If you enjoy expressing yourself in an artistic or creative way and consider yourself a good writer, speaker or designer, this pathway is for you. You can expect a small student-to-teacher ratio, easy transfer opportunities to four-year schools and professors who are experts in their field.
Some highlights include:
JJC fine arts students can expect foundational classes taught by expert instructors with experience from around the world.
Lori Schahrer
Fine Arts Department Chair
Office: K-2008
Phone: 815.280.2339
Email: loschahr@jjc.edu
Students who are natural born leaders and creative thinkers find a communications studies concentration as a perfect fit. JJC offers many classes that transfer to four-year schools so students can go on to earn their bachelor's degrees. Communication studies students can find careers in law, advertising, public relations, teaching and much more.
Get Started with a Concentration in Communication Studies
See Communication Studies Classes
The JJC Fine Arts department hosts art, theater and music events throughout the year that are open to the public. Visit the events page to see all upcoming events, and get your tickets for JJC events through our online ticketing platform.
A variety of courses in English, journalism, literature, film, philosophy and world languages are offered.
Dr. Jason Fichtel
English, Philosophy and World Languages Department Chair
Office: C-1049
Phone: 815.280.6657
Email: jfichtel@jjc.edu
At JJC, you'll learn the latest trends in the journalism field. We offer classes in news reporting, photography, editing, public relations and more!
Want hands-on experience? JJC's student newspaper, The Blazer, offers students the opportunity to write articles and opinion pieces, take photos, design newspaper pages and learn web and social media strategy.
See Journalism Classes
Get Started with a Concentration in Journalism
Check out our student newspaper, The Blazer
Bob Marcink
Professor & Journalism Adviser
Phone: 815.280.2607
Email: rmarcink@jjc.edu
JJC's Web Design, Development & Social Media program provides students with the foundation they need to land a job after graduation or transfer to a four-year school.
Dr. Angela Sullivan
Professor & Program Advisor
Office: T-2032
Phone: 815.280.6638
Email: asulliva@jjc.edu
Students will train for careers using professional software needed for this rapidly growing field.
Hui (Willy) Liang Low
Professor
Office: T-2043
Phone: 815.280.2441
Email: hlow@jjc.edu
Shelly LaFevers
Professor
Phone: 815.280.6683
Email: slafever@jjc.edu
Office: K-0004
You can save thousands on your education by attending JJC your first two years compared to a four-year public or private institution.
JJC offers many transfer agreements with partner institutions, which means the transfer process is easily streamlined.
Visit our University Partnerships page to learn more.
As a member of the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP), JJC offers many study abroad opportunities around the world for students of any major. Destinations include Japan, Costa Rica, England, France and more!
At JJC, you can choose to study abroad during the fall, spring or summer semesters. All students who want to study abroad should fill out an application and have it completed by the deadlines below.
All career information sourced from: https://www.onetonline.org/
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 44,594 | 4,572 |
| 2023 | 45,127 | |
| 2024 | 45,540 | |
| 2025 | 45,882 | |
| 2026 | 46,150 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $32,145.92 | $65,460.06 |
| 25 | $43,902.00 | |
| 50 | $65,460.06 | |
| 75 | $94,190.91 | |
| 90 | $141,900.24 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 3.85 |
| A Certificate | 7.69 |
| Some College | 7.69 |
| An Associate Degree | 15.38 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 61.54 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 3.85 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 0.00 |
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14,200 | 1,486 |
| 2023 | 14,457 | |
| 2024 | 14,674 | |
| 2025 | 14,850 | |
| 2026 | 14,985 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $35,268.49 | $69,210.61 |
| 25 | $46,883.41 | |
| 50 | $69,210.61 | |
| 75 | $104,312.61 | |
| 90 | $187,263.99 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 0.00 |
| A Certificate | 0.00 |
| Some College | 0.00 |
| An Associate Degree | 9.52 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 90.47 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 0.00 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 0.00 |
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32,266 | 3,635 |
| 2023 | 33,085 | |
| 2024 | 33,784 | |
| 2025 | 34,395 | |
| 2026 | 34,949 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $42,591.39 | $75,774.43 |
| 25 | $57,593.07 | |
| 50 | $75,774.43 | |
| 75 | $107,013.48 | |
| 90 | $161,109.30 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 0.00 |
| A Certificate | 0.00 |
| Some College | 0.00 |
| An Associate Degree | 0.00 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 90.91 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 9.09 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 0.00 |
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,753 | 844 |
| 2023 | 6,954 | |
| 2024 | 7,114 | |
| 2025 | 7,244 | |
| 2026 | 7,338 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $33,638.06 | $71,605.31 |
| 25 | $45,610.84 | |
| 50 | $71,605.31 | |
| 75 | $131,638.37 | |
| 90 | $198,181.93 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 37.04 |
| A Certificate | 11.11 |
| Some College | 7.41 |
| An Associate Degree | 22.22 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 22.22 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 0.00 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 0.00 |
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22,594 | 3,076 |
| 2023 | 23,286 | |
| 2024 | 23,852 | |
| 2025 | 24,327 | |
| 2026 | 24,725 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $55,557.65 | $112,781.84 |
| 25 | $81,061.22 | |
| 50 | $112,781.84 | |
| 75 | $145,941.18 | |
| 90 | $192,066.37 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 5.53 |
| A Certificate | 0.00 |
| Some College | 39.68 |
| An Associate Degree | 1.70 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 52.75 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 0.34 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 0.00 |
