CSET Tech Fusion Program

This program is eligible for scholarship awards provided by the CSET Tech Fusion Program. Apply at Gulf Coast Center of Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) Program by August 31, 2025, to be considered for these awards.

The Simulation and Game Design Technology curriculum is a one-year program of study designed to train students to become simulation and game developers. Through a partnership with EON Reality, Inc., MGCCC students will learn to develop augmented and virtual reality content as they train in the state-of-the-art Interactive Digital Center (IDC). Students will utilize real world technologies to learn the fundamentals of augmented and virtual reality, simulation and game development, and the leadership and project management skills necessary to be competitive in today’s job market.

The Simulation and Game Design Technology program prepares students to enter employment in computer programming, game development, software engineering, mobile app development, and graphic design industries. Students will learn programming, graphics development, storylines, and business requirements for developing fully functional games and simulation software applications for PC, Apple, and mobile devices

This Simulation and Game Design Technology program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete a MGCCC Board-approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.

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Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technology Certificate (Optional)

Students in this program have the option to obtain the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technology Certificate (16 hours) by successfully completing the following courses.

CourseCredit(s)
IST 1914 - Introduction to IoT4
IST 1344 - IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things4
IST 1924 - IoT Installations4
IST 1934 - Special Projects in IoT4

Simulation and Game Design Technology Certificate

Semester One

Course Credit(s)
IMT 1513 - Introduction to 3D Modeling 3
IMT 1523 - Intermediate 3D Modeling 3
IMT 2113 - 3D Game Engine I 3
IST 2584 - C# Programming 4
IMT 2223 - Game Engine II 3

Semester Two

Course Credit(s)
IMT 2752 - Lighting and Shading 2
IMT 2743 - Integrated Extended Reality (XR) Experience 3
IST 2594 - Advanced C# Programming Language 4
IMT 2763 - Introduction to Extended Reality (XR) Content Production 3
IMT 2733 - Integrated 3D Production Pipeline 3

Total Credits: 31

Simulation and Game Design Technology Diploma

Semester Three

Course Credit(s)
IMT 1114 - Introduction to Animation and Simulation Design 4
IMT 1213 - Game Theory and Mechanics 3
IMT 1413 - Graphic Editing for Games 3
IMT 2772 - Simulation and Game Project 2
IMT 2783 - Audio for Simulation and Games 3

Total Credits: 15

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Semester Four

Course Credit(s)
ENG 1113 / 1114 English Composition I or ENG 1033 Technical English 3/4
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3☨
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3+
Math/Natural Science Elective 3/4#
BAD 2533 - Computer Applications in Business and Industry 3
or CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I

Total Credits: 15/17

Note:

Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

☨ If a student takes a foreign language as the one humanities requirement, that course must be an advanced foreign language that includes the following: Occupational Spanish (MFL 1203), French II (MFL 1123), Spanish II (MFL 1223), Japanese II (MFL 1423), Italian II (MFL 1723), French III (MFL 2113), Spanish III (MFL 2213), Italian III (MFL 2713), French IV (MFL 2123), Spanish IV (2223), or Italian IV (MFL 2723).

+ SPT 2173- Interpersonal Communication is recommended; economics, psychology, sociology, marriage and family, or human growth and development.

# MAT 1033 – Technical Mathematics, MAT 1313/1314 – College Algebra or Higher; however, MAT 1723 – The Real Number System and MAT 1733 – Geometry, Measurement, and Probability are not applicable or Any Lab Science.

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