Kilgore College offers a diverse array of academic, technical, and vocational programs tailored to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities, entry into the workforce, or career advancement. As a comprehensive community college in East Texas, it emphasizes accessible education with small class sizes and experienced faculty. The curriculum spans associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education options across multiple disciplines.
In the transfer division, students can pursue the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees, focusing on foundational courses in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. Popular areas include English literature, history, psychology, biology, chemistry, physics, and calculus, ensuring seamless credit transfer to bachelor's programs.
- Business and Economics: Courses in accounting principles, business law, microeconomics, macroeconomics, management, and marketing strategies, leading to Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in business administration.
- Health Sciences: Renowned programs in registered nursing (RN), vocational nursing (LVN), physical therapist assistant, medical laboratory technology, and emergency medical services, with hands-on clinical training in state-of-the-art facilities.
- Industrial and Technical Education: Welding technology, automotive technology, instrumentation and electrical technology, process operations technology, and machine tool technology, designed for high-demand jobs in oil, gas, and manufacturing sectors.
- Information Technology: Computer information systems, cybersecurity, networking, web development, and programming languages like Java and Python, offering certifications such as CompTIA A+ and Cisco CCNA.
- Public Services: Criminal justice, fire protection technology, and paralegal studies, including law enforcement training, corrections, and emergency management.
- Arts and Humanities: Visual arts, music theory and performance, theater arts, speech communication, and foreign languages like Spanish, with opportunities for exhibitions and recitals.
- Sciences and Engineering: Environmental science, geology, anatomy and physiology, and pre-engineering tracks for mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering transfers.
- Education and Human Services: Early childhood education, teacher certification preparation, social work, and human services, focusing on child development and counseling skills.
- Agriculture and Natural Resources: Animal science, plant and soil science, horticulture, and agribusiness management, supporting the region's agricultural economy.
Workforce development includes short-term certificates in areas like commercial driver's license (CDL), real estate, cosmetology, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Continuing education offers non-credit courses in leadership, computer skills, English as a Second Language (ESL), and GED preparation. The college also provides dual credit programs for high school students and online courses for flexibility. With a commitment to student success, Kilgore College integrates career services, tutoring, and internships to foster practical skills and lifelong learning. This holistic approach ensures graduates are competitive in local industries like energy, healthcare, and education, contributing to East Texas's economic vitality.
