The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program is designed to provide the job skills necessary for employment a beginning electrician or as a HVAC service technician. Special emphasis is placed upon the installation and repairing of residential and commercial air conditioning units.
The Electromechanical Technology Specialization of the Computerized Manufacturing Technology program trains students in various electrical, electronic, and mechanical components of systems.
The 3-D Design Technology program will introduce you to design techniques that will prepare you to work in engineering technology fields. Students will take courses in related areas only. All of the courses taken are in the Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology curriculum. These programs are the most widely used in industry in our service area.
The Administrative Support Technology major is designed to prepare individuals for positions in an office and/or to update skills of office workers.
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Career Studies Certificate is designed to provide the job skills necessary for employment aa an entry level HVAC service technician.
The Medical Office Specialist program is designed to prepare individuals for administrative support positions in medical offices.
This program is designed to provide basic skills to qualify graduates for entry level jobs as bioprocessing operators.
The Associate of Arts & Sciences degree programs are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program. The courses in this program are specifically selected for ease of transfer to most fouryear colleges and universities.
This program is designed to provide basic skills to qualify graduates for entry level jobs as chemical operators.
The Clerical Assistant Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in an office. This will provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for performance in today’s automated office.
The Clinical Research Coordinator Certificate is designed to provide entry-level specialization in the clinical trial operations. It supports, facilitates and coordinates clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in managing the clinical trial.
The Career Studies Certificate in Computed Tomography Imaging is designed to prepare selected students to qualify as contributing members of the allied health interdisciplinary team.
The Computer Networking Technology student will take coursework in network infrastructure and Internet-working devices, network operating systems and network management.
The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Computer Software Specialist is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as computer professionals trained in a variety of cutting-edge software packages. Students will participate in a comprehensive program that includes both classroom and lab instruction.
Classes offered in the Computer-Aided Drafting & Design Technology major program will introduce you to architectural and mechanical design that will prepare you to work as a drafts person. Approximately one-half of the courses taken are in drafting and design technology.
The Manufacturing Technology major is a broad-based curriculum that prepares students for a variety of technical positions within a manufacturing company. The company that hires the graduate, teaches the special skills and knowledge needed to be successful within the company.
The Building Construction program is designed to provide the job skills necessary for employment as an entry level construction technician. It is designed to be flexible and meet industry needs as they arise. This program is not offered continuously and admission is by permission only .
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Correctional Services is to prepare individuals for careers in the criminal justice and Corrections occupations. Providing a broad foundation, which will prepare students to enter any of the many criminal justice fields.
The career studies certificate in Corrections Management and Supervision is designed for individuals in management and leadership positions in criminal justice and Corrections occupations.
The Computer Software Specialist - Mobile Application Development Career Studies Certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as mobile application developers who can create and test business-oriented software applications.
Provide students with the theory, skills, laboratory and clinical experience to perform as dental assistants. Prepare students for employment in dental offices, hospitals, corporations, specialty dental clinics the public health setting and prep for the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB} Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam,
This program is being provided through an innovative, cooperative agreement with Germanna Community College. Germanna Community College offers a Career Studies Certificate in Expanded Functions Dental Assisting.
The Career Studies Certificate (CSC) in Special Needs allows individuals working in early childhood development and K-6 educators to gain valuable strategies for educating a special (and growing) population of under served students.
This program is designed as an introduction to the field. The curriculum is designed to provide entry-level competencies documented by Virginia’s Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals.
The Associate of Science degree in Education is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program. This degree plan is closely aligned to local universities and colleges.
The Electrical Fabricator program is designed to help students gain an understand of basic electrical theory, installation, and manufacturing. This certificate is designed to help students who are installing electrical devices in a manufacturing setting.
The Electricity Career Studies Certificate is designed to provide the job skills necessary for employment as an entry level electrical technician. Special emphasis is placed upon the installation and repairing of residential electrical distribution systems.
The purpose of this curriculum is to produce competent entry-level Paramedics who can provide the highest level of out-of-hospital care. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for National Registry testing and certification. This credential leads to Paramedic licensure or certification in Virginia and most other states.
The purpose of this curriculum is to produce competent, entry-level Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians who can service the community with advanced life support care via the Emergency Medical Services infrastructure. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible for National Registry testing and certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The purpose of this curriculum is to produce competent entry-level EMTs who can provide basic out-of-hospital care. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for National Registry testing and certification. This credential leads to EMT certification in Virginia and most other states.
The purpose of this curriculum is to produce competent entry-level EMTs who can provide basic out-of-hospital care. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for National Registry testing and certification. This credential leads to EMT certification in Virginia and most other states.
The purpose of this curriculum is to produce competent entry-level Paramedics who can provide the highest level of out-of-hospital care. This program is only for current nationally registered AEMTs and RNs per approval of the Operational Medical Director.
Graduates of the Energy Technology Electrical Emphasis Career Studies program are trained in the job skills necessary for employment as an entry level Electrical technician in both commercial and residential fields. These fields include leading edge technologies such as Solar PV and storage.
