Holmes Community College

Accounting

Offered within the Business Pathway. Prepares students to transfer toward careers as an accountant or auditor, preparing and examining financial records and ensuring taxes are paid accurately and on time.

Accounting Technology

Accounting Technology prepares students for entry-level accounting positions in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory, as well as enhancing the skills of persons currently employed in accounting who wish to advance.

Accounting Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Accounting Technology prepares students for entry-level accounting positions in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory, as well as enhancing the skills of persons currently employed in accounting who wish to advance.

Accounting Technology (Technical Certificate)

Accounting Technology prepares students for entry-level accounting positions in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory, as well as enhancing the skills of persons currently employed in accounting who wish to advance.

Administrative Office Technology

Administrative Office Technology provides training in administrative office procedures, integrated computer applications, business financial systems, communication, and related technologies.

Administrative Office Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Administrative Office Technology provides training in administrative office procedures, integrated computer applications, business financial systems, communication, and related technologies.

Administrative Office Technology (Technical Certificate)

Administrative Office Technology provides training in administrative office procedures, integrated computer applications, business financial systems, communication, and related technologies.

Agribusiness

Offered within the Business Pathway, combining business coursework with animal and plant science.

Agricultural Sciences

Offered within the STEM Pathway. Continuing towards a Bachelor of Science can prepare students for studies in agricultural sciences or agronomy (plant and soil science).

Architectural Engineering Technology

The Architectural Engineering Technology program educates students in the process of producing design projects from schematics through construction. The program prepares graduates for employment in architectural related firms, design build firms, engineering firms, governmental agencies, real estate developers, planning offices, and architectural material suppliers.

Architectural Engineering Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

The Architectural Engineering Technology program educates students in the process of producing design projects from schematics through construction. The program prepares graduates for employment in architectural related firms, design build firms, engineering firms, governmental agencies, real estate developers, planning offices, and architectural material suppliers.

Architectural Engineering Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Architectural Engineering Technology program educates students in the process of producing design projects from schematics through construction. The program prepares graduates for employment in architectural related firms, design build firms, engineering firms, governmental agencies, real estate developers, planning offices, and architectural material suppliers.

Architecture

Offered within the Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway (Art/Music Pathway). Students who plan to attend Mississippi State University to complete the Bachelor of Science in Architecture must be in direct communication with the School of Architecture's Admissions Advisor.

Art

Offered within the Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway (Art/Music Pathway). A Visual Arts emphasis could lead to careers in animation, illustration, art education, studio art, digital art, art direction/curation, and design.

Associate Degree Nursing

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a two-year program designed to provide educational opportunities to qualified students for a career in nursing. The curriculum includes a balance of general education, nursing theory, and laboratory/clinical experience. Graduates who meet the requirements of the State Board of Nursing are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology program is an instructional program that prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes the diagnosis of malfunctions of all eight areas of ASE/NATEF certification. The curriculum is based upon the task list published in ASE Certification for Automobile Training Programs and NATEF.

Automotive Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

The Automotive Technology program is an instructional program that prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes the diagnosis of malfunctions of all eight areas of ASE/NATEF certification. The curriculum is based upon the task list published in ASE Certification for Automobile Training Programs and NATEF.

Automotive Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Automotive Technology program is an instructional program that prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes the diagnosis of malfunctions of all eight areas of ASE/NATEF certification. The curriculum is based upon the task list published in ASE Certification for Automobile Training Programs and NATEF.

Billing & Coding Technology

Billing & Coding Technology prepares students to work in hospitals, doctors' offices, health clinics, insurance companies, and other health-related organizations. Students develop proficiency in coding certification competencies in preparation to sit for a national exam such as CCA, CCS, or CPC.

Billing & Coding Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Billing & Coding Technology prepares students to work in hospitals, doctors' offices, health clinics, insurance companies, and other health-related organizations. Students develop proficiency in coding certification competencies in preparation to sit for a national exam such as CCA, CCS, or CPC.

Billing & Coding Technology (Technical Certificate)

Billing & Coding Technology prepares students to work in hospitals, doctors' offices, health clinics, insurance companies, and other health-related organizations. Students develop proficiency in coding certification competencies in preparation to sit for a national exam such as CCA, CCS, or CPC.

