Meridian Community College

The Automotive Technology program at MCC prepares you for a career as an automotive technician or mechanic. You'll learn how to diagnose, service, test and repair complex, computer-controlled automotive electrical systems. Our program is designed to provide hands-on experience in a live working environment similar to the service industry. An emphasis is placed on developing good diagnostic skills. As a graduate of the program you'll acquire essential entry-level skills.

MCC’s Commercial Truck Driving Program is an eight-week program that prepares students to drive tractor trailers and other commercial vehicles. The program is a combination of classroom and actual road driving that includes Department of Transportation rules and regulations, safety, proper shifting, log books, preparation of paperwork, map reading, and handling of cargo. Students are able to utilize a state-of-the-art truck driving simulator that helps prepare them for the actual road driving experience.

Each student logs a minimum of 20 contact hours of driving time with various loads, road, and driving conditions. Students are required to pass the DOT Commercial Driver Written Examination and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.

The Construction Trades program at Meridian Community College is a one-year certificate program that prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills in the building, inspecting and maintaining of structures and related properties. This may include masonry, carpentry, electrical, building and construction finishing, management, inspection and other construction related applications.

Electrical Technology is designed to prepare students for employment in positions in installing, operating, maintaining and repairing electrical systems. The hands-on program trains students in electrical trouble-shooting and develops problem-solving skills in industrial electrical procedures, programmable logic controllers and process control. A certificate is earned upon successful completion of the program.

Welding and Cutting Technology is designed to prepare students for careers in industrial plants
and construction. The program teaches shielded metal, flux cored arc, gas tungsten and gas metal
arc welding techniques as well as welding safety, inspection and testing.

Welding and Cutting Technology is designed to prepare students for careers in industrial plants
and construction. The program teaches shielded metal, flux cored arc, gas tungsten and gas metal
arc welding techniques as well as welding safety, inspection and testing.

Welding and Cutting Technology is designed to prepare students for careers in industrial plants
and construction. The program teaches shielded metal, flux cored arc, gas tungsten and gas metal
arc welding techniques as well as welding safety, inspection and testing.

The Culinary Arts Technology 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. 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 instructor in a commercial kitchen. All students must wear appropriate chef’s uniforms for all lab classes. A one-year certificate in Culinary Arts Technology: Food Preparation option may be awarded after successful completion of the courses listed in the certificate sequence. Successful completion of the two-year program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts Technology.

The Culinary Arts Technology 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. 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 instructor in a commercial kitchen. All students must wear appropriate chef’s uniforms for all lab classes. A one-year certificate in Culinary Arts Technology: Food Preparation option may be awarded after successful completion of the courses listed in the certificate sequence. Successful completion of the two-year program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts Technology.

Hospitality Management Technology is designed to prepare students for employment in a restaurant, hotel and institutional hospitality operations. The program trains students in food preparation and handling as well as practices and principles in the hospitality industry. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program. Career and technical certificates can also be obtained.

Hospitality Management Technology is designed to prepare students for employment in a restaurant, hotel and institutional hospitality operations. The program trains students in food preparation and handling as well as practices and principles in the hospitality industry. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program. Career and technical certificates can also be obtained.

Hospitality Management Technology is designed to prepare students for employment in a restaurant, hotel and institutional hospitality operations. The program trains students in food preparation and handling as well as practices and principles in the hospitality industry. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program. Career and technical certificates can also be obtained.

Dental Assisting Technology is designed to prepare students for a career in dental assisting. The program trains and educates the student in assisting the dentist chairside in private dental offices, community health centers, nursing homes, prisons and other facilities.

MCC’s Dental Hygiene Technology Program is designed to prepare students for a career in the dental hygiene profession.

The program trains students in a wide array of skills ranging from scaling and polishing teeth, screening for oral cancers, applying preventive materials such as sealants and fluorides, taking impressions for study models, nutritional counseling, and teaching oral hygiene techniques. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program.

Health Information Technology gives students the knowledge and skills they need to help ensure the quality of healthcare through managing health information without direct patient contact. The medical world depends on health information specialists to collect data, interpret it, protect it, and determine how it can be used. This includes skills in the areas of analyzing and coding protected patient health information. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program.

Medical Assisting Technology is designed to prepare students for employment in ambulatory settings such as medical offices and clinics.

The program trains students in a variety of administrative skills such as scheduling and receiving patients and clinical procedures such as obtaining vital signs and assisting with exams and treatments. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program.

