College and University Presence |
Distance from Barnesville |
| Gordon State College | located in Barnesville |
| Southern Crescent Technical College | 20 minute drive to Griffin or Thomaston Campus |
| University of Georgia Griffin Campus | 20 minute drive |
| University of Georgia Campus Athens | under 2 hour drive |
| Georgia Tech | 1 1/2 hour drive |
| Georgia Military Collge Zebulon Campus | 15 minutes drive |
Gordon State College Baccalaureate Degrees in Science and Math related fields
Biology and Biology with Secondary Teacher Certification
Health Information Management
Human Services
Management & Administration
Mathematics and Mathematics with Secondary Teacher Certification
Nursing
Located in Barnesville, Ga., Gordon State College offers 12 four-year degrees - early childhood education, mathematics, biology, history, English, nursing, health information management, human services, middle grades education and management and administration - as well as 16 associate-level degrees.
With an enrollment of approximately 3,500 students, Gordon State offers an intimate academic setting in state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.
Founded in 1852, Gordon State College joined the University System of Georgia in 1972 and continues a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service.
University of Georgia Griffin Campus
The University of Georgia Griffin Campus boasts a small college atmosphere with the benefits of obtaining a degree from a university with a strong national reputation for academic excellence. Located approximately 40 miles south of Atlanta, UGA-Griffin offers a growing list of undergraduate degree completion programs and full graduate degree programs from five of UGA’s schools and colleges:
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Education
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
Terry College of Business
The Griffin Campus is one of the premier agricultural research centers in the region and is poised to address research, extension and teaching needs of the 21st Century. Campus programs work toward the state land grant university mission: to teach, to inquire and to serve. For questions or more detailed information about our programs, please contact us.
Southern Crescent Technical College
Southern Crescent Technical College offers integrated training solutions and supporting programs that meet the needs of Business and Industry. The structure of the Community Education Program is determined by the nature of the materials, instructional approach, and the needs of the requesting organization. Most programs are offered as short courses, seminars, or workshops at various times and locations that fit into one’s busy schedule.
Community Education for Business and Industry is a vital element of the total educational program and is designed to provide opportunities for individuals wanting to upgrade their present skills or explore new occupational fields. Program areas include Quick Start, Georgia’s Retraining Tax Credit, and a variety of Customized Contract Training. Their services also provide resources for business, industry, government, and professional groups desiring to supplement in-house training and workforce development initiatives. The Programs offered through Southern Crescent are fully coordinated with the business customer, and flexible to accommodate shift schedules and location.
Georgia Miliary College, Zebulon Campus
Georgia Military College’s Zebulon Campus is located in Pike County, nestled in downtown Zebulon. The campus provides easy access to high quality and affordable educational opportunities for traditional students, dual enrollment students, students looking to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science degree, and those seeking continuing education. There is no military obligation At GMC, Students can choose from 26 associate degree concentrations to receive an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degrees. GMC is also proud to offer Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees in:
Business Management
Healthcare Management
Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Supervision and Management
Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Students enjoy flexible course formats, convenient 9-week terms, and small class sizes with enthusiastic faculty while remaining close to home. Students also have access to an array of support services, including free tutoring, success coaching, academic advising and student organizations. Textbooks are included in tuition, and many scholarships and incentives are available. GMC students benefit from transfer agreements with over 50 four-year colleges and universities; GMC also offers BAS transfer agreements with 18 technical colleges in Georgia. Start here…Go anywhere!