Biochemistry

Offered within the Health Sciences Pathway. Continuing towards a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry can prepare students for graduate and professional studies in dentistry, veterinary medicine, and medicine. Only 62 hours (including 35 General Core hours) are required for the AA degree.

Biological Science

Offered within the Health Sciences Pathway. The curriculum below leads to an Associate of Arts Degree.

Business Administration

Offered within the Business Pathway. Prepares students to transfer into a bachelor's degree program in business administration.

Business Management Technology

Business Management Technology provides students with a professional management education and effective approaches to technology, entrepreneurship, human resources, and management information, with an emphasis on project-based learning and field externships.

Business Management Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Business Management Technology provides students with a professional management education and effective approaches to technology, entrepreneurship, human resources, and management information, with an emphasis on project-based learning and field externships.

Business Management Technology (Technical Certificate)

Business Management Technology provides students with a professional management education and effective approaches to technology, entrepreneurship, human resources, and management information, with an emphasis on project-based learning and field externships.

Chemistry

Offered within the STEM Pathway. Continuing towards a Bachelor of Science can prepare students for studies in chemistry.

Collision Repair Technology

Collision Repair Technology is an instructional program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the collision repair and refinishing trade as body, frame, and refinish technicians. Instruction includes glass replacement, welding, hardware and trim replacement, cosmetic repairs, and structural repairs, referencing ASE/NATEF Collision Repair & Refinish Standards.

Collision Repair Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Collision Repair Technology is an instructional program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the collision repair and refinishing trade as body, frame, and refinish technicians. Instruction includes glass replacement, welding, hardware and trim replacement, cosmetic repairs, and structural repairs, referencing ASE/NATEF Collision Repair & Refinish Standards.

Collision Repair Technology (Technical Certificate)

Collision Repair Technology is an instructional program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the collision repair and refinishing trade as body, frame, and refinish technicians. Instruction includes glass replacement, welding, hardware and trim replacement, cosmetic repairs, and structural repairs, referencing ASE/NATEF Collision Repair & Refinish Standards.

Communications/Journalism/Mass Communications

Offered within the Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway (Language Pathway). Prepares students for careers such as sales, marketing, public relations, editing, publishing, news reporting, and mass communication.

Computer Networking Technology

Computer Networking Technology offers training in telecommunications, network administration, and client/server systems. Successful completion of the first year entitles a student to a Technical Certificate in Network Operations; an AAS degree is earned upon successful completion of the full curriculum.

Computer Networking Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Computer Networking Technology offers training in telecommunications, network administration, and client/server systems. Successful completion of the first year entitles a student to a Technical Certificate in Network Operations; an AAS degree is earned upon successful completion of the full curriculum.

Computer Networking Technology (Technical Certificate)

Computer Networking Technology offers training in telecommunications, network administration, and client/server systems. Successful completion of the first year entitles a student to a Technical Certificate in Network Operations; an AAS degree is earned upon successful completion of the full curriculum.

Computer Programming Technology

Computer Programming Technology offers training in the design, coding, and testing of business applications, network management, and computer system operations. Opportunities for students with expertise in coding include health care, manufacturing, telecommunications, and computer consulting.

Computer Programming Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Computer Programming Technology offers training in the design, coding, and testing of business applications, network management, and computer system operations. Opportunities for students with expertise in coding include health care, manufacturing, telecommunications, and computer consulting.

Computer Programming Technology (Technical Certificate)

Computer Programming Technology offers training in the design, coding, and testing of business applications, network management, and computer system operations. Opportunities for students with expertise in coding include health care, manufacturing, telecommunications, and computer consulting.

Conservation Law Enforcement Technology

Conservation Law Enforcement Technology is a two-year program of study that prepares the graduate for entry-level employment as a Conservation Law Enforcement Officer (game warden) in the state of Mississippi. The program blends technical courses in forestry with academic courses in criminal justice.

