Owensboro Community and Technical College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available40
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio20:1
- Retention Rate72%
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.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| 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 | 4 | 6 | ART 105 and ART 106 |
| 3 | 3 | 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 and 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 Credit |
| 4 | 3 | CIT 149 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | Elective Credit |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 110 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | 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 | Elective Credit |
| 4 | 6 | Elective Credit | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | JPN 201 |
| 4 | 6 | JPN 201 and JPN 202 | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Elective Credit |
| 4 | 6 | Elective Credit | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 202 |
| Microeconomics | 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 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPA 201 |
| 4 | 6 | SPA 201 and SPA 202 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Elective Credit |
| 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
- Agricultural Production Operations, General
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Building/Property Maintenance
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
D
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Electrician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
I
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
N
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
P
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
T
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
V
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
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
- English as a Second Language
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Study Abroad
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