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Georgia Highlands College

3175 Cedartown Highway, Rome, GA 30161

http://www.highlands.edu/

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Since 1970, Georgia Highlands College has served Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama as a two-year, associate degree-granting institution of the University System of Georgia. Founded as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 4,700 students in the region.

The MISSION of the University System of Georgia is to contribute to the educational, cultural, economic, and social advancement of individuals within its scope of influence; thus, Georgia Highlands College, in conjunction with the other institutions in the University System, supports this MISSION by exhibiting the following characteristics and purposes:

* a supportive campus climate, necessary services, and leadership and development opportunities, all to educate the whole person and meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff;
* cultural, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity in the faculty, staff, and student body, supported by practices and programs that embody the ideals of an open, democratic, and global society;
* technology to advance educational purposes, including instructional technology, student support services, and distance education; and
* collaborative relationships with other University System institutions, State agencies, local schools, technical institutes, and business and industry, sharing physical, human, information, and other resources to expand and enhance programs and services available to the citizens of Georgia.

Georgia Highlands College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.

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Georgia Highlands College

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Georgia Highlands College, commonly known as Georgia Highlands, is a two-year community college associate degree-granting unit of the University System of Georgia, and located in Rome, Georgia, USA; with satellite campuses in Heritage Hall, Rome, Georgia; Cartersville, Georgia; Marietta, GA; and Carrollton, GA.

Established in 1968 and opened in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, the school was originally named for Floyd County, of which Rome is the county seat, which was in turn named after John Floyd. It was later shortened to just Floyd College. In April 2005, the Georgia Board of Regents voted to change the school's name and on August 1, 2005, the institution officially became Georgia Highlands College to reflect the regional nature of the population it serves.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
65%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 6,168
Students Receiving Aid:
78%
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Degree Programs at Georgia Highlands College

Associate's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    • Horticulture See more schools with programs in Horticulture
      • Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations
        Programs in this major study the general production and processing of domesticated plants, shrubs, flowers, and related plant materials; the management of technical and business operations connected with horticultural services; and the basic scientific principles needed to understand plants and their management and care.
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  • Arts & Humanities

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    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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  • Business

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    • Accounting & Related Services See more schools with programs in Accounting & Related Services
      • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
        This two year program provides individuals with the necessary skills to support professional accountants and other financial management personnel. This program teaches individuals how to post transactions to accounts, manage record-keeping systems, and operate accounting software. Additionally, it familiarizes individuals with general accounting principles and practices.
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    • Administrative Services See more schools with programs in Administrative Services
      • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
        Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation.
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    • Information Systems See more schools with programs in Information Systems
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      • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
        This major includes program in business, management, marketing and related support services. Check with the school to find out the specifics of a particular program.
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      • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
        A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.
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      • Sales, Distribution and Marketing Operations
        A program that focuses on the general process and techniques of direct wholesale and retail buying and selling operations and introduces individuals to related careers. Includes instruction in the principles of entrepreneurial economics, basic sales skills, the distribution channels for goods and services, and supervised practical application experiences.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Dentistry Support Services See more schools with programs in Dentistry Support Services
      • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
        A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards.
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    • Diagnostic & Treatment Technician See more schools with programs in Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
      • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
        A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instruction in basic, intermediate, and advanced EMT procedures; emergency surgical procedures; medical triage; rescue operations; crisis scene management and personnel supervision; equipment operation and maintenance; patient stabilization, monitoring, and care; drug administration; identification and preliminary diagnosis of diseases and injuries; communication and computer operations; basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and toxicology; and professional standards and regulations.
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      • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
        A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, oncologic pathology, radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and techniques, radiation dosimetry, tumor localization, treatment planning, patient communication and management, data collection, record-keeping, and applicable standards and regulations.
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      • X-Ray Technician See more schools with programs in X-Ray Technician
    • Mental & Social Health Services See more schools with programs in Mental & Social Health Services
      • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
        A program that prepares individuals to serve as facilitators, advocates, and referral professionals linking health care and related social services with affected recipient communities. Includes instruction in public and community health, human and social services, health services administration, group counseling, health education, group advocacy, cross-cultural and multilingual communication, and applicable laws and policies.
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    • Nursing See more schools with programs in Nursing
      • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
        A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
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  • Security and Protective Service Careers

