Certain industry recognized certifications are eligible for Jackson State college level course credits.
Process
- The student must contact an appropriate academic advisor within the first term at JSCC if industry certification credit is being sought.
- Upon providing direct evidence of the secured certification, the advisor will confirm with the academic dean and process the required Registrar documentation for course credit posting.
Industry Certification | Jackson State Course Equivalents | Credit Hours |
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LPN Unencumbered TN License | If accepted in the LPN>RN Tract | 9 credit hours |
Comp Tia A+ | CIS 170 and CIS 270 | 6 credits hours |
Comp Tia Net+ | CIS 175 | 3 credit hours |
CompTia Linux+ | CIS 145 | 3 credit hours |
CompTIA Server+ | CIS 190 and CIS 275 | 6 credit hours |
MCTS: Windows Server Exam 70-640 | CIS 190 | 3 credit hours |
MCTS: Windows Server Exam 70-642 | CIS 275 | 3 credit hours |
CCENT | CIS 176, 177 and 276 | 9 credit hours |
CCNA | CIS 176, 177, 276, 277 | 12 credit hours |
CNSS 4011 | CIS 156, 175, 250 | 9 credit hours |
CNSS 4013 | CIS 156, 175, 250, 259 | 12 credit hours |
For more information on this type of PLA please contact Tom Pigg, Division Dean at (731) 425-2632.