Southwest Mississippi Community College

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 (Engine Repair, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Brakes, Steering and Suspension Systems, Manual Drive Trains and Axles, Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles, Heating and Air Conditioning). Automotive Technology may be taught as either a career certificate program or as a technical program. The curriculum for Postsecondary Automotive Technology is based upon the task list published in ASE Certification for Automobile Training Programs and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF).

The Commercial Truck Driving program provides classroom and hands-on instruction and training in the operation of commercial vehicles, both straight and combination. Classroom studies cover introductions for commercial vehicles, hazardous materials, general knowledge, combination vehicles, air brakes, cargo security, DOT regulations, logbook and map reading. Hands-on training consists of learning pre-trip, during trip, and post-trip inspection. Training also consists of learning to drive commercial vehicles safely on all types of highways and streets.

EICC’s Diesel Technology AAS is a NATEF certified two-year program to prepare students to pass ASE certification exams in the following eight areas: Gasoline Engines

Light Duty Diesel

The Computer Networking Technology option offers training in telecommunications, network technologies, administration, maintenance, operating systems and network planning, and implementation. Computer Networking graduates will have opportunities for employment as computer support specialists, network technicians, and network managers or administrators.

The Computer Networking Technology option offers training in telecommunications, network technologies, administration, maintenance, operating systems and network planning, and implementation. Computer Networking graduates will have opportunities for employment as computer support specialists, network technicians, and network managers or administrators.

The Computer Networking Technology option offers training in telecommunications, network technologies, administration, maintenance, operating systems and network planning, and implementation. Computer Networking graduates will have opportunities for employment as computer support specialists, network technicians, and network managers or administrators.

The Computer Networking Technology option offers training in telecommunications, network technologies, administration, maintenance, operating systems and network planning, and implementation. Computer Networking graduates will have opportunities for employment as computer support specialists, network technicians, and network managers or administrators.

The Computer Networking Technology option offers training in telecommunications, network technologies, administration, maintenance, operating systems and network planning, and implementation. Computer Networking graduates will have opportunities for employment as computer support specialists, network technicians, and network managers or administrators.

The Computer Networking Technology option offers training in telecommunications, network technologies, administration, maintenance, operating systems and network planning, and implementation. Computer Networking graduates will have opportunities for employment as computer support specialists, network technicians, and network managers or administrators.

The Computer Networking Technology option offers training in telecommunications, network technologies, administration, maintenance, operating systems and network planning, and implementation. Computer Networking graduates will have opportunities for employment as computer support specialists, network technicians, and network managers or administrators.

The Computer Networking Technology option offers training in telecommunications, network technologies, administration, maintenance, operating systems and network planning, and implementation. Computer Networking graduates will have opportunities for employment as computer support specialists, network technicians, and network managers or administrators.

The Computer Networking Technology option offers training in telecommunications, network technologies, administration, maintenance, operating systems and network planning, and implementation. Computer Networking graduates will have opportunities for employment as computer support specialists, network technicians, and network managers or administrators.

The Computer Networking Technology option offers training in telecommunications, network technologies, administration, maintenance, operating systems and network planning, and implementation. Computer Networking graduates will have opportunities for employment as computer support specialists, network technicians, and network managers or administrators.

The Computer Networking Technology option offers training in telecommunications, network technologies, administration, maintenance, operating systems and network planning, and implementation. Computer Networking graduates will have opportunities for employment as computer support specialists, network technicians, and network managers or administrators.

EICC’s Diesel Technology AAS is a NATEF certified two-year program to prepare students to pass ASE certification exams in the following eight areas: Gasoline Engines

Light Duty Diesel

EICC’s Diesel Technology AAS is a NATEF certified two-year program to prepare students to pass ASE certification exams in the following eight areas: Gasoline Engines

Light Duty Diesel

The Early Childhood Education Technology program provides preparation for a professional career in Early Childhood Education spanning a variety of career options. This discipline includes classroom instruction, supervised laboratory experiences, and work-based learning experiences. Students will develop competencies that enable them to provide services, teach, and guide young children in various early childhood professions. The Early Childhood Education Technology curriculum is a 2-year discipline that requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of course work.

Graduates of the one-semester program will be awarded a completion certificate and may apply for certification by taking and passing the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination. Graduates may qualify for employment as Homemakers, Nurse Assistants, Long-Term Care Aides, or Home Health Aides.

The Practical Nursing program prepares the individual to assist in providing general nursing care requiring basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, psychological, and sociological sciences, and of nursing procedures that do not require the skills, judgment, and knowledge required of a registered nurse. This care is performed under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist.

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology is a postsecondary 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. Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial setting performing special tasks relating to designing ductwork, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and maintenance of heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems according to the standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Air-Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), Air-Conditioning Heating Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), and others. Included are air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and maintenance and operation of these systems.

The focus of the carpentry program is to prepare students for entrance into the field of residential construction with a well rounded background in all facets of construction. Students will have classroom and shop instruction, lab work, and on-site experiences. The program encompasses every aspect of home construction from site preparation to building occupancy. Emphasis will focus on foundations, framing, interior and exterior finishes, blueprint reading and estimating costs. Students will be exposed to modern construction methods and techniques. Operation of hand and power tools used in construction, related safety and maintenance will be thoroughly addressed. The course will also aim to develop effective employer to employee and worker and client relationships as well as desirable personal work habits.

The Welding and Cutting Technology program prepares students for entry level employment in the field of welding and cutting. The curriculum includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Electives are available in advanced levels of welding and cutting.