Study at Somerset Community College

Somerset Community College is a two year college located in Somerset, Kentucky. It is a part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The college offers academic, general education and technical curricula leading to various certificates, diplomas and associates degrees.

SCC serves students on two campuses and four centers in south-central Kentucky. It also offers distance learning opportunities through televised courses, online classes and courses at off-campus sites. The college is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of them are the Anime Club, Criminal Justice Student Organization, Kappa Gamma Theta, Psychology Club and Tennis Club.

Some of the notable alumni of SCC are Tara Conner, Miss USA 2006; and Kara Couch, College Print Winner and Robert F. Kennedy College Journalism Award.

Profile of Somerset Community College

The campus of Somerset Community College is in Somerset, KY, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Somerset Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in mechanics and repair.

Somerset Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Somerset Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, Somerset Community College had 7,110 students enrolled (4,527 full-time equivalent).

Somerset Community College Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Mechanics and Repair	375	diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, aircraft powerplant tech, HVAC, industrial electronics tech, computer repair
Liberal Arts	285	liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	207	licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Medical Adminstration	147	medical secretary
Medical Support and Technology	117	medical lab tech, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, medical assistant
Business and Management	88	business management, accounting technology
Engineering Technician	65	engineering technology, drafting
Construction Trades	58	electrician, carpentry, masonry
Family and Social Work	56	child care provider
Security and Law Enforcement	52	criminal justice and administration
Production Trades	49	machine shop assistant, welding
office and Administration	34	executive secretary
Computer Science and Engineering	16	computer and info science
Beauty and Cosmetology	14	cosmetology
Therapy and Counseling	14	physical therapist assistant
Education and Teaching	12	teacher aide
Media	5	communications tech

Contact: Somerset Community College

Somerset Community College
808 Monticello Street
Somerset, KY 42501-2973
General Phone: (877) 629-9722
http://www.somerset.kctcs.edu/