West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available42
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio18:1
- Retention Rate66%
AP Credit Policy
In order to earn any Advanced Placement credit at a KCTCS college, you must earn a score of 3 or higher on the exam. If you intend to transfer to a four-year college, you should be aware that most will require a minimum score of 4 to earn credit, and your AP credits will be reevaluated by each four-year institution.
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 | 3 | ART 105 or ART 106 |
| 4 | 6 | ART 105 and ART 106 | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | BIO 112 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | MAT 175 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 10 | MAT 175 and MAT 185 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 | CHE 170 |
| 4 | 6 | 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 | TRN 172 |
| 4 | 3 | CIT 149 | |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | FRE 201 |
| 4 | 6 | FRE 201 and FRE 202 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | GER 201 |
| 4 | 6 | GER 201 and GER 202 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 172 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | TRN 106 |
| 4 | 6 | TRN 106 and TRN 107 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | JPN 201 |
| 4 | 6 | JPN 201 and JPN 202 | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | TRN 106*** |
| 4 | 6 | TRN 106 and 107*** | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 202 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 201 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS 174 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY 232 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY 231 |
| 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 | TRN 110 |
| 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
- 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
C
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
E
- Electrician
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
G
- Graphic Design
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
- Marine Transportation, Other
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
N
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
P
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Physical Therapy Assistant
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
T
- 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
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Weekend College
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