For years, it was not uncommon for a deckhand on a towboat with minimum higher education to work his or her way up the ladder to become a chief engineer, pilot, or captain. Today as technologies are added and new regulations put into place, individuals are finding that working on America’s inland waterways requires not only a love of the waterways but also a commitment to continuous learning. This degree program gives mariners the opportunity to rise above the crowd and establish themselves as leaders in the industry as well as improve their chances to advance professionally. The curriculum for the Marine Technology program is taught primarily online with flexible components to accommodate the changing schedules of inland mariners. Check out our flyer.
Degree -- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Marine Technology with the following specializations:
Certificates
The curriculum is composed of 60-64 credits depending on the course of study the student selects.
The program requires that individuals already have 60 days of waterways experience or equivalent employment in the inland marine industry. Please contact the program coordinator if this requirement poses a problem. Please consult WKCTC’s general admission requirements.
KCTCS Marine Technology Program Credentials and Curricula
Industry Related Associations The American Waterways Operators The International Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Paducah, Kentucky The Waterways Journal The Seaman's Church Institute Towboat Photography by Jeff L. Yates Wheelhouse Report
Industry Related Associations
The American Waterways Operators
The International Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Paducah, Kentucky
The Waterways Journal
Towboat Photography by Jeff L. Yates
Andrew Gates, Program Coordinatorandrew.gates@kctcs.edu270-534-3285