To receive an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree, a diploma, or Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC), students must complete the total credit hours required for their program of study, and must complete at least 25% of the coursework at Georgia Piedmont Tech.
Degrees
An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a two-year degree commonly granted by technical colleges. AAS degree programs take 18 to 24 months to complete.
AAS degrees are available in a wide range of areas that lead to many opportunities. Some students choose to continue their education and use their associate’s degree to earn their bachelor’s degree. In many fields, an AAS degree is sufficient for a rewarding career.
Automotive
Business
Computers
Early Childhood Care & Education
Electronics & Engineering
Healthcare
Interdisciplinary Studies
Professional Services
Public Safety & Legal Studies
Diplomas
Diploma programs vary in length, but usually require at least one year to complete. Students enrolled in diploma courses are generally interested in longer-term training than certificate students, but less than degree level.
Automotive
Business
Computers
Early Childhood Care & Education
Electronics & Engineering
- Transit Electric Power & Equipment Technician
- Transit Electronics Technician
- Electronics Fundamentals
- Electronics Technology – Field Occupation Specialization
- Electronics Technology – Computer Electronics Technology Specialization
- Electronics Technology – Telecommunications Electronics Technology Specialization
Healthcare
Industrial
Professional Services
Public Safety & Legal Studies
Certificates
Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) programs are usually one year or less in length and offer short-term training to meet specific needs and employment requirements. TCC programs focus on practical training rather than academic coursework.
TCC programs are designed for those students who wish to make a swift transition into the workforce. Students often earn certificates to get a step ahead in the professional field of their interest, and certificates may be offered in similar programs leading to diplomas and degrees.
Automotive
Business
- Banking & Finance Fundamentals
- Computerized Accounting Specialist
- Financial & Investment Services
- Hospitality Operations Associate
- Human Resource Management Specialist
- Legal Administrative Assistant
- Management and Leadership Specialist
- Marketing Specialist
- Medical Billing Clerk
- Medical Front Office Assistant
- Microsoft Office Applications Professional
- Office Accounting Specialist
- Payroll Accounting Specialist
- Retail Merchandise Manager
- Service Sector Management Specialist
- Small Business Marketing Manager
- Supervisory Management Specialist
- Tax Preparation Specialist
- Apartment Industry Management
Computers
- C++ Programmer
- Cisco Network Specialist
- Comp TIA A+ Certified Preparation
- Help Desk Specialist
- Java Programmer
- Linux / Unix System Administrator
- Microsoft Network Administrator
- Oracle Database Administrator
- PC Repair and Network Technician
- SQL Server Database Administrator
- Visual Basic Programming Specialist
- C# Programmer