What classes do I get to choose from and what is an elective?

Again, take a look at your curriculum guide. Some classes on the curriculum guide are listed specifically; you MUST take those exact classes to earn your degree. Other classes will say "elective;" for example "fine arts elective," "social science elective," "humanities elective," etc. You can find the list of electives on page two of the following link: Associate of Arts, page 2. It doesn't matter that this link leads to the associate of arts degree. Column 1 on page two lists ALL of the state approved electives offered at J.A.L.C. for fine arts, humanities, social science, science, supportive skills and integrative electives. To meet the specific state approved elective requirements for any degree you choose from column 1. It is totally your choice!

Column 2 lists all general transferable electives. These are excellent transferable classes but all of them do not meet specific state requirements. Some degrees are very specific and don't allow you to choose from column 2 at all. However, if you are working toward an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science (General Studies) degree, all of the courses listed in column 2 will fall under Group IX General Electives.

At this time, you might want to look in the J.A.L.C. catalogue to find out more about the classes. Go to: John A. Logan College Catalogue and click on Course Descriptions. There is a description for every course.

Except for the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, all of the curriculum guides make suggestions as to what classes you should take and in what order you should take them. In most majors (but not all) there is quite a bit of wiggle room. You get to make choices about what classes to take each semester as long as you finish the all of them to earn your degree. Of course, with anything that has a pre-requisite, you must take the pre-requisite first.

It's up to you! What are you interested in? What sounds like fun? What do you want to get over with? Which classes have you heard have great teachers?

Take some time BEFORE you go for an advisement appointment to consider what you might like to take. Check out the schedule and see when the courses are offered. Make a tentative plan or list and have questions ready for your advisor if you need help.

Yes, there are more things you can do to get ready for advisement so, once again, stay tuned!