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Clayton State University
opened in 1969 as Clayton
Junior College. Growing
steadily, the college became
Clayton State University
in 2005. ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

empowers students to be leaders on Since 2010, Clayton State Atlanta Technical College has
campus and in the community. accomplishments include being ranked changed the lives of individuals and
Located in Morrow, Georgia, the fourth among state universities in economic families for more than half a century, and
main campus is situated on 214 acres impact by the University of Georgia’s Selig its impact can be felt through generations.
with six lakes in a park-like setting. Center for Economic Growth, ranking Serving Clayton County as well as the City
Spivey Hall, the Southeast’s leading small fifth among public regional colleges in of Atlanta and Fulton County, ATC offers
performance venue, presents the best jazz the South by U.S. News & World Report, more than 150 academic programs, solid
business and industry partnerships, and
and classical music, as well as education and being called a “treasure of a Georgia diverse continuing education offerings.
outreach to thousands of schoolchildren university” by James magazine. Clayton In 2019, the college opened ATC South
throughout metro Atlanta. The University State also has been named to the in Clayton County, which serves as an
Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s list of
has additional office and instructional sites the Top 100 Workplaces in Atlanta six extension of the main campus, providing
in Fayette, Henry, and Rockdale counties consecutive times. students access to resources such as the
to offer distance learning courses to As part of the NCAA Division II and campus store, business office, testing
neighboring communities. Peach Belt Conference, Clayton State center, enrollment services, financial aid,
Currently, Clayton State offers 35 fields teams in men’s and women’s soccer, economic development, and a student
bachelor’s degree majors and eight cross country, basketball, indoor and lounge onsite. ATC South course offerings
include: cosmetology, healthcare, allied
master’s degree programs including the outdoor track. health sciences, logistics, computer
Master of Science in Nursing, Master of 2000 Clayton State Blvd. sciences, general education classes, and a
Business Administration, Master of Arts in Morrow, GA 30260 host of online and hybrid courses.
Teaching, Master of Archival Studies, and (678) 466-4000 In addition to its exceptional workforce
Master of Psychology. clayton.edu development curricula and services, Atlanta
Technical College offers a welcoming,
student-focused, supportive environment
– one that is designed to foster integrity,
innovation, and excellence.
1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 225-4545
atlantatech.edu

Genesis Career College has a mission
to attract qualified students, instruct them
with quality education and training, and
prepare them for career occupations in
their respective fields. Students receive the
classroom academic hours and the hands-
on training they need to take and pass

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