Sep 16, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

Simulation and Game Design Technology (Excelerated)

Location(s): Harrison County Campus


(Harrison County Campus)

The Simulation and Game Design Technology program prepares students to enter employment in computer programming, game development, software engineering, mobile app development, and graphic design industries. Students will learn programming, graphics development, storylines, and business requirements for developing fully functional games and simulation software applications for PC, Apple, and mobile devices.

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with an MGCCC advisor.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete an MGCCC Board-approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.

Students in the Simulation and Game Design Technology Program have the option to obtain the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technology Certificate (16 hours) by successfully completing the following courses.

IST 1914 - Introduction to IoT  
IST 1344 - IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things  
IST 1924 - IoT Installations  
IST 1934 - Special Projects in IoT  

Simulation and Game Design Technology Certificate


Total Credits: 31


Simulation and Game Design Technology Diploma


Total Credits: 15


Total Clock Hours: 1,090


Associate of Applied Science Degree


Semester Four

Total Credits: 15/17


Note:


Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*MAT 1033 - Technical Mathematics , MAT 1313 - College Algebra  or Higher or Any Lab Science.