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.
Common Examples of Existing Certification Credit |
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Industry Certification |
Jackson State Course Equivalents |
Credit Hours |
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 Terri Messer, Division Dean at (731) 425-2632.