Wichita, Kansas, is home to several four-year colleges, including Wichita State University and a campus of the University of Kansas School of Medicine. For students who prefer to earn a two-year degree before transferring to a four-year university, and for those who seek vocational training in fields ranging from aviation to medicine, the Wichita area also has several community colleges and technical schools.
Wichita Area Technical College
A public, two-year community college, Wichita Area Technical College offers numerous programs. Students can take courses to prepare for a four-year university or complete specialized programs leading to an associate of applied science degree or a technical certificate. Students also can learn specific technical skills instead of completing an entire program.
Wichita Area Technical College
301 S. Grove
Wichita KS, 67211
(316) 677-9400
www.watc.edu
Aviation Tech Center
Among technical and vocational programs offered at Wichita Area Technical College is a special program at the Aviation Tech Center, formerly operated by Cowley College. This program teaches hydraulics, avionics, fuel systems and other essentials for airframe and power-plant licensed mechanics. The community college is the managing partner of Sedgwick County's National Center for Aviation Training.
National Center for AviationTraining
7603 E. Pawnee
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 677-1550
www.watc.edu
Butler Community College
About 30 miles east of Wichita in El Dorado, Kansas, Butler Community College offers an associate's degree program, preparing students to transfer to a four-year college or go directly into an occupation. Academic programs and majors include music, nursing, education, accounting and biology, as well as engineering and mathematics. Founded in 1927, Butler has more than 8,000 students and dormitory space for 345 students.
Butler Community College
901 S. Haverhill Road
El Dorado, KS 67042-3280
(316) 321-2222
www.butlercc.edu
Heritage College
The privately run Heritage College operates campuses in seven U.S. cities, including Wichita. Heritage offers programs to train X-ray medical technicians, pharmacy technicians, personal trainers and practitioners of therapeutic massage.Heritage awards diplomas in therapeutic massage therapy and X-ray medical technology. The pharmacy technician school and personal trainer program also are fully accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Heritage College
2800 S. Rock Road
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 681-1615
www.heritage-education.com
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