Construction Technology

The Construction Engineering Technology program emphasizes the management aspects of the construction industry. Graduates are employed in both office and field positions in the commercial, industrial, utility, highway, and residential markets.

Construction Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

The Construction Engineering Technology program emphasizes the management aspects of the construction industry. Graduates are employed in both office and field positions in the commercial, industrial, utility, highway, and residential markets.

Construction Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Construction Engineering Technology program emphasizes the management aspects of the construction industry. Graduates are employed in both office and field positions in the commercial, industrial, utility, highway, and residential markets.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program prepares individuals with the theory and skills to care for hair, nails, and skin with emphasis on hygiene, sanitation, customer relations, and salon management. Successful completion qualifies students for the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology licensing examinations as cosmetologists, estheticians, and manicurists.

Criminal Justice

Offered within the Public Safety/Social & Behavioral Science Pathway. Students learn the essential components of the criminal justice system including law enforcement, courts, corrections, and the juvenile justice system.

Criminal Justice Administration Technology

The Criminal Justice Administration Technology program prepares the graduate for employment opportunities in the field of criminal justice in the areas of law enforcement, corrections, and security, focusing on criminal justice courses addressing police, courts, and corrections.

Criminal Justice Administration Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

The Criminal Justice Administration Technology program prepares the graduate for employment opportunities in the field of criminal justice in the areas of law enforcement, corrections, and security, focusing on criminal justice courses addressing police, courts, and corrections.

Criminal Justice Administration Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Criminal Justice Administration Technology program prepares the graduate for employment opportunities in the field of criminal justice in the areas of law enforcement, corrections, and security, focusing on criminal justice courses addressing police, courts, and corrections.

Critical Care Paramedic (Emergency Medical Sciences)

The Critical Care Paramedic Program is a post-secondary program drawing its students from individuals already possessing a valid Nationally Registered Paramedic and Mississippi Paramedic certification. It teaches current paramedics to provide ongoing care of a critically injured or ill patient during inter-facility transport and in other special situations such as rotor wing or fixed wing transport.

Culinary Arts Technology

The Culinary Arts Technology program provides a solid foundation in the methods and science of cooking through exposure to classical American and international cuisine as well as the art of baking and pastries. The heart of the program is hands-on lab instruction by a chef instructor in a commercial kitchen.

Culinary Arts Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

The Culinary Arts Technology program provides a solid foundation in the methods and science of cooking through exposure to classical American and international cuisine as well as the art of baking and pastries. The heart of the program is hands-on lab instruction by a chef instructor in a commercial kitchen.

Culinary Arts Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Culinary Arts Technology program provides a solid foundation in the methods and science of cooking through exposure to classical American and international cuisine as well as the art of baking and pastries. The heart of the program is hands-on lab instruction by a chef instructor in a commercial kitchen.

Dental Hygiene

Offered within the Health Sciences Pathway and designed to meet the admission requirements to the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. All programs at the Medical Center are upper division with limited class size and competitive admissions.

Drafting & Design Technology

The Drafting & Design Technology program provides specialized occupational instruction in all phases of drafting technology in order to prepare students for positions in the drafting field. Instruction includes computer aided design, architectural design, civil planning, 3-D modeling, and manufacturing.

Drafting & Design Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

The Drafting & Design Technology program provides specialized occupational instruction in all phases of drafting technology in order to prepare students for positions in the drafting field. Instruction includes computer aided design, architectural design, civil planning, 3-D modeling, and manufacturing.

Drafting & Design Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Drafting & Design Technology program provides specialized occupational instruction in all phases of drafting technology in order to prepare students for positions in the drafting field. Instruction includes computer aided design, architectural design, civil planning, 3-D modeling, and manufacturing.

Economics

Offered within the Business Pathway. Prepares students to transfer into a bachelor's degree program in economics.

