Building a Strong Foundation for Diverse Career Paths!

The General Education Certificate is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in liberal arts and sciences essential for success in their educational and professional pursuits. Whether you're aiming for an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree, our comprehensive curriculum ensures that you develop critical thinking skills, effective communication abilities, and a broad understanding of various disciplines.

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Our General Education Certificate encompasses humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and mathematics courses. This well-rounded approach equips students with broad knowledge and skills, fostering intellectual curiosity and adaptability. You'll learn from dedicated faculty members who are experts in their fields and passionate about teaching. Our instructors are committed to providing personalized attention and support to help you succeed academically. The credits earned in our General Education program are fully transferable to four-year colleges and universities, allowing you to continue your education and pursue higher degrees seamlessly.

Prepare for the front lines of emergency medical care

Our Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic Certificate is a comprehensive program that builds upon advanced EMT training, equipping you with advanced life-saving techniques such as medication administration, intubation, and ECG interpretation.

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The Paramedic Certificate is designed to prepare competent professionals for a career in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The attainment of a Paramedic certificate will open job opportunity doors for the entry level paramedics who want to work toward career advancement over time and for veteran paramedics who need the credential to advance in the field.

Apply this certificate to the EMS Paramedic AAS degree.

Hands-on skills for cybersecurity success

Our Cyber Security Technician Certificate is designed to equip students with the practical skills and knowledge needed for entry-level roles in cybersecurity. From mastering networking fundamentals to honing digital forensics techniques, our students gain hands-on experience safeguarding networks and data from cyber threats.

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The Cyber Security Technician Certificate offers a comprehensive curriculum directly aligned with the needs of the cybersecurity industry. By covering networking, digital forensics, and information assurance principles, our students gain practical knowledge about defending against cyber threats. This, coupled with hands-on experience in Windows server administration and network security, prepares graduates for roles such as Cyber Security Analyst and Network Technician. With a focus on industry-relevant certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, and CCNA Security, our students are ready to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges upon completion, confident that their career goals are within reach.

Apply this certificate to the CIT Cyber Defense AAS degree.

Advance your career in Corrections and Law Enforcement

Join the frontline of justice with our Corrections and Law Enforcement Technical Certificate!

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The Corrections and Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit is designed for students who plan to pursue a career in Corrections and Law Enforcement. The certificate would also be beneficial for those who are already employed in law enforcement, but need a credential in order to advance.

Apply this certificate to the AA/AS Criminal Justice Pathway.

Secure your path with JSCC's Correctional Officer Certificate

The Correctional Officer Technical Certificate prepares students for entry-level roles in the corrections field with specialized training and skills.

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The Correctional Officer Technical Certificate offers students a competitive edge when seeking employment for entry-level positions in the corrections field. The certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program and contains a broad range of courses designed to equip jailers and guards with the knowledge and understanding of inmate processing, maintaining order in the jail and invoking disciplinary measures when necessary.

In addition, a jailer may also perform cell searches for drugs and other contraband, inspect the facility for cleanliness and stand guard during exercise periods. This training program, which may be completed over one semester, provides jailers and guards with knowledge of emergency procedures, mental health and first aid, defensive tactics and use of force, ethics and legal issues, investigations and personal development, among other items.

Professional Accrediting Body - Not required, but an additional training if requested.

The Tennessee Correctional Institute (TCI), under the authority of TCA 41-4-140, establishes minimum standards for adult local jails, lockups, workhouses and detention facilities in the state. TCI is responsible for educating local correctional staff while providing and monitoring basic certification and annual in-service training for personnel within local adult correctional detention facilities.

Jumpstart your cloud technology career today

Enroll in the Cloud Computing Certificate at Jackson State Community College and take the first step toward a successful career in cloud technology. Gain the expertise needed to thrive in an industry that is shaping the future of IT.

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The Cloud Computing Certificate at Jackson State Community College is designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills required to excel in the rapidly growing field of cloud computing.

Apply this certificate toward the CIT Cloud Computing AAS degree.

Network Your Future!

With our CCNA Routing and Switching Certificate, you can dive into the networking world and gain the skills to design, build, and manage networks.

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Our CCNA Routing and Switching Certificate offers comprehensive training in networking fundamentals, routing and switching technologies, and network security. Students learn to configure, troubleshoot, and secure network devices through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, preparing them for the Cisco CCNA certification exam.

Apply this certificate to the CIT Cisco CCNA AAS degree.

Take your EMT career to the next level

Gain the knowledge and insights necessary to advance your career with an Advanced EMT Certificate at Jackson State. Dive into hands-on training and clinical experience, mastering life-saving techniques to assist patients in critical situations. Get ready to make a difference as a certified Emergency Medical Technician in your community.

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The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. Studies include pharmacological interventions, airway management, and intravenous therapy. This program follows the guidelines set by the National Scope of Practice Model. It is designed to prepare individuals for licensure as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Licensure and Regulation, Office of Emergency Medical Services. Students can sit for the National Registry certification and TN practical skills examinations after completion.

Students enrolling in the EMT program must meet the following criteria:

• Be admitted to the college
• Be currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Tennessee or have successfully completed an EMT education program within 120 days of beginning the Advanced EMT education program and have successfully completed a Tennessee
EMS Board approved EMT competency written and practical examination.
• A copy of the CPR healthcare provider level certificate must be submitted that includes one-person, two-person, infant and child CPR.
• Apply to the program.
• Complete a physical exam, along with all required immunizations and/or titers

Covers EHR navigation, charting standards, HIPAA compliance, templates, and workflows to support clinical documentation and billing.

Prepares students to perform and interpret basic electrocardiograms, maintain EKG equipment, and assist with cardiac monitoring procedures.