[DC-2017] NorthFulton CommunityProfiles-020317

HIGHER Education
in North Fulton County
As a leading city in the U.S. for higher education, Atlanta prides
itself on its active student population and 22 institutions of
higher learning. Both traditional and non-traditional students
can take advantage of a wide range of degree and certificate
programs, from the arts and sciences to medicine and law. With
its large concentration of colleges and universities within its
borders, North Fulton County is a great place for students to earn
their degrees, while also taking advantage of the recreational
opportunities the county has to offer.
DeVry University
(Alpharetta campus)
devry.edu (770) 619-360
DeVry University is one of the most widely respected national
and online universities. It is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and is also a member of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools. With locations all across
the country and flexible scheduling, DeVry can meet the needs
of traditional and non-traditional students alike. The Alpharetta
location offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide
range of programs that help students prepare for their careers
like technical communication, finance, human resource
management and accounting. DeVry’s Alpharetta campus
has spacious classrooms, a research library and a fully wired
computer lab. Students can also take classes at any of the other
metro area locations, or online.
Gwinnett Technical College
(Sandy Springs campus)
risingspirit.edu (877) 527-3504
The state’s third largest technical college, serving over 18,000
students annually in college credit courses, adult education and
continuing education.Gwinnett Tech has been providing careerfocused
education and training for our region for more than 25
years. They offer more than 50 programs – degree, diploma
and certificate options – that you can finish in two years or less.
They are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree.
The North Fulton campus is located in Alpharetta. The college
awarded 2,691 technical certificates of credit, and the highest
number of associate degrees (569) in the state. Gwinnett Tech is
one of the nation’s top producers of associate degree graduates
in Computer and Information Sciences.
The Art Institute of Atlanta
artinstitutes.edu/atlanta (770) 394-8300
Atlanta is home to one of the 50 Art Institutes schools located
throughout North America that was founded in 1949. Students
can focus on everything from the culinary arts and interior
design to media arts and fashion design at this Sandy Springs
campus. The 115,000-square-foot facility includes high-tech
computer labs, a video production studio, animation lab, library
and student cafe. Students represent 36 states and 27 countries
for its Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of
Science, Associate of Arts and diploma programs. Alumni include
local chef Kevin Gillespie, a contestant on “Top Chef,” whose
restaurant Gunshow opened in 2013 to wide critical acclaim.
National Personal Training Institute
(Johns Creek)
nptifitness.com (800) 960-6294
As the oldest and largest personal training school in North
America, the National Personal Training Institute provides
students access to trainers and support staff with a wide range
of experience in body building, weight training and exercise
physiology. Classes are held during the day, evening and on
weekends to accommodate working adults. All students complete
300 hours of classroom instruction and 200 hours of handson
gym time. Upon completion of the program, students earn
the 500-Hour Diploma in Personal Training, which requires no
continuing education courses and does not need to be renewed.
Some students choose to take their diploma further and sit for
the National Academy of Sports Medicine CPT certification.
Sanford-Brown College
(Sandy Springs campus)
sanfordbrown.edu/Atlanta (770) 576-4498
Founded in 1866 to meet the educational needs of adults in
post-Civil War America, the 18 private colleges and schools in
the Sanford-Brown network has educated more than 170,000
alumni. With more than 20 career-focused programs in fields
like health, technology and design, Sanford-Brown has helped
countless people pursue professional success. The Sandy Springs
campus offers degrees in cardiovascular sonography, diagnostic
medical sonography, medical billing, medical assistant and
massage therapy. Given the high concentration of health care
facilities in North Fulton, professionals with these skills are
always in high demand.
Strayer University
(Roswell campus)
strayer.edu (770) 650-3000
Originally founded as Strayer’s Business College in 1892 in
Baltimore, Strayer College has been offering Bachelor of Science
degrees since 1969, master’s degrees since 1987 and online
classes since 1996. The institution earned university status in
1998 and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on
Higher Education, one of the nation’s six regional accrediting
bodies. The Roswell campus offers undergraduate and graduate
programs in accounting, business, education, health services
administration, information systems, and public administration.
Strayer prides itself on providing strong academic and career
support for its students, making it a great option for working
adults.
Image courtesy of the Art Institute of Atlanta
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