Annual Public Notice of Non-Discrimination

East Central Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or qualified disability in its educational programs and activities, employment practices, or admissions processes. The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies of East Central Community College:

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI and ADEA are coordinated by the Executive Vice President, Walter Arno Vincent Administration Building, Room 171, Post Office Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, Phone: 601-635-6202, Fax: 601-635-4011, Email: compliance@eccc.edu.

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX and Section 504 are coordinated by the Vice President for Student Services, Eddie M. Smith Student Union Building, Room 101, Post Office Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, Phone: 601-635-6267, Fax: 601-635-6247, Email: compliance@eccc.edu.

Inquiries regarding compliance with ADA are coordinated by the Director of Student Success, Mamie Ethel Burton Memorial Library, Post Office Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, Phone: 601-635-6228, Fax: 601-635-2150, Email: compliance@eccc.edu.

East Central Community College ascribes to an “open admissions” policy consistent with all appertaining laws. The college offers courses leading to the Associate of Arts Degree and/or transfer to senior colleges and universities; the Associate of Science Degree and/or transfer to senior colleges and universities; the Associate of Applied Science Degree and Career and Technical certificate programs; and customized workforce training, leading to entry-level and/or enhanced employment opportunities.

Current programs offered include:

Associate of Arts Degree
Liberal Arts

Associate of Science Degree
Liberal Arts

Healthcare Education
Associate Degree Nursing
LPN Transition Program for Associate Degree Nursing
Practical Nursing
Surgical Technology
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (1 Semester Certificate)

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Accounting Technology
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Technology
Automation and Control Technology
Business and Office Technology
Business Management Technology
Collision Repair Technology
Criminal Justice Technology
Culinary Arts Technology
Cyber Security Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Technology
General Engineering Technology
Heating and Air Conditioning Technology
Hotel/Restaurant Management Technology
Information Systems Technology
Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology

Technical Certificates (45-hour)
Accounting Technology
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Technology
Automation and Control Technology
Business and Office Technology
Business Management Technology
Collision Repair Technology
Criminal Justice Technology
Culinary Arts Technology
Cyber Security Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Technology
General Engineering Technology
Heating and Air Conditioning Technology
Hotel/Restaurant Management Technology
Information Systems Technology
Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology

Technical Certificate (46-hour)
Cosmetology

Career Certificates (30-Hour)
Accounting Technology
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Technology
Automation and Control Technology
Business and Office Technology
Business Management Technology
Carpentry Technology
Collision Repair Technology
Criminal Justice Technology
Culinary Arts Technology
Cyber Security Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Technology
General Engineering Technology
Heating and Air Conditioning Technology
Hotel/Restaurant Management Technology
Information Systems Technology
Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology
Welding and Cutting

All academic and career and technical program students are required to meet the college’s general admission criteria as well as any individual program’s specific admission criteria. Detailed program requirements can be found in the College Catalog.

Students applying for admission to Healthcare Education programs must meet general college admission requirements, as well as admission requirements specific to the individual program or course of study. Admission to the Healthcare Education programs is competitive and space is limited. Refer to admission requirements in Chapter 3 of the East Central Community College Catalog.