Programs of Study by Area

This chart shows all KCC programs arranged by career area. It includes transfer programs for those pursuing four-year bachelor’s degrees and occupational programs for more immediate entry into the workforce.

Additional occupational programs are offered to KCC students at other area community colleges through cooperative agreements

 Arts and Sciences Associate Degree 
Advanced

Certificate
 
 Certificate Sem. hrs.* 
Art A.F.A.

65
Aviation A.A.

64
Biological Sciences A.S.

64
Chemistry A.S.

64
Engineering Science A.E.S.

68
English A.A.

64
General Transfer  A.A.

64
General Transfer  A.S.

64
History A.A.

64
Mass Communication A.A.

64
Mathematics A.S.

64
Physics A.S.

64
Political Science A.A.

64
Psychology A.A.

64
Sociology A.A.

64
Visual Arts A.A.

64


Agriculture/Horticulture Associate Degree 
Advanced
Certificate

Certificate  Sem. hrs.* 
Agriculture A.S.

63
Agri-Hort Business A.A.S. Adv. Cert.
64/30
Ag Business


Cert. 18
Agri-Hort Horticulture A.A.S. Adv. Cert.

64/36
Horticulture


Cert. 19
Agri-Hort Manufacturing Technology A.A.S. Adv. Cert.
64/32
Agri-Hort Production A.A.S. Adv. Cert.
64/32
Ag Production


Cert. 18
Agronomy

Cert. 18
Ag Power

Cert. 18
Ag Construction

Cert. 18
Landscaping

Cert. 18
Metal Fabrication

Cert. 18
Local Foods

Cert. 18


Business and Information Technology Associate Degree 
Advanced
Certificate
 
Certificate  Sem. hrs.* 
Business A.S.

64
Business A.A.S. Adv. Cert.

61/30
        Accounting I

Cert. 15
        Accounting II

Cert. 27
        Business

Cert. 15
        Business Management      Cert.   12
        Business Marketing     Cert. 12 
        Human Resources     Cert. 12 
        Small Business     Cert. 12 
Office Professional A.A.S.

61
Office Assistant

Adv. Cert.
38
Microsoft Office Suite Applications


Cert. 9
Supply Chain Management

Cert. 14
Sustainable Resource Management

Cert. 6
Global Supply Chain

Cert. 29

 
Education
 Associate Degree
Advanced
Certificate
 
 Certificate Sem. hrs.* 
Child Development-Director/Administrator Option A.A.S.

64
Child Development – Education Option A.A.S. Adv. Cert.
64/33
Early Childhood Education A.A.T.

65
Early Childhood Education Level Two Credential

Cert. 12
Early Childhood Education Level Three Credential

Cert. 27
Early Childhood Education Level Four Credential

Cert. 33
Early Childhood Education Infant-Toddler Level

Cert. 15
Elementary Education A.A.

64
Special Education A.A.T.

61
Paraprofessional Educator/Teacher’s Aide A.A.S. Adv. Cert.
61/30
Secondary Education A.A.

64
Secondary Mathematics A.A.T.

64


 
Health Careers
Associate Degree 
Advanced
Certificate
 
Certificate  Sem. hrs.* 
Coding Specialist
Adv. Cert.
32
Medical Laboratory Technology A.A.S.

70

Medical Laboratory Technology Advanced Placement Sequence (Option 1)

A.A.S.       70
       Medical Laboratory Assistant

Cert. 13
Nursing-Registered A.A.S.

63
RN - Advanced Placement Sequence
 A.A.S.      63
Nursing-Practical
Adv. Cert.
38
Nursing Assistant

Cert. 16
Paramedic A.A.S.

62
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B)
    Cert. 
Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedi(EMT-P)
    Cert.  45 
Phlebotomy

Cert. 8
Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S.

71
Radiography A.A.S.

72
Respiratory Therapist A.A.S.

68
Respiratory Therapist Advanced Placement Sequence A.A.S.      68

Human and Public Service Associate Degree 
Advanced
Certificate
 
Certificate  Sem. hrs.* 
Criminal Justice A.A.

