Department List
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- We offer self-paced credit classes for student success.
Academic Support Division, Dean
- Knight Watch, an evening/weekend administrator program at JCCC provides administrative guidance for the campus Monday through Friday evenings and Saturday morning.
- Academic Technology Services (formerly Computing Support Services) is a division of the Information Services Executive Branch. The role of Academic Technology Services is to promote and support the use of technology by students and faculty at Johnso
- Access Control provides faculty and staff members access to their assigned classrooms and office space by issuing keys and/or access cards.
Access Services for Students with Disabilities
- Coordinates support services for students with documented disabilities.
- Offers credit courses and AAS degree in accounting.
- This includes Accounts Payable (GEB 117), Grant Accounting (GEB 101), and Payroll (GEB 218).
- Credit courses in law enforcement, corrections, and investigations
Administrative Computing Services
- Our vision in Administrative Computing is to be a leader in providing innovative, effective technology solutions in support of JCCC's efforts as a leading community college in the nation.
Administrative Services Branch
- The Administrative Services Branch oversees the fiscal and support service areas of the college as well as, the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.
- Applications for Admission - Admission Procedures - Campus Visits
- The animation program will prepare students for employment as an animator, a game art creator, a 3D visual artist, and/or a special effects artist.
- JCCC's Anthropology Department offers introductory courses.
- Architecture: one-year of study that provides an excellent foundation in general course work
- Identifying, collecting, and preserving the official records of the College.
- Art History courses offer an interesting introduction to the visual arts of Western Europe, Asia, and the United States.
- Interactive art learning experiences for youth ages 5-11.
- JCCC’s intercollegiate athletics program competes on both the NJCAA Division I and II levels and is an East Jayhawk Conference and Region VI member.
- This program offers an A.A.S. Degree, a Vocational Certificate, or specialized course offerings in the automotive career field.
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- Billing & Accounts Receivable
- Biotechnology program at JCCC
- Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees
- The JCCC Bookstore is your campus source for books, computer hardware, software, supplies, school apparel and much more.
- See www.jccc.edu/brownandgold
- We facilitate the budget building process at the college, invest idle funds, and oversee the Dining Services and Bookstore areas.
- Business Administration credit instruction
Business Office Services / Bursar
- Our Cashier windows are open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m except the last day of each month when we close at 4:30pm.
- Credit courses in Business Office Technology (formerly Office Systems Technology).
- Credit instruction in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Office Technology, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Management, Paralegal and Legal Nurse Consultant.
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CLEAR - College Learning Experiences, Activities, and Resources
- CLEAR provides non-credit continuing education classes for adults with developmental disabilities or severe learning disabilities.
- Read the Campus Ledger, JCCC's student newspaper, every other Thursday.
- Campus Services provides building maintenance, housekeeping, grounds, and transportation services.
- The purpose of the Career Development Center at JCCC is to help individuals by teaching the skills for lifelong career success.
- Career Pathways is a program for career preparation and workforce development, Career Pathways encourages students to examine careers and undertake a plan of study that will lead to the career of their choice.
- The CavCard is a pre-paid stored value, declining balance account that can be used in the Bookstore, C-Store, Food Court, Dining Down Under, javajazz@jccc, Encore!Espresso, Café Tempo and selected vending machines at JCCC.
Center for Business and Technology
- The center provides the latest training available in computer technology, business development and certification, licensure, recertification and relicensure.
- JCCC's Hiersteiner Child Development Center is a nonprofit, college-run care service dedicated to serving the needs of young children by providing a high quality early childhood program within a safe, nurturing environment.
- Civic Honors is a graduation award earned by JCCC students for outstanding community involvement and civic responsibility.
- This program will qualify graduates for a variety of entry-level positions in design firms, construction companies, or public agencies.
- Office Computing and Help Desk Operations
College Close to Home-On Your Site
- College Close to Home offers credit courses at various locations. On Your Site offers credit classes to employees at their places of work.
College Information & Publications
- Media relations and promotion of the college's programs and events, including press releases and advertising.
- A college credit program high school sophomores, juniors and seniors (and 9th students identified as gifted with a current Individual Education Plan) enrolled in selected college classes offered at, and in cooperation with, the high school.
- Career transitions workshops and career counseling services.
- Information about JCCC's commitment to community engagement including activities and opportunities offered to faculty, staff and students to volunteer in the Johnson County community
- Choose from a variety of courses including arts, crafts, music, dance, foreign languages, money management, career exploration, ESL, Johnson County Adult Education, and the Talents and Challenger summer youth programs.
Computer Aided Drafting and Design
- The Computer Aided Drafting and Design Department offers an Associate Degree of Applied Science, and two CAD certificates.
Computing Sciences and Information Technology Department
- The CS/IT department delivers high quality, comprehensive instruction in information systems and technology, interactive media, game development, animation, computer science and personal computer applications including desktop publishing.
- The conference center is located within JCCC's new Regnier Center on campus. Spaces are available for conferences, mulitmedia presentations, exhibitions, special events and banquets.
- Visit the Cavalier C-Store (Convenience) store for snacks, pop, sodas, drinks, JCCC logo gifts, and other sundry items.
