East Mississippi Community College

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two semester vocational certificate and a four semester Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Automotive Technology at our Golden Triangle Campus. All program pathways are accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

EMCC's Automotive Technology program provides students with basic skills and technical expertise in the key areas of engine repair, automotive transmissions, manual drive trains and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, heating and air-conditioning systems and engine performance systems. Students will have the opportunity to obtain professional certifications through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence to attest to their skill attainment.

The Commercial Truck Driving program is an five-week program which prepares the graduate to enter the commercial truck driving industry as an intra-state (short haul) driver for the construction industry.

This program is for individuals interested in entry level Medical Coder careers. The class provides training in several aspects of the profession such as Payment Systems, HIPAA, Patient Registration Practices, Medical Terminology, Utilization of Medical Billing, and Interpretation of Forms 1450 and 1500. After successful completion of the approximately 200-hour course, the participant will receive a certification of completion.

The Medical Billing and Coding Technology program includes a basic core of courses designed to prepare a student for a variety of entry-level positions through selections of a concentration of 60 semester credit hours. Students who successfully complete 30 semester hours as outlined in the program of study may be awarded a career certificate. Students who successfully complete 45 semester hours as outlined in the program of study may be awarded a technical certificate. Students who successfully complete 60 semester hours as outlined in the program of study may be awarded as Associate of Applied Science degree.

The Medical Billing and Coding Technology program includes a basic core of courses designed to prepare a student for a variety of entry-level positions through selections of a concentration of 60 semester credit hours. Students who successfully complete 30 semester hours as outlined in the program of study may be awarded a career certificate. Students who successfully complete 45 semester hours as outlined in the program of study may be awarded a technical certificate. Students who successfully complete 60 semester hours as outlined in the program of study may be awarded as Associate of Applied Science degree.

The Medical Billing and Coding Technology program includes a basic core of courses designed to prepare a student for a variety of entry-level positions through selections of a concentration of 60 semester credit hours. Students who successfully complete 30 semester hours as outlined in the program of study may be awarded a career certificate. Students who successfully complete 45 semester hours as outlined in the program of study may be awarded a technical certificate. Students who successfully complete 60 semester hours as outlined in the program of study may be awarded as Associate of Applied Science degree.

Nursing assistants work in a variety of different health care settings. These include hospitals, physicians' offices, home health agencies, nursing homes, private homes, and mental health institutions. Nursing assistants assist in the care of patients. They work under the direction and supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and other medical staff.

Nursing assistants have a great deal of contact with patients and provide personal care such as bathing, feeding, and dressing. They also perform support functions such as transporting patients, taking vital signs, making beds, helping patients become ambulatory, and answering patient calls.

The purpose of the Associate Degree Nursing program is to prepare men and women for the role of registered nurse, competent to function as a professional and valuable member of the health care team in providing care for individuals, families and communities.

EMCC offers two entry options for the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The Generic option and the LPN to RN transition option.

The Transition option is for Licensed Practical Nurses who wish to become Registered Nurses. The program is designed to be completed in three semesters. The student will begin the transition program in the fall semester. The first semester of this program will be primarily on line with visits to the campus for testing and skills validations only. Upon successful completion of the first semester, the student will join the second year of the generic RN option.

The purpose of the program is to prepare men and women for the role of the Practical Nurse competent to practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Physician or Licensed Dentist. The program is designed to be completed within 12 months of admission into the first nursing class.

Pharmacy technicians assist licensed pharmacists by performing duties that do not require the professional skills and judgments of a board certified pharmacist. These duties include preparing prescriptions, ordering supplies, maintaining patient records and billing, and maintaining inventory.

Pharmacy technicians may also be called upon to mix pharmaceutical preparations under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist. They are also responsible for assisting in the care and cleaning of pharmacy equipment. This may include sterilizing bottles, beakers, and other glassware according to prescribed methods.

Another important role of a pharmacy technician is to receive and screen prescription drug orders for completeness and accuracy. This increases the need for a pharmacy technician to be able to prepare and distribute medications in a variety of health system settings. They need to have a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice and be able to use pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols appropriately.

A phlebotomist is someone who is trained to collect blood samples in a clinical environment. They usually work under the supervision of the Medical Laboratory Scientist. Because they collect blood and are at risk of exposure to a variety of diseases, phlebotomists are trained in laboratory safety and must adhere to very strict policies and procedures.

To be successful in this profession, an individual must enjoy working with people, work well under pressure, be attentive to detail, and have excellent manual dexterity. Another consideration that must be taken into account is how uneasy most people are around needles and blood. This requires a phlebotomist to calm patients and be an effective communicator and a good listener.

Surgical technology is an instructional program that prepares an individual to serve as a member of the surgical team to work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. This program includes the education of all aspects of surgical technology including the role of second assistant and circulator.

