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What should I know about Dual Credit? Head Start on College It is a partnership between Joliet Junior College and the area high schools and career centers You will save both time and money Dual Credit courses count both for high school and college credit at the same time JJC tuition and fees are waived 2

GAVC Dual Credit Courses Career and Technical Education courses Career & Technical Education Computer Maintenance Technology I Advanced PC Troubleshooting & Assembly Computer Maintenance Technology II Computer Applications I Computer Applications II 3

GAVC Dual Credit Classes Industrial & Engineering Technology Automotive Technology II Building Trades I Criminal Justice I Criminal Justice II Electricity/Robotics I Fire Science I Fire Science II Building Construction Welding & Fabrication I Welding & Fabrication II Health Occupations I Health Occupations II

Dual Credit and Grades Students earn the same grade for both their high school course and the JJC course College credit is awarded immediately upon successful completion of all Dual Credit courses At the end of each semester, students will have a JJC transcript JJC credit can be used at JJC and can be transferred to other colleges/universities

How do I become a Dual Credit student? Students must complete the JJC online application (social security number is required but secure) ***Memorize your social security number Your SS# will be used in order to obtain your JJC ID number.. Your JJC ID number is used for any additional course registrations through JJC Students must complete the paper and pen registration form received from your teacher at the beginning of your high school class & will complete this same process for every Dual Credit course

Dual Credit courses will: Be taught at a college level Require a higher level of thinking skills Require maturity to handle discussions of various issues

Dual Credit students will: Be held accountable for the same policies & procedures as the regular JJC students such as: - Withdrawal deadlines -Maintain a 2.0 GPA or you are placed on Academic Caution ***this may prevent you from being eligible for additional Dual Credit courses and future Financial Aid

Why should I consider becoming a Dual Credit Student? Advantages to Dual Credit... JJC college credit is FREE You will be receiving JJC credit at the same time as your high school credit saving you Time and Money You will have prior experience regarding college procedures & policies JJC credit as a high school student stands out to employers, other colleges, and apprenticeship programs Career and Technical courses can verify a marketable skill

Is there a down side to Dual Credit? Poor grades and withdrawals remain on your JJC transcript Students must notify JJC that they have dropped their Dual Credit course in order to avoid a poor grade becoming part of their JJC college transcript Also, students must notify JJC to drop their Dual Credit course if they move, graduate early, etc. If you have poor grades (D’s or F’s), future financial aid could be affected

College credit generated through GAVC courses Career & Technical Education Computer Maintenance Technology ICIS 275 PC Troubleshooting & Toolbox (4 credit hrs) Fall CIS 276 Advanced PC Troubleshooting & Assembly (4 credit hrs) Spring Computer Maintenance Technology IICNT 101 Network Fundamentals (4 credit hrs) Fall CNT 102 Router Protocols & Concepts (4 credit hrs) Spring Computer Applications IOFS 114 Microsoft Office Suite (4 credit hrs) Fall OFS 166 Microsoft Word I (3 credit hrs) Fall OFS 120 Introduction to Image Manipulation (3 credit hrs) Spring Computer Applications IICIS 117 Introduction to Multimedia (1 credit hr) Fall CIS 221 Concepts of Web Design (3 credit hrs) Fall CIS 126 Microsoft Office (3 credit hrs) Spring 11

College Credit Generated continued Industrial & Engineering Technology Automotive Technology IIAS106 Automotive Fundamentals (3 credit hrs) Spring Building Trades IAEC 100 Construction Fundamentals (2 credit hrs) Spring Criminal Justice ICRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice System (3 credit hrs) Fall CRJ 110 Introduction to Law Enforcement (3 credit hrs) Spring Criminal Justice IICRJ 120 Juvenile Delinquency (3 credit hrs) Fall CRJ 130 Criminal Law (3 credit hrs) Spring Electricity/Robotics IEEAS 101 Basic Wiring & Circuit Design (3 credit hrs) Fall EET 101 Fundamentals of Electronics (4 credit hrs) Spring Electricity/Robotics IIEEAS 111 Industrial Controls (4 credit hrs) Fall EEAS 221 Industrial Circuits Basic Programmable Logic Controllers (4 credit hrs) Spring Fire Science IFSCI 101 Principles of Emergency Services (3 credit hrs) Fall FSCI 102 Introduction to Fire Prevention (3 credit hrs) Spring Fire Science IIFSCI 103 Building Construction (3 credit hrs) Fall HPR 207 First Aid (2 credit hrs) Spring

College Credit Generated continued Welding & Fabrication IWELD 114 Arc Welding I (1.5 credit hrs) Fall WELD 115 Arc Welding II Flat & Horizontal (1.5 credit hrs) Fall WELD 116 Arc Welding III Vertical (1.5 credit hrs) Spring WELD 121 Oxygen Acetylene Welding (1.5 credit hrs) Spring Welding & Fabrication IIWELD 131 Welding Heliarc I Mild Steel (1.5 credit hrs) Fall WELD 132 Welding Heliarc II Aluminum (1.5 credit hrs) Fall WELD 133 Welding Heliarc III Stainless Steel (1.5 credit hrs) Spring WELD 141 MIG Mild Steel & Aluminum (1.5 credit hrs) Spring Health Occupations INA101 Certified Nurse Assistant Training (7.5 credit hrs) Spring Health Occupations IIBIO 100 Medical Terminology (3 credit hrs) Spring

If you need additional information.... Please contact your home school counselor. OR Contact either one of us: Sue BahrLarry Larson

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