2024-2025 Catalog

Sep 16, 2024

2024-2025 Catalog

Computer Programming, A.A.S.

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JJC Program Code: CO261
ICCB Program Code: CIOS 0022

A computer programming degree generally involves studying a variety of programming languages. It allows students to work in a diverse industry within the information technology environments. Computer programmers are in high demand in today’s technologically advancing industries, and students enrolling in this major will receive formal, hands-on computer programming training that is necessary for today’s growing market. This major allows students to explore a variety of computer programming including Java, C++, or Visual Basic., and students may choose to specialize in specific language by selecting appropriate sequences. The most marketable areas include C++, Java, and object-oriented programming. Students who want to continue their education for a bachelor’s degree can do so by transferring this degree to a four-year institution.

The most common career tracks for qualified students include: computer software engineer, computer system analyst, computer operator, applications programmer, systems programmer, computer instructor, and software administrator.

For further information (including salary projections) from the U.S. Department of Labor, go to: www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-formation-technology/home.htm

General Education Requirements: 15 Semester Hours

ENG 101 - Rhetoric I
MATH 128 - Elementary Statistics
Group II: Social and Behavioral Sciences - Take one course from this category. Minimum 3 credit hours required.
Groups I - V: General Education - Take courses from these categories to complete the 15 hours of general education required.
Recommended: PHIL 103 Introduction to Ethics or PHIL 104 Introduction to Logic

Students are encouraged to select a Humanities or Fine Arts course as part of their General Education coursework.

Major Core Requirements: 36 Semester Hours

Department Electives: 9 Semester Hours

Choose any courses from the following subject areas: BUS, CIS, CNT, CYBIT, DGTL, GAME, MGMT.

*CIS 123, CIS 125 and CIS 234 are recommended.

Total Required Hours: 60 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

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

Completion Guide

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

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.