Extended Reality (XR) Courses/ Certificates Mississippi Curriculum Framework

Extended Reality (XR) Courses/ Certificates Mississippi Curriculum Framework Same CIP as IST 11.0201 Computer Programming/ Programmer, General Same CIP as IST 11.0202 Computer Programming, Specific Applications. April 2026 Published by: Mississippi Community College Board Division of Workforce, Career, and Technical Education 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211 Phone: 601-432-6155 Email: Curriculum Email Faculty Writing Team Members Andrew Nichols, East Mississippi Community College Tanner Bond, East Mississippi Community College Charline Grace, East Mississippi Community College Jordan Miller, East Mississippi Community College Horacio Leal, East Mississippi Community College David Rose, Hinds Community College Warren (James) Finch, Hinds Community College Jacob Leist, Hinds Community College Jennifer Powell, Jones College Gabe Bozeman, Jones College Brad Marx, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Robin Hayes, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Vic Gauthreaux, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Dr. Jamie Gruich, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Zachary Garris, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jennifer Villiard, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College JaLisa Estes, Northeast Mississippi Community College Carrie Greene, Northeast Mississippi Community College Curtis Beckman, Meridian Community College Anthony D’Angelo, Meridian Community College Administrator Writing Team Members Dr. Bobby Ghosal, Assistant Dean of Teaching & Learning, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Dr. Monica Donohue, Dean of Teaching and Learning, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Millie Bordelon, VP of CTE & Community Campus, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Rod Tolbert, VP of Instruction, Jones College Dr. Lori Smith, Dean of Workforce Education, Meridian Community College Dr. Jarius Johnson, Dean of Instruction, East Mississippi Community College Patricia Corrigan, Associate Dean of Career and Technical Education, East Mississippi College Timothy Crisler, Dean of Technology- CTE, Hinds Community College Jason Mattox, Associate Vice President for CTE, Northeast Mississippi Community College Business and Industry Contributing Team Members Brayden Coleman, Information Technology Coordinator, Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, Columbus, MS Aaron Brooks, Director of Information Systems, Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS Steven Eaton, Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst, Evolver Inc., Reston, VA Erin Weaver, Technology Coordinator, George County School District, Lucedale, MS Allen Fretz, IT Program Manager, Paccar Engine Company, Columbus, MS Jodi Harris, Sr Director of Enterprise Public Sector, Verkada, Ocean Springs, MS Tylon Malone, Computer Technician, West Point Consolidated School District, West Point, MS Brent M. Shields, Columbus AFB Network & Data Center Manager, Abacus Technology Corp, Columbus, MS Nick Jackson, IT Systems Administrator, Relias Healthcare, Tupelo, MS William Alford, System Administrator, City of Starkville, Starkville, MS Office Of Curriculum and Instruction Team Members Dr. Scott Kolle, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Mississippi Community College Board Ms. Eboni Mangum, Curriculum Specialist, Mississippi Community College Board Demarius Tolliver, Curriculum Specialist, Mississippi Community College Board Dr. LaToya Sterling, Assistant Director for Professional Development and Training, Mississippi Community College Board The Office of Curriculum and Instruction (OCI) was founded in 2013 under the Division of Workforce, Career, and Technical Education at the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB). The office is funded through a partnership with The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), who serves as Mississippi’s fiscal agent for state and federal Career and Technical Education (CTE) Funds. The OCI is tasked with developing statewide CTE curriculum, programming, and professional development designed to meet the local and statewide economic demand. Copyright© 2026 by Mississippi Community College Board For information, please contact Curriculum Email Contents Industry Job Projection Data A summary of occupational data is available from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. MDES Labor Market Information Articulation Check with the local community college CTE administration for articulation agreements. Industry Credentials, Certifications, and Professional Licensure As curricula are revised or developed for Career Technical Education (for credit) programs at Mississippi’s community colleges, appropriate industry credentials/certifications/professional licensure are identified (where applicable). Each community college cooperating with businesses/industries in their college district determines if and when industry credentials/certifications/professional licensure are warranted. Contact each community college for more information. Dual Enrollment See the “Procedures Manual for Dual Enrollment and Accelerated Programs” Dual Enrollment Adoption of National Certification Standards A national certification was not identified at the curriculum writing meeting. The Mississippi Community College Board office of Curriculum and Assessment will work with colleges and industry to determine a national certification. Research Abstract In the spring of 2026, the Office of Curriculum and Instruction (OCI) met with the Lobaki industry members who made up the advisory committees for the Extended Reality (XR) curriculum framework. An industry questionnaire was used to gather feedback concerning the trends and needs, both current and future, of their field. Program faculty, administrators, and industry members were consulted regarding industry workforce needs and trends. Industry advisory team members from the college involved with this program were asked to give input related to changes to be made to the curriculum framework. Specific comments related to soft skills discussed include communication, skill, grammar skills, evidence of the ability to learn, must be adaptable, and a well-rounded employee. Occupation-specific skills discussed include a basic understanding of SQL, ERP experience, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, IT Technician and CompTIA Security+ Certification or Microsoft certifications. During the writing team meeting, colleges and industry decided that there was a need for a work ready and technical certificate only at this time. Student deciding to obtain the technical certificate in extended reality would need to successfully complete the Information Systems Programming Career Certificate Revision