Our Banking and Finance Technology Program is designed to prepare you for and take advantage of the various career opportunities available to them in the progressive field of financial services. It will give you an introduction and overview of the financial services industry. Additionally, our program will provide opportunities for the student or employee to develop basic financial knowledge and abilities, along with the required competencies and social skills necessary for employment and advancement in the field of finance.
Our Aviation Technology program at Hinds Community College includes a two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) and two certificates. It will prepare you for a wide range of entry-level positions in the aviation industry. The education and experience you’ll receive will last a lifetime and will widen your options as your career moves forward. You can choose to earn your Career Certificate, Technical Certificate, or graduate with an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Our Automotive Machinist Technology program will teach you the art of porting a cylinder head and stroking a crankshaft to squeeze every drop of power an engine has to offer. We offer hands-on experience with cylinder boring, submerged arc welding of crankshafts, operating a drill press and crankshaft grinder, milling machines, connecting rod rebuilds, and engine assembly. The experience you gain from our program will serve you the rest of your career.
Our Automotive Technology program will prepare you for the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to begin or expand their career opportunities in the automotive industry. You will receive the very best hands-on training and instruction in our labs with experienced faculty.
Our Animation and Simulation Design Technology program emphasizes the techniques and tools used in game design and the creative design or content of such media. Modern animation skills are developed through hands-on training and professional business outcomes.
Our Agribusiness Management program provides you with training in a variety of agriculture-related areas concerning the economic interrelationships of individuals, firms, and service agencies that are affected by the agriculture sector of the economy. It will prepare you to enter a broad range of jobs related to the management of agricultural enterprises and the marketing and sales of agriculture supplies and products.
We incorporate hands-on, in-depth training with software packages to prepare you for administrative support careers in today’s modern offices. You will study computers, office systems, and procedures. We emphasize communication, organization, interpersonal relations, and critical thinking skills to prepare you for today’s fast-paced business world.
Our Accounting Technology program is a technical curriculum designed to prepare you for entry-level accounting positions in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory. It is designed to enhance your skills if you’re currently employed in accounting and wish to advance. Our program provides a foundation for anyone transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a specialized degree in the field.
Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) are primarily responsible for initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation, along with the setup and monitoring of life support systems. They also provide treatment for heart and lung disorders by administering breathing treatments, medications, and oxygen. Additionally, RRTs perform diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood gas analysis, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
Our Radiologic Technology program is a two-year curriculum that prepares you to perform imaging examinations prescribed by physicians to diagnose disease processes. Radiologic technologists utilize equipment emitting ionizing radiation to produce radiographic images and provide for personal and patient safety from radiation hazards. You can choose an advanced career specializing in computer tomography, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy. Your starting salary may be between $42,000–$50,000 per year.
Our Practical Nursing program prepares you to assist in providing general nursing care. This requires basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, psychological, and sociological sciences as well as nursing procedures which do not require the substantial skills, judgment, and knowledge required of a registered nurse. This care is performed under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. The graduate of the program functions as a provider of care, a member of a profession, and a manager defined in the Mississippi Competency Model 1997.
Our Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) curriculum is a two-year program of study that prepares a PTA to perform interventions under the supervision of a physical therapist in an ethical, legal, safe, and effective manner. As a PTA, you will enhance the delivery of physical therapy services by providing delegated interventions, assisting the physical therapist with data collection, communicating with other members of the health care delivery team, interacting with members of the patient’s family and caregivers, and working cooperatively with other health care providers.
If you’re looking to start a career in a lab environment, the Phlebotomy program at Hinds Community College is a good place to start. Completing our program can open doors for your career and give you the stable, full-time employment you’re looking for. Whether this is a new career opportunity or a transition for you within the medical industry, Hinds CC can help you get where you want to go.
Our Our Nursing Assistant course provides instruction in knowledge and performance skills to provide basic care to patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and personal homes. You will learn several in-demand skills like medical terminology, basic nursing skills, monitoring vital signs, safety and emergency procedures, patient and resident rights, and more. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, you will be eligible for the certification test for nursing assistants. This 100-hour course is offered each semester. Classes begin in the summer, spring, and fall semesters.
Logistics is all about getting goods, services, and people where they need to be when they need to be there, and in the right quantity with absolute accuracy. It is how businesses set themselves apart from their competition by increasing productivity and quality while reducing costs.
Our Engineering Drafting and Design Technology program of study will provide you with instruction in all phases of design technology in order to prepare you for a position as a designer or computer-aided drafting technician. Instruction includes computer-aided design, architectural design, civil planning, 3D modeling, and manufacturing. A combination of classwork and laboratory experience is stressed.
At Hinds Community College, our Emergency Medical Services program comes in two tracks: EMT Course and Paramedic Program. While they are specialized, each program will offer you the skills and experience you need to begin your career as an emergency medical technician or paramedic.
Our Cosmetology Instructor Training program will prepare you for a career as a cosmetology instructor. It includes theory, methodology and techniques in hair cutting, styling, lectures, supervision, and office work. To be admitted, you must have completed the required six semester hours and have Mississippi Cosmetology Board approval.
The Computer Programming option is a two-year program to prepare the student for entry-level employment and advancement in computer programming and systems analysis. The Associate in Applied Science Degree is earned upon successful completion of the Computer Programming curriculum.
Our Computer Networking Technology program is a two-year curriculum that offers training in network technologies, network administration, maintenance, and network operating systems. You will learn how to create, install, and maintain local area networks, understand protocols and hardware environments used to access and transfer large quantities of data, and gain experience in different network environments using the latest network technologies.