Cosmetology/Esthetics/Nail Technology
- Credit programs offered in nail technology, esthetics and cosmetology.
Counseling and Advising Services
- The mission of Counseling and Advising Services is to take an active role within each student's learning environment by facilitating the process of educational, career and personal decision making in a professional and caring manner.
- Curriculum development
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- The Dance Team performs at the men and women’s Cavalier home basketball games, community events, some post-season tournaments, and participates in local and national dance and cheer competitions.
- JCCC offers courses in speech and debate.
- Students in JCCC's dental hygiene program prepare for careers as preventive dental professionals who have a choice of working in a variety of settings.
Desktop Publishing Certificate Program
- The Desktop Publishing Certificate provides current or prospective employers with tangible evidence of desktop publishing competency on the part of the program completer.
- Café Tempo, Catering, Vending, Coffee Bars, Food Court & Dining Down Under.
- At JCCC, Distance Learning refers to course work offered online, which removes many of the place constraints of face-to-face education.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Johnson County Community College seeks to create and nurture a campus climate where all feel safe and welcome, where difference is valued and respected.
- Document Services provides document preparation, production and distribution services to support the educational process for the faculty, staff and students of JCCC. Services include Desk Top Publishing, Copying, Offset Printing and Bindery.
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Early Childhood Education Program
- Early Childhood Education associate of science and certificate programs will provide you with the credentials to advance in quality early childhood care and education settings.
Educational Planning and Development
- Educational Planning and Development encompasses Facility Planning, Information Services, Institutional Research, Institutional Planning, League for Innovation, Student Services and Workforce, Community and Economic Development at the college.
- The mission of the Educational Technology Center is to assist faculty in the development and incorporation of instructional computing technologies into the curriculum.
- The Electrical Technology program offers training to students wanting to enter this field and to employees wanting to update their skills.
- The electronics technology program is designed to prepare students to meet the demanding needs of today's electronics industry.
- Emergency Medical Science Program at JCCC
- We offer the first three to four semesters of a four-year engineering degree.
- The English Program offers a broad range of introductory and intermediate college level courses in both writing and literature. Classes are offered in the traditional classroom format as well as online and self-paced.
- The Enrollment office provides helpful information about programs available at Johnson County Community College. Information about the enrollment process and helpful hints to make the credit enrollment easier are provided here.
- The Entrepreneurship Program helps entrepreneurs launch new ventures as well as strengthen their managerial and business skills.
- Visit our coffee bars, javajazz@jccc and Encore! for snacks and specialty drinks.
Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs/CAO
- Dr. Marilyn D. Rhinehart, Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs/CAO
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- Provides planning and administration of construction, renovation and remodeling projects; landscape planning; interior design services for college facilities.
Fashion Merchandising and Design
- Credit courses in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, and Visual Merchandising.
- For information about scholarships, grants, loans and FWS, click on the Links listed on the left.
- Administrative financial operations for the college.
- The Faculty of the Fine Arts Department of Johnson County Community College are here to help you begin your education in the arts.
- Fire Science is a selective admissions program. For more information, contact Rich Lehmann, assistant professor, fire science, 913-895-8405.
- Health, Physical Education, Recreation (HPER) Lifetime Fitness Center is open to credit, noncredit, and employees throught the school year.
- This is the web page for the Foreign Language Department and the Language Resource Center. Areas of foreign language study include Spanish, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Latin, Japanese, Chinese and American Sign Language.
- The mission of the Foundation is to enhance the Johnson County community by promoting access to the college and advancing institutional excellence through financial support.
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Gallaudet University Regional Center (GURC)
- Bringing the resources of Gallaudet University to a fifteen-state midwest region.
- The game development program will prepare students for employment in game development and related fields
- Designed specifically with the multilingual learner in mind, the institute offers integrated English courses in reading/vocabulary, writing/grammar and speaking/pronunciation.
- Grant acquisition at JCCC is dedicated to obtaining external funding that furthers the mission and strategic priorities of JCCC.
- The graphic design field is highly competitive for both salaried and freelance positions and there is a continuing demand for artists with above average talent and graphic design skills.
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- The Health and Human Services is a division of the Center for Business and Technology and provides high-quality educational opportunities to growth-oriented professionals practicing in a wide variety of health care delivery settings.
Health Care Professions and Wellness Division
- Health Care Professions and Wellness Division office
- The programs include training for employment as a Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Medication Aide, Home Health Aide, Rehabilitative Aide and Licensed Practical Nurse. All programs satisfy requirements for certification in Kansas.
Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Wellness
- The Health, Physical Education and Recreation program home page has moved to www.jccc.edu/hper.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Cond. Technology
- The HVAC Technology program has several options available, each one leading to excellent employment.
- The Help Desk provides JCCC a centralized point of contact for technical and telecom support.
- A partnership with area high schools including College Now, Quick Step, and Career Pathways and Cooperative Programs.
- This department offers credit courses in the study of human history.
- Johnson County Community College Honors Program is designed to stimulate and challenge academically talented students.