Electro-Mechanical Technology

Electro-Mechanical Technology, offered within Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, prepares students for entry-level employment as multi-skilled industrial maintenance technicians who assemble, install, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and automated equipment used in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Electro-Mechanical Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Electro-Mechanical Technology, offered within Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, prepares students for entry-level employment as multi-skilled industrial maintenance technicians who assemble, install, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and automated equipment used in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Electro-Mechanical Technology (Technical Certificate)

Electro-Mechanical Technology, offered within Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, prepares students for entry-level employment as multi-skilled industrial maintenance technicians who assemble, install, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and automated equipment used in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Elementary/Special/Early Childhood Education

Offered within the Education Pathway. For Mississippi K-6 licensure in Elementary Education, the Mississippi Department of Education requires candidates complete at least 18 hours in each of two endorsement areas with no grade lower than a C.

Engineering and Computing Sciences

Offered within the STEM Pathway. Continuing towards a Bachelor of Science can prepare students for studies in chemical, biological, petroleum, civil, mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer or software engineering, or computer science.

English

Offered within the Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway (Language Pathway). Literary study establishes a background for careers in language teaching, editing, publishing, law, research, and library work.

Entertainment Industry Studies

Offered within the Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway (Art/Music Pathway). Studying entertainment industries often advances to careers in audio/visual technology, audio engineering, recording production, songwriting, music business management and performance.

Exercise Science/Kinesiology

Offered within the Kinesiology Pathway. Kinesiology is the study of human movement as it applies to physical education, exercise science, and sport, leading to careers such as exercise science specialist or personal trainer.

Finance

Offered within the Business Pathway. Prepares students to transfer into a bachelor's degree program in finance.

Forensic Science

Offered within the Public Safety/Social & Behavioral Science Pathway (Criminal Justice Emphasis). Only 62 hours (including 35 General Core hours) are required for the AA degree.

Forestry and Wildlife Sciences

Offered within the STEM Pathway. Continuing towards a Bachelor of Science can prepare students for studies in forestry, wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture.

Forest Technology

Forest Technology is an intensive program of instruction and training to prepare individuals for service in different aspects of forest management operations. Major topics include identification and valuation of forest and ornamental woody species, manipulation of forest stands, forest measurement and mapping methods, and timber harvesting and utilization systems.

General College Studies

This curriculum is designed for those students who have not decided upon a major at a transfer institution. While completing the prescribed general education requirements, electives should be chosen in consultation with an academic advisor. A student may select another program of study at any time during his/her enrollment at Holmes.

Health Care Assistant

The Health Care Assistant Program prepares individuals to assist in providing health care as a member of the health care team under the direction of a health care professional. Students who complete the program may qualify for employment as homemakers, nurse assistants, long-term care aides, or home health aides in the Mississippi health care industry.

Health Sciences

Offered within the Health Sciences Pathway. The curriculum below leads to an Associate of Arts Degree.

Heating, Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration Technology

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technology is a post-secondary instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems, according to the standards of ASHRAE, ACCA, and AHRI.

Heating, Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technology is a post-secondary instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems, according to the standards of ASHRAE, ACCA, and AHRI.

Heating, Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration Technology (Technical Certificate)

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technology is a post-secondary instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems, according to the standards of ASHRAE, ACCA, and AHRI.

History

Offered within the Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway (Humanities Pathway). Suitable careers include history/government teaching, law, research, anthropology, geography, archiving, library work, and politics.

Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology

Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology provides specialized career/technical instruction in all phases of hotel and restaurant management to prepare students for careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Students completing this program are eligible to obtain ServSafe Sanitation certification.

Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology provides specialized career/technical instruction in all phases of hotel and restaurant management to prepare students for careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Students completing this program are eligible to obtain ServSafe Sanitation certification.

Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology (Technical Certificate)

Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology provides specialized career/technical instruction in all phases of hotel and restaurant management to prepare students for careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Students completing this program are eligible to obtain ServSafe Sanitation certification.

Industrial Engineering Management Technology

The Industrial Engineering Management Technology program prepares students to meet the demands of industry for employees with expertise in manufacturing processes, statistical quality control, production management, automation, and computer-aided manufacturing.

Industrial Engineering Management Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

The Industrial Engineering Management Technology program prepares students to meet the demands of industry for employees with expertise in manufacturing processes, statistical quality control, production management, automation, and computer-aided manufacturing.

