Piedmont Technical College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available56
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
- Retention Rate56%
AP Credit Policy
Piedmont Technical College encourages any type of advanced standing (military, AP exams, life experience, or HS articulation). We endorse the fact that learning may occur in a variety of settings and strive to award the equivalent course credit.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ARV 121 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 101 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 101 |
| 5 | 8 | BIO 101 & BIO 102 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT 140 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MAT 140 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | 8 | MAT 140 & MAT 141 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM 110 |
| 5 | 8 | CHM 110 & CHM 111 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 198 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ARV 120 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 |
| 4 | 6 | ENG 101 & ENG 102 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENG 101 & ENG 102 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | EVT 156 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS 198 |
| 4 | 6 | HIS 198 & HIS 199 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FRE 198 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | GER 198 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 210 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 211 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY 201 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY 202 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY 222 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY 221 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 201 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPA 198 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT 120 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 201 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIS 201 or HIS 202 |
| 4 | 6 | HIS 201 & HIS 202 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Agricultural Production Operations, General
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Building Construction Technology/Technician
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
D
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
E
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
F
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Funeral Direction/Service
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
G
- Greenhouse Operations and Management
- Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
H
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human Services, General
I
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
L
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Mason/Masonry
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
O
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
P
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
S
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
T
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
V
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
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