Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination

Georgia Northwestern Technical College offers a range of technical certificates of credit, diplomas, and associate degree programs available across various locations, as well as through remote learning options. Choosing GNTC for your education equips you with practical, hands-on experience rooted in real-world applications. You’ll engage with industry-standard equipment and cutting-edge technology, effectively preparing you for your desired career path.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and an Equal Opportunity Institution. GNTC, TCSG and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services. The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Offerings

The letters following the program names identify the campuses or locations where the programs are taught: (A-Aviation Training Center, Floyd County; C-Catoosa County Campus; F-Floyd County Campus; G-Gordon County Campus; P-Polk County Campus; W-Walker County Campus; and WM-Whitfield Murray Campus).

Aviation and Industrial Technologies

Rapid advancements in the industrial technology fields make the need for current education and training essential. Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Aviation and Industrial Technologies programs combine classroom study and practical training emphasizing skill development, related technical knowledge, and general education.

Admission Requirements

Georgia Northwestern Technical College invites students who have earned a high school equivalency diploma to apply for admission to the following programs:

Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs

Applied Technical Management (AS33) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Automation Engineering Technology (AET3) - WM
Automotive Technology (AT23) - F, W
Aviation Maintenance Technology (AM43) - A
Construction Management (CM13) - G
Drafting Technology (DT13) - W
Horticulture (EH13) - F
Industrial Systems Technology (IS13) - C, F, WM
Instrumentation and Controls Technician (IA13) - C, F
Precision Machining and Manufacturing (MT13) - F, WM
Technical Studies (TS23) - A, C, F, G, P, W, WM

Diploma Programs

Air Conditioning Technology (ACT2) - F, W
Auto Collision Repair (ACR2) - F
Automotive Fundamentals (AF12) - F, W
Automotive Technology (AT14) - F, W
Aviation Maintenance Technology (AM34) - A
CNC Technology (CT12) - F, WM
Construction Management (CM12) - G
Diesel Equipment Technology (DET4) - WM
Drafting Technology (DT12) - W
Electrical Control Systems (EC22) - F
Electrical Systems Technology (ES12) - G
Horticulture (EH12) - F
Industrial Systems Technology (IST4) - C, F, WM
Instrumentation and Controls Technician (IAC2) - C, F
Precision Machining and Manufacturing (MTT2) - F, WM
Welding and Joining Technology (WAJ2) - F, W, WM

Certificate Programs

Advanced PLC and HMI Technology II (AP31) - F
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder (OSM1) - F, W, WM
Air Conditioning Electrical Technician (ACK1) - F, W
Air Conditioning System Maintenance Technician (AZ21) - F, W
Air Conditioning Technician Assistant (AZ31) - F, W
Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist (ASG1) - F, W
Automotive Climate Control Technician (AH21) - F, W
Automotive Collision Mechanical\Electrical Helper (AH71) - F
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I (AB51) - F
Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician (AE41) - F, W
Automotive Engine Performance Technician (AE51) - F, W
Automotive Engine Repair Technician (AE61) - F, W
Automotive Refinishing Assistant I (ARA1) - F
Automotive Refinishing Assistant II (AP71) - F
Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist (AA71) - F, W
Aviation Maintenance Technician (AM24) - A
Aviation Maintenance Technician-Airframe (AMT1) - A
Aviation Maintenance Technician-Power Plant (AM61) - A
Basic Machining Operator (BMO1) - F, WM
Basic Machinist (BM31) - F, WM
Basic Mechatronics Specialist (MS41) - C, F
Basic Shielded Metal ARC Welder (FS31) - F, W
CAD Operator (CP41) - W
CAD Operator Mechanical (CP61) - W
CNC Specialist (CS51) - F, WM
Commercial Truck Driving- Class A (CT61) - W
Commercial Wiring (CW31) - G
Construction Management Apprentice (CM71) - G
Construction Manager (CM81) - G
Die Maintenance Technician (DMT1) - F
Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician (DE11) - WM
Diesel Engine Service Technician (DE21) - WM
Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician (DTM1) - WM
Drafter’s Assistant (DA31) - W
Electrical Contracting Technician (ECL1) - G
Electrical Maintenance Technician (EM81) - C, F, WM
Electrical Technician (ET51) - G
Engineering Technology Basics (EBT1) - WM
Environmental Horticulture Technician (EH11) - F
Flooring Installation Technician (FI41) - WM
Flooring Production Operator (FPO1) - WM (Not Accepting New Students Into This Program)
Flooring Production Technician (FP51) - WM (Not Accepting New Students Into This Program)
Flux Cored ARC Welder (FC61) - F, W, WM
Gas Metal ARC Welder (GM31) - F, W, WM
Gas Tungsten ARC Welder (GTA1) - W, WM
Green Building Technician (GB11) - G
IEC Electrical Apprenticeship (IE11) - G
Industrial Electrical Controls (IE31) - G
Industrial Electrician (IE41) - C, F, WM
Industrial Fluid Power Technician (IF11) - C, F
Industrial Motor Control Technician (IM41) - C, F
Industrial Systems Fundamentals (IS61) - C, F
Instrumentation and Controls Technician I (IA31) - C, F
Instrumentation and Controls Technician II (IA41) - F
Landscape Specialist (LS11) - F
Lathe Operator (LP11) - F, WM
Lawn Maintenance Specialist (LM11) - F
Mechanical Maintenance Technician (MM31) - F
Mechatronics Specialist (AM11) - F
Mill Operator (MP11) - F, WM
Nursery/Greenhouse Technician (PPS1) - F
Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician (PS11) - G
Pipe Shielded Metal ARC Welding (PS21) - F, W, WM
Process Control Technician I (PC61) - C
Programmable Control Technician I (PC81) - C, F, WM
Programmable Control Technician II (PC91) - C
Project SUCCESS Manufacturing Specialist (PS61) - P (This Program Is Only Offered At Area High Schools For Dually Enrolled Students)
Residential Wiring Technician (RW21) - G
Robotic Technician (RT41) - C, F
Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator (VSM1) - F, W