Industrial Engineering Management Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Industrial Engineering Management Technology program prepares students to meet the demands of industry for employees with expertise in manufacturing processes, statistical quality control, production management, automation, and computer-aided manufacturing.

Industrial Maintenance Technology

Industrial Maintenance Technology, offered within Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, provides individuals with the basic concepts necessary to install, operate, maintain and repair electrical, mechanical and automated systems and equipment in automation, controls, and industrial maintenance positions.

Industrial Maintenance Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Industrial Maintenance Technology, offered within Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, provides individuals with the basic concepts necessary to install, operate, maintain and repair electrical, mechanical and automated systems and equipment in automation, controls, and industrial maintenance positions.

Industrial Maintenance Technology (Technical Certificate)

Industrial Maintenance Technology, offered within Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, provides individuals with the basic concepts necessary to install, operate, maintain and repair electrical, mechanical and automated systems and equipment in automation, controls, and industrial maintenance positions.

Industrial Technology

The Industrial Technology program is designed for students who want to prepare for employment leading to supervisor, administrative, and other management positions in the production areas of industry, or into industrial distribution, wholesale level sales, and installation of industrial products and equipment.

Industrial Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

The Industrial Technology program is designed for students who want to prepare for employment leading to supervisor, administrative, and other management positions in the production areas of industry, or into industrial distribution, wholesale level sales, and installation of industrial products and equipment.

Industrial Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Industrial Technology program is designed for students who want to prepare for employment leading to supervisor, administrative, and other management positions in the production areas of industry, or into industrial distribution, wholesale level sales, and installation of industrial products and equipment.

Interior Design Technology

Interior Design Technology prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing of residential and commercial interior spaces. The program includes instruction in computer applications, drafting, and graphic techniques.

Interior Design Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Interior Design Technology prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing of residential and commercial interior spaces. The program includes instruction in computer applications, drafting, and graphic techniques.

Interior Design Technology (Technical Certificate)

Interior Design Technology prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing of residential and commercial interior spaces. The program includes instruction in computer applications, drafting, and graphic techniques.

Law/Legal Studies

Offered within the Public Safety/Social & Behavioral Science Pathway. Law schools require a baccalaureate degree for admission but no prescribed course of study is stipulated; students are advised to pursue an undergraduate degree which provides a suitable route to acceptance into law school.

Legal Assistant Technology

Paralegal Technology - Legal Assistant Technology is designed to prepare a person for entry-level employment as a paralegal in courts, corporations, law firms, and government agencies. The curriculum is based on standards developed from the National Association of Legal Assistants' Certified Paralegal exam sections.

Legal Assistant Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Paralegal Technology - Legal Assistant Technology is designed to prepare a person for entry-level employment as a paralegal in courts, corporations, law firms, and government agencies. The curriculum is based on standards developed from the National Association of Legal Assistants' Certified Paralegal exam sections.

Legal Assistant Technology (Technical Certificate)

Paralegal Technology - Legal Assistant Technology is designed to prepare a person for entry-level employment as a paralegal in courts, corporations, law firms, and government agencies. The curriculum is based on standards developed from the National Association of Legal Assistants' Certified Paralegal exam sections.

Legal Management Technology

Paralegal Technology - Legal Management Technology is designed to prepare a person for entry-level employment as a law office manager assistant or paralegal in courts, corporations, law firms, and government agencies.

Legal Management Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Paralegal Technology - Legal Management Technology is designed to prepare a person for entry-level employment as a law office manager assistant or paralegal in courts, corporations, law firms, and government agencies.

Legal Management Technology (Technical Certificate)

Paralegal Technology - Legal Management Technology is designed to prepare a person for entry-level employment as a law office manager assistant or paralegal in courts, corporations, law firms, and government agencies.

Liberal Arts

Offered within the Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway (Language Pathway). A broad curriculum combining philosophy, foreign language, literature, and natural science.

Management

Offered within the Business Pathway. Managers of a business are primarily responsible for planning and directing operations of a business.

Marketing

Offered within the Business Pathway. Individuals in marketing occupations are involved with advertising, promotions, and public relations of a business.

