The Central Texas College Department of Science and Agriculture offers Certificates of Completion in Agricultural Industry, Agricultural Production, as well as Horticultural and Equine Specialization. These awards are designed to provide an entry-level, industry-validated “hands-on” approach to learning.
The associate of science degree is a two-year program designed so the student can transfer course hours to a four-year university. The applied science degree and certificate programs are designed to provide specialized training with a “hands-on” approach to learning.
The Department of Science and Agriculture manages a 360-acre livestock center which includes newly-designed horse stalls, indoor and outdoor riding arenas, cattle production facilities, tillable cropland and pasture/rangeland for both the equine and bovine herds.
The Department of Science and Agriculture also includes a climate-controlled greenhouse for horticulture classes and labs.
Location: Central Campus Science Center Building, Room 1133 Phone: 254-526-1288
Toll-free: In state: 1-800-223-4760, ext. 1288 Out-of-state: 1-800-792-3348, ext. 1288
Central Texas College can help you achieve your dream of a future career in the cockpit of a modern aircraft. CTC offers college credit while earning your pilot certificates.
The Aviation Science Department strives to develop not only the mind, but the whole student. The Aviation Science department is proud to sponsor the precision flying team which competes in the Region IV Intercollegiate Flying Association Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) each year. The CTC Flight Team has earned top two-year school honors at the national SAFECON competition.
Central Texas College offers a two-year Aviation program leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree and the Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Airplane rating. The curriculum includes 14 core aviation classes which are transferable to upper-level institutions that offer Baccalaureate degrees in aviation.
The Central Texas College Flight Training is conducted under Federal Aviation Association (FAA) regulations for FAR 141 Approved Schools. The local area offers an excellent training environment, which allows for efficient use of flight time. Central Texas College also offers advanced flight training for Flight Instructors and for Multi-Engine ratings. Extra curriculum activities include the Aviation Association, the National Intercollegiate Aviation Fraternity, and the Central Texas College Precision Flight Team which competes in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) competitions. In addition, Central Texas College is also a member of the University Aviation Association.
Location: Central Campus Technology Center/Mayborn Science Theater Building (Bldg. 267), Room 238 Phone: 254-526-1241
Killeen Skylark Field Killeen, TX 76543 1401 Stonetree Dr. Phone: 254-616-3420
Department Chair Abelardo Molina Barcena Killeen-Skylark Field Phone: 254-616-3420 amolinabarcena@ctcd.edu
Office Assistant I Resty Evinger Central Campus Phone: 254-526-1241 revinger@ctcd.edu
Aviation Maintenance Supervisor Robert Simmons Killeen-Skylark Field Phone: 254-616-3421 rsimmons@ctcd.edu
Chief Flight Instructor James Reynolds Killeen-Skylark Field Phone: 254-616-3420 jrrey@aol.com
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Michael D. Hutyra Killeen-Skylark Field Phone: 254-616-3420 Michael.Hutyra@ctcd.edu
Toll-free: Out-of-state: 1-800-792-3348, ext. 1241 In state: 1-800-223-4760, ext. 1241
The Business Administration Department at Central Texas College offers various degrees and certificates through six departments in the career fields of Accounting, Business Management, Global Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Homeland Security, Hospitality, and Real Estate are available.
The Central Texas College and field of study curriculum is designed to maximize the transfer of lower-level course work to the Baccalaureate degree-granting public education institution within the State of Texas. The Associate of Applied Science and the certificate awards are designed to provide an entry-level, industry-validated “hands-on” approach to learning for those aspiring to advance in their profession or start their own business, with the opportunity to continue to a bachelor of applied science.
The Associate of Science degree in Business Administration is designed for the student wishing to pursue a Baccalaureate degree.
Location: Central Campus Technology Center/Mayborn Science Theater Building (Bldg. 267), Room 202 business.admin4@ctcd.edu
Department Chair Les Ledger 254-526-1146 or 254-526-1248 les.ledger@ctcd.edu
People working with young children must have special skills: knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice; boundless patience; good judgment, the strength of character; and maturity to exercise the balance of control and latitude young children require. An Associate of Applied Sciences degree in child development enables students to own, manage, or teach at a childcare facility in most states. The AAS curriculum is the foundation for various bachelor’s programs in Texas. It can also provide a unique set of skills for various professions outside of child development.
We provide quality learning through various delivery modes to reach all students. Our courses are offered worldwide online, and many courses are offered in a blended format to meet today’s students’ diverse needs.