Graduates of the Energy Technology Electrical Specialization program are trained in the job skills necessary for employment as an entry level electrician in both commercial and residential fields. Course work includes a strong emphasis in electrical technology with related courses in computer applications, quality control, teamwork and communication.
Graduates of the Energy Technology HVAC Emphasis Career Studies program are trained in the job skills necessary for employment as an entry level HVAC technician in both commercial and residential fields. These fields include leading edge technologies such as geothermal, and solar thermal systems.
Graduates of the Energy Technology program are trained in the job skills necessary for employment as an entry level HVAC/Electrical technician in both commercial and residential fields. These fields include leading edge technologies such as geothermal, solar PV installation, and solar thermal systems.
The Associate of Science degree in Engineering is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program. The courses in this program are specifically selected for ease of transfer to most four-year colleges and universities.
The Water/Wastewater Major student will take course work from a wide array of natural resource offerings. These courses stress the practical application of scientific principles to the treatment of water for human consumption and for protection of water resources.
The Environmental Science student will take course work from a wide array of natural resource offerings. This will prepare the student to work in all areas of environmental science related jobs.
Forest Science students will take course work from a wide array of natural resource offerings. This will prepare the student to work in all phases of forest science from monitoring, managing, and protecting forest areas, harvesting timber, and producing primary and secondary wood products.
The Associate of Science degree in General Studies is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program. The courses in this program are specifically selected for ease of transfer to most four-year colleges and universities.
Classes offered in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program will provide a hands-on approach to education that will prepare you to work with GIS in the field. The program will prepare you to address advanced topics in problem solving, decisionmaking, modeling, programming, and data management, using 2-D and 3-D data.
The Health Information Management (HIM) degree provides students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to perform a variety of specialized duties in a non-clinical healthcare setting. Graduates may seek positions as medical records technicians, coders, health information specialists, and similar designations.
The Health Information Technology Analyst provides students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to perform a variety of specialized duties in a non-clinical healthcare setting in healthcare IT, Health Information Management and Clinical Research.
The Health Sciences Career Studies Certificate is designed for students preparing for admission through a selective/competitive process to a healthcare certificate or degree program. Although some courses are standard, each track will differ to some degree.
The Industrial Maintenance Certificate Program is intended to meet the increasingly sophisticated maintenance needs of institutions, businesses, and industries. As systems become more computerized and complex, new maintenance skills are needed to keep machines at peak performance.
The career studies certificate in Law Enforcement Management and Supervision is designed for individuals in management and leadership positions in criminal justice and Law Enforcement occupations. It focuses on critical problem solving and ethics and leadership skills.
The Legal Office Assisting Certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position in a legal office setting. Students will gain basic skills in word processing, telephone reception, ethics, and professionalism. Specialized legal courses are complemented by several general education courses.
The Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program. The courses in this program are specifically selected for ease of transfer to most four-year colleges and universities.
The Machinery Maintenance career studies program is designed to provide the job skills necessary for employment as an entry level industrial Maintenance.
The Career Studies Certificate in Mammography Advanced Studies is designed to prepare selected students to qualify as contributing members of the allied health interdisciplinary team.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management prepares students for employment in entry-level management positions. Business managers are essential to all organizations. Managers plan, organize, lead, and control activities to effectively and efficiently accomplish organizational goals.
The Mechatronics Technology career studies program is designed to provide the job skills necessary for employment as an entry level mechatronics technician.
The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum is a concentrated course of study and coordinated practice designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the medical field as a contributing health professional. The program is fully approved by the State Council of Higher Education and the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
he Medical Office Coding & Procedures Certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills for individuals preparing for employment in the healthcare industry as medical coders, medical office assistants, medical secretaries, insurance billing specialists, or medical records technicians.
The Medical Receptionist Career Studies Certificate prepares individuals for entry-level responsibilities in the healthcare environment. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in basic document preparation - memos, letters, reports; creating and using spreadsheets, database reports, forms and queries, and presentations to be used in a healthcare setting.
This career studies certificate prepares individuals for entry-level responsibilities in the medical records/healthcare environment. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in accurately compiling and maintaining medical records of patients, reviewing medical records for completeness, using patient accounting and application software.
The mission of the Mountain Empire Community College Nursing Program (AAS in Nursing degree) and other nursing programs of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is to provide affordable, community access to quality nursing education. The VCCS nursing programs prepare qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st century healthcare environments.
The mission of the Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Nursing curriculum is to provide affordable, community access to quality nursing education. The nursing program prepares qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st century healthcare environments.
The mission of the Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) Nursing curriculum is to provide affordable, community access to quality nursing education. The nursing program prepares qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st century healthcare environments.
The mission of the Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Nursing curriculum is to provide affordable, community access to quality nursing education. The nursing program prepares qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st century healthcare environments.