Massage Therapy

The Massage Therapy program prepares the individual to provide massage therapy principles, ethics, and business applications. Core courses emphasize massage therapy principles, ethics, business application, pathology, anatomy and physiology, technique modalities, and kinesiology. Graduates are eligible to sit for the MBLEx or the Mississippi Professional Examination for state licensure.

Massage Therapy

The Massage Therapy program prepares the individual to provide massage therapy principles, ethics, and business applications. Core courses emphasize massage therapy principles, ethics, business application, pathology, anatomy and physiology, technique modalities, and kinesiology. Graduates are eligible to sit for the MBLEx or the Mississippi Professional Examination for state licensure.

Mathematics (Non-Education)

Offered within the STEM Pathway. Continuing towards a Bachelor of Science can prepare students for studies in mathematics (non-education).

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Mechatronics Engineering Technology prepares individuals for assembling, installing, and maintaining machinery used in the manufacturing or industrial environment as well as troubleshooting, repair, and programming of automated systems. Students receive training in mechatronics, robotics, process control, CNC/CAM, data acquisition, and industrial communications programming.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Mechatronics Engineering Technology prepares individuals for assembling, installing, and maintaining machinery used in the manufacturing or industrial environment as well as troubleshooting, repair, and programming of automated systems. Students receive training in mechatronics, robotics, process control, CNC/CAM, data acquisition, and industrial communications programming.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology (Technical Certificate)

Mechatronics Engineering Technology prepares individuals for assembling, installing, and maintaining machinery used in the manufacturing or industrial environment as well as troubleshooting, repair, and programming of automated systems. Students receive training in mechatronics, robotics, process control, CNC/CAM, data acquisition, and industrial communications programming.

Medical Laboratory Science

Offered within the Health Sciences Pathway and designed to meet the admission requirements to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the University of Southern Mississippi.

Medical Legal Assistant Technology

Paralegal Technology - Medical Legal Assistant Technology is designed to prepare a person for entry-level employment as a paralegal in courts, corporations, law firms, and government agencies that deal with legal issues surrounding the medical field.

Medical Legal Assistant Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Paralegal Technology - Medical Legal Assistant Technology is designed to prepare a person for entry-level employment as a paralegal in courts, corporations, law firms, and government agencies that deal with legal issues surrounding the medical field.

Medical Legal Assistant Technology (Technical Certificate)

Paralegal Technology - Medical Legal Assistant Technology is designed to prepare a person for entry-level employment as a paralegal in courts, corporations, law firms, and government agencies that deal with legal issues surrounding the medical field.

Medical Office Technology

Medical Office Technology prepares students to work in office positions in hospitals, doctors' offices, health clinics, insurance companies, and other health-related organizations, developing skills in medical terminology, accounting, transcription coding, and computer software applications.

Medical Office Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Medical Office Technology prepares students to work in office positions in hospitals, doctors' offices, health clinics, insurance companies, and other health-related organizations, developing skills in medical terminology, accounting, transcription coding, and computer software applications.

Medical Office Technology (Technical Certificate)

Medical Office Technology prepares students to work in office positions in hospitals, doctors' offices, health clinics, insurance companies, and other health-related organizations, developing skills in medical terminology, accounting, transcription coding, and computer software applications.

Music

Offered within the Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway (Art/Music Pathway). An emphasis in Music enables a student to pursue a career in music education and performance for instrumentals and/or voice. Participation in Choir or Band is required each semester.

Nursing

Offered within the Health Sciences Pathway and designed to meet possible prerequisites for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. All Schools of Nursing have limited class size with competitive admissions. Only 62 hours are required for the AA degree.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology

Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology is a five consecutive semester program of study that prepares an individual to work as a co-participant in the entire occupational therapy process, at the discretion of the supervising licensed occupational therapist. Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and are eligible to take the National Certification Exam for Occupational Therapy Assistant. The program is accredited by ACOTE.

Paramedic (Emergency Medical Sciences)

The paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. The training program draws its students from individuals who already possess a valid EMT national certification and includes comprehensive classroom instruction, clinical internship, and field internship. This training program is sanctioned by the Mississippi State Board of Health.

