Misplaced Pages

This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Atlanta Technical College" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (January 2025) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources. Find sources: "Atlanta Technical College" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (January 2025)

Atlanta Technical College (Atlanta Tech or ATC) is a public technical college in Atlanta, Georgia. It is part of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and provides education services for Fulton and Clayton counties. Atlanta Tech is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as well as, for specific programs, other organizations such as Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation, the American Culinary Federation, the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the American Bar Association (ABA). It previously was accredited by the Commission of the Council of Occupational Education. The school awards associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit, and it offers short term continuing education courses.

History

Atlanta Technical College was originally established in 1945 after World War II as an adult vocational school, Smith-Hughes Vocational School. In 1964, the school's location was moved to Smith High School (now closed), and the school was renamed to Hoke Smith Technical Institute. At that time, about 24 occupational programs were offered.

In 1967, the school was reorganized as Atlanta Area Technical School and moved to its current campus, holding the first classes in its new facilities in January 1968. In 1997, the school's name was changed to Atlanta Technical Institute and the institution became part of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education. On July 1, 2000, the name was changed to Atlanta Technical College.

Locations

Atlanta Tech's main campus is located at 1560 Metropolitan Parkway in Atlanta. The school's South campus is located at 485 Atlanta South Parkway in Forest Park.

Notable alumni

• H. Johnson, American radio personality
• Kawaski Trawick, American personal trainer and dancer

References

1. "President's Message". atlantatech.edu. Atlanta Technical College. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
2. "2023 Benchmarks and GOALS" (PDF). atlantatech.edu. Atlanta Technical College. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
3. ^ "History". atlantatech.edu. Atlanta Technical College. Archived from the original on 2012-01-28. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
4. "Accreditations, Approvals, and Certifications". atlantatech.edu. Atlanta Technical College. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
5. ^ "Accreditations". atlantatech.edu. Atlanta Technical College. Archived from the original on 2012-01-28. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
6. "Campus Map". atlantatech.edu. Atlanta Technical College. Archived from the original on 2012-01-28. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
7. "Campuses & Sites". atlantatech.edu. Atlanta Technical College. Retrieved January 8, 2025.

External links

• Official website

• Universities and colleges in Atlanta
• Technological universities in the United States
• Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• Education in Fulton County, Georgia
• Education in Clayton County, Georgia
• Technical College System of Georgia
• Universities and colleges established in 1967
• 1967 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)
• Two-year colleges in the United States