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Joliet Junior College, or JJC, is a comprehensive community college located in Joliet, Illinois, United States. It was the first public community college founded in the United States. JCC was established in 1901. The college offers pre-baccalaureate programs for students planning to transfer to a four-year university. It also offers adult education and literacy programs, workforce development services, and student support services.
As of 2008, the college enrolled more than 14,000 students. The college offers academic courses in the following campuses and centers:
- City Center Campus
- Grundy County Center
- Main Campus
- North Campus
- Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center
Some of the notable alumni of JCC are Dr. John C. Houbolt, NASA scientist; John Williams, WGN Radio host; and George Sangmeister, retired Illinois Congressman.
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Campus Location1215 Houbolt Rd
Joliet, IL 60431-8938
USA
Main Tel: (815) 729-9020
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Joliet Junior College HighlightsWhere Joliet Junior College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, cooking and culinary arts, landscaping and horticulture, liberal arts, and hospitality.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,010 | 39 | | 1-2 year certificate | 210 | 21 | | < 1 year certificate | 101 | 21 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Joliet Junior College was 13,149 in 2007-2008 (9,111 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,193 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,042 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid: Joliet Junior College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 160 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 48 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 1 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (16 awarded) - Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Production Operations
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (1 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (79 awarded) - Accounting
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (29 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (18 awarded) - Construction Trades
- Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (34 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
DESIGN (8 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (7 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (43 awarded) - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (14 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY (18 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (22 awarded) - Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
- Greenhouse Operations and Management
- Plant Nursery Operations and Management
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS (522 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Assistant/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (72 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (2 awarded) - Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (47 awarded) - Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (267 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)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Word Processing
SCIENCE (54 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (40 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Fire Services Administration
TRANSPORTATION (2 awarded) - Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
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