Moultrie Technical College

Last updated
Southern Regional Technical College
Type Public community college
Established1964
Parent institution
Technical College System of Georgia
President Dr. Tina K. Anderson
Administrative staff
130
Students764 (fall 2021)
Location, ,
CampusMultiple campuses
Website https://southernregional.edu/

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is a public community college in Moultrie, Georgia. Southern Regional Technical College is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. The college provides learning opportunities through quality technical education programs and services.

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History

In the fall of 1964, the original building of Moultrie Area Vocational-Technical School was constructed at a cost of $325,000. The school opened its doors to 40 students, a staff of nine, and five programs of study; automotive mechanics, diesel mechanics, machine shop, drafting and design technology, and electronics. Mr. W. W. Hobbs was named director. The following year, heating and air conditioning, accounting, secretarial and clerical programs were added. Full-time enrollment increased to 100. In 1966, the welding program was added, and full-time enrollment increased to 180. By 1969, cosmetology, practical nursing, telecommunication, and mathematics programs were added. At this time, full-time enrollment had increased to 280.

Today

In July 2015, Moultrie Technical College merged with Southwest Georgia Technical College to become the new Southern Regional Technical College. The combined college serves seven counties with campuses located in each area. These counties include Colquitt, Tift, Turner and Worth Thomas, Grady, Mitchel. The college's doors now open to 4,000 students, a staff of 230 plus employees and more than 150 degree, diploma and certificate programs.

Accredited programs

Moultrie Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Specific program accreditations and certifications include:

Current programs

These are the current programs offered at MTC:

Allied health programs
  • Medical assisting
  • Neuromuscular therapy
  • Nursing
  • Paramedic technology
  • Radiologic technology
  • Surgical technology
Business & computer programs
  • Accounting
  • Business office technology
  • Computer information systems
  • Management & supervisory development
  • Marketing Management

Personal service programs

  • Cosmetology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Early childhood
  • Fire science
Technical & industry programs
  • Air conditioning technology
  • Automotive collision repair
  • Automotive technology
  • Construction trades
  • Commercial truck driving
  • Diesel mechanics
  • Distribution and material management
  • Drafting and design
  • Electronics technology
  • Machine tool technology
  • Industrial systems technology
  • Public works civil technician
  • Welding and joining technology
Economic development programs
  • Continuing Education
  • Business and industry training
  • Quick start
  • Retraining tax credit program
  • Non-credit online classes
  • Technical certificate of credit programs

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