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    • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
      A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues.
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  • Skilled Trades

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    • Mechanic/Repair Trades See more schools with programs in Mechanic/Repair Trades
      • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
        The two year Automobile Technician program teaches individuals to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Systems covered in this program include brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
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  • Technology

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      • Computer and Information Sciences
        A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
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      • Computer Programming Special Applications
        A program that prepares individuals to apply the knowledge and skills of general computer programming to the solution of specific operational problems and customization requirements presented by individual software users and organizational users. Includes training in specific types of software and its installation and maintenance.
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Certificate Programs at Georgia Highlands College

  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Mental & Social Health Services See more schools with programs in Mental & Social Health Services
      • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
        A program that prepares individuals to serve as facilitators, advocates, and referral professionals linking health care and related social services with affected recipient communities. Includes instruction in public and community health, human and social services, health services administration, group counseling, health education, group advocacy, cross-cultural and multilingual communication, and applicable laws and policies.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 65%
Part-Time 35%
Men vs. Women
Women 61%
Men 39%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 85%
African-American 10%
Other 2%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 94%
Out-of-State 6%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Georgia 94%
New York 0%
South Carolina 0%
Alabama 0%
Florida 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 1,542 $ 6,168  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,542 $ 6,166  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 198 $ 198  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,672 29%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,837 62%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,374 13%  
Any Aid:
   78%  

College Advice

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Question: Transferring to Emory from GA Highlands?

I currently attend Georgia Highlands College. I'd really like to go to Emory in fall of '09. My GPA is 3.7 and I'm part of the school newspaper and human services club. What are my chances? Help me out I know they ask for you high school transcripts as well as your SAT and ACT scores, I didn't do well on both of them, will that affect my chance too? Also, how does their credit system work? I've read it and I'm not sure how much of my credits they will accept. I'll have 35 by May.
12 months ago
Pat
Pat

Best Answer

Typically for a transfer student, they are most interested in how you did in college. SATs are used mostly to predict the likelihood of college success, and you have already proved your success by having a 3.7 in college. Be sure you are looking at the transfer requirements for admission on the Emory website, and good luck!
k_garcia86
k_garcia86

Question: Becoming a social worker in Georgia?

I am going to a community college in georgia. I live in the small town of rome and the school is Georgia Highlands. (highlands.edu). I can't figure out what major to take because they dont offer social work. I plan to transfer after 2 years to a college that does offer social work but for now...does it make much of a difference what I take now? Sociology? Psychology? General Studies?
17 months ago
mama b
mama b

Best Answer

Hi! I finally received my associate's from GHC. They don't have a social work program, but they do have Human Service, which is pretty much the same thing. Susan Claxton is the woman to speak with. She is incredibly sweet and loving. She's like a mama bear. Now, that being said. Some of the classes to receive your associate's in Human Service may not transfer to a four year university. But, you can get an entry level social work position with the Human Service associate's. If you're in Rome, you're reasonably close to KSU- Kennesaw State University. My friend just received her Master's Degree in Social Work from there. She is earning a nice salary now. You could take General Studies and transfer to KSU or even the University of West Georgia. Check with the four year university to see what classes will or may transfer. Here is the link to the Human Service program at GHC and a link to the Human Service program at KSU: Human Service is a "career program" Associate's program at GHC: http://highlands.edu/currentstudents/catalog/0809/career_programs.pdf Human Service Bachelor's Degree at KSU: http://www.kennesaw.edu/humanservices/ Please make sure to use your college credit wisely, especially if you are receiving HOPE. Look over the four year college websites to make sure you're taking the correct courses. You will definitely need sociology, psychology, and the general core. Ask Eileen Walker, advisor, too. She should be helpful. If not, post a question again. I'll be on the lookout. Good Luck!

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