Provide students with theory and laboratory experience required for employment in acute care, long-term care, and assisted living healthcare institutions. Prepare students to take the Virginia Board of Nursing Certified Nurse Aide exams. Provide employers with competent, entry-level CNAs.
Graduates of the program are prepared to qualify as contributing members of the health care team who will care for patients under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist. This program is offered in partnership with Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) and degrees will be conferred from SWCC.
The purpose of the Career Studies Certificate in Old Time Music is to allow students to expand or enhance their knowledge and performance skills in cultural heritage music and explore this field as a career option. This certificate is not intended for transfer.
The Paralegal Studies Degree is designed to prepare individuals to work in a legal office environment. The program provides training in the general processes of American law and the knowledge/skills to perform specific legal tasks under the supervision of an attorney. In addition, the program helps prepare individuals for paralegal certification exams.
Provide students with advanced theory and laboratory experience required for employment in acute care and retail pharmacies. Prepare students to take national certification exam(s). Provide employers with competent, entry-level pharmacy technicians. Provide students with exposure to the latest technology and devices being used.
Provide students with advanced theory and laboratory experience required for employment in healthcare facilities. Prepare students to take the NPA (National Phlebotomy Association) certification exam. Provide employers with competent, entry-level phlebotomists. Provide students with exposure to the latest technology and devices being used.
The two-year program is designed to prepare the student with the philosophical, theoretical, and clinical knowledge to become a trained technical health care worker who can assist the physical therapist in meeting the physical therapy needs of the public.
The Police Science degree is to prepare individuals for careers in the criminal justice and related occupations. It is not designed to train for any specialty, but rather to provide a broad foundation, which will prepare students to enter any of the many criminal justice fields.
The mission of the MECC Practical Nursing program is to facilitate the health of the community. This mission is accomplished through nursing education, leadership, scholarship, and innovative nursing practice.
This program is being provided through an innovative, cooperative agreement with Southwest Virginia Community College. Students will register at MECC for their general education course requirements and register through SWCC for their program courses.
The Real Estate Career Studies Certificate is designed to provide a high quality, cost effective, accessible education to those seeking to enter the real estate business, and to those who are seeking licensure as a real estate agent.
The mission of the Mountain Empire Community College Respiratory Therapy Program is to provide competent advancedlevel respiratory therapists who demonstrate professionalism while providing excellent care.
The Associate of Science degree in Science is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program. The courses in this program are specifically selected for ease of transfer to most four-year colleges and universities.
The Small Business Management Career Studies Certificate provides training in the effective and efficient management and operation of a small business. The curriculum includes coursework in accounting, management, marketing, and finance.
The Smart Farming Crop Production, Management, and Processing is designed to further improve the region’s agricultural productivity by preparing agricultural producers to produce and process grains in the area.
The Smart Farming Career studies I is designed to improve the regions agriculture productivity by introducing agricultural producers to IoT technologies, such as drones and remote sensors, and by training them to better understand the environmental factors that influence plant growth and soil fertility.
The Smart Farming Career Studies II is designed to further improve the region’s agricultural productivity by preparing agricultural producers to implement the use of drones, robots, and/or remote sensors.
The Software Development I Career Studies Certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as software developers who can create and test business-oriented software applications. This certificate includes both classroom and lab instruction.
The Software Development II Career Studies Certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as software developers who can create and test business-oriented software applications. This certificate includes both classroom and lab instruction.
The Associate of Arts & Sciences degree programs are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program. The courses in this program are specifically selected for ease of transfer to most four-year colleges and universities.
The Solar Installer I program is designed to help students gain an understand of how grid-tie solar systems work and become entry-level installers.
Provide students with theory and laboratory experience desired for coaching, athletic, and personal training activities. Provide students with a credential to supplement applications to competitive physician assistant, athletic trainer, and sports medicine programs.
The Cybersecurity Career Studies Certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce with essential cybersecurity training to help plan and implement an organization’s information security, install security hardware and software, monitor networks for security breaches, respond to cyber-attacks, and gather evidence to be used in prosecuting cyber-crime.
The Uniform Certificate of General Studies - Transfer is designed as an intermediate step on the student’s progress toward a two or four year degree. This certificate is awarded as recognition of completion of a core of specified requirements in the associate degree program.
This program is Intended to prepare students for entry-level positions in a wastewater plant upon licensure obtainment. See faculty advisor for additional information or visit water.mecc.edu.
This program is Intended to prepare studednts for entry-level positions in a wastewater plant upon licensure obtainment. See faculty advisor for additional information or visit water.mecc.edu.
The Welding Operator I career studies certificate is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice welders immediately upon completion of the curriculum. Technical courses and shop experience comprise the program.
The Welding Operator II career studies certificate is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice welders immediately upon completion of the curriculum.
Graduates of the Technical Studies Welding program are trained in the job skills necessary to enter employment as apprentice welders immediately upon completion of the curriculum.
The Certificate in Welding is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice welders immediately upon completion of the curriculum. Technical courses and shop experience comprise the majority of the program.