Our students have direct experience observing and working with children in National Association for the Education of Young Children-accredited centers, Department of Defense child development centers, or university/college lab schools including our CTC Child Development Center/Lab School. The center/lab school provides quality care and education designed to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children ages six months to five years old. It provides local college students with a quality example and lab experience and also serves as a model for the community. CTC Child Development program goals include assisting students with making intelligent career choices, keeping them abreast of the latest trends and techniques in the profession and assisting child development professionals with resources.
Child Development Center/Lab School Hours Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Department Chair Maria Lewis Phone: 254-526-1421 or 1-800-792-3348 ext. 1421 MTLewis@ctcd.edu
The Communications department offers courses in English, speech, and foreign languages as a part of an academic transfer curriculum and as part of the general education core required by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges for all degree programs.
Location Central Campus Academic Building (Bldg. 208), Room 151
Department Chair Dr. Brent J. Royster 254-616-3353 or 254-526-1674 brent.royster@ctcd.edu
The Computer Information Technology and Systems department offers a variety of degrees and certificates for those who are aspiring for a career in computer technology. The programs offered in this department range from specializing in assisting businesses with their company’s computer and software systems or ensuring the safety of information.
Location Central Campus Computer Science Building (Bldg. 214), Room 224
The Department of Health Sciences promotes excellence in healthcare education to a diverse student population through credentialed health care programs, which are enriched with support for student success and employability. Within the department, we offer many Certificate and/or Associate degree options. These degrees and certificates are designed for students seeking employment in Health Science related career fields. Employment opportunities in the Health Sciences are expected to rise. A career as a Nurse, EMT, Paramedic, Medical Lab Technician, Histotechnician, Massage Therapist, Human Services provider, or Phlebotomist is a challenging and rewarding career field, and one in which there must be a lifelong dedication to learning. We invite you to begin your lifelong journey with an education provided by the Department of Health Sciences at Central Texas College.
Location Central Campus Nursing & Allied Health Building (Bldg. 557) DHS@ctcd.edu
The Fine Arts department offers courses required in degree and certification programs and courses for self-improvement.
The Central Texas College Fine Arts department is housed in the Lady Bird Johnson Fine Arts Center (Bldg. 218). Specialized space includes indoor and outdoor studio work areas, a state-of-the-art lecture room with multimedia capabilities, a new computer graphics lab, a piano keyboard lab, a music rehearsal hall, piano practice rooms and an auditorium with drama production light and sound systems and two concert grand pianos.
Location Central Campus Lady Bird Johnson Fine Arts Center (Bldg. 218), Room 109
Industrial Technology (ITECH) is a dynamic hub of learning and skill development, offering programs in six key areas of study: automotive, building trades, diesel, graphics & printing, HVAC, and welding. The department is dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and technical expertise necessary to thrive in today’s competitive industrial landscape. One of the department’s cornerstones is a focus on industry certifications, ensuring that graduates not only possess a solid academic foundation but are also equipped with recognized credentials that enhance their employability.
With faculty comprised of experts in every area, state-of-the-art equipment, and industry-aligned curricula, ITECH programs equip students to enter the workforce as highly skilled professionals.
Industrial Technology participates in competency-based, open-entry programs. See the catalog section titled “Competency-Based Education (CBE)” for details. For information about registration, read the catalog section titled “Registration for Career and Technology Education (CATE) Programs.”
Tools and Equipment: Most tools and equipment for Industrial Technology courses are furnished; however, others must be purchased by the student. Contact the ITECH department for details.
The Kinesiology department offers courses required in degree and certification programs, courses for self-improvement and programs of recreational sports.
Location Central Campus Natatorium & Physical Education Center Building (Bldg. 545)
The CTC Mathematics curriculum is designed to maximize the transfer of lower level course work to a bachelor’s degree from a four-year university in Texas. Students have the opportunity to take the first two years of a mathematics program that is cost-efficient and centered around student success.
Location Central Campus Technology Center/Mayborn Science Theater Building (Bldg. 267), Room 223
The mission of the Office Technology (OT) Department is to prepare students for employment in professional office and medical office careers.
The department offers three degree tracks: Office Technology, Medical Office Technology, and Medical Coding and Billing. Each track comprises stackable certificates that deepen levels of applied learning along the path toward an associate degree.
