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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.

8-Week Classes: October 7 – December 13, 2024

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
English Composition IIENG 102-V8Online Only
Beginning Weight TrainingPED 126-H8Hybrid – A total of 22 visits to Logan Fitness are required.
General PsychologyPSY 132-V8Online Only
Integrated Life & Physical Science IISCI 111-V8Online Only
Principles of SociologySOC 133-V8Online Only

4-Week Classes: Fall 2024 (Dates Vary)

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
English Composition IENG 101-V09/16 – 10/11 • Online Only
Art AppreciationART 111-V010/14 – 11/8 • Online Only
Health EducationHTH 110-V011/12 – 12/16 • Online Only
General PsychologyPSY 132-V011/12 – 12/16 • Online Only

Winter Classes: December 16, 2024 – January 13, 2025

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
Introduction to LiteratureLIT 280-V0Online Only
American GovernmentPSC 131-V0Online Only

Located at Carbondale High School

8-Week Classes: August 12 – October 4, 2024

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
College 101ORI 100-805:30pm – 7:10pm on Tuesdays
Introduction to PhilosophyPHL 131-H6Hybrid • 7:20pm – 9:00pm on Tuesdays

8-Week Classes: October 7 – December 13, 2024

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
Art AppreciationART 111-H8Hybrid • 5:30pm – 7:10pm on Tuesdays
General PsychologyPSY 132-H8Hybrid • 7:20pm – 9:00pm on Tuesdays

4-Week Classes: Fall 2024 (Dates Vary)

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
General PsychologyPSY 132-V01/13-2/7 • Online Only
Ethics & Moral ProblemsPHL 111-V02/10-3/7 • Online Only
Intro. to PhilosophyPHL 131-V03/17-4/11 • Online Only
AnthropologyANT 111-V04/14-5/9 • Online Only

8-Week Classes: January 13 – March 7

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
SpeechCOM 115-H6Hybrid – 4 Meetings: 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, & 3/5
English Composition IENG 101-V6Online
United States History IHIS 201-V6Online
Intro. to LiteratureLIT 280-V6Online
Music AppreciationMUS 105-V6Online
Integrated Life & Physical Science ISCI 101-V6Online

12-Week Classes: February 3 – May 16

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
Art AppreciationART 111-H5Hybrid – TR, 12:30-1:45
GeneticsBIO 225-V5Online
SpeechCOM 115-H5Hybrid – TR, 11:00-11:50
English Composition IENG 101-H5Hybrid – MWF, 10:00-10:50
World Civilization IIHIS 104-V5 & V6Online
Weather and ClimatePHS 107-V5Online

8-Week Classes: March 17 – May 16

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
Art Preparation & PortfolioART 293-V8Online
SpeechCOM 115-H8Hybrid – 4 Meetings: 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, & 5/7
English Composition IIENG 102-V8Online
Intro. to LiteratureLIT 280-V8Online
Beginning Weight TrainingPED 126-H8Hybrid – A total of 22 visits to Logan Fitness are required.
How Things WorkPHS 105-V8Online
Integrated Life & Physical Science IISCI 111-V8Online

Located at Carbondale High School – Tuesday Evenings

8-Week Classes: January 13 – March 7

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
English Composition IENG 101-H6Hybrid – T, 5:30pm-7:10pm
Child, Growth and DevelopmentECE 160-H6Hybrid – T, 7:20pm-9:00pm

 8-Week Classes: March 17 – May 16

TitlePrefix/No./Sec.Offering
Day(s)/Time
English Composition IIENG 102-H8Hybrid – T, 5:30pm-7:10pm
Intro. to Criminal JusticeCRJ 103-H8Hybrid – T, 7:20pm-9:00pm