Degree Programs:  These programs are designed around curricula which lead to an Associate of Applied Science degree. All requirements must be met in order for an individual to be awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Degree programs offered at Heart of Georgia Technical College are as follows:

Diploma Programs : The executive vice president for educational services has administrative responsibility for all instructional programs. Matters of educational policy including approval of programs, courses, and the grading system are developed by the administrative staff and faculty, approved by the president, and adopted by the Heart of Georgia Technical College Board of Directors under the guidelines of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Diploma programs are organized around a curriculum in a chosen area of specialization which leads to a diploma. All requirements for diploma programs must be met in order for an individual to be awarded a diploma from the Heart of Georgia Technical College. Individuals who earn less than the credits required for a diploma will receive an official transcript with all credit hours earned and grades awarded.

Diploma programs offered at Heart of Georgia Technical College are as follows:

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Technical Certificate Programs:  These programs consist of courses that are related to an area of specialized study and may include any combination of general core courses, fundamental technical courses, specific technical courses, or approved elective courses. These courses are numbered 100 or above and are taken from any state-approved postsecondary standard curriculum, including approved institutionally developed courses, that is offered by a technical college. The technical certificate may also be used to add a specialization after the completion of the diploma or degree.

The credential presented to a graduate of a technical certificate of credit program will specify the area of specialization. The state warranty will be valid for the area of specialization. Technical certificate programs offered at the Heart of Georgia Technical College are as follows:

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High School Programs

High School students can gain course credit at HGTC in four ways: Articulation, Dual Enrollment, Joint Enrollment, or ACCEL.

Articulation: Local articulation agreements have been developed between Heart of Georgia Technical College and the seven school systems within the service area to aid in a seamless transition from area high schools to HGTC without repetition of coursework already mastered in the high school.  To obtain a list of articulated courses, please contact the high school guidance office or the Educational Career Partnership Manager, (478) 274-7765.

Dual and Joint Enrollment students may enroll in technical certificate of credit or diploma programs.  High school students enrolling in associate degree programs will be accepted under the ACCEL program.  Students must be at least 16 years of age to enroll at HGTC before high school graduation.

Dual Enrollment: The Dual Enrollment program is a collaboration between the Georgia Department of Education and the Technical College System of Georgia.  The purpose of the program is to offer additional educational opportunities for secondary students.  Students earn high school and postsecondary credit at the same time by taking dual enrollment classes.

Joint Enrollment: Students who are interested in beginning their college career earlier by taking classes at HGTC to earn only technical college credit may enroll as joint enrollment students.

Financial Aid for Dual/Joint Enrollment: The HOPE Grant can fund tuition costs for eligible DUAL and JOINT enrollment students.  To be eligible for the HOPE Grant, a student must be a citizen of Georgia, not be in default of a student loan or owe a Pell Refund, and not be convicted of a drug-related offense.  Eligible students also receive a book allowance based upon the number of technical college credits they take each quarter.  Students are responsible for any book cost that exceeds their book allowance.

ACCEL: Students who want to begin an Associates of Applied Science program can participate as an ACCEL student.  Please see your high school counselor for details.

In addition to being on track at the high school and receiving approval from their high school counselor, potential students should ask their high school counselor for more information.  Applications can be obtained from the high school guidance office.  Students must also have approval from a parent or guardian to participate in the dual enrollment program.

Eastman Youth Development Campus (YDC):

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) partners with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to provide technical education to youth who reside in Juvenile Justice facilities throughout the state.  Heart of Georgia Technical College partners with the Eastman YDC to offer its residents the opportunity to learn technical skills.  Residents seeking a high school diploma may earn dual credit for courses taken while they are at the YDC. This option allows students to earn credit at the high school and college level while attending one class.  Students who successfully complete this program are awarded a Technical Certificate of Credit from HGTC upon completion of their high school diploma.  Dual Enrollment is available to students who are at least 16 years of age and who are classified as high school juniors or seniors by DJJ.  Residents who have earned a high school diploma or GED, or who are pursuing a GED, may earn credit at the college level.  Students who successfully complete a program are awarded a Technical Certificate of Credit from HGTC.

Eastman Youth Development Campus (YDC)

Technical Certificate of Credit Programs of Study