Paramedic (Emergency Medical Sciences)

The paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. The training program draws its students from individuals who already possess a valid EMT national certification and includes comprehensive classroom instruction, clinical internship, and field internship. This training program is sanctioned by the Mississippi State Board of Health.

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Offered within the Health Sciences Pathway and designed to meet the admission requirements to the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pre-Pharmacy) and the 2+4 Pharmacy Program at the University of Mississippi. Only 62 hours are required for the AA degree.

Philosophy or Religious Study

Offered within the Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway (Humanities Pathway). Students broaden their viewpoints of different cultures, civilizations, and belief systems.

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program is a two-year, five consecutive semester program of study that prepares students to work within the practice of physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist. Graduates are awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree and are eligible to take the national physical therapy exam for PTAs. The program is accredited by CAPTE.

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing Program prepares the individual to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. Graduates are prepared to write the National Council Licensure Examination PN (NCLEX-PN) to become Licensed Practical Nurses. The program is accredited by the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

Precision Machining Technology

Precision Machining Technology prepares individuals to manufacture precision parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, milling machines, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment. Instruction includes computations related to work dimensions, testing, feeds and speeds of machines, and use of precision measuring instruments.

Precision Machining Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Precision Machining Technology prepares individuals to manufacture precision parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, milling machines, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment. Instruction includes computations related to work dimensions, testing, feeds and speeds of machines, and use of precision measuring instruments.

Precision Machining Technology (Technical Certificate)

Precision Machining Technology prepares individuals to manufacture precision parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, milling machines, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment. Instruction includes computations related to work dimensions, testing, feeds and speeds of machines, and use of precision measuring instruments.

Psychology

Offered within the Public Safety/Social & Behavioral Science Pathway (Social & Behavioral Science Pathway). The curriculum below leads to an Associate of Arts Degree.

Radiologic Sciences

Offered within the Health Sciences Pathway and designed to meet the admission requirements to the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Secondary Education

Offered within the Education Pathway, with teaching-field study in Biology/Science, Chemistry/Physical Science, English, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education/Kinesiology, Physics, or Social Studies. EDU 1613 Foundations in Education and Learning is strongly recommended for all Secondary Education pathways.

Social Work/Sociology

Offered within the Public Safety/Social & Behavioral Science Pathway (Social & Behavioral Science Pathway). The curriculum below leads to an Associate of Arts Degree.

Spanish

Offered within the Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway (Language Pathway). Foreign language fluency prepares students for careers in language teaching, translating, linguistics, and international work.

Speech Pathology/Communicative Sciences

Offered within the Health Sciences Pathway. The curriculum below leads to an Associate of Arts Degree.

Sport Management/Administration

Offered within the Kinesiology Pathway, preparing students to transfer toward careers in sport administration and management.

Sports Medicine

Offered within the Health Sciences Pathway. Continuing towards a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine can prepare students for graduate and professional studies in athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies.

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology Program prepares an individual to serve as a member of the surgical team, assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. Coursework includes aseptic technique, operative procedures, patient care, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology. Qualified graduates may apply to take the Surgical Technologist Certifying Examination to become a Certified Surgical Technologist.

Veterinary Medical Technology

Offered within the Health Sciences Pathway and designed to meet possible prerequisites for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology at Mississippi State University.

Welding and Cutting Technology

The Welding and Cutting Technology program prepares students for entry level employment in the field of welding and cutting. Students develop skills in the use of arc welders, oxyacetylene torches, and plasma cutting machines, with classroom instruction in blueprint reading, welding theory, and welding machines.

Welding and Cutting Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

The Welding and Cutting Technology program prepares students for entry level employment in the field of welding and cutting. Students develop skills in the use of arc welders, oxyacetylene torches, and plasma cutting machines, with classroom instruction in blueprint reading, welding theory, and welding machines.

Welding and Cutting Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Welding and Cutting Technology program prepares students for entry level employment in the field of welding and cutting. Students develop skills in the use of arc welders, oxyacetylene torches, and plasma cutting machines, with classroom instruction in blueprint reading, welding theory, and welding machines.