John A Logan College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Overview

John A. Logan College is a two-year college located in Carterville, Illinois. It offers specialized programs for students of all ages and backgrounds. JALC is articulated with all four-year universities in Illinois and some other states also. It provides one of the largest adult and continuing education programs in the state of Illinois.

John A. Logan College's campus is spread across an area of 500,000 square feet and is home to several student clubs and organizations.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in real estate and construction management, mechanics and repair, science, and office and administration.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High faculty salary.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 7,608 in 2009-2010 (4,592 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 44% of the student body. About 35% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (39 awarded)

• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (55 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce
• Retailing and Retail Operations
• Selling Skills and Sales Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Information Science/Studies
• Information Technology

DESIGN (8 awarded)

• Graphic Design

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (46 awarded)

• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Industrial Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (14 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY (9 awarded)

• Tourism and Travel Services Management

LAW (8 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (195 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (231 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (68 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (65 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Surgical Technology/Technologist
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MUSIC (2 awarded)

• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (254 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (4 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (70 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (45 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Tool and Die Technology/Technician
• Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (31 awarded)

• Construction Management

SCIENCE (106 awarded)

• Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (70 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (13 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage