Degree Pathways

Jacksonville College offers Associate Degrees in either Science or Arts. Within these degrees, there are a variety of concentrations, or pathways, that prepare students to lead meaningful lives that transform the world. Explore our degree pathways below.

Associate Degree Pathways

Biblical Studies

Earn your associate degree and pursue a career in pastoral ministry, theology, counseling, worship ministry, and more.

Our biblical studies concentration will give you the foundation needed to pursue a degree in religion, theology, pastoral ministry, and other related fields.

Business

Earning an associate degree with a concentration in business can prepare you for a wide range of careers from accounting to marketing to business management and much more.

Our business concentration will prepare you to pursue a degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, marketing, and other related fields.

BSN Prerequisites

Earn your Associate of Science while taking the required prerequisites you need to prepare for a Bachelor Of Science in Nursing degree.

We will provide the teaching and training you need to help you pursue meaningful work in nursing and healthcare.

Education

Earning your associate degree with a pathway in education, we strive to raise up the very best teachers who will transform the schools where they serve.

An education concentration will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to pursue a bachelor’s degree in education and other related fields.

Kinesiology

Earning an Associate of Science with a concentration in kinesiology will equip you with a solid foundation to start your career or pursue further schooling.

Many individuals with a kinesiology degree become personal trainers, coaches, teachers, and pursue other related careers.

Psychology

Earning an associate degree while learning to obtain a broad understanding of the human mind and behaviors will benefit you in nearly any career.

Our concentration in psychology will equip you to pursue a career in forensics, healthcare, sports psychology, and much more.

Wellness

An associate’s degree with a concentration in health and wellness will prepare you for a wide range of healthcare related fields. You can pursue further education with a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or get a leg up in your current career field.

General- STEM

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  If you don’t have a clear vision for what major to pursue or what career path to take, a general studies concentration can be highly beneficial. Not only does a general studies pathway help you get your prerequisites out of the way, it also allows you to explore a variety of topics and find a path that interests you.

General- non STEM

We offer a general studies pathway that does not focus on STEM. Determining which concentration is right for you will largely depend on your interests and career goals. You’re welcome to speak with one of our career advisors to help determine the right pathway for you.

DEGREE PLANS

Associate of Science Degree - CIP 24.0199 Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities - 60 Hours

I. General Requirements (49-51 hrs)

Communication (6-7 hrs)

— ENGL 1301 or 1401

Choose one of the following:

— ENGL 1302, 2311

— SPCH 1311, 1315, 1321

Fine Arts (3 hrs)

Choose one of the following:

— ARTS 1301

— DRAM 1310

— MUSI 1306

Government (6 hrs)

— GOVT 2305

— GOVT 2306

American History (6 hrs)

— HIST 1301

— HIST 1302

Humanities (3 hrs)

Choose one of the following:

— ENGL 2322, 2323, 2333, 2341

— DRAM 2361, 2362

— HIST 2301, 2321, 2322

— HUMA 1301, 2323

— PHIL 1301, 1304, 2306, 2321

— SPAN 2311, 2312

Mathematics (3-4 hrs)

Choose one of the following:

— MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 1342, 1350, 1351,

1414, 1432, 1442, 2413, 2414

Natural Sciences (6-8 hrs)

Choose two of the following:

— BIOL 1322, 1406, 1407, 1411, 1413, 2401, 2402, 2404, 2420

— CHEM 1411, 1412

— PHYS 1405

 

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)

Choose one of the following:

— ECON 2301, 2302

— GEOG 1303

— PSYC 2301, 2314, 2319

— SOCI 1301, 1306

Religion (6 hrs)

Choose two of the following:

— BIBL 1301, 1302, 2301, 2321

— PHIL 1304, 2321

Physical Education (1 hr)

Choose one PHED course worth 1 hour

Learning Frameworks (3 hrs)

— EDUC 1300

II. Electives (9-11 hrs, or remaining hours after General Requirements)

 

*Required for Associate of Science Degree: 12 hours of sophomore-level courses and 15 hours taken at Jacksonville College (resident hours)

Associate of Arts Degree - CIP 24.0199 Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities - 60 Hours

I. General Requirements (49-51 hrs)

Communication (6-7 hrs)

— ENGL 1301 or 1401

Choose one of the following:

— ENGL 1302, ENGL 2311 (Grade of “C” or higher)

 SPCH 1311, 1315, 1321

Fine Arts (3 hrs)

Choose one of the following:

— ARTS 1301

— DRAM 1310

— MUSI 1306

Government (6 hrs)

— GOVT 2305

— GOVT 2306

American History (6 hrs)

— HIST 1301

— HIST 1302

Humanities (3 hrs)

Choose one of the following:

— ENGL 2322, 2323, 2333, 2341

— DRAM 2361, 2362

— HIST 2301, 2321, 2322

— HUMA 1301, 2323

— PHIL 1301, 1304, 2306, 2321

— SPAN 2311, 2312

Mathematics (3-4 hrs)

Choose one of the following:

MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 1342, 1350, 1351, 1414, 1432, 1442, 2413, 2414

Natural Sciences (6-8 hrs)

Choose two of the following:

— BIOL 1322, 1406, 1407, 1411, 1413, 2401, 2402, 2404, 2420

— CHEM 1411, 1412

— PHYS 1405

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)

Choose one of the following:

— ECON 2301, 2302

— GEOG 1303

— PSYC 2301, 2314, 2319

— SOCI 1301, 1306

Religion (6 hrs)

Choose two of the following:

— BIBL 1301, 1302, 2301, 2321

— PHIL 1304, 2321

Physical Education (1 hr)

Choose one PHED course worth 1 hour

Learning Frameworks (3 hrs)

— EDUC 1300

Foreign Language (6 hrs)

Choose two of the following:

— SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312

— LATI 1411

II. Electives (9-11 hrs, or remaining hours after General Requirements)

 

*Required for Associate of Arts Degree: 12 hours of sophomore-level courses and 15 hours taken at Jacksonville College (resident hours)

Junior College Diploma - 60 hours

I. General Requirements (6-7 hrs)

Communication (6-7 hrs)

— ENGL 1301 or 1401

— ENGL 1302

II. Electives (53-54 hrs)

 

*Required for Junior College Diploma: 15 hours taken at Jacksonville College (resident hours)

Next Steps

Step 1

Tour

Request a campus tour. We’ll introduce you to some of our faculty and show you our college.

Apply

Follow the steps from our application checklist to make the application process simple.

Step 3

Plan

Learn more about our wide range of financial aid options to keep college affordable.

Contact Us

Have more questions?