The Associate of Applied Science degree for Surgical Technology is a 65 hour program. The program consists of a minimum of 20 hours of general academic classes and 45 hours of ST classes. Students must take all SUT classes in sequential order. An Associate of Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology will be awarded to the successful graduate of the 17-month program.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two semester technical certificate and a four semester Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design at our Golden Triangle Campus. This program prepares students for employment in the field of technical graphical representation. The classroom training provides a sound foundation in the basics of drafting practice and is aligned to industry standards. The areas taught include architectural drafting, machine drafting, surveying, civil drafting, and computer-aided drafting. In order to meet industrial demands, computer aided design is the basis of all courses.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two semester technical certificate and a four semester Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design at our Golden Triangle Campus. This program prepares students for employment in the field of technical graphical representation. The classroom training provides a sound foundation in the basics of drafting practice and is aligned to industry standards. The areas taught include architectural drafting, machine drafting, surveying, civil drafting, and computer-aided drafting. In order to meet industrial demands, computer aided design is the basis of all courses.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two semester vocational certificate and a four semester Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Electrical Technology at the Golden Triangle campus. New students can begin this course of study in the Fall semester only. Coursework focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, install, maintain, and troubleshoot various electrical systems through topics such as blueprint reading, residential/commercial/industrial wiring, job cost estimation, electrical power, and programmable logic controllers. All classes are taught in a laboratory setting, allowing for hands-on experience with the latest technology.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two semester vocational certificate and a four semester Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Electrical Technology at the Golden Triangle campus. New students can begin this course of study in the Fall semester only. Coursework focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, install, maintain, and troubleshoot various electrical systems through topics such as blueprint reading, residential/commercial/industrial wiring, job cost estimation, electrical power, and programmable logic controllers. All classes are taught in a laboratory setting, allowing for hands-on experience with the latest technology.

Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) is offered at 4 progressing levels. All HVAC classes are 30 to 36 hours of training. Individuals will provide their own personal safety glasses.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) is offered at four progressing levels. All welding classes are 32 hours of training. Training is available on the Golden Triangle and Scooba campuses, as well as West Point labs. Individuals must provide their own personal safety equipment: Welding Shield, Leather Gloves, Safety Glasses and Welding Sleeves.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two semester technical certificate and a four semester Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Welding Technology at both our Scooba and Golden Triangle campuses. Instruction covers the correct methods of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), as well as welding metallurgy, weld code and certification, and inspection and testing principles.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two semester technical certificate and a four semester Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Welding Technology at both our Scooba and Golden Triangle campuses. Instruction covers the correct methods of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), as well as welding metallurgy, weld code and certification, and inspection and testing principles.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Networking Technology on our Golden Triangle Campus. This program is a certified Cisco Networking Academy program as well as an approved CompTIA Academy. New students can begin this course of study in either the Fall or Spring semester. Coursework focuses on the principles of designing, building, and maintaining networks. Specific areas of study include evaluating protocols, operating systems, hardware components, networking devices, and software tools to make a network run efficiently.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer an Associates of Applied Science degree in Computer Programming Technology on our Golden Triangle Campus. This program is a certified Cisco Networking Academy program, as well as an approved CompTIA Academy. New students can begin this course of study in either the Fall or Spring semester. Coursework focuses on the design, coding, and testing of software applications using a variety of programming languages, database manipulation, and hardware maintenance. All classes are taught in a laboratory setting, allowing for hands-on experience with the latest technology.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer an Associates of Applied Science degree in Cybersecurity on our Golden Triangle Campus. This program is a certified Cisco Networking Academy program, as well as an approved CompTIA Academy. New students can begin this course of study in either the Fall or Spring semester. Coursework focuses evaluating protocols, operating systems, hardware components, networking devices, and software tools to make a secure infrastructure. All classes are taught in a laboratory setting, allowing for hands-on experience with the latest technology.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer an Associates of Applied Science degree in Database Administration Technology on our Golden Triangle Campus. This program is a certified Cisco Networking Academy program, as well as an approved CompTIA Academy. New students can begin this course of study in either the Fall or the Spring semester. Coursework focuses on the design and manipulation of databases using a variety of programming languages, database software, hardware maintenance, and operating system functions. Students will set-up, administer, and maintain small- and large-scale relational database systems. All classes are taught in a laboratory setting, allowing for hands-on experience with the lastest technology applications.

The Culinary Arts Technology concentration provides a solid foundation in the methods and science of cooking through exposure to classical, American and international cuisines as well as the art of baking and pastries. Special emphasis is placed on culinary tools, equipment, techniques, and specialty ingredients. The heart of the Culinary Arts Technology program is hands-on lab instruction by a chef instructors at Lion Hills Center in Columbus.
A two-year degree in Culinary Arts may be awarded after successful completion of the courses listed in the degree sequence. In addition, students completing this program will be eligible to obtain ServSafe Sanitation certification from the National Restaurant Association.

