Southwest Mississippi Community College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available23
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio22:1
- Retention Rate71%
AP Credit Policy
Students with scores of 3, 4, or 5 will receive three semester hours in the appropriate subject matter area.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 1433 - Design I |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 1453 - Three Dimensional Design |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 1113 - Art Appreciation |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 1134 - General Biology I |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MAT 1613 - Calculus I |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 | MAT 1623 - Calculus II |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 3 | MAT 1613 - Calculus I |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHE 1211 - General Chemistry I Lab & CHE 1213 - General Chemistry I |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 1313 - Drawing |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 1113 - English Composition I |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 2323 - British Literature |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS 1113 - Western Civilization I |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 2113 - Principles of Macroeconomics |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 2123 - Principles of Microeconomics |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS 1213 - Music Theory I |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY 2414 - General Physics I |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY 2424 - General Physics II |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 1513 - General Psychology |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | MFL - Spanish I |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | MFL 2213 - Spanish III |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT 2323 - Statistics |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 1113 - American National Government |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIS 2213 - U.S. History I |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIS 1173 - World Civilization II |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
D
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
E
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
- Electrician
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
N
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
P
- Petroleum Technology/Technician
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
T
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
- Well Drilling/Driller
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
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