Fast Tracks

EXPEDITE YOUR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY

JALC has a unique, future-focused program for you to reach your goals faster. Learn more by contacting us for an individual appointment.

Fast Tracks are designed for you:

  • Pre-selected and pre-scheduled, allowing for more independent work
  • Primarily offered in 4, 8, 12-week lengths, accelerating your learning
  • A couple classes at a time, guaranteed with a consistent schedule
  • Offered in a cohort format, allowing for peer support and progress
  • Limited in size, allowing for personalized interactions with your instructor
  • Flexible hybrid options with a mix of online and in-person classes.
  • Get credit for your prior college or work experience. (see hyperlink) Transfer credit, advanced placement and military service are some ways to move forward faster to achieve your goals.

SERVICES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED

Take advantage of the many benefits and services offered to JALC students:

  • Academic Advising helps students with course selection, long-term academic planning, and transfer information.
  • Student Success Center provides free assistance in areas such as tutoring, counseling, disability support services, and more.
  • Financial Aid helps assist students in paying for college through federal and state grants if student qualify for services. We do not do student loans.
  • Scholarships assists students in paying for college through scholarships if students qualify
  • Bookstore: helps students order textbooks and get JALC swag.
  • Student Help Desk (Technical Support): helps students with technical support getting logged into their student portal, email, distance learning platform and more.

Fall 2025 Fast Tracks

4-WEEK CLASSES: DATES VARY (All Classes are Online Only)

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
General Psychology PSY 132-V011/3 – 12/5 • Online Only
English CompositionENG 101-V09/18 – 10/3 • Online Only
Art AppreciationART 111-V010/6 – 10/31 • Online Only
Health EducationHTH 110-V011/3 – 12/5 • Online Onl

8-WEEK CLASSES: OCTOBER 6 – DECEMBER 13 (Classes are Online Only Unless Otherwise Indicated)

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
English Composition IIENG 102-V8Online Only
Beginning Weight TrainingPED 126-H8*Hybrid – 22 Total Visits to Logan Fitness Required
General PsychologyPSY 132-V8Online Only
Integrated Life & Physical Science IISCI 111-V8Online Only
Principles of SociologySOC 133-V8Online Only

WINTERSESSION: DECEMBER 8 – JANUARY 2

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
Introduction to LiteratureLIT 280-V012/8 – 1/2 • Online Only
American GovernmentPSC 131-V012/8 – 1/2 • Online Only

LOCATED AT CARBONDALE HIGH SCHOOL

8-WEEK CLASSES: OCTOBER 6 – DECEMBER 11 (Classes are In-Person Only Unless Otherwise Indicated)

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
Art AppreciationART 111-H8*Hybrid – Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:10 p.m.
Introduction to PhilosophyPHL 131-H8*Hybrid – Tuesdays 7:20 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Spring 2026 Fast Tracks

4-WEEK CLASSES: DATES VARY (All Classes are Online Only)

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
General PsychologyPSY132-V0January 12 – February 6 
Ethics & Moral ProblemsPHL111-V0 February 9 – March 6 
Introduction to PhilosophyPHL131-V0 March 16 – April 10
AnthropologyANT111-V0April 13 – May 8

8-WEEK CLASSES: JANUARY 12 – MARCH 6

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
Integrated Life & Physical Science ISCI101-V6Online Only
United States History IHIS201-V6Online Only
English Composition IENG101-V6Online Only
Introduction to LiteratureLIT280-V6Online Only
Music AppreciationMUS105-V6Online Only
SpeechCOM115-H6*Hybrid – 4 total visits on Wednesdays at 6:00-9:50pm

12-WEEK CLASSES: FEBRUARY 9 – MAY 14

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
English Composition IIENG102-H5*Hybrid – MWF at 11:00-11:50am
SpeechCOM115-H5*Hybrid – Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:00-11:50am
Art AppreciationART111-H5*Hybrid – Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12:30-1:45pm
World Civilization IIHIS104-V5Online Only
GeneticsBIO225-V5Online Only

8-WEEK CLASSES: MARCH 16 – MAY 14

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
Introduction to LiteratureLIT280-V8Online Only
Beginning Weight TrainingPED 126-H8*Hybrid – 22 Total Visits to Logan Fitness Required
Integrated Life & Physical Science IISCI 111-V8Online Only
How Things Work: PhysicsPHS105-V8Online Only
Human NutritionHTH100-V8Online Only
English Composition IIENG102-V8Online Only
SpeechCOM115-H8*Hybrid – 4 total visits on Wednesdays at 6:00-9:50pm

LOCATED AT CARBONDALE HIGH SCHOOL

8-WEEK CLASSES: JANUARY 12 – MARCH 6

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
SpeechCOM 115-H7*Hybrid – Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30pm

8-WEEK CLASSES: MARCH 16 – MAY 14

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
American GovernmentPSC 131-H8*Hybrid – Tuesdays from 5:30-7:10pm
Introduction to LiteratureLIT 280-H8*Hybrid – Tuesdays from 7:20-9:00pm

REGISTER TODAY! (618) 985-2828 EXT. 8070 registration@jalc.edu