industrial Fluid Power Technician, Certificate IF11
Industrial Motor Control Technician, Certificate - IM41
Programmable Control Technician, Certificate - PC81
Robotic Technician Certificate - RT41
Basic Manufacturing Industrial PLCs - BA91
CNC Technology, Diploma - CT12
Basic CNC Technician - BC21
Basic Machinist, Certificate - BM31
Basic Machining Operator - BMO1
Precision Machining and Manufacturing - MTT2
Lathe Operator - LP11
Mill Operator - MP11
NCCER Basic Masonry - BM71
Engineering Technology, Associate of Applied Science ET33
Engineering Technology Fundamentals - EF11
Mechatronics Technology, Associate of Applied Science - MT23
Mechatronics Technology, Diploma - MTD2
Mechatronics Technician - MT21
Mechatronics Specialist - AM11
Welding and Joining Technology, Diploma -WAJ2
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder, Certificate - FS31
Gas Metal Arc Welder, Certificate - GM31
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder - GTA1 Certificate
Dual Enrollment Gas Metal Arc Welder, Certificate - MGM1
Dual Enrollment Basic Shielded Arc Welder, Certificate - MB31
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder, Certificate - OSM1
Welding Career Launch Blueprint Reading, Certificate - WCL5
Division of Health Sciences and Nursing
Biology, Associate of Science, AFS3
Advanced Dental Assisting Certificate AD21
Basic Dental Assisting Certificate BDA1
Biological Laboratory Technician - BL21
Dental Assisting, Diploma - DA12
Coronal Polishing Certification CY71
Radiology/EFDA Certification Dental Assisting Certificate EF71
Dental Hygiene, Associate of Applied Science- DH13
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Associate of Applied Science - DMS3
Health Care Assistant Certificate HA21
Healthcare Professional Certificate HP41
Healthcare Science Certificate HS21
Health Science, Associate of Science AD23
Medical Assisting, Diploma MA22
Medical Coding Specialist Certificate MC41
Healthcare Informatics Specialist HIS1
Medical Front Office Assistant Certificate MF21
Acute Care Nurse Aide AC31
Nurse Aide Certificate CN21
Geriatric Care Assistant - GC51
Nurse Aide Accelerated Certificate NAA1
Nurse Aide Fast Track NAF5
Nursing LPN Bridge Option, Associate Degree in Nursing NLB3
Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) NU23
Paramedicine-Associate of Applied Science PT13
EMS Professions Diploma EP12
Paramedicine, Diploma-PT12
Emergency Medical Responder - EB71
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate EMH1
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate EMJ1
Paramedicine Accelerated-Certificate PAF1
Pharmacy Technology, Associate of Applied Science - PT23
Pharmacy Technology, Diploma- PT22
Pharmacy Technology Certificate - PA71
Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician AP81
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate PT21
Practical Nursing, Diploma PN12
Radiologic Technology, Associate of Applied Sciences- RT23
Computed Tomography Specialist Certificate CT91
Mammography Certificate MA11
Residential Care Attendant - RC21
Respiratory Care, Associate of Applied Science Degree RCT3
Sports and Fitness Management, Associate of Applied Science Degree SAF3
Certified Personal Trainer Certificate CP31
Certified Personal Trainer Fast Track Certificate CP81
Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree ST13
Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician, Certificate CSB1
Administration and Faculty
President’s Staff
Administrative Staff