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West Kentucky Community and Technical College was established in 2003 after the consolidation of West Kentucky Technical College and Paducah Community College. The college is administered by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The college is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Allied Health & Personal Services
- Business & Computer Related Technologies
- Humanities, Fine Arts, & Social Science
- Nursing
- Science & Mathematics
- Technical & Industrial
There are several student organizations and clubs at WKCTC. Some of these are the African-American Student Alliance, College Democrats, Baptist Student Union, Community Chorus, Phi Beta Lambda, Science Club, Visual Arts Club, Phi Theta Kappa and the Writers Club.
WKCTC offers several scholarship programs such as the KCTCS Commonwealth Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, Academic Excellence Scholarship and the National Science Foundation Scholarships.
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Campus Location4810 Alben Barkley Drive
Paducah, KY 42002-7380
USA
Main Tel: 27055492000
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in office and administration, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 1,663 | 30 | | Associate | 523 | 16 | | 1-2 year certificate | 282 | 23 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 7,090 in 2007-2008 (3,123 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,904 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,360 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: WKCTC participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 43 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 8 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 81 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (24 awarded) - Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Barbering/Barber
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (169 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (27 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (288 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (41 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (29 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (17 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (71 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (325 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (208 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (54 awarded) - Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (109 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (3 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (588 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (314 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES (158 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (3 awarded) - Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION (28 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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