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Paris Junior College continues to transition the majority of courses to eight weeks, and the second eight-week semester of the fall semester begins October 24. The large number of classes offers both in-person or online, as well as day or evening options to suit a busy schedule.
“With an emphasis on eight-week courses,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, President of PJC, “Students don’t have to wait for the fall or spring semester to start their college education. Being able to start mid-semester gives students more flexibility with more choices.”
In-person courses offered in Paris include Business Computing, Networking and Cyber Security; biology, including anatomy and physiology; site management; Introductions to mass communication, computer science or sociology; courses in criminal justice; Reading and sketching blueprints and computer aided design; Business; electronics and mechatronics; Emergency Medical Services; English composition; Federal or Texas government; US history; horology (watchmaking) and jewelery technology; mathematics, including algebra and statistics; music appreciation; Psychology; Sociology; Spanish; and several welding courses.
The PJC-Greenville Center will offer classroom courses in biology, including anatomy and physiology; Chemistry; Introductions to mass communication or sociology; courses in criminal justice; Business; electronics and mechatronics; English composition; federal government; US history; mathematics, including algebra and statistics; music appreciation; Psychology; Sociology; Spanish; and several welding courses.
The PJC-Sulphur Springs Center offers in-person courses including business computing; biology, including anatomy and physiology; Introduction to mass communication or computer science; Reading and sketching blueprints and computer aided design; English composition; Federal or Texas government; US history; mathematics, including analysis and statistics; music appreciation; Psychology; Spanish; and several welding courses.
Online courses in the second eight-week semester include Agricultural Economics; understanding of art; biology courses; financial literacy; Introductions to mass communication, computers, sociology, spreadsheets or the teaching profession; computer programming; criminal justice; theater understanding; Business; English composition, technical writing and world literature; Federal or Texas government; US history; mathematics including algebra and calculus; Marketing, Understanding Music, Solar System, Elementary Physics, Business Communication; Psychology and Public Speaking.
New students must apply for admission to the PJC, take all necessary testing, meet with a Student Success Coach and create a study plan, then register for classes and apply for financial aid. Scholarships for the current year are available. Prospective students can email apply@parisjc.edu or fill out an online application at www.parisjc.edu/apply. If you have any questions, call or visit a PJC location:
Paris Junior College: 903-782-0425, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX.
PJC-Greenville Center: 903-454-9333, 6500 Monty Stratton Parkway, Greenville, TX.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center: 903-885-1232, 1137 Loop 301 East, Sulfur Springs, TX.
Contributed by Paul Bailey