General Information
- History
- College Mission
- Purposes
- Accreditation
- Programs of Study
- Campus and Facilities
- Visitors on Campus
- Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Pulaski Technical College, an institution of higher education, is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. It is governed by a seven-member board of trustees appointed by the governor and derives its support largely from student tuition and legislative appropriations.
Pulaski Tech’s history dates back to October 1945 when it was established as the Little Rock Vocational School under the supervision of the Little Rock Public Schools. In October 1969, administration of the school was transferred to the Arkansas Board of Vocational Education, and the school was named Pulaski Vocational Technical School.
Early in the 1970s, 137 acres declared surplus by the Veterans Administration were transferred to the North Little Rock School District and Pulaski Vo-Tech was given 40 acres for a new school site. Pulaski Vo-Tech moved from 14th and Scott streets in Little Rock to its present location in January 1976.
When the Arkansas General Assembly created the Arkansas Technical and Community College System in 1991, Pulaski Vo-Tech and 12 other vocational-technical schools became technical colleges under the coordination of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Pulaski Vo-Tech then became Pulaski Technical College.
A comprehensive two-year college, Pulaski Tech offers a variety of occupational/technical degree and certificate programs, as well as a university-transfer curriculum.
Pulaski Technical College is a comprehensive two-year college that serves the educational needs of central Arkansas through technical programs, a university-transfer program and specialized programs for business and industry. The College’s mission is to provide access to high quality education that promotes student learning, to enable individuals to develop to their fullest potential and to support the economic development of the state.
- To provide technical programs for students who wish to develop competencies in specific career areas or to upgrade their skills.
- To provide a university-transfer program of high academic quality for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution.
- To support economic development in central Arkansas by providing specialized job-specific programs for business, industry and other organizations.
- To provide developmental education courses for students who need basic academic skills.
- To provide opportunities for adult and continuing education through credit and noncredit courses designed to meet the academic, occupational and vocational needs of the community.
- To provide academic advice, library services, learning assistance, counseling, financial aid and other services to students.
- To expand access to higher education through distance learning and delivery of instruction at sites accessible to students.
Pulaski Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, (800) 621-7440.
The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Arkansas Board of Nursing; the Automotive Technology program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation/National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NATEF/ASE); and the Aviation Maintenance Technology programs are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, and the Respiratory Technician program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) of the American Medical Association.
The College is also approved by the Arkansas State Approving Agency for Veterans Training.
Programs of study are offered in technical/occupational education, university transfer, developmental studies and continuing/community education. Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees and technical certificates are awarded to those who fulfill the requirements of technical/occupational programs.
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is awarded to those who complete the requirements for the degree that is designed for transfer to a four-year institution.
The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree is a two-year transfer degree designed to introduce students to the profession of teaching.
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is a 62-credit hour transfer degree designed for students planning to seek a baccalaureate degree in natural science, mathematics or computer science.
Registration is permitted in more than one area at a time, depending upon the needs of the student. Day, evening, Saturday and online courses are scheduled upon demand.
Associate of Arts Degree Program
| Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Program | ||
| Language Arts/Social Studies | Math/Science | P-4 (Preschool - 4th Grade |
| Associate of Science Degree Program | ||
| Aviation | Computer Science | General Education |
| • Professional Pilot • Aviation Management |
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| Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs | ||
| Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | Computer Information Systems | Early Childhood Development |
| Applied Electronics Technology | • Database Support Specialist • End-User Support Specialist • Network Support Specialist • Web Site Support Specialist • Workstation Support Specialist |
• Early Childhood Education • Program Administration |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology | ||
| Business | Environmental/Safety Technology | |
| • Accounting • Office Supervision/Management • Office Technology |
General Technology | |
| Law Enforcement Administration | ||
| Construction Management Technology | Manufacturing Technology | |
| Culinary Arts | Crime Scene Investigation | Occupational Therapy Assistant |
| Drafting and Design Technology | Paralegal Technology | |
| Respiratory Therapy | ||
| Technical/Occupational Certificate Programs | ||
| Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | Computer Information Systems | General Studies |
| Automotive Technology | • Advanced Certificate • Technical Certificate |
Industrial Equipment Technology |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology | Law Enforcement Administration | |
| • Airframe • Powerplant |
Construction Technology | Machine Tool Technology/Computerized Numerical Control |
| Cosmetology | Medical Transcription | |
| Baking and Pastry | Crime Scene Investigation | Practical Nursing |
| Business | Culinary Arts | Small Engine Repair |
| • Accounting • Legal Secretarial • Office Technology |
Dental Assisting | • Lawn and Garden Repair • Motorcycle/ATV Repair |
| Diesel Mechanics | ||
| Drafting and Design Technology | Welding Technology | |
| Collision Repair Technology | Early Childhood Development | |
| Certificates of Proficiency | ||
| Accounting | Early Childhood Development | Tire Center Operator |
| Alternative Fuels | Engine Machinist | Tractor and Trailer Operation |
| Computer Information Systems | Law Enforcement Administration | Tractor and Trailer Servicing |
| Crime Scene Investigation | Office Technology | Welding Technology |
| Damage Analysis and Estimation | Parts Specialist | |
| Online Programs | ||
| Associate of Arts | Associate of Applied Science | |
| Business | ||
| • Office Supervision/Management |
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| Computer Information Systems | ||
Pulaski Technical College is located on a 40-acre wooded campus at 3000 West Scenic Drive in western North Little Rock, Arkansas. The college’s contemporary, well-maintained buildings and grounds are a source of pride for the students, faculty and staff.
