First Semester
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Course & Title
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ENG 101 - Rhetoric I
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Must earn a “C” or better to meet degree requirements.
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JOUR 103 - Introduction to Mass Media or JOUR 104 - Introduction to Public Relations
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MATH 127 - Mathematics for General Education or MATH 128 - Elementary Statistics
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Fine Arts Gen. Ed. Course
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Consult with transfer institution for suggestions based on major.
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Social Science Gen. Ed. Course
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Total Semester Hours: 15-16
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Depends on Math and Life Science choices.
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Second Semester
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Course & Title
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Notes
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ENG 102 - Rhetoric II
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Must earn a “C” or better to meet degree requirements.
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JOUR 102 - Editing and Production
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Life Science
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AA degree requires one Life Science and one Physical Science. One must be a lab (4-5 credits).
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Social Science Gen Ed. Course
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Consult with transfer institution for suggestions based on major |
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IAI Elective
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Consult with transfer institution for suggestions based on major.
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JOUR 103 - Introduction to Mass Media or JOUR 104 - Introduction to Public Relations
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| Total Semester Hours: 17-18 |
Depends on Physical Science choice. |
Third Semester
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Course & Title
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Notes
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COMM 101 - Principles of Communication
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Mode of delivery alternates and offerings rotate each semester. Counts as Humanities Gen. Ed. Course.
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Humanities
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Offerings rotate each semester. Optional course recommendation. Counts toward the required IAI electives for AA degree
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JOUR 201 - News Reporting and Writing
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IAI Elective
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Consult with transfer institution for suggestions based on major
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IAI Elective
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Consult with transfer institution for suggestions based on major.
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Total Semester Hours: 15
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Fourth Semester
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Course & Title
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Notes
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Humanities Or Fine Arts
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Consult with transfer institution for suggestions based on major 3 Soc. Ed.
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IAI Elective
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Consult with transfer institution for suggestions based on major
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Social Science Gen. Ed. Course
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Physical Science
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IAI Elective
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Consult with transfer instituion for suggestions based on major
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| Total Semester Hours: 15-17 |
Depends on IAI Elective choices |
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
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Department Chairperson
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Student Advising Center
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Program Advisor
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Name: Jason Fichtel
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Main Campus - A1155
Romeoville Campus - RMA1029
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Name: Bob Marcink
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Email: jfichtel@jjc.edu
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Email: academicadvising@jjc.edu
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Email: rmarcink@jjc.edu
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Phone: 815-280-6657
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Phone: 815-280-2673
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Phone: 815-280-2607
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