2020-2021 KCTCS Catalog - Kentucky Community and …

1 Contents Services for Message from Dr. Jay Box, KCTCS Student and Academic History and Functions of Policies and Mission Student Academic KCTCS Academic Ashland Community and technical Academic Big Sandy Community and technical General Education Bluegrass Community and technical Transfer to Baccalaureate Elizabethtown Community and technical Non-Classroom Learning Gateway Community and technical Academic Policies and Hazard Community and technical Policies Related to Henderson Community Policies Related to Hopkinsville Community Academic Credentials Jefferson Community and technical General Education Madisonville Community Course Maysville Community and technical Employment and Earnings Owensboro Community and technical Admission to Selective Somerset

2 Community Southcentral Kentucky Community and technical KCTCS Southeast Kentucky Community and technical Online West Kentucky Community and technical KCTCS Online Learn by Term Semester-based Online KCTCS Online Learn on Demand Programs ..72. Applying for Academic Curricula ..73. Admission and Registration KCTCS College Non-Degree/Non-Credential Associate in High School Associate in Freshmen Entering College for the First Associate in Applied Science ( ) Second Chance Students ..45 Advanced Integrated Transient/Visiting Advanced Integrated International African American Readmission after Two or More Years: Academic Students with Previous College Air Conditioning Change of Appalachian KCTCS Assessment and Placement Applied Engineering General Applied Process Special Apprenticeship Architectural Tuition and Auto Body/Collision Repair Tuition and Automotive Mandatory Student Aviation Maintenance Charges for Customized Course Biomedical Technology Charges for Biotechnology Laboratory Charges for Special Examination.

3 47 Broadband Cancellation of Registration for Non-Payment of Business Payment Plan Administrative Office Last Day to Enter an Organized Business Administration ..96. Supply Chain KCTCS Online Learn by Term Courses*..48 Business KCTCS Online Learn on Business Financial Career Professional Liability Certified Medical Civil Engineering Financial Community Dental Health Community Health Student Eligibility and Computer Aided Drafting and Dual Enrollment/Consortium Computer & Information Federal Student Computerized Manufacturing and State Construction Third Party Assistance Tax Criminal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)..51 Culinary 1. Dental Multi-Skilled Systems Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Integrated Diagnostic Medical Nursing Assistant Diesel Nursing Academic/Career Mobility Digital Printing Nursing - Integrated Nursing - Practical Emergency Medical Services - Occupational Therapy Assistant.

4 193. Energy Paralegal Engineering and Electronics Pharmacy Environmental Science Physical Therapist Environmental Plastics Equine Plumbing Exercise Professional Craft: Fermentation Professional Studio Financial and Customer Services ..147 Project Lead the Fire Science Fixed Wing Flight Respiratory General Occupational/ technical Security Geospatial Social Media Global Surgical First Graphic Design and Library Surgical Health Care Surveying and Mapping Health Care Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)..207. Healthcare Facilities technical Health Information Telehealth Technician Health Science Truck Driver Heavy Equipment Unmanned Systems Helicopter Flight Training ..156 Veterinary Historic Preservation Visual Visual Communication: Communication Arts Human Visual Communication: Design & Industrial Chemical Visual Communication: Insurance Risk Visual Communication: Integrated Engineering Welding Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Women's and Gender Invasive Workplace Safety Life Associate in Fine Arts ( ) Logistics and Operations Filmmaking and Cinematic Manufacturing Engineering Theatre Manufacturing Industrial Visual MIT: Electrical MIT.

5 Industrial Maintenance Course Marine Appendix Massage Therapy Appendix Mechatronic Appendix Medical Administrative Appendix Medical Appendix Medical Information Medical Laboratory Mining The KCTCS Catalog serves as the students' guide to academic programs and services that our colleges provide. Students who enroll in an academic program should fulfill requirements as they exist at the time of such enrollment. If requirements change while the student is enrolled in a program, he/she may fulfill either the new or old requirements. KCTCS makes every effort to include relevant, timely, and accurate information in the Catalog . However, KCTCS reserves the right to make changes in the calendar, admission policies, expenses, programs, curricula, course descriptions, or any other matters addressed or not addressed in this publication.

6 Prospective students and enrolled students should check with college admission officers and academic advisers to learn of any changes. Also, some updates may be included in the online version of the Catalog located at 2. Message from Dr. Jay Box, KCTCS President I'm so happy you've decided to better your life by increasing your knowledge and skills through higher education! You've taken that first important step by checking out the programs and classes we offer. With campuses close to you and hundreds of online offerings, I'm sure you'll find just what you're looking for. You're making a smart choice by choosing KCTCS . Our tuition is the lowest in the state less than half of what you'd pay at a four-year university.

7 We believe in you and your potential, and our faculty and staff are here to help you every step of the way. If you have questions about anything you see in the Catalog , how to enroll, financial aid or any other concern, contact the KCTCS college nearest you or call (855) 465-2827. Our Go KCTCS ! call center never closes, so anytime you have a question, someone will be there to answer 'll also find more information about our colleges at On behalf of the entire KCTCS family of colleges, I wish you the best of luck in your educational endeavors. Sincerely, Jay K. Box, President, KCTCS . 3. History and Functions of KCTCS Mission Statement The Kentucky Community and technical College system ( KCTCS ) was created by the 1997 Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Kentucky Community and technical College system Act to help improve access to higher education for all Kentuckians.

8 In everything we do, our mission is to improve the quality of life and employability of the citizens of the Commonwealth by serving as the KCTCS is the largest provider of higher education, workforce training primary provider of: and online learning in Kentucky . College and Workforce Readiness. The 16 colleges of KCTCS have more than 70 campuses strategically Transfer Education. located across the Commonwealth within a 30-minute drive of 95 Workforce Education and Training. percent of all Kentuckians. Students can earn three types of credentials certificates, diplomas and associate degrees including: associate in arts, associate in science and Academic Calendar In order to be responsive to the needs of communities and students, associate in applied science.

9 Since our inception, we have increased the KCTCS institutions offer terms in a variety of lengths from two weeks number of credentials awarded by 292 percent. KCTCS is number eight to 16 weeks. The two primary terms begin in August and January. The nationally in the number of credentials awarded, and number two based colleges offer shorter sessions within these two terms, allowing students on population. the flexibility to schedule classes to best meet their needs. A variety of Our programs target Kentucky 's high growth industry sectors such as sessions from two to eight weeks are also available during the summer healthcare, manufacturing, energy, IT/business and transportation/ months. logistics. Some programs in these fields can be completed in four months All KCTCS colleges follow a common policy for establishing important or less.

10 We collaborate with businesses throughout the state to align our dates within each session such as deadlines for adding and dropping programs with their needs so our students can step out of college and classes and receiving refunds. Students should contact the Records/. into a job. Admission office at their local college for the local academic calendar. Through our business partnerships and registered apprenticeships we The following closings are applicable to all KCTCS institutions: provide students with the skills required today and to help industries and individuals develop the capabilities they will need tomorrow. Since 2000, our Workforce Solutions team has served three million program July participants. 3 Independence Day observed Last year, KCTCS trained and educated: September 7 Labor Day More than 106,000 credit-seeking students.