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Distance Education
Distance Education
Kentucky Community and Technical College System's (KCTCS) sixteen colleges deliver quality online courses and programs "anytime, anywhere."
KCTCS colleges offer traditional online education through a partnership with the Kentucky Virtual Campus (KYVC). These online courses are 3-4 credits each, paced by semester, and lead to certificates, diplomas, and degrees. Distance learning is an alternative for many students who cannot attend classes on campus due to scheduling conflicts, childcare, work or other commitments.
KCTCS colleges also offer module courses and programs through KCTCS Online. Unlike the traditional online distance learning courses, KCTCS Online offers education in "bite-sized chunks". Courses start every day and are divided into smaller modules that are only 3 to 8 weeks long and focus on specific skills. Each module earns real credit at KCTCS colleges -- and credits build toward degrees.
In addition to these online options, KCTCS colleges also offer Live Virtual Classes through video conferencing technologies, and Interactive Television (ITV).
Online Programs
Traditionally-paced distance learning online programs
KCTCS colleges offer traditionally-paced distance learning online programs including the Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees, as well as diplomas and certificates. Students must designate a KCTCS college as their Home College. The KCTCS Home College must have program approval to award the credential. Online classes are delivered by different KCTCS colleges, and the Home College accepts all systemwide online courses delivered by other KCTCS colleges. Online courses offered systemwide and posted at the Kentucky Virtual Campus may be applied toward the required 25 percent of the approved curriculum credits to be completed at the college granting the degree. The student's Home College will provide student services including, but not limited to, admission, advising, registration, library services, billing, and financial aid. Enrolled students will receive automatic e-mails providing user id and password information through the student KCTCS e-mail account.
All of the courses required for distance learning online programs can be taken fully online; however, some courses may require exams that are proctored and approved by the instructor. Instructors communicate with students through the Blackboard Course Management System (CMS) or through KCTCS e-mail.
Students may register for KCTCS distance learning online classes offered systemwide directly at any KCTCS college. Individuals may also complete a "course inquiry" submit form through www.kyvc.org. KYVC course inquiries are submitted directly to the KCTCS Home College identified by the student. The student's chosen Home College processes the course inquiry either through formal admission procedures or class enrollment.
Additional information about KCTCS distance learning online courses and programs, including student orientation and tutorial, may be viewed at the main KCTCS web page, www.kctcs.edu. Click "Students" and then "Distance Learning". You also follow this navigation to program guides for KCTCS distance learning online programs by continuing to "online Programs" and in the Academic Curricula section of this catalog. To support student success, the Home College may require an Internet course orientation prior to enrollment in an online class. Visit the Home College Internet homepage prior to requesting enrollment. If there are questions about the degree or the requirements, please contact an advisor or a counselor at the Home College.
Current list of traditionally-paced online programs:
Associate in Arts
Associate in Science
Associate in Applied Science:
Business Studies
- Business Administration
- Accounting Option
- Management Option
- Office Systems Option
- Medical Information Technology
- Administration Option
- Insurance Coding Option
- Medical Records Option
- Transcription Option
- Office Systems Technology
- Administrative Option
- Financial Assistant Option
- Medical Administrative Option
- Desktop Publishing Option
- Realtime Captioning Technology
- Judicial Reporter
- Broadcast Captioner/CART Provider
Criminal Justice
- General Option
- Law Enforcement
- Security and Loss Prevention
General Occupational/Technical Studies
Information Management & Design
- Library Information Technology Option
Information Technology
- Computer Programming Option (Programming Track)
- Computer Programming Option (Game Programming Track)
- Database Administration Option Oracle Track (Basic)
- Computer Support Specialist Option
- Network Administration Option Microsoft
MCSA Track
- Network Administration Option Microsoft
MCSE Track
- Information Security Option
Quality Management Systems
Human Services
Diplomas
Business Studies
- Medical Information Technology
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Office Assistant
- Medical Insurance Coding
- Medical Records Clerk
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Office Systems Technology
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Assistant
- Financial Assistant
- Desktop Publishing Specialist
- Medical Office Assistant
- Realtime Captioning Technology
- Judicial Reporter
- Scopist
Computer Aided Drafting & Design
- Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Certificates
Business Studies
- Accounting Technology
- Accounting Trainee I
- Accounting Trainee II
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Advanced Business Administration
- Basic Business Administration
- Business Transfer
- Financial Perspectives
- General Business
- Leadership
- Small Business Management
- Supervisory Management
- Medical Information Technology
- Medical Unit Coordinator
- Hospital Admissions Clerk
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Office Trainee
- Office Systems Technology
- Medical Admissions Clerk
- Medical Administrative
- Medical Coding
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Administrative
- Data Entry Operator
- Financial Assistant Clerk
- Financial Assistant Trainee
- Financial Record Keeper
- Receptionist
- Basic Business Presentation
- Desktop Publishing
- Legal Receptionist
Computer Aided Drafting & Design
- Computer Assisted Drafter
- Detailer
- Drafter Assistant
Education
Historic Information Management
- Archival Management
- Museum Management
- Records Management
Human Services
Information Technology
- Information Technology Fundamentals
- A+ Certification
- Computer Programming
- Game Programming
- Database Administration – Oracle Basic
- Information Security
- Computer Support Specialist
- Network Administration Microsoft MCSA Track
- Network Administration Microsoft MCSE Track
- Web Administrator
- Web Site Developer
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
- Kentucky Early Childhood Administrator
- Kentucky Child Care Assistant
- Kentucky Child Care Provider
Nursing
- Medicaid Nurse Aide
- Advanced Nursing Assistant
Quality Management Systems
- Quality Leader
- Quality Monitor
- Quality Specialist I
- Quality Support
KCTCS Online Programs (modular classes)
KCTCS Online is higher education on your terms. It offers accredited, affordable college programs designed to fit the busy, working adult.
All KCTCS Online programs are built around the concept of modules. Modules are bite-sized classes that focus on a single job skill or academic topic and can be completed in three to eight weeks. Modules earn credit and credits build to certificates, diplomas or degrees.
Modules give you unparalleled flexibility and control of your education because you can begin a new module whenever you're ready. Unlike other online colleges with fixed course schedules, we offer the first truly on-demand education where you're free to work at your own pace and earn credit for prior knowledge. We also offer virtual student services 24/7 through the KCTCS Online Student Services Help Desk.
Degree
Business Administration
- Associate in Business Administration with Human Resources Management Option
- Associate in Business Administration with Management Option
Information Technology
- AAS in Information Technology: Network Administration Option (Microsoft MCSA Track)
Diploma
Business Administration
- Organizational Leadership
- Small Business Management
Certificate
Information Technology
- Information Technology Fundamentals
- A+ Certification
- Microsoft Networking MCSA Track
- Information Security
Business Administration
- Advanced Business Administration
Human Resource Management
- Leadership
- Management
- Small Business Management
- Team Leadership
Coming Fall 2009
Degree
Nursing
- Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
Industrial Maintenance Technology
- Associate in Applied Science -- Industrial Maintenance Technology
Information Technology
- Associate in Applied Science -- Information Security
Diploma
Nursing
Certificate
Nursing
- Medicaid Nurse Aide (MNA)
Industrial Maintenance Technology
- Mechanical Maintenance I
- Mechanical Maintenance II
- Electrical Mechanic
- Mechatronics