2024-2025 Catalog 
    
    May 16, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog

Architectural Studies, A.A.S.


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JJC Program Code: TE335

ICCB Program Code: TECH 0035

The Architectural Studies curriculum is designed to enable the student to enter an exciting career in the design and construction industry and offer unlimited job opportunities. Architectural Studies students will receive a solid foundation in the process of architecture and construction through challenging and comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of the design and construction process. Students will work a variety of conceptual and real projects and be led by instructors and professionals with vast experience in the field.

The program focuses on preparing the students to be productive members of an architectural firm and be able to continue their education at an accredited architecture program to earn and advanced degree in the industry.

General Education Requirements: 15 Semester Hours


Student is STRONGLY advised to see the Architecture Program advisor for assistance in selecting the applicable general education courses required for transfer, as transfer requirements vary between institutions.

Major Core Elective: 3 Semester Hours


Select any Technical or Fine Art Department Elective or Other as approved by Department advisor.

Total Required Hours: 62 Semester Hours


Includes Online Courses


This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).

Completion Guide


Graduation Requirements


Graduation Requirements

To be awarded an Associate degree at Joliet Junior College, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admissions requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the given degree. If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 60

credit hours of which 15 credit hours applicable to the degree are earned at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement does not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the College and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

 

To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Completion, or Occupational Certificate at JJC, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admission requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the chosen certificate. Complete a minimum of 1-8 credit hours (Occupational Certificate),  4-29 credit hours (Certificate of Completion) or 30-50 credit hours (Certificate of Achievement). If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 25% of the total required credit hours applicable to the certificate at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement do not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the area of concentration.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the college and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

Contact Information


Department Chairperson 

Program Coordinator 

Program Advisor 

Name:  Joe Limon 

Name: Laura Cotner

Name: Maria Rafac

Email: jlimon@jjc.edu

Email: lcotner@jjc.edu

Email: mrafac@jjc.edu

Phone: 815-280-2294

Phone: 815-280-2467

Phone: 815-280-2546

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