Technical Programs and Industry Certifications
Two years of career training can earn you an associate degree and prepare you for a career!!!
Are you interested in choosing a career that you can begin without completing four years of college? Well, we're not bragging, but you won't find a wider variety of programs to select from than what we offer at Gulf Coast. In fact, Gulf Coast has one of the highest job placement rates for career-technical students (94.6%) among the state's community colleges. When you complete your program, you will not only have an associate of arts or applied science degree, but you will have the practical training you need to earn both a competitive salary and job satisfaction.
Computer Networking Technology, Jefferson Davis and Perkinston Campuses
This instructional program will provide students with the required skills and expertise to be employable in the field of computer networking as Computer Networking Technicians.
The required skill and expertise will be provided through course work in the design, installation, maintenance and operation of computer networks.
Certifications (Cisco Partner)
- CompTIA Security +
- CompTIA Network +
- CompTIA Linux+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
- Certified Novell Administrator (CNA 5, 6)
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Contact
- Allen Lee, Perkinston Campus
- Email:
- Phone: (601) 928-8917
- Website
- Elana Myers, Jefferson Davis Campus
- Email:
- Phone: (228) 897-3723
Computer Programming Technology, Jefferson Davis Campus
The Computer Programming Technology curricula are designed as a two-year program of study to prepare the student for entry-level employment in Computer Programming. This option offers training in business application development on microcomputers and mid-range computers. Students get a well-rounded education in various languages such as Visual Basic .Net, C++, Java, JavaScript, and Perl. Students also get experience in AS/400 Control Language and SQL. Students will earn an associate of applied science degree is earned upon successful completion of the computer programming curriculum.
Certifications
- Sun Certified Programmer for Java
- Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
- Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)
- CIW Associate
Contact
- Angela Bryan
- Email:
- Phone: (228) 897-3724
Computer Servicing Technology, Perkinston Campus
This instructional program prepares individuals to install, operate, maintain, service, and diagnose operational problems in computer systems arising from mechanical or electrical malfunctions in computer units or systems. Courses in the Computer Servicing Technology program describe the electrical circuits and mechanical devices used in computer construction and their combination into a total computer system.
Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- ETA-I Computer Service Technician (CST)
- Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
Contact
- William Murray
- Email:
- Phone: (601) 928-6208
- Website
Database Administration Technology, Jackson County Campus
Companies, small and large, use databases to store important information about its employees, customers, and products. Database Administration is one of the fastest growing sectors in the information technology field. A Database Administrator (DBA) is employed to manage a company's relational database management system. The DBA would be in charge of database security and access by creating users and granting specific privileges to those users, as designated by company policy.
The Database Administration Technology curriculum is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in the database administration field. Opportunities for students with experience in Oracle databases include state and federal government agencies, medium-to-large corporations, and Internet-based companies. An Oracle DBA certification is a key credential demonstrating proficiency in the high demand area of Oracle database administration.
Upon completion of the Database Administration Technology program, students are prepared to setup, administer, and maintain a large-scale Oracle relational database system. Oracle databases are among the most sophisticated databases available. Graduates of the Database Technology program will have completed all recommended courses to prepare for the Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) exams in Database Administration.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a member of the Oracle Academic Initiative (OAI), which provides software, curriculum, training, and certification resources to the higher education industry. As part of the OAI membership, students in MGCCC's Database Administration Technology program are entitled to 40% discount vouchers on Oracle certification exams, as well as a 50% discount on testing software.
Certifications (Oracle Partner)
Contact
- Robin Hayes
- Email:
- Phone: (228) 497-7781
- Website
Network Security Technology, Jefferson Davis Campus
The Network Security Technology curriculum is designed to provide graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge for jobs that involve securing information in a business environment. Students will be prepared by learning a variety of theoretical approaches to Network Security as well as practical techniques and applications of network security. This program will provide students the opportunity to develop technical expertise as well as professional ethics that are vital in this area of responsibility. Students will be prepared to seek a vendor-neutral certification in the field of Network Security from reputable, industry-recognized sources. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the network security technology curriculum.
Certifications
- CompTIA Security +
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
- Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
- Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP)
- CIW Professional
- CIW Security Analyst
Contact
- Gene Bogart
- Email:
- Phone: (228) 897-3960
- Website
Telecommunications Technology, Jackson County Campus
This program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of technical positions within the Telecommunications industry. Specific preparation is in modes, techniques, and mediums of voice, and data transmissions and reception. Emphasis is on the telephone instrument, key systems, analog and digital voice communications, data communications, fiber optics applications, satellite and microwave communications and integrated services digital network (ISDN). Graduates will be qualified to help select, install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair telecommunications systems.
Certifications
- ETA-I Telecommunications (TCM)
- TIA - Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT)
- TIA - Convergence Technologies Professional (CTP)
Contact
- Tom Whalen
- Email:
- Phone: (228) 497-7882
- Website
Web Development Technology, Perkinston Campus
The Web Development Technology program offers training in website design, e-commerce development, server administration, graphics manipulation, Internet programming, and database interaction. Opportunities for students with expertise in Web development include state and federal government, small-to-large corporations, and Internet-based companies.
Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) certifications are key credentials demonstrating student proficiency in Web development and administration. The Web Development Technology program is designed to coincide with CIW training, thus preparing students for ProSoft CIW exams in several different career tracks.
Certifications (CIW Partner)
Contact
- Sadie Hébert
- Email:
- Phone: (601) 928-6328
- Website
