Moultrie Technical College
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| Established: | 1964 |
| Type: | Public technical college |
| President: | Dr. Tina K. Anderson, |
| Staff: | 130 |
| Students: | 2,000 |
| Location: | Moultrie, Georgia, United States |
| Website: | http://www.moultrietech.edu/ |
Moultrie Technical College or MTC, is an accredited community college, located in Moultrie, Georgia, in Colquitt County. Moultrie Technical College is a unit of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education. The college provides learning opportunities through quality technical education programs and services.
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[edit] History
In the fall of 1964, the original building of Moultrie Area Vocational-Technical School was constructed at a cost of $325,000. The school opened its doors to 40 students, a staff of 9, and 5 programs of study; Automotive Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, Machine Shop, Drafting and Design Technology, and Electronics. Mr. W. W. Hobbs was named Director. The following year, Heating and Air Conditioning, Accounting, Secretarial and Clerical Programs were added. Full-time enrollment increased to 100. In 1966, the Welding program was added, and full-time enrollment increased to 180. By 1969, Cosmetology, Practical Nursing, Telecommunication, and Mathematics programs were added. At this time, full-time enrollment had increased to 280.
[edit] Today
Today, Moultrie Technical College serves four counties with five campuses conveniently located in each area. These counties include Colquitt, Tift, Turner and Worth. The college’s doors now open to 2,000 students, a staff of 130 plus employees and more than 50 degree, diploma and certificate programs.
- Colquitt County Campus - Moultrie
- Auxiliary Campus - Moultrie
- Tift County Campus - Tifton
- Turner County Campus - Ashburn
- Worth County Campus - Sylvester
[edit] Accredited programs
Moultrie Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Specific program accreditations and certifications include:
- Practical Nursing
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Medical Assisting
- Cosmetology
- Radiologic Technology
[edit] Current programs
These are the current programs offered at MTC:
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Allied Health Programs
Business & Computer Programs
Personal Service Programs
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Technical & Industry Programs
Economic Development Programs
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[edit] See also
- Moultrie, Georgia
- Colquitt County, Georgia
- The Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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