Jones Upclose - Orientation Packet - Jones County Junior College
Jones Upclose - Orientation Packet - Jones County Junior College
Jones Upclose - Orientation Packet - Jones County Junior College
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Choosing a Major:<br />
While attending <strong>Jones</strong>, there are two different career options that you can<br />
choose between to guide you into the major of your choice.<br />
ACADEMICS The first is an academic career path that includes professional<br />
type majors such as engineering, nursing, business, education, etc.<br />
CAREER TECH A student can also enroll in one of the 26 Career/Technical<br />
programs offered at JCJC. Career/Technical courses and programs offer<br />
highly skilled and technical educational opportunities that meet the<br />
specialized needs of individuals, communities, and businesses. Courses in<br />
Career and Technical Education are sequenced and designed to prepare<br />
students for employment in current and emerging careers not requiring<br />
a baccalaureate or advanced degree. All courses include competencybased<br />
applied learning that contributes to an individual’s academic<br />
knowledge, higher-order reasoning, and problem-solving skills. The<br />
competencies, coupled with specific skills training, prepare an individual<br />
to attain economic independence and a purposeful life. Career and<br />
Technical education courses may be applied toward a certificate or an<br />
A.A.S. degree.<br />
IMPORTANCE IN DECLARING A MAJOR <strong>Jones</strong> has placed an importance<br />
on declaring a major in order to help students stay on track for graduation.<br />
One way that students can get help with the decision is by taking an<br />
interest inventory which can be administered in the Student Success<br />
Center. This inventory will match the students’ interests with specific<br />
careers or majors.<br />
Student Success Center (SSC)<br />
HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm<br />
Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm<br />
LOCATION: First Floor Terrell Tisdale Library<br />
• Class Scheduling<br />
• Individual Counseling<br />
• Tutoring<br />
• Studying or Research Assistance<br />
• Library and Media Services<br />
• Non-Traditional Student Assistance<br />
• University Transfer Assistance<br />
Student Success Center Team<br />
Andrew Sharp Director, Student Success Center 477.4198<br />
Julie Atwood Library Director 477.4053<br />
Jacquelyne Barnett Counselor 477.4083<br />
Diane Williams Counseling Director 477.2304<br />
Gena Prince Student Information Specialist 477.4257<br />
Kayla Hankins Cheerleading Coach/Counselor 477.4929<br />
<strong>Jones</strong> OneCard • Student Success Center