Georgia Military College
Overview
Established in 1879, Georgia Military College was designated as a Military Junior College in the 1950s and is today one of the fastest growing co-educational public institution. GMC provides liberal arts-based two-year undergraduate curriculum, along with ROTC training for selected students. In addition to offering Associate of Arts/AA and Associate of Science/AS degrees, the school now features online program offerings in a variety of disciplines from Business to Criminal Justice to Education and Information Technology. Whether a student's intent is to complete a degree major or transfer to a four-year institution, Georgia Military College Online Campus will help him/her achieve the goal.
Student Appeal
Georgia Military College offers military-friendly services. Admission counselors familiar with military community needs and considerations are available. Academic advisors focused on the educational needs of military personnel will work with students to construct a unique degree plan. There are fee waivers and tuition discounts for active military and spouses of active military personnel. Students can complete class work anytime, anyplace, and at any pace through the convenience and accessibility of the World Wide Web--a flexible way to accommodate travel, busy schedules, deployments, or temporary duty assignments.
Financial
Georgia Military College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities, in addition to financial aid programs such as the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG), and Federal Work-Study (FWS).
School Facts & Figures
- Accreditation: Regional, SACS
- Size: Medium (1,000-10,000 Students)
- Type: Public
- Religious Affiliation: N/A
- Academic Affiliation: N/A
- Career Services: No
- Course Schedule: Quarter, 8-12 Weeks
- Credit Options: Transfer
- Scholarships Offered: Yes
- Loans Offered: Pell, FSEOG, ACG, FWS
Programs Offered:
Associate of Arts (AA)
- Associate of Arts in Business AdministrationAssociate of Arts in Business AdministrationToday's 21st century business organizations need leaders who are ready to step in and lead by example! Georgia Military College's online associate degree in Business Administration is a first step toward a career in business or continuing education toward a bachelor's degree. Our graduates qualify for basic management and administrative roles in public, private, and nonprofit business organizations. If your goal is management training, project work, office management, or business technology-oriented support, then Georgia Military College Online Campus is the right place for you! With our convenient, flexible, and affordable 8-week terms, learning online will help you balance work, family, and life goals. Make the commitment to find out how a degree in Business Administration can change your life!
- Associate of Arts in Computer Information SystemsAssociate of Arts in Computer Information SystemsGeorgia Military College offers an Associate degree in Information Technology or Computer Information Systems as a gateway to current career opportunities or further study in undergraduate applied science or arts programs. Students will gain proficiency in information technologies in preparation for roles as IT technicians, analysts, project managers, and business and computer information systems managers. After completing core requirements for an Associate degree, students will study the various technologies current in the field of IT and CIS including database management, Internet research, computer concepts and applications, advanced microcomputer applications, Web design, computer programming, desktop publishing, networking, and system analysis and design.
- Associate of Arts in Criminal JusticeAssociate of Arts in Criminal JusticeAt Georgia Military College Online Campus, our Criminal Justice program will instruct you in the practices, policies and court systems designed to uphold social responsibility, deter and mitigate crime, and enforce penalties against those found guilty of crimes. During flexible, anywhere and anytime convenient 8-week online classes, you will study the three major components of the Criminal Justice system that work in tandem to create the Criminal Justice process: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Our Criminal Justice program balances the theoretical and practical aspects of crime control as they relate to adult and juvenile justice. Make the commitment to find out how a degree in Criminal Justice can prepare you for a solid future!
- Associate of Arts in General StudiesAssociate of Arts in General StudiesThe Associate degree in General Studies provides the educational background necessary for a chosen career field or profession and for transfer into career oriented Bachelors degree programs. Core requirements focus on completion of undergraduate lower-division coursework such that students can transfer college credit to a four-year institution. Students who do not pursue additional education will have a solid foundation in general studies college courses on which to build vocational skills or professional endorsements. For many students this degree offers a flexible and affordable pathway to additional applied science or arts undergraduate studies, or a foundation on which to construct additional career advancement.
- Associate of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency ManagementAssociate of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency ManagementGeorgia Military College Online Campus serves as a leader in the dynamic field of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Online courses are taught by experts with hands-on field experience. Graduates from our online degree program find opportunities in the public and private sectors at the local, state, and federal levels in law enforcement, emergency services and management, intelligence operations and analysis, security, cyber crime, counter-terrorism, risk assessment, threat assessment, customs and border security, disaster preparedness, and port security - just a few of the multiple growing opportunities!
