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KCTCS CatalogBack to Table of ContentsIntroductionHigher Education Begins Here!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. 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 www.kctcs.edu. Message from President McCallWelcome to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Higher Education Begins Here! Our statewide system of 16 colleges and 67 campuses is here to provide you with a quality education that is both accessible and affordable. If you are a new student in a KCTCS college or newly enrolled in a particular academic program, the 2008/09 Catalog is your guide to the many academic programs and student services that we offer. It is an important tool that will help you explore the educational opportunities available at each of the 16 KCTCS colleges. Also, I invite you to visit our online version of the catalog located on the student section of the KCTCS web site at www.kctcs.edu. This convenient, user-friendly tool will allow you to easily search from among our more than 600 program options. KCTCS prides itself in providing students with an education that is not only affordable and convenient, but one that is also relevant to the workplace. Teaching is our top priority. Our faculty’s focus is on you and your educational goals. Our instructors bring real world experience into the classroom that will assist you in meeting the challenges ahead. Thank you so much for your interest in KCTCS. On behalf of the entire system, I would like to wish you the best of luck on your educational journey. If you have further questions, contact the KCTCS college nearest you or call 1-877-KCTCS-4U (1-877-528-2748). Sincerely, History and Functions of KCTCSCreated by the Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is 16 two-year colleges that provide quality postsecondary education and workforce training. KCTCS colleges are committed to making education accessible, relevant, and responsive to the needs of students, employers, and communities. Sixty-seven KCTCS campuses are strategically located across the Commonwealth, from Ashland to Paducah, from Covington to Bowling Green. Our alliance with the Kentucky Virtual Campus (KYVC) gives KCTCS a presence in cyberspace. KCTCS is the largest provider of Internet- based courses in the state offering more than 1,100 online courses through KYVC. KCTCS colleges confer three types of credentials — certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees including Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science — upon students who complete credit programs. While continuing to emphasize its historical mission to provide general education, KCTCS is increasing its focus on occupational/technical education. KCTCS colleges have instituted more than 2,800 new programs and program options since 1998. While providing credit-based academic and technical programs is a primary function of KCTCS, the System also views postsecondary education as a crucial resource for workforce development. KCTCS forges partnerships between colleges and businesses to provide Kentucky workers with the skills required today and to help industries and individuals develop the capabilities they will need tomorrow. KCTCS also enhances learning opportunities for all Kentuckians through noncredit continuing education. From personal improvement to cultural activities, community development programs at KCTCS institutions are tailored to meet local needs. KCTCS colleges sponsor an array of fine arts programs that enrich their communities. KCTCS institutions offer a wide range of student services to make the admission process easy to navigate. Students at KCTCS colleges are eligible for federal financial aid and a variety of need- and merit-based scholarships. While focusing on quality, KCTCS colleges are the best value in postsecondary education in Kentucky. Year in and year out, KCTCS tuition and charges are the lowest in the Commonwealth. Students at community and technical colleges benefit from a single, simple tuition and charge structure. KCTCS colleges are enhancing efficiency and service to the Commonwealth at each of the System’s 16 colleges by consolidating functions, services, and programs and by pursuing single accreditation under the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). For more information on how KCTCS changes the lives of students, please visit our web site at www.kctcs.edu. Mission StatementKentucky Community and Technical College SystemThe mission of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System is to improve the quality of life and employability of the citizens of the Commonwealth by serving as the primary provider of the following postsecondary education programs, training and services:
Academic CalendarIn order to be responsive to the needs of communities and students, KCTCS institutions offer terms in a variety of lengths from two weeks to 16 weeks. The two primary terms begin in August and January. The colleges offer shorter sessions within these two terms, allowing students the flexibility to schedule classes that best meet their needs. A variety of sessions from two to eight weeks are also available during the summer months. All KCTCS colleges follow a common policy for establishing important dates within each session such as deadlines for adding and dropping classes and receiving refunds. Students should contact the Records/Admission office at their local college for the local academic calendar. The following closings are applicable to all KCTCS institutions: September1 Labor Day November4 Presidential Election Day
27 Thanksgiving Day
December22 Institutional Closing
January1 New Year’s Day February16 Presidents Day April10 Good Friday (1/2 day) May25 Memorial Day July3 Independence Day 5 KCTCS Leadership** This page reflects KCTCS leadership as of June 1, 2008 Board of RegentsMr. Richard A. Bean, Chair Foundation Board of DirectorsMs. Jean R. Hale, Chair PresidentDr. Michael B. McCall President’s CabinetDr. Keith W. Bird, Chancellor College LeadershipAshland Community and Technical College Big Sandy Community and Technical College Bluegrass Community and Technical College Bowling Green Technical College Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Gateway Community and Technical College Hazard Community and Technical College Henderson Community College Hopkinsville Community College Jefferson Community and Technical College Madisonville Community College Maysville Community and Technical College Owensboro Community and Technical College Somerset Community College Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College West Kentucky Community and Technical College |