Our college does not utilize wait lists for any Aviation program; instead, a competitive admissions process is used to admit students into these programs.

Business and Cyber-Related Technologies

The Business and Cyber Related Technologies Division consists of an associate of applied science degree, diploma, and certificate programs. The purpose of these programs is to provide educational opportunities that will enable students to obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed in the respective fields.

Admission Requirements

Georgia Northwestern Technical College invites students who have earned a high school equivalency diploma to apply for admission to the following programs:

Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs

Accounting (AC13) - F, G, W
Applied Technical Management (AS33) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Business Healthcare Technology (BHT3) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Business Management (MD13) - C, F, G, W, WM
Business Technology (BA23) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Computer Support Specialist (CS23) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Cybersecurity (IS23) - C
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LAS3) - C, WM
Marketing Management (MM13) - F
Networking Specialist (NS13) - F, G, P, W
Web Site Design/Development (IS53) - C, W

Diploma Programs

Accounting (AC12) - F, G, W
Business Healthcare Technology (BHT2) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Business Management (MD12) - C, F, G, W, WM
Business Technology (BA22) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Computer Support Specialist (CS14) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Cybersecurity (IS12) - C
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LAS2) - C, WM
Marketing Management (MM12) - F
Networking Specialist (NS14) - F, G, P, W
Web Site Design/Development (IS64) - C, W

Certificate Programs

Administrative Support Assistant (AS21) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Certified Customer Service Specialist (CC81) - F
CISCO Network Specialist (CN71) - F, W
CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation (CA61) - C, F, G, W, WM
CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation (CA71) - C, F, G, W, WM
Computer Forensics & Security Specialist (CF51) - C, F, G, W
Computerized Accounting Specialist (CAY1) - F, G, W
Cybersecurity (IS81) - C
Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CW71) - C
Data Entry Clerk (DEC1) - C, F, G, P, W, WM (Not accepting new students into this program)
Early College Essentials (EC21) C, F, G, P, W, WM (This Program Is Only Offered At Area High Schools For Dually Enrolled Students)
Entrepreneurship (EN11) - F, G
Healthcare Billing and Coding Specialist (HBC1) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement Assistant (HBA1) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Healthcare Documentation Specialist (HD51) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Healthcare Informatics Specialist (HIS1) - C, F, G, P, W, WM (Not accepting new students into this program)
Healthcare Office Assistant (HFA1) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Healthcare Practice Manager (HPM1) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Healthcare Reimbursement and Compliance Specialist (HRA1) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Help Desk Specialist (HD41) - C, F, P, W, WM
iOS App Development in Swift (IAD1) - F
Human Resource Management Specialist (HRM1) - C, F, G, W, WM
Logistics and Supply Chain Technician (LA51) - C, WM
Logistics Management Specialist (LM21) - C, F, G, W, WM
Logistics Management Technician (LMT1) - C, WM
Marketing Specialist (MS21) - F
Medical Coding (MC41) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Medical Front Office Assistant (MF21) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Medical Language Specialist (MLS1) - C, F, G, P, W, WM (Not accepting new students into this program)
Microsoft Excel Application Professional (ME51) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Microsoft Excel Application Specialist (ME21) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Microsoft Network Administrator (MS11) - F, G, W
Microsoft Office Application Professional (MF41) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Microsoft Office Application Specialist (MF51) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Microsoft Word Application Professional (MWA1) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Microsoft Word Application Specialist (MW11) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Office Accounting Specialist (OA31) - F, W
Operations Management Specialist (OM11) - C, F, G, W, WM
Payroll Accounting Specialist (PA61) - F, G, W
PC Repair and Network Technician (PR21) - C, F, G, W, WM
Quality Assurance Specialist (QA31) - C, F, G, W, WM
Supervisor/Management Specialist (SS31) - C, F, G, W, WM
Supply Chain Specialist (SCS1) - C, WM
Tax Preparation Specialist (TPS1) - F, G
Technical Management Specialist (TMS1) - C, F, G, W, WM
Technical Specialist (TC31) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Web Site Designer (IS41) - C,W
Web Site Developer (ISE1) - C, P, W

Health Technologies

The following associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree, diploma, and certificate programs are located in the Health Technologies Division.

