Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available42
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio13:1
- Retention Rate64%
AP Credit Policy
KRS 164.098 requires Kentucky Institutions to award credit for scores of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement Tests. KCTCS colleges participate in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. Interested students should have their official examination results sent to the Admissions Office of their local KCTCS College. Students are responsible for providing a transcript of AP credits earned.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 112 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 113 |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART 105 or ART 106 |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | BIO 112 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | MAT 175 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 10 | MAT 175 and MAT 185 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHE 170 |
| 4 | 8 | CHE 170 & CHE 180 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | RAE 150 |
| 4 | 8 | RAE 150 and RAE 151 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 210 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| 4 | 3 | CIT 149 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CIT 105 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 110 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 101 & ENG 161 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | EST 150 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIS 104 and HIS 105 |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | FRE 201 and FRE 202 |
| 3 | 3 | FRE 201 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | GER 201 and GER 202 |
| 3 | 3 | GER 201 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 172 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 4 | 6 | Not available | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | JPN 201 and JPN 202 |
| 3 | 3 | JPN 201 | |
| Latin | 4 | 6 | TRN 106 and 107 |
| 3 | 3 | TRN 106 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 202 |
| 3 | 3 | ECO 201 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS 174 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY 201 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY 203 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 110 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPA 201 |
| 4 | 6 | SPA 201 and 202 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STA 220 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 101 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIS 108 and HIS 109 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIS 101 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
D
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
E
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Electrician
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
F
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
G
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Human Services, General
I
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
P
- Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
R
- Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
T
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Weekend College
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