The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program of study that prepares individuals to work in a medical laboratory. As members of the health care delivery team, clinical laboratory personnel are responsible for assuring reliable and accurate laboratory test results that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of physiological and pathological conditions. This program is designed to meet the standards and requirements for careers in clinical laboratory science. At career entry, the medical laboratory technician/clinical laboratory technician will be able to perform routine clinical laboratory tests (such as hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, and urinalysis) as the primary analyst making specimen-oriented decisions on pre-determined criteria. Upon successful completion of the technical program, the student will be eligible to take a national certification examination.

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program that prepares students to work in a variety of health care settings providing physical therapy service under the direction of a physical therapist. During the program, students are educated on the theories and principles of therapeutic intervention designed to restore movement, relieve pain, and remediate impairment, and ultimately minimize disability. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to register for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for physical therapist assistants, administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, to obtain professional licensure.

The Practical Nursing Program is a one-year certificate program. The program of learning is designed to teach the student basic nursing skills in the college laboratory and by caring for patients in affiliated clinical agencies. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to apply to the Mississippi Board of Nursing to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN)®, a national examination for licensure.

Radiologic Technology is designed to prepare students for employment in entry-level radiography. The program trains students in a host of skills from exposure technique, radiation protection and safety, to patient assessment and patient care. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner Program is a specialized training program that provides a student with the knowledge and skills to become a competent Respiratory Therapist. Skills application is vital in this comprehensive program. Successful program graduates use critical thinking, problem solving and the ability to apply technology to the work requirement. This field has experienced rapid expansion and the trend is expected to continue.

MCC's Surgical Technology Program is a one-year certificate program. The program comprises three semesters of study for the Certificate.

Early Childhood Education Technology Program is designed to prepare students for a career in early childhood education. The program develops competencies that enable students to provide service, teach and guide young children, aged birth to 8, in various childhood professions and career options. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program.

Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Technology is designed to prepare students for careers providing emergency medical services in an external hospital environment. The program trains students in providing patient care and transportation and performing interventions using basic and advanced ambulance equipment. Also, students learn skills required for treatment of life-threatening problems in adult, pediatric and geriatric patients. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program. Certificates can also be obtained.

Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Technology is designed to prepare students for careers providing emergency medical services in an external hospital environment. The program trains students in providing patient care and transportation and performing interventions using basic and advanced ambulance equipment. Also, students learn skills required for treatment of life-threatening problems in adult, pediatric and geriatric patients. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program. Certificates can also be obtained.

Fire Protection Technology is designed to prepare students for employment in fire service administration or community fire risk management. The program trains students in fire-fighting safety, tactics, law, strategy as well as problem solving and critical decision-making. Students must select a concentration in Fire Administration or Community Risk Management. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program. Career and technical certificates can also be obtained.

Fire Protection Technology is designed to prepare students for employment in fire service administration or community fire risk management. The program trains students in fire-fighting safety, tactics, law, strategy as well as problem solving and critical decision-making. Students must select a concentration in Fire Administration or Community Risk Management. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program. Career and technical certificates can also be obtained.

Fire Protection Technology is designed to prepare students for employment in fire service administration or community fire risk management. The program trains students in fire-fighting safety, tactics, law, strategy as well as problem solving and critical decision-making. Students must select a concentration in Fire Administration or Community Risk Management. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program. Career and technical certificates can also be obtained.

Graphic Design Technology Program is designed to prepare students for employment in the graphic design field. The program trains students to develop strong design skills in publications, illustrations and other mass and visual communication venues.

An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program.

Media Production Technology is designed to prepare students for a career in media production and broadcasting. The program teaches students audio and visual output, writing styles for the mass media and announcing for radio and TV. Students gain hands-on experience through campus-based programs and telecasts. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program.

Industrial Maintenance Technician Program is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills needed in manufacturing maintenance field as a maintenance technician.

Students learn skills in safety, fluid power, electricity, control systems, mechanical systems, preventive maintenance as well as programmable logic controllers, welding and precision machining.

Precision Machining Engineering Technology is designed to prepare students for employment in the machine trade field. Students learn skills ranging from blueprint reading, to power machinery to Computer Numerical Control operating to, machine tool mathematics. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program. A career certificates can also be obtained.

Precision Machining Engineering Technology is designed to prepare students for employment in the machine trade field. Students learn skills ranging from blueprint reading, to power machinery to Computer Numerical Control operating to, machine tool mathematics. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the program. A career certificates can also be obtained.