Computer Network and Systems, A.A.S.

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JJC Program Code: CO230

ICCB Program Code: CIOS 0030

The Computer Network Specialist AAS degree provides students with a diverse education in computers and networking which will prepare them for a variety of career options including network administrator, networking support technician, help desk support, networking engineers, and networking security, to name a few.

The Network Specialist degree program provides students with exposure to a broad spectrum of computer and network related issues. Extensive hands-on use of the tools, methods, and software used in modern business computer environments is an integral part of many of the classes. This includes courses in the latest Windows client and server operating systems and Linux system software. The program also provides students with the opportunity to prepare for numerous highly regarded industry certifications from industry leaders Cisco, Microsoft, and CompTIA. These include certification prep classes on Windows server and client operating systems; Cisco routers; and CompTIA Security+, A+, and Network+. These certifications provide students with an additional way to demonstrate their skills and knowledge to potential employers.

Employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 12 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Growth will be highest at firms that provide cloud computing technology.

For further information (including salary projections) from the US Department of Labor, go to: http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes151152.htm

General Education Requirements: 16 Semester Hours

Major Core Requirements: 40 Semester Hours

Major Core Electives (Select from the following): 4 Semester Hours

Total Required Hours: 60 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

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

Completion Guide

For advisor information and a sample schedule by semester, view our 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.

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

Counseling & Advising	Department Chairperson	Program Advisor
Main Campus	Name: Joe Limon	Name: Bill Martin
Room A-1155	E-mail: jlimon@jjc.edu	Email: wmartin@jjc.edu
Phone: 815-280-2673	Phone: 815-280-2294	Phone: 815-280-7718