The three-story Campus Center, with its clock tower, plaza and promenade, serves as the signature building on the college’s main campus in North Little Rock. The 92,000-square-foot center houses the Student Services offices of Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Counseling and Advising Services, Disability Support Services and Student Activities. In addition, the Campus Center houses the Business Office/Cashier, Tutoring Services, Cyber Lounge, open computer lab, Campus Bookstore, Food Court, instructional space, faculty and staff offices and multipurpose classrooms.
The Grand Hall on the first floor has space for events with as many as 300 attendees. The Private Dining Room features the same audio-visual capabilities and wireless Internet access as the Grand Hall and can accommodate up to 25 people.
The R. J. Wills Lecture Hall on the second floor has a seating capacity of 200 and is available for public use.
The Campus Center, which opened in summer 2006, was part of a $19 million project that also included renovating and expanding the library.
Ottenheimer Library now has nearly 20,000 square feet. It features more than 34,000 books, multimedia and e-book titles, 36 research computers, six catalog search stations, 24 laptops students can borrow for use inside the library, more than 35 databases available on and off campus, seven individual study rooms and two group study rooms, three viewing/listening study rooms, six comfortable seating/study areas, 11 large, lighted study tables, and copy centers on both floors.
The library was named in honor of the Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation, which contributed $500,000 to the renovation project, the largest single gift the college has ever received.
The Science Building, adjacent to the library, was built in 1996 and houses the Mathematics and Natural and Social Sciences Division along with faculty offices and laboratories.
The Administration Building, built in 1976, houses the Fine Arts & Humanities Division, Career Pathways, TriO Scholars, classrooms, the Office of the President and administration offices.
The Information Technology Center, completed in 1999, contains 40,000 square feet of instructional space, computer laboratories, an open computer lab and a multipurpose community room. It houses the Information Technology Division, as well as academic and administrative Computing Services.
The Allied Health Education Center, completed in 2002, contains 33,000 square feet and houses Allied Health and Human Services Division programs, as well as multipurpose classrooms and offices.
The Industrial Technology Center, built in 1984, provides laboratory and lecture rooms for the Machine Shop, Welding and Diesel Mechanics programs.
The Aviation Technology Center, constructed in 1985, is located at the North Little Rock Airport and houses the Aviation Maintenance Technology programs. The hangar-style laboratory and lecture rooms encompass 11,000 square feet.
The Business building contains classrooms, offices and several computer laboratories and is located across from the entrance to the Administration Building. Constructed in 1986, it houses the Accounting, Office Supervision, Legal Secretarial, Office Technology and Paralegal Technology programs.
The Automotive Technology Center, constructed in 1987 and expanded in 1989, features classroom space and state-ofthe- art automotive repair and collision repair laboratories.
The Business and Industry Center, which opened in 2000, is located on the campus of the Aerospace Education Center at 3303 East Roosevelt Road in Little Rock. The center features computer and industrial training laboratories, as well as a multipurpose conference room and meeting space.
The Saline County Adult Education Center is located on Interstate-30 in Benton and provides General Education Development (GED) preparation and testing, basic skills, English as a Second Language (ESL), Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy (WAGE) and computer literacy programs for residents of Saline County and the surrounding area.
In fall 2002, the College opened the Saline County Career Center on the former Alcoa Reynolds campus at Bauxite. At the center, the college offers secondary career programs for high school students in Saline County and technical courses and programs for the general public.
In fall 2004, the college opened a location at 8901 Kanis Road in west Little Rock.
In fall 2007, the college purchased the assets of the Arkansas Culinary School, which has operated since 1995 on the campus of Performance Food Group at 4901 Asher Avenue in Little Rock. The facility was renamed the Pulaski Technical College Arkansas Culinary School and serves students enrolled in the culinary arts certificate and degree programs.
In 2008, the college plans to open the Transportation Technology Center in the former Little Rock Expo Center building, located on Interstate 30. Once renovated, the center will eventually house the college’s programs in automotive technology, automotive collision repair, diesel mechanics, and motorcycle/ATV technology and repair program. Students also will be able to take general education courses needed to complete the Associate of Applied Science in Transportation Facilities Management.
Pulaski Technical College encourages visitors on campus. Visitors should check in at the Office of Student Services prior to touring the campus. Classrooms and laboratory areas are designated for use by enrolled students; unescorted visitors are restricted from these areas. For safety and security reasons, unsupervised children are not permitted on campus. To schedule a tour, call (501) 812-2275 or (501) 812-2231.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Pulaski Technical College makes every effort to meet special accommodation and access needs. For information on specific accommodations for individuals with disabilities, contact the coordinator of disability support services, (501) 812-2220.
Pulaski Technical College is committed to the policy of providing equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate in employment, admissions, programs or any other educational functions and services on the basis of sex, disability, age, race, national origin, color or religion.