Academic Divisions

West Kentucky Community and Technical College's Applied Technologies Division offers associate degrees, diplomas and career studies certificates in fields of construction, engineering, manufacturing, and transportation. Division programs prepare technical students for careers in industry through the promotion of hands-on skill instruction and applied academics in a safe and technologically current learning environment. The job market for graduates in these areas is continually growing with jobs available locally, regionally and nationally.

Admission to a KCTCS college does not guarantee admission to a specific program. Applicants seeking admission to an occupational/technical program should contact the admission office and/or the program webpage for specific information regarding any special requirements for program admission. Students seeking admission to an Applied Technologies Division program should contact the program coordinator for more information regarding program admissions requirements.

AT programs include:

• Air Conditioning Technology
• Apprenticeship Studies
• Automotive Technology
• Collision Repair Technology
• Construction Technology
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design
• Computer and Information Technologies
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Computerized Manufacturing and Machining
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts
• Diesel Technology
• Electrical Technology
• Fire Science Technology
• General Occupational/Technical Studies
• Industrial Maintenance Technology
• Marine Technology
• Welding Technology

Division Dean, Erik Engelland
erik.engelland@kctcs.edu
(270) 534-3449

The Arts and Sciences Division at West Kentucky Community and Technical College offers students a wide variety of courses needed for an Associate in Arts, an Associates in Fine Arts, or an Associate in Science degree, as well as general education courses necessary for any Associate in Applied Science degree.

In addition, we offer required courses for certificates, diplomas, and Associate in Applied Science degrees in the areas of Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Logistics and Operations Management, and Visual Communication.

Regardless of whether you plan to start with us and transfer to a four-year institution, or whether you plan to pursue a credential and directly enter the workforce, the dedicated and award-winning faculty of this division are focused on your success and helping you along your unique, educational journey.

Arts and Science programs include:

• Associate in Arts
• Associate in Fine Arts (AFA)
• Associate in Science
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
• Logistics and Operations Management
• Visual Communication

Division Dean, Britton Shurley
britton.shurley@kctcs.edu
(270) 534-3243

If you want to work in healthcare the Health Sciences division has several programs that can help you meet your career goals.

Programs include:

• Administrative Office Technology
• Dental Assisting
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Health Science Technology
• Medical Information Technology
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Nursing Assistant
• Nursing - Associate Degree
• Nursing - Practical Nurse
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Radiography
• Surgical Technology

Division Dean, Christy Petitt, MSN, RN, CNE
christy.petitt@kctcs.edu
(270) 534-3142