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University description (as per official university website)
Dalton State College is dedicated to providing broad access to quality higher education for the population of Northwest Georgia, thereby enhancing the region’s economic vitality and quality of life. As an institution of the University System of Georgia, Dalton State College offers targeted bachelor’s degrees, a full range of associate’s degrees and career certificate programs, and a wide variety of public service and continuing education activities. The College’s work is strengthened by partnerships between the College and Northwest Georgia businesses and industries, governments, and schools.
History:
Dalton State College was chartered as Dalton Junior College by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia in July, 1963. At that time, the local community was required to provide the site and initial building for the campus. Thereafter, the state would provide operating and future building funds.
A constitutional amendment authorizing Whitfield County to vote on the issuance of bonds to fund the development of the campus was passed in the general election of 1964. On May 11, 1965, the voters of Whitfield County approved a bond issue of $1,800,000, by a margin of approximately 26 to 1. Construction grants under Title I of the Higher Education Facilities Act and from the Appalachian Regional Development Act, authorized by the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, supplemented the local bond funds.
Programs of Study
Bachelor Degrees
Accounting, Biology, Biology Education, Early Childhood Education, Operations Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing Systems, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Management, Social Work, Technology Management.
Transfer Degree Programs lead to the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree. These Programs are designed to meet the requirements of the first two years of a bachelor's degree program.
Associate of Arts
Communication Studies, Economics, English, Foreign Language, General Studies, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
Associate of Science
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Dental Hygiene, Education, Early Childhood/Elementary, Education, Middle Grades/Secondary, Family and Consumer Science, Forestry, General Studies, Geology. Health and Physical Education, Health Information Management, Information Systems, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre- Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Physics/Pre-Engineering, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Radiation Therapy Technology, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy.
Associate of Science in Nursing
Associate of Applied Science
- Business
Computer Networking and Service Tech, Business, Computer Operations, Management, Marketing, Medical Office Administration, Office and Business Technology
- Health
Emergency Services Management, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Transcription
- Technical
Drafting and Design Technology, Industrial Electrical and Electronic Technology, Technology, General Studies
Certificate
- Business
Computer Networking and Service Technology, Computer Operations, Management, Marketing, Office and Business Technolgy
- Health
Licensed Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Transcription, Radiologic Technology
- Technology
Computer Networking and Service Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Industrial Electrical and Electronic Technology, Welding
Mini-Certificate
- Business
A+ Certification, Certified Customer Service Specialist, CISCO Specialist, CISCO Professional Specialist, Series 400 Application Development, Management, Marketing, Microsoft Windows Networking, Multicultural Office Specialist, Office Technology, Persona |
