Career & Technical Programs - Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Prepare for Employment in Two Years or Less

Are you looking for career or job training in an occupational field that doesn’t require a four-year degree? When you complete one of MGCCC’s Career and Technical programs, you’ll be prepared to begin an entry-level job upon graduation. Many of these programs can be completed in two years or less.

Whether you’re interested in exploring medical professions or feel like technical training is where your path leads, Gulf Coast has a Pathway for your career.

Areas of Study

Agricultural, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation

Prepare for a career in one of these hands-on industries.
- Apprentice Electric Lineman
- Commercial and Residential Construction Technology
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Electrical Technology
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
- System Based Electronics – Instrumentation and Controls Technology
- Maritime Technology
- Millwright/Outside Machinist Technology
- Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology
- Process Operations Technology
- Welding Technology
- Auto Collision Repair Technology
- Automotive Light Diesel Technology
- Automotive Technology
- Commercial Truck Driving
Arts & Humanities
MGCCC offers two career and technical programs related to Arts & Humanities:
- Graphic Design Technology
- Interpreter Training Technology (ASL)
Business
Earn a two year degree that will prepare you for clerical, administrative, managerial, and customer service positions in a variety of business settings:
- Accounting Technology
- Accounting Technology - Gaming Concentration
- Administrative Office Technology
- Administrative Office Technology - Gaming Concentration
- Business & Marketing Management Technology
- Business & Marketing Management - Gaming Concentration
- Business Management Technology
- Business Management Technology - Gaming Concentration
- Cosmetology
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Office Technology - Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Office Technology - Medical Transcription
Education
Provide services, teach, and guide young children in various early childhood professions:
- Early Childhood Education Technology
Health Sciences

MGCCC has a variety of one- and two-year health care programs designed to offer students career opportunities in the fastest-growing job sector.
- Health Care Assistant (HCA)
- Practical Nursing (PN)
- LPN to RN Transitional
- Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Prelicensure
- Emergency Medical Sciences EMT – Basic
- Emergency Medical Sciences Paramedic
- Medical Assisting Technology
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiologic Technology (Radiography)
- Respiratory Care Technology
- Surgical Technology
Hospitality & Human Services
Do you have a passion for travel, the hospitality industry, or the culinary arts? Explore our award-winning programs:
- Baking & Pastry Arts Technology
- Banquet & Catering Service Technology
- Human Services
- Travel & Tourism Management Technology
- Culinary Arts Technology
- Hotel & Restaurant Management
- Hotel & Restaurant Management - Gaming Concentration
Public Safety Administration
MGCCC can help you prepare for careers in public safety and legal assistance with these programs:
- Criminal Justice Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

MGCCC’s STEM programming includes the latest, in-demand skills for entry level graduates:
- 3D Modeling and Design Technology
- Automation/Mechatronics Technology
- Computer Networking Technology
- Computer Networking Technology: Gaming Surveillance Concentration
- Computer Programming Technology
- Computer Programming Technology: Desktop Option
- Computer Programming Technology: Coding Option
- Cybersecurity Technology
- Data Analytics Technology
- Electronics Technology (sbe)
- IT Specialist Technology
- Network Security Technology