Savannah Tech begins enrollment for Fall 2012 MiniMester

#1316 | September 28, 2012

Fall 2012 Mini-Mester Schedule

General Education, Commercial Truck Driving and Peace Officer Academy Now Enrolling

SAVANNAH – Students may register for Mini-Mester classes at Savannah Technical College beginning October 1. These classes will start on October 16 and last through the end of fall semester (December 10). Students may take online classes in for Introduction to Computers (COMP1000) and Principles of Management (MGMT1100).

General Education classes offered at the Savannah Campus (5717 White Bluff Road) include Foundations of Mathematics (MATH1012), Elementary Algebra (MATH0098), College Algebra (MATH1111), Intermediate Algebra (MATH0099), along with English and reading classes. Commercial Truck Driving classes will begin at the Effingham (2890 Hwy 21 South, Rincon, 31326) and Liberty (100 Technology Drive, Hinesville, 31313) campuses. Also offered at the Liberty campus will be Introduction to Computers (COMP1000).

Crossroads Campus will begin classes for its Peace Officer Academy in October as well. The Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to become competent law enforcement officers. The 18-week cohort program utilizes classroom instruction pertaining to criminal justice theory and the prevailing principles of modern law enforcement, as well as practical application of pertinent enforcement skills. College coursework contains the entire Georgia Peace Officers Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Law Enforcement Training Course so that successful completion of the program will qualify the student to be a state-certified peace officer. The application process takes about a month – so it is never too early to apply for the program. For more information about the Peace Officer Academy, please contact Claire Pimentel at 912.443.5191 or cpimentel@savannahtech.edu.

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For more information about courses or to register contact: STC Admissions 912.443.5513

MEDIA CONTACT:
Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512
ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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