- Associate of Arts in Information TechnologyAssociate of Arts in Information TechnologyGeorgia Military College offers an Associate degree in Information Technology or Computer Information Systems as a gateway to current career opportunities or further study in undergraduate applied science or arts programs. Students will gain proficiency in information technologies in preparation for roles as IT technicians, analysts, project managers, and business and computer information systems managers. After completing core requirements for an Associate degree, students will study the various technologies current in the field of IT and CIS including database management, Internet research, computer concepts and applications, advanced microcomputer applications, Web design, computer programming, desktop publishing, networking, and system analysis and design.
- Associate of Arts in Logistics ManagementAssociate of Arts in Logistics ManagementThe Georgia Military College Associate degree in Logistics prepares graduate to work in the field of materials management, distribution, transportation, and supply chain management. Moving goods and services worldwide is a challenging professional area that requires high levels of sophistication in planning, organizing, storing, shipping, receiving, and access. Logistics management is part of all levels of planning and execution -- strategic, operational and tactical. It is an integrating function, which coordinates all logistics activities, as well as integrates logistics activities with other functions including marketing, sales manufacturing, finance, and information technology.
After completing core degree requirements, students will study the processes, work-flows, and technologies associated with logistics and the strategies for accommodating logistical supply and demand. Logistics management involves the governance of supply chain functions, which typically include inbound and outbound transportation management, fleet management, warehousing, materials handling, order fulfillment, logistics network design, inventory management, supply/demand planning, and management of third party logistics services providers. Moreover, the logistics function also includes customer service, sourcing and procurement, production planning and scheduling, packaging and assembly. - Associate of Arts in Paralegal StudiesAssociate of Arts in Paralegal StudiesAn Associate degree in Paralegal Studies will prepare students to assist lawyers with the delivery of legal services. The Georgia Military College Online Campus program provides learning opportunities which develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Students will learn how to develop the skills and knowledge that top employers expect and seek including researching legal documents, drafting and preparing legal motions, pleadings and arguments. Students graduating with this degree will have the opportunity to work in a field where there is a growing demand in a time where job growth is limited.
- Associate of Arts in Pre-NursingAssociate of Arts in Pre-NursingThe nation-wide shortage of nursing professionals is a well documented opportunity for students who enjoy helping others and who wish to enter this service area of the sciences. Georgia Military College's Associate degree in pre-nursing is a first step toward such a career in the health field. GMC graduates qualify for entry into two-year and four-year programs leading to the Associates of Nursing degree or the Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree or Registered Nurse (RN) program. Students in this program have as a goal to work toward improving the health of others and finding an area where employment demand is constant. The Georgia Military College Pre-nursing program provides the right foundation in science to meet this goal. Typical coursework involves chemistry, medical terminology, pharmacology, biology, anatomy and physiology, and microbiology. With a pre-nursing coursework foundation, graduates of this degree program are ready to enter the competitive medical career degree program of their choosing.
Associate of Science (AS)
- Associate of Science in Business AdministrationAssociate of Science in Business AdministrationThis program includes the same core curriculum as the AA in Business Administration, but with an AS focus to facilitate transfer, after graduation, to a four-year program at an eligible senior college.
- Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems This program includes the same core curriculum as the AA in Computer Information Systems, but with an AS focus to facilitate transfer, after graduation, to a four-year program at an eligible senior college.
- Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Associate of Science in Criminal Justice This program includes the same core curriculum as the AA in Criminal Justice, but with an AS focus to facilitate transfer, after graduation, to a four-year program at an eligible senior college.
- Associate of Science in General Studies Associate of Science in General Studies This program includes the same core curriculum as the AA in General Studies, but with an AS focus to facilitate transfer, after graduation, to a four-year program at an eligible senior college.
- Associate of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management Associate of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management This program includes the same core curriculum as the AA in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, but with an AS focus to facilitate transfer, after graduation, to a four-year program at an eligible senior college.
- Associate of Science in Information Technology Associate of Science in Information Technology This program includes the same core curriculum as the AA in Information Technology, but with an AS focus to facilitate transfer, after graduation, to a four-year program at an eligible senior college.
- Associate of Science in Logistics Management Associate of Science in Logistics Management This program includes the same core curriculum as the AA in Logistics Management, but with an AS focus to facilitate transfer, after graduation, to a four-year program at an eligible senior college.
- Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies This program includes the same core curriculum as the AA in Paralegal Studies, but with an AS focus to facilitate transfer, after graduation, to a four-year program at an eligible senior college.
- Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing This program includes the same core curriculum as the AA in Pre-Nursing, but with an AS focus to facilitate transfer, after graduation, to a four-year program at an eligible senior college.
