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HIGHER EDUCATION
The University of West Georgia (UWG) is a
leading doctoral, comprehensive university that
offers a broad undergraduate and graduate
curriculum. Nestled among the pines on a
picturesque 645-acre campus in Carrollton,
UWG aspires to be the best comprehensive
university in America. Here, students Go West,
blazing trails to new possibilities for scholarly
achievement, creative expression and service West Georgia Technical
to humanity.
and the arts. Additionally, graduate degree Students enjoy a complete college experience College-Carroll Campus (WGTC)
With 87 programs of study, UWG boasts programs in these areas offer a range of featuring residence hall living and amenities, is a member of the Technical College
premier programs in nursing, teaching, flexible, affordable options in multiple intercollegiate athletics including NCAA System of Georgia. Through many
business, science, math, social sciences locations throughout the region. Division II football, and more than 150 student certificate, diploma and degree programs,
organizations. Service learning is also an the skilled workforce produced by WGTC
important component of the UWG experience. contributes directly to the area’s economic
4 Over 13,000 enrolled development. In addition to Carroll County,
4 Over 2,500 graduate with bachelors, WGTC serves Coweta, Douglas, Haralson,
graduate or doctoral degree Heard, Meriwether and Troup counties.
4 Over 160 disciplines
4Average enrollment of 7,000
ADULT SERVICES 4Graduates 700 annually
Carroll County is a caring, inclusive and 4Over 100 technical certificates,
well-rounded community. One great example diplomas or associate
of the community’s focus and commitment degree programs
to supporting its members is the Carroll
County Training Center, which assists
adults with developmental disabilities
and their families. Since 1973, the Carroll
County Training Center has encouraged and
promoted the idea that all people should be
treated with respect and dignity. The Center
runs programs that enrich lives and create
opportunities for participants and their
families to enjoy a higher quality of life.

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