{"id":2535,"date":"2025-10-17T15:53:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T20:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/?page_id=2535"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:01:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:01:53","slug":"mgccc-pathway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/mgccc-pathway\/","title":{"rendered":"MGCCC Education Pathways"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/2-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and MUW School of Education logos\" class=\"wp-image-2595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/2-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/2-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/2-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/2-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/2-2048x512.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>MGCCC Education Pathways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Through partnerships with select Mississippi community colleges, students get clear pathways, early support, and a seamless transition to earning their bachelor\u2019s degree in education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/anchorpoints\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"313\"><strong>Anchor Points<\/strong><\/a> is built for transfer students \u2014 it\u2019s what we do. You can bring up to 90 transfer hours, making The W one of the nation\u2019s top transfer universities. Whether you study on campus or stay in your community, our program meets you where you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We\u2019ve prepared Mississippi\u2019s teachers since 1884 \u2014 with high-quality, low-cost, and personal support that make The W the best value in education. The earlier you start, the faster we can help you reach the classroom. Thinking about finishing at The W? Connect with Christi to plan your quickest path to teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/directory\/christi-dillon\/\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Connect with Christi<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Clear, guided degree pathways that maximize up to 90 transfer credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Early connection to W faculty, advisors, and resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Personalized academic planning while completing an associate degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Smooth, affordable transition into The W\u2019s teacher preparation programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Prepares future educators to graduate ready to teach in Mississippi schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Study on campus or from your hometown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Built for Mississippi\u2019s community college students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Proven, affordable teacher preparation since 1884<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Degree Pathways<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-58762f0e7eccb86ceaf93d4c29b7cd72\" style=\"background-color:#193564;font-size:22px\"><strong>Who to Contact at Gulf Coast Community College and The W for Transfer Help  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#174074\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/12\/Dillon-1024x717.png\" alt=\"MUW contact, Christi Dillon\" class=\"wp-image-2982\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:auto;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/12\/Dillon-1024x717.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/12\/Dillon-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/12\/Dillon-768x538.png 768w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/12\/Dillon-1536x1075.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/12\/Dillon.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae2b5f688d83d22f905d89a09492bb1a\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>MUW Contact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80a67a19798bf3fc684e073fdfc37b26\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Christi Dillon<br>W Student Navigator<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/directory\/christi-dillon\/\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Contact Christi<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5bf159508db96fae2c50e139e7b88af5\"><strong>cmdillon@muw.edu<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#174074\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/images.png\" alt=\"Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College logo\" class=\"wp-image-2660\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:auto;height:300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1d7c393ec0fbff1b87b0d9389d9809d\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>MGCCC Contact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4da0457778016eaba752dce60425ef9e\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Valerie Cleckler<br>Instructor<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:valerie.cleckler@mgccc.edu?subject=Inquiry%20About%20MGCCC%20to%20MUW%20Education%20Pathways&amp;body=Hello,%20I%20am%20interested%20in...\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Contact Dr. Cleckler<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-935683b4a9adb5b47308cf0e0228dde2\"><strong>valerie.cleckler@mgccc.edu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#174074\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/images.png\" alt=\"Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College logo\" class=\"wp-image-2660\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:auto;height:300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4fde70470ba07848fbeb608d154bee01\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>GCCC Contact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ea57961c488e5a7ba89594e938c18b1\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Trevor A. Smith, Ph.D.<br>Instructor<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:trevor.smith@mgccc.edu?subject=Inquiry%20About%20MGCCC%20to%20MUW%20Education%20Pathways&amp;body=Hello,%20I%20am%20interested%20in...\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Contact Dr. Smith<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6314a9e20ce12e715e694ba0996bc9ad\"><strong>trevor.smith@mgccc.edu<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#174074\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/images.png\" alt=\"Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College logo\" class=\"wp-image-2660\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:auto;height:300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4fde70470ba07848fbeb608d154bee01\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>GCCC Contact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-46632bf59383df1012104c7a2711c7ea\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Carin Platt, M.Ed.<br>Instructor &amp; Advising Coordinator<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:carin.platt@mgccc.edu?subject=Inquiry%20About%20MGCCC%20to%20MUW%20Education%20Pathways&amp;body=Hello,%20I%20am%20interested%20in...\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Contact Carin<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ee1b84fc8ddb6a315dbf1ad83238549e\"><strong>carin.platt@mgccc.edu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-22441a5b0789ed15f5c9bb7398508d7d\" style=\"background-color:#193564;font-size:26px\"><strong>News from Co-Lin and The W<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:17% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/TransferStudents2024-2-434x500-1.png\" alt=\"Award for &quot;#2 in the nation among Master's universities&quot; from the Chronicle of Higher Education\" class=\"wp-image-2688 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/TransferStudents2024-2-434x500-1.png 434w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/TransferStudents2024-2-434x500-1-260x300.png 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9e9686c338e9157aea24f0677a646da2\" style=\"color:#034a74;background-color:#f2f2f2\"><strong>The W is ranked as one of The Nation&#8217;s Leading Transfer Universities by the Chronicle of Higher Education and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You&#8217;ll find admissions counselors who will work with you to make your transition from a community college to The W a seamless and simple process. You will also find scholarships and financial aid options designed with you in mind, along with a welcoming and inviting campus community that includes other transfer students, just like you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eb80bc509b45d930d61523580f665d39\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>The W Makes College Affordable.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It&#8217;s not just a tagline. We honestly believe the cost of a college education should not be a deterrent to your pursuit of earning a college degree. We were founded on the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to pursue a college education. Year after year, The W ranks among the Best Value Universities. The W has kept our tuition among the lowest in the South. We offer that same low tuition to residents of every state. Additionally, we offer a range of scholarships and grants to help you cover the costs of your education.<br><span class=\"box3\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/accounting\/tuition\/\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Tuition &amp; Cost<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/admissions\/affordable\/scholarships\/transfer\/\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Transfer Scholarships<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/finaid\/\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Financial Aid<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MGCCC Education Pathways Through partnerships with select Mississippi community colleges, students get clear pathways, early support, and a seamless transition to earning their bachelor\u2019s degree in education. 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