Electrical/Electronic Automated Systems Technology, A.A.S.

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JJC Program Code: TE400

ICCB Program Code: TECH 0083

Today’s technology revolution is sweeping industry into an era dominated by information and automation. This is not futuristic; it is a reality. Employment projections indicate a high demand for trained industrial technicians and product representatives. This program is designed for men and women that like hands-on training and are willing to work for an interesting and rewarding future. The program has already been acclaimed by industry, and over 100 companies have called with employment opportunities. Many of our graduates now are employed in these highly paid, challenging positions.

General Education Requirements: 15 Semester Hours

Select courses from the following groups:

Group I: Communications - Must take either ENG 101 or ENG 130 (3 credit hours). Students may substitute ENG 102 or ENG 230 for either of the above courses.

Group II: Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 credit hours required in this category.

Group III: Humanities and Fine Arts - No specific minimum credit hours required. This category is optional for AAS degrees. Students are encouraged to select a Humanities or Fine Arts course as part of their General Education coursework.

Group IV: Math/Sciences - Must include Math 098 or a 100-level math course.

Group V: Career Enhancement - No specific minimum credit hours required. This category is optional for AAS degrees.

Major Core Requirements: 39 Semester Hours

Major Core Electives (adviser approved)**: 10 Semester Hours

** any JJC Technical department classes or others with adviser approval.

Total Required Hours: 64 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

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

Completion Guide

First Semester

EEAS 101 - Basic Wiring and Circuit Design
EEAS 111 - Industrial Controls I
IMT 101 - Industrial Maintenance Fundamentals *Suggested Major Core Elective
MATH 098 - Intermediate Algebra Or higher-level Math course

Second Semester

EEAS 113 - Industrial Controls II
EEAS 115 - Electrical/Electronics Troubleshooting
IMT 121 - Industrial Fluid Power *Suggested Major Core Elective
MFG 101 - Precision Machine Tool Technology I *Suggested Major Core Elective

Summer 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.

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 Coordinators	Program Advisor
Name: Joe Limon	Name: Dennis O’Donnell and Cheryl Upshaw	Name: Cheryl Upshaw
Email: jlimon@jjc.edu	Email: dodonnel@jjc.edu cupshaw@jjc.edu	Email: cupshaw@jjc.edu
Phone: 815-280-2294	Phone: 815-280-2611 (O’Donnell) 815-280-2480 (Upshaw)	Phone: 815-280-2480