64
Law Enforcement A.A.S. Adv. Cert.
64/30
Basic Law Enforcement Principles


Cert. 6
Laws & Evidentiary Procedures


Cert. 6
Relationships & Juveniles


Cert.
6
Crime, Criminals & Corrections


Cert. 9
Investigation & Organization


Cert. 12
Private Security


Cert. 9
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies A.A.S. Adv. Cert.
64/36





Industry and Technology Associate Degree   
Advanced
Certificate

Certificate  Sem. hrs.* 
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration: Domestic Refrigeration A.A.S.      68 
 HVAC/R Service
  Adv. Cert.     38
 General Technician
    Cert.   12
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration: Commercial Refrigeration  A.A.S.      69 
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration: Energy Audit  A.A.S.  Adv. Cert.  Cert.  64/35/9
Heating Systems


Cert. 12
Energy Audit Air Flow


Cert. 12
Automotive Technology A.A.S.
Cert. 69/28
Advanced Drivetrains/Powertrains


Cert. 17
Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning


Cert. 3
Brakes & Alignment


Cert. 6
Drivelines


Cert. 6
Computer Graphic Technology A.A.S. Adv. Cert. Cert. I
Cert. II
67-69
48
13/25

Computer Graphic Technology: Graphic Design Specialization

A.A.S.
Cert. I
Cert. II

68
13
28

Computer Graphic Technology: Design Technology Specialization

A.A.S.
Cert. I
Cert. II
69/13
25
Construction Craft Laborer A.A.S. Adv. Cert.
64/44
Concrete Specialist

Cert. 10
Construction Management A.A.S. Adv. Cert.
65/35
Materials and Methods


Cert. 6
Building Systems


Cert. 10
Electrical Technology


66-69
Industrial Electrical Technology
A.A.S.  Adv. Cert.    68/42 
Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control
A.A.S.  Adv. Cert.    69/38
Industrial Machinery Maintenance
A.A.S.      66
Renewable Energy Technology 
A.A.S.      68 
Industrial Motor Control


Cert. 14
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Power


Cert. 14
Programmable Logic Controllers


Cert. 14
Residential & Industrial Wiring


Cert. 14
Electronic Technician


Cert. 18
Entry-Level, Solar-Thermal Technology


Cert. 21
Entry-Level, Small-Wind Energy Technology


Cert. 21
Entry-Level, Solar-PV Technology


Cert. 21
Machine Tool Technology
Adv. Cert.
34
Manufacturing Technology: Industrial Maintenance A.A.S. Adv. Cert.
63/45
Intermediate Manufacturing Industrial Maintenance


Cert. 31
Manufacturing: Industrial Maintenance I


Cert. 27
Basic Manufacturing Industrial Maintenance


Cert. 13
Manufacturing Production

Cert. 14
Manufacturing Technology: Machine Tool A.A.S. Adv. Cert.
63/45
Intermediate Manufacturing Machine Tool


Cert. 31
Manufacturing Technology: Machine Tool I


Cert. 27
Basic Manufacturing Machine Tool


Cert. 13
Manufacturing Technology: TWDL A.A.S. Adv. Cert.
63/45
Intermediate Manufacturing: TWDL


Cert. 31
Manufacturing TWDL I


Cert. 27
Basic Manufacturing TWDL


Cert. 13
Manufacturing Logistics


Cert. 14
Manufacturing Technology: Welding A.A.S. Adv. Cert.
63/45
Intermediate Manufacturing: Welding


Cert. 31
Manufacturing: Welding I


Cert. 29
Basic Manufacturing: Welding


Cert. 15
Millwright
Adv. Cert.
48
Tower Construction & Maintenance

Cert. 5.5
Welding Technology A.A.S. Adv. Cert.
64/32
Shielded Metal-Arc Welding All Positions


Cert. 8
Tungsten Inert Gas & Metallic Inert Gas


Cert. 8
Pipe Welding


Cert. 12
Maintenance Welding


Cert. 12
         
 General Studies Associate Degree  Advanced Certificate  Certificate  Sem. hrs.* 
 General Studies A.G.S.      64
         

* When two numbers are listed, the first is semester hours to complete the associate degree and the second number is semester hours to complete the certificate.