Gadsden Business College
This private institution focuses exclusively on career education. Programs include Accounting Specialist, Administrative Office Specialist, Business Management, Computer Operations, Medical Assistant and Medical Office Specialist. For more information, contact gbc@cableone.net.

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden State is a two-year postsecondary educational institution with more than 5,000 students. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees in Science, Arts and Applied Science. Most academic division graduates transfer to Jacksonville State University and to Auburn University. GPA reports indicate that they do as well as, or better than, native university students at both campuses. Click www.gadsdenstate.edu to visit the GSCC website.

Academic programs include Art, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer and Information Science, Education, English, Health Sciences, History, Humanities, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Psychology and Sociology, to cite only a few.

Engineering technology division programs include Automotive Manufacturing Technology, Drafting Design Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Mechanical Design Technology, Machine Tool Technology and Telecommunications Technology.

Information technology degree programs consist of Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Software Engineering, Management Information Systems and Computer Science Technology.

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University’s main campus is 20 miles southeast of downtown Gadsden. JSU has seven colleges offering 40 undergraduate majors leading to a Bachelor’s degree, 25 Master’s degree programs and several Doctoral degree programs.

JSU’s Gadsden branch is on Gadsden State’s campus, providing advanced studies for those acquiring a Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctorate degree. Instruction is offered in accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing. An MBA program also is offered. Visit www.jsu.edu for more information.

The Department of Technology at JSU offers degree programs accredited by The National Association of Industrial Technology, in Electronics Technology, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Occupational Safety and Health, and Industrial Technology Management. All Technology majors must take these core courses: Technical Writing, Microcomputers, AC/DC Circuits, Computer Aided Design I, Advanced Technical Math, Managing Engineering and Technology, Manufacturing Cost Analysis, Materials and Processes of Industry, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Industrial Safety and Health.

University of Alabama’s Gadsden Center
The Gadsden Center of the University of Alabama offers residents the opportunity to earn graduate-level credits in 32 fields without traveling to the university’s main campus. In addition, a Master’s degree in Engineering program is being planned, delivered by asynchronous distance learning means as well as on-site professors. For additional details, click www.gadsden.ua.edu.