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This pathway focuses on science, technology, engineering and math and is perfect for those who are analytical and mathematically-minded. You can expect professors with industry experience and a variety of electives to choose from so you can customize learning based on your individual interests.
JJC offers a wide range of STEM programs of study:
Some highlights include:
JJC's Natural Sciences and Physical Education Department encompasses a wide range of disciplines. Many students take these courses to meet general education requirements, and many who take our courses are pre-med, pre-veterinarian, pre-pharmacology, pre-physical therapists or future engineers. Our variety of courses can help prepare you for your future career, whatever your path may be.
Students can also take advantage of the many unique learning opportunities JJC offers, from an on-campus planetarium to the prairie restoration project. Students receive hands-on learning experiences and lab time from professors who are extremely knowledgeable in their areas of expertise, continually study updates in their fields, and earn accolades both on and off campus.
Jon Laratta
Department Chair, Professor
815.280.2418
jlaratta@jjc.edu
Suzanne Roberts
Department Secretary
815.280.2420
sroberts@jjc.edu
JJC's Physical Education program includes courses as basic as the Fitness Center to courses as detailed and specific as soccer coaching. The program also encompasses classes on first aid, the history of sports and wellness concepts, as well as many others.
Personal Trainer Certificate program
David Opon
Professor, Natural Sciences & Physical Education
Email: dopon@jjc.edu
Phone: 815.280.2853
JJC's Natural Sciences Club provides a creative, social and educational outlet for those students interested in science - through field trips, restoration work, discussions and guest speakers.
Field trips include Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, Starved Rock and more. There are also opportunities to help maintain and restore natural habitats.
The club also has participated in the JJC Main Campus prairie restoration project, which involves prairie burns and seed collection. Another club project has been helping the Department of Conservation with deer check stations.
Join us as JJC continues restoring natural areas on campus. The ecosystems on campus are remnants of a once vast wilderness of prairie and forest. Most natural areas in Illinois are being invaded by non-native and opportunistic plant species. Without regular management of these disturbed natural areas many of our remaining native species will go extinct locally!
Ecological restoration is the process of re-establishing native plant communities and ecological processes of energy flow and nutrient cycling until they become self-sustaining. This is your chance to help preserve our local biological diversity.
During a restoration day, we explore and discover the subtle changes taking place on the site, admire the seasonal activities of plants and animals, cut and clear non-native vegetation, plant native seeds and root stocks, and take frequent rests to enjoy our accomplishments. You are encouraged to wear boots, long pants, and durable leather gloves. Everyone of all experiences are invited to attend. We provide the training and equipment for enthusiastic volunteers.
For additional information about JJC's restoration project and nature trails, contact Andy Neill from the Natural Science Department at (815) 280-2632. We look forward to seeing you!
Your engineering requisites will earn you an Associates in Science degree for transfer to a four-year school. JJC will also assist you in searching for the right engineering discipline to meet your goals.
Learn more about JJC's Associates of Science Degree in Engineering or contact JJC's engineering advisor to come up with a course schedule.
Engineering Program Advisor
Laura Cotner
Email: lcotner@jjc.edu
Phone: 815.280.2467
Dr. Heidi Lyne
Department Chair & Professor
Email: hspeer@jjc.edu
Phone: 815.280.2913
Carol Jackson
Math Placement Specialist
Email: cajackso@jjc.edu
Phone: 815.280.2415
Suzy Betcher
Department Secretary
Email: sbetcher@jjc.edu
Phone: 815.280.2519
You can save thousands on your education by attending JJC your first two years compared to a four-year public or private institution.
JJC offers many transfer agreements with partner institutions, which means the transfer process is easily streamlined.
Visit our University Partnerships page to learn more.
As a member of the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP), JJC offers many study abroad opportunities around the world for students of any major. Destinations include Japan, Costa Rica, England, France and more!
At JJC, you can choose to study abroad during the fall, spring or summer semesters. All students who want to study abroad should fill out an application and have it completed by the deadlines below.
All career information sourced from: https://www.onetonline.org/
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52,462 | 3,882 |
| 2024 | 53,264 | |
| 2025 | 53,949 | |
| 2026 | 54,543 | |
| 2027 | 55,079 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $70,215.82 | $104,423.14 |
| 25 | $81,348.49 | |
| 50 | $104,423.14 | |
| 75 | $140,542.36 | |
| 90 | $175,832.40 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 0.00 |
| A Certificate | 0.00 |
| Some College | 0.00 |
| An Associate Degree | 0.00 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 90.47 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 9.52 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 0.00 |
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10,142 | 920 |
| 2024 | 10,367 | |
| 2025 | 10,553 | |
| 2026 | 10,710 | |
| 2027 | 10,839 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $56,787.21 | $97,179.69 |
| 25 | $74,311.70 | |
| 50 | $97,179.69 | |
| 75 | $133,634.30 | |
| 90 | $169,380.17 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 0.00 |
| A Certificate | 0.00 |
| Some College | 0.00 |
| An Associate Degree | 0.00 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 60.07 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 9.91 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 30.02 |
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,993 | 1,535 |
| 2024 | 17,293 | |
| 2025 | 17,536 | |
| 2026 | 17,730 | |
| 2027 | 17,895 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $64,123.02 | $109,854.37 |
| 25 | $81,509.94 | |
| 50 | $109,854.37 | |
| 75 | $140,630.32 | |
| 90 | $174,789.88 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 0.00 |
| A Certificate | 0.00 |
| Some College | 0.00 |
| An Associate Degree | 0.00 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 42.69 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 56.93 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 0.38 |
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52,335 | 11,510 |
| 2024 | 54,243 | |
| 2025 | 55,840 | |
| 2026 | 57,228 | |
| 2027 | 58,434 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $29,459.96 | $53,777.35 |
| 25 | $34,666.01 | |
| 50 | $53,777.35 | |
| 75 | $76,351.90 | |
| 90 | $111,185.15 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 14.29 |
| A Certificate | 57.14 |
| Some College | 4.76 |
| An Associate Degree | 9.52 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 9.52 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 4.76 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 0.00 |
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,500 | 544 |
| 2024 | 4,638 | |
| 2025 | 4,747 | |
| 2026 | 4,846 | |
| 2027 | 4,931 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $47,719.72 | $72,700.99 |
| 25 | $59,210.11 | |
| 50 | $72,700.99 | |
| 75 | $89,291.88 | |
| 90 | $109,817.18 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 0.00 |
| A Certificate | 0.00 |
| Some College | 0.00 |
| An Associate Degree | 4.55 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 18.18 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 27.27 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 50.00 |
