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Atlanta Metropolitan College
The college is an attractive option for many students because it offers accessibility, affordability, flexibility, and transferability. The school’s Atlanta location provides accessibility to thousands of students who live in the metro area. Transportation is convenient for students who need to use public transportation, as the campuses are served by MARTA buses or trains. Because the college is part of the university system, tuition prices are very affordable. Atlanta Metropolitan College offers its students schedule flexibility, with classes being offered during the day, in the evening, on weekends, and online. A degree may be earned without the student ever having to take a traditional daytime class. The college’s core curriculum allows ease in transferring to a 4 year college or university. Two types of programs are offered at Atlanta Metropolitan College. The transfer program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a 4 year university after completing an associate degree. Students on this track would work towards an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. The college offers more than 40 majors. The career program prepares students to enter the workforce. Students on this path could earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in a program such as human services, accounting, business management, or computer programming. They could also be enrolled in one of the college’s two certificate programs: criminal justice or automated office management. Atlanta Metropolitan College has a diverse student body made up of traditional and non-traditional students. The current enrollment is over 3,000 students. Small class sizes allow students to have more personal contact with their professors. Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and activities on campus. There is no campus housing. College athletics include men’s and women’s basketball teams which participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). There are also cheerleading and dance squads, as well as intramural sports. Atlanta Metropolitan College opened in 1974 as Atlanta Junior College. In 1988 the name was changed to Atlanta Metropolitan College. The main campus occupies 79 landscaped acres five minutes south of downtown. The college strives to fulfill a critical educational need in the city of Atlanta, and it is a vital part of the University of Georgia System. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com D. Wells is the Director of Sales for Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport North Hotel. This Atlanta Airport hotel is located only 1 mile north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and provides complimentary 24-hour Atlanta airport hotel shuttle service. Guests will truly love this Atlanta airport hotel’s amenities and their location. For more information visit: www.ATLANTA-AIRPORT-HOTEL.COM |
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