The Culinary Arts Technology concentration provides a solid foundation in the methods and science of cooking through exposure to classical, American and international cuisines as well as the art of baking and pastries. Special emphasis is placed on culinary tools, equipment, techniques, and specialty ingredients. The heart of the Culinary Arts Technology program is hands-on lab instruction by a chef instructors at Lion Hills Center in Columbus.

A one-year certificate in Culinary Arts: Food Preparation option may be awarded after successful completion of the courses listed in the certificate sequence. View the gainful employment data here. In addition, students completing this program will be eligible to obtain ServSafe Sanitation certification from the National Restaurant Association.

The Hotel and Restaurant Management concentration provides specialized occupational instruction in all phases of hotel and restaurant management to prepare students for careers as managers/supervisors in the hospitality and tourism industry. Completion of the two-year program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Students who complete the Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology program are eligible to obtain a ServSafe Sanitation certification from the National Restaurant Association.

The Diesel Engine Service Technician certificate program provides the student with training to become an entry level diesel engine service technician. The topics covered include diesel shop safety

The Diesel Engine Service Technician certificate program provides the student with training to become an entry level diesel engine service technician. The topics covered include diesel shop safety

Utility Lineworker Technology is a one-semester program that teaches theory and principles of basic linework, such as climbing, first aid, CPR, forklift operation (leading to certification), truck driving (leading to Class A CDL), basic tool, material, pole framing, and RUS specification. It also provides instruction in fundamentals of electricity, AD/DC circuits, and mathematics. After program completion, students will be prepared for entry-level linework with electrical and construction companies.

Emergency Medical Technician is a one-semester instructional program that prepares individuals to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight, trained in airway management, communications, documentation, general pharmacology, hemorrhage control, ambulance operations, and splinting of adult, pediatric, and infant patients; and special care of patients exposed to heat, cold, radiation, or contagious disease. Students who complete the program are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Exam and become state certified.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a four semester Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in Paramedics on our Golden Triangle Campus. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Course topics include emergency pharmacology, cardiology, 12 lead EKG interpretation, invasive procedures, advanced cardiac life support, and pediatric advanced life support. In addition to classroom instruction and hands-on practice in a laboratory setting, students must complete a clinical internship component. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examination. New students can begin this course of student in the fall semester only.

Forestry Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to produce, protect, and manage timber and other forest crops. Students enrolled in the program will participate in a variety of learning experiences related to land and forest measurements, growth processes of timber stands, tree identification, timber and forest products harvesting, timber stand management, forest protection, and forest products utilization.

Forestry Technology is a two-year technical program. An Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded upon successful completion of the curriculum. Enrollment is open in either the fall or spring semesters. Job openings often occur in forestry industries, state and federal agencies, and private consultants.​

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two semester technical certificate and a four semester two-year career Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology at our Golden Triangle Campus. Students receive instruction in a wide variety of areas including safety, machinery maintenance and troubleshooting/service, blueprint reading, basic welding and cutting operations, machining operations, pipefitting, mechanical systems and industrial electricity.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two semester technical certificate and a four semester two-year career Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology at our Golden Triangle Campus. Students receive instruction in a wide variety of areas including safety, machinery maintenance and troubleshooting/service, blueprint reading, basic welding and cutting operations, machining operations, pipefitting, mechanical systems and industrial electricity.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a four semester Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Mechatronics Technology at our Golden Triangle Campus. Students who successfully complete the Mechatronics Associates program are also eligible to take an additional semester of coursework to obtain an advanced technical certificate in Mechatronics.

Mechatronics represents an emerging field in career-technical education that focuses on the synergistic combination of applied precision mechanical engineering, electronic control, and systems thinking to produce multi-craft technicians. Mechatronics technicians are well trained in machine circuitry, robotic design, engineering drawing and industry controls.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two semester technical certificate and a four semester Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Precision Machining and Manufacturing on our Golden Triangle Campus. Courses are taught in a state-of-the-art machine shop and cover topics such as safety, blueprint reading, late and milling machine operation, theory and operation of basic Computer Numerical Control equipment, metallurgy, production methods, and shop math.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two semester technical certificate and a four semester Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Precision Machining and Manufacturing on our Golden Triangle Campus. Courses are taught in a state-of-the-art machine shop and cover topics such as safety, blueprint reading, late and milling machine operation, theory and operation of basic Computer Numerical Control equipment, metallurgy, production methods, and shop math.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two semester technical certificate and a four semester Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Systems Based Automation. This program gives students a thorough understanding of electricity, electronics, industrial computer programming, pneumatics, hydraulics, programmable logic controls, instrumentation, interfacing techniques, and automated machine processes.

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two semester technical certificate and a four semester Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Systems Based Automation. This program gives students a thorough understanding of electricity, electronics, industrial computer programming, pneumatics, hydraulics, programmable logic controls, instrumentation, interfacing techniques, and automated machine processes.