Admission Requirements

Georgia Northwestern Technical College invites students who have earned a high school equivalency diploma to apply for admission to the following programs:

Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs

Adult Echocardiography (EC33) - F
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS3) - F
Health Care Management (HC23) - F, W
Health Information Management Technology (HI13) - W
Radiologic Technology (RT23) - F
Respiratory Care (RCT3) - F
Vascular (VA13) - F

Diploma Programs

Dental Assisting (DA12) - G
Health Information Coding (HI12) - W

Certificate Programs

Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician (AP81) - F, W
Basic Dental Assisting (BDA1) - G
Health Care Assistant (HA21) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Health Care Science (HS21) - C, F, G, W, WM
Health Information Technician (HI61) - W
Mammography (MA11) - F
Pediatric Echocardiography (PE11) - F
Phlebotomy Technician (PT21) - F, W

Our college does not utilize wait lists for any Health Science program; instead, a competitive admissions process is used to admit students into each program. This impacts students interested in Health Information Technology, EMS, Medical Assisting, Paramedicine, Practical Nursing, Radiography, Registered Nursing, and Surgical Technology.

Nursing and Allied Health Technologies

The following associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs are located in The Nursing and Allied Health Technologies Division.

Admission Requirements

Georgia Northwestern Technical College invites students who have earned a high school equivalency diploma to apply for admission to the following programs:

Associate of Science in Nursing Degree Programs

Nursing (NU33) - W
Nursing LPN to ASN Transition Program (NLT3) - W
Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs
Health Care Management (HC23) - F, W
Medical Assisting (MA23) - F, W
Paramedicine (PT13) - G
Surgical Technology (ST13) - W

Diploma Programs

EMS Professions (EP12) - F, G, WM
Medical Assisting (MA22) - F, W
Paramedicine (PT12) -G
Practical Nursing (PN12) - F, W
Surgical Technology (ST12) - W

Certificate Programs

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) (EMH1) - F, G, WM
Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician- Adv (CS91) - W
Clinical Office Assistant (CA91) - F
CNA (Nurse Aide Accelerated- NAA1) - F, G
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (EB71) - F, G, WM
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (EMJ1) - F, G, WM
Health Care Assistant (HA21) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Health Care Science (HS21) - C, F, G, W, WM
Medical Front Office Specialist (MJ71) - F, W
Paramedicine Accelerated (PAF1) -G
Patient Care Assistant (PC21) - F, G, W
Pre-Hospital EMS Operations (PEO1) - F, G, WM

Public Service Technologies

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is sensitive to the need for qualified persons in the various fields of human services. The Public Service Technologies Division offers degree, diploma, and certificate programs geared to prepare students for such opportunities. These programs combine classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and practicum experience to ensure that students obtain the most current skills required by their chosen profession.

Admission Requirements

Georgia Northwestern Technical College invites students who have earned a high school equivalency diploma to apply for admission to the following programs:

Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs

Criminal Justice Technology (CJT3) - G, W, WM
Culinary Arts (CA43) - F
Early Childhood Care and Education (EC13) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Social Work Assistant (SW23) - W

Diploma Programs

Cosmetology (CO12) - F, G, P, W
Criminal Justice Technology (CJT2) - G, W, WM
Culinary Arts (CA44) - F
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECC2) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Social Work Assistant (SW12) - W

Technical Certificate of Credit Programs

Addictions Specialist (AS41) - W
Advanced Law Enforcement (AL31) - G
Basic POST Certification (BPC1) - G
Catering Specialist (CS61) - F
Child Development Specialist (CD61) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Cosmetology for Licensure (CGL1) - F, G, P, W
Crime Scene Investigation (CB71) - W, WM
Criminal Justice Specialist (CJ21) - G, W, WM
Domestic and Family Violence Specialist (DVP1) - W
Early Childhood Care and Education Basics (EC31) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Early Childhood Program Administration (ECP1) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Eligibility Determination Specialist (ED11) - W
Food Production Worker I (FPW1) - F
Hair Designer (HD21) - F, G, P, W
Infant/Toddler Child Care Specialist (IC31) - C, F, G, W
Intermediate Law Enforcement (IL11) - G
Introduction to Criminal Justice (IT51) - G, W, WM
Nail Technician (NT11) - P
Prep Cook (PC51) - F
School Age and Youth Care (SA21) - C, F, G, P, W, WM
Salon and Spa Support Specialist (ST11) - F, G, P, W (Formerly Shampoo Technician)

General Education

General Education is part of a college curriculum that all students seeking a degree share. It provides broad exposure to multiple disciplines and forms the basis for developing important intellectual and civic capacities.

Persons seeking further information concerning these career and technical education offerings including competitive admission requirements and specific pre-requisite criteria for admission to these programs should contact Admissions at 866-983-4682 or email Admissions.

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