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Licensure Disclosures
Colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) offer courses, certificate programs, diplomas, and associate degrees that may lead to licensure or certification that is required for employment in your state. The programs listed on the website meet requirements for the state of Kentucky However, requirements for licensure or certification in other states may vary.
If you currently live outside of Kentucky, be aware there may be additional requirements needed to obtain licensure or certification in your state. KCTCS has made every effort to ensure the educational requirements for licensure or certification information is correct; however, state requirements may change following the publication of this information. Consult with your state’s licensing/certification board to determine if your chosen path of study will meet their requirements.
Many programs may lead to licensure or certification that can be desirable for employment. Only those that are required by the state for employment are listed here.
| Academic Program of Study | CIP Code |
|---|---|
| Associate in Arts | 24.0101 |
| Associate in Fine Arts - Cinematic Arts | 50.0602 |
| Associate in Fine Arts - Theatre Arts | 50.0501 |
| Associate in Science | 24.0101 |
| Academic Program of Study | CIP Code |
|---|---|
| Administrative Office Technology | 52.0402 |
| Air Conditioning Technology | 47.0201 |
| Applied Engineering Technology | 15.0499 |
| Apprenticeship Studies | 30.0000 |
| Architectural Technology | 15.1303 |
| Automotive Technology | 47.0604 |
| Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | 41.0101 |
| Business Administration | 52.0201 |
| Computer Aided Drafting and Design | 15.1301 |
| Computer and Information Technologies | 11.0101 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | 15.1201 |
| Computerized Manufacturing & Machining | 48.0503 |
| Construction Technology | 46.0201 |
| Cosmetology | 12.0401 |
| Criminal Justice | 43.0103 |
| Culinary Arts | 12.0503 |
| Cybersecurity | 43.0404 |
| Dental Hygiene | 51.0602 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | 51.0910 |
| Diesel Technology | 47.0605 |
| Education | 13.1501 |
| Electrical Technology | 46.0302 |
| Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic | 51.0904 |
| Energy Technologies | 15.1701 |
| Engineering and Electronics Technology | 15.0399 |
| Environmental Science Technology | 15.0507 |
| Equine | 01.0507 |
| Fire/Rescue Science Technology | 43.0203 |
| Fire/Rescue Science Technology | 51.0904 |
| General Occupational/Technical Studies | 30.9999 |
| Graphic Design & Library Tech | 11.0801 |
| Health Care Foundations | 51.0000 |
| Health Science Technology | 51.0000 |
| Heavy Equipment Operation | 49.0202 |
| Human and Social Services | 44.0000 |
| Industrial Maintenance Technology | 47.0303 |
| Integrated Engineering Technology | 14.4201 |
| Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education | 19.0709 |
| Logistics and Operations Management | 52.0203 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology | 15.0613 |
| Manufacturing Industrial Technology: Electrical Technology | 46.0302 |
| Medical Assisting | 51.0801 |
| Medical Information Technology | 51.0716 |
| Medical Information Technology | 51.0799 |
| Medical Nurse Aide | 51.3901 |
| Nursing | 51.3801 |
| Nursing - Practical Nursing | 51.3901 |
| Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology | 51.2399 |
| Project Lead The Way | 15.1599 |
| Radiography | 51.0911 |
| Respiratory Care | 51.0908 |
| Social Media Marketing | 11.1005 |
| Surgical Technology | 51.0909 |
| Truck Driving Training | 49.0205 |
| Welding Technology | 48.0508 |
Note: Certificate and Diploma credential pathways that are embedded within larger approved academic programs are excluded from this list. "Embedded" credential pathways are defined as sharing the same CIP code with a larger program OR being listed as part of a larger program according to the KCTCS catalog.