Classes are offered in traditional and open-entry, self-paced (OT Career and Technology Education [CATE] Center) formats: face-to-face, online, and blended (combination face-to-face and online). Courses with an asterisk (*) following them are not available in open-entry, self-paced formats.
The flexibility of OT programs, along with its knowledgeable and caring faculty, make it a great springboard to your administrative career.
Location Central Campus Sid M. Weiser CATE Center (West) Bldg. 253W, Room 11 254-526-1382 office.technology@ctcd.edu
Department Chair Dr. Melissa Gonzalez 254-526-1234 Melissa.Gonzalez@ctcd.edu
The Protective Services (Criminal Justice) department follows the principles and guidelines of the Central Texas College mission - utilizing its resources to provide qualified, trained individuals for local, state, national and international public criminal justice agencies. Further, it assists students in making an intelligent career choice and assists the field in providing qualified employees by guaranteeing the performance of its graduates. The Protective Services department adheres to the common course transfer core curriculum in criminal justice, assuring transferability of its courses to a variety of colleges and universities. Further, the department has articulation agreements with several high schools and universities in Texas, whereby courses taught at one institution are automatically accepted into the degree plans of the other if the student so desires.
Police Academy Admission Requirements
All applicants to the CTC Police Academy must meet special admission requirements as established by the Central Texas College Protective Service Department. All applicants must be at least 21 years of age before completion of the 720-hour academy unless you meet the requirements to attend between the ages 18 to 21. See TCOLE rules for more information, www.tcole.texas.gov.
Applicants must complete application packet from the Central Texas College Protective Service Department. The packet will be available prior to beginning of the academy via a link on the main academy page.
Location Central Campus Protective Services Building (Bldg. 541), Room 101 Police Academy Email: Police.Academy@ctcd.edu
Department Chair Jonathan (Jon) Cella Protective Services Building (Bldg. 541), Room 104 254-526-1608 Jon.Cella@ctcd.edu
Police Academy Program Coordinator Clifton Osborne Protective Services Building (Bldg. 541), Room 107 254-526-1507 Clifton.Osborne@ctcd.edu
Office Assistant II Elizabeth Swope Protective Services Building (Bldg. 541), Room 101 254-526-1275 Elizabeth.Swope@ctcd.edu
Office Clerk I Jeremiah Quiroz Protective Services Building (Bldg. 541), Room 101 254-616-3316 Jeremiah.Quiroz@ctcd.edu
Protective Services Faculty William “Scott” Lorenz Protective Services Building (Bldg. 541), Room 106 254-526-1243 William.Lorenz@ctcd.edu
Police Academy Faculty Johnnie Thomas Protective Services Building (Bldg. 541), Room 115 254-526-1506 JThomas3@ctcd.edu
Police Academy Faculty Bradford Watson Protective Services Building (Bldg. 541), Room 115 254-526-1191 BWatson2@ctcd.edu
The Central Texas College Department of Science and Agriculture offers courses in the areas of biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, and physics.
Specific pre-requisite courses are offered for those aiming to major in pre-nursing, pre-med, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, and physics disciplines.
Associate of Science degrees are offered in each program and most courses are designed for those aiming to pursue further work in the sciences and in the teaching of science. The Central Texas College curriculum is designed to maximize the transfer of lower-level coursework to the Baccalaureate degree granting public education institutions within the State of Texas.
A broad range of science courses are offered each semester in day, evening, and weekend schedules. Be sure to confer with Science and Agriculture department advisors as to recommended sequencing of courses and the semesters that these courses are offered.
Location Central Campus Science Center Building, Room 1133 Phone: 254-526-1288
Toll-free: In state: 1-800-223-4760, ext. 1288 Out-of-state: 1-800-792-3348, ext. 1288
The CTC Social and Behavioral Science department offers courses in the areas of anthropology, economics, geography, government, history, philosophy, psychology and sociology.
The Associate of Arts degree in Social Science is designed for the student wishing to pursue a Baccalaureate degree in one of the many liberal arts career fields. The Central Texas College curriculum is designed to maximize the transfer of lower level course work to the Baccalaureate degree granting public education institution within the State of Texas. The Associate of Arts in Social Science allows the student to choose instruction from a broad range of Social and Behavioral Science courses. This degree provides the foundation skills required of many diverse career fields including psychology, politics, history, anthropology, sociology, geography, philosophy and economics.
Location Central Campus Academic Building (Bldg. 208), Room 101
