Northwest Mississippi Community College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available60
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio21:1
- Retention Rate65%
AP Credit Policy
Students enrolling at Northwest Mississippi Community College will be allowed credit on the Advanced Placement Examination administered by the College Entrance Examination Board and sponsored by participating high schools. A maximum of eighteen (18) semester hours with no more than six (6) in one subject area may be allowed. Credit will be awarded only for minimum scores of three (3) or more. For an Advanced Placement score of 5, a maximum of six (6) hours will be awarded. Credit will be awarded only for courses currently listed in the college Bulletin.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 1133/BIO 1131 |
| 4 | 8 | BIO 1133/BIO 1131 & BIO 1143/BIO 1141 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MAT 1613 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 | MAT 1613 & MAT 1623 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHE 1213/CHE 1211 or CHE 1313/CHE 1311 |
| 4 | 8 | CHE 1213/CHE 1211 & CHE 1223/CHE1221 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 2113 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CSC 2134 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 1113 |
| 4 | 6 | ENG 1113 & ENG 1123 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 2323 or ENG 2223 |
| 4 | 6 | ENG 2323/ENG 2333 or ENG 2223/ENG 2233 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | BIO 1213/BIO 1211 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS 1113 |
| 4 | 6 | HIS 1113 & HIS 1123 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | MFL 1113 |
| 4 | 6 | MFL 1113 & MFLL 1123 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 1123 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 2113 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 2123 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY 2411 & PHY 2413 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY 2421 & PHY 2423 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 1513 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | MFL 1213 |
| 4 | 6 | MFL 1213/MFL 1223 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | MFL 2213 |
| 4 | 6 | MFL 2213/MFL 2223 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT 2323 or BAD 2323 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 1113 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIS 2213 |
| 4 | 6 | HIS 2213, HIS 2223 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIS 1163 |
| 4 | 6 | HIS 1163/HIS 1173 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Mechanization, General
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Animal Sciences, General
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
D
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
G
- General Studies
- Graphic Design
H
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
I
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Lineworker
M
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Music Management
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
P
- Psychology, General
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
T
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
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