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 Only

8-WEEK CLASSES: AUGUST 11 – OCTOBER 3 (Classes are Online Only Unless Otherwise Indicated)

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
English Composition IENG 101-V6Online Only
Intro. to LiteratureLIT 280-V6Online Only
Music AppreciationMUS 105-V6Online Only
STEM FundamentalsSCI 100-01Mondays 11:00 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Integrated Life & Physical Science ISCI 101-V6Online Only
Principles of SociologySOC 133-V6Online Only

12-WEEK CLASSES: SEPTEMBER 8 – DECEMBER 11 (Classes are Online Only Unless Otherwise Indicated)

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
Art AppreciationART 111-H5*Hybrid – Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
GeneticsBIO 225-V5Online Only
SpeechCOM 115-H5*Hybrid – Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
English Composition IENG 101-H5*Hybrid – Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
English Composition IIENG 102-H5*Hybrid – Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
World Civilization IIHIS 104-V5Online Only

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

LOCATED AT CARBONDALE HIGH SCHOOL

8-WEEK CLASSES: AUGUST 11 – OCTOBER 4 (Classes are In-Person Only Unless Otherwise Indicated)

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
General PsychologyPSY 132-H6*Hybrid – Tuesdays 7:20 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
College 101ORI 100-80Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:10 p.m.

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.

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