First Semester	Hours
MST 1313 Machine Tool Mathematics	3
MST 1413 Blueprint Reading	3
MST 1115 Power Machinery I	5
Approved Technical Elective	4
LLS 1312 Freshman Orientation	2
Total	17
Second Semester	Hours
MST 1125 Power Machinery II	5
MST 1613 Precision Layout	3
MST 1423 Adv. Blueprint Reading	3
Approved Technical Elective	4
Total	15

(One year exit point for certificate option-preapproved by instructor)

SOPHOMORE YEAR

First Semester	Hours
MST 2135 Power Machinery III	5
MST 2715 Comp. Num. Control I	5
Approved Technical Elective	3
Approved Technical Elective	3
Total	16
Second Semester	Hours
MST 2145 Power Machinery IV	5
MST 2725 Comp. Num. Control II	5
Approved Technical Elective	3
Approved Technical Elective	3
Total	16

Technical Electives
Metallurgy (MST 2813)
Safety and Fundamentals of Die Fabrication (TDT 1113)
Jigs, Fixtures, and Tools (TDT 2183)
Fundamentals of Geometric Design and Tolerance (MST 1625)
Gas Metal Arc Welding (WLV 1124)
Special Problem in Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology (MST 2913)
Additional course information:

1. Technical Certificate is offered in two formats:
• Daytime classes—All classes are offered Monday-Friday from 7:30am until 12:30pm for fall and spring semesters
• Evening classes—All classes are offered on Monday and Thursday evenings from 5:00-9:00 pm for fall and spring semesters
• Summer classes—Day and evening classes are offered during the summer semester.
2. Students who lack entry level skills in math or English will be provided related studies. 
3. Baseline competencies are taken from the Mississippi Department of Education Curriculum Framework.  High school students who can document mastery of these competencies will not receive duplicate instruction.  Students who cannot demonstrate mastery will be required to do so.
4. Students successfully completing the first two semesters of coursework will receive a technical certificate.  Additional technical electives are available upon completion of the certificate.