- Horticulture courses and certificates in landscape and floral design
- Credit instruction in Hospitality Management including Chef Apprenticeship, Food and Beverage Management, and Lodging Management.
Housekeeping and Custodial Services
- Housekeeping provides custodial services, recycling, off-campus deliveries, moving of materials and room set-ups.
- The resource for employee services, job opportunitites, and employee benefits
- The Humanities Department offers transfer credit courses that satisfy General Education requirements.
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Industrial Technology Programs
- The Industrial Technology Programs are program areas relating to many types of careers.
Industrial Technology Scholarships are available for all of the program areas. Contact the Industrial Technology office for an application!
Industrial Technology Programs, Assistant Dean
- Industrial Technology at JCCC.
- Information Services provides Computing Support Services and Administrative Computing Services.
- The Information Systems program focuses on developing the skills needed for entry-level programmer analysts and related positions.
- Provide students with an education in designing, installing, and implementing local and wide area networks.
- The Office of Institutional Research at Johnson County Community College provides comprehensive, college-wide research, evaluation, instructional development, technical consulting, and management information services to support the college.
Instruction, Associate Vice President
- Bill Osborn, Ed.D., Associate Vice President of Instruction
- Welcome to the Insurance & Risk Management Department.
- Interactive Media prepares a student for employment in a variety of positions within the field, including: writer, editor, graphics or imaging or video professional, music or audio specialist, programmer, or interface designer.
- Seven options in JCCC’s expanded interior design program offer students opportunities to choose a career path from a wide variety of exciting fields.
- Interior Services is responsible for development and assistance in the planning, management, and product maintenance of interior spaces, finishes, and equipment.
- Internal Audit Services provides services to college departments to assist them in achieving their business objectives and serves as an independent appraisal function for management.
- International Education at JCCC includes academic study abroad programs, international service learning opportunities, partnerships with colleges throughout the world, faculty and staff exchanges, and an international curriculum.
International and Immigrant Student Services
- The International and Immigrant Student Services summary.
- The Interpreter Training program provides instruction and experience needed to interpret between visual American Sign Language and auditory English. A post-secondary certificate in Sign Language Communication is also available through the department.
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Johnson County Adult Education -ABE/GED/ESL
- You can improve your skills in basic reading, writing and math and receive your Kansas High School Diploma through the Johnson County Adult Education Program.
Journalism & Media Communications
- If you're interested in a career in the media, plan to transfer to a four-year college, or simply want to update your skills, enroll in classes in the Journalism and Media Communications Department.
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Kansas Small Business Development Center
- The JCCC Small Business Development Center helps entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow their businesses.
- Information about the JCCC Kansas Studies Institute which promotes research and teaching about Kansas and its history.
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- Program helps students maximize their potential and improve their G.P.A.
- Legal Nurse Consultant
Post-Secondary Certificate Program
- The Billington Library serves JCCC students & staff and Johnson County residents by providing access to services and resources that support and strengthen the instructional programs of the college and the higher education needs of the community.
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- The Maintenance Department is responsible for repairing and maintaining the physical facilities of the college campus and its satellites, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Our marketing and management program prepares you for entry-level management or sales positions in retail, wholesale or manufacturing and marketing services.
- The Mathematics Program offers credit courses in mathematics and statistics, and provides assistance to students through the Math Resource Center.
Metal Fabrication (Welding) Technology
- The Metal Fabrication Technology program at JCCC has a wide variety of options available that address careers in the welding and metal fabrication field.
- The mission of Multimedia Services at JCCC is to support the delivery of non-print media on and off campus.
- Music development and appreciation through composition, study and performance.
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- JCCC's Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park, Kansas
- JCCC currently has four nursing programs: Licensed Practical Nurse Program, Registered Nurse Program, the RN Refresher Program and the articulation program for Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse.
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- Credit courses. Paralegal: a legal assistant.
- The Carlsen Center presents music, dance and theatre performances by world-renowned artists
Personal Computer Applications
- Personal computer applications offer a wide variety of courses and certificates in the most popular computer applications. Many of the courses are offered online and on both the Windows and Macintosh Platforms.
- This department offers credit courses in the study of philosophy.
- This department offers credit courses in the study of photography.
- JCCC's Regional Police Academy offers coursework required for Kansas certification to individuals who have been hired as full-time law enforcement officers.
- The mission of the Johnson County Community College Police Department, is to help provide and maintain a safe atmosphere that enhances the educational process and fulfills the total mission of the college.
Policy & Strategic Initiatives
- Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives is responsible for developing and integrating institutional policies throughout the college as well as implementing other important goals.
- Political science courses
Polysomnography / Sleep Technology
- Polysomnography (PSG) is the physiologic recording of variables such as brain waves, eye movement, muscle tone, breathing and heart rhythm during sleep. Over 80 different types of sleep disorders have been identified, with obstructive sleep apnea (OS
- Postal Services provides full mail services for the JCCC community.
- The office of the president.
- Procurement Services strives to facilitate the expenditure of JCCC funds in a manner that assures the greatest ultimate value per dollar expended
- Professional Education, a division of the Center for Business and Technology, provides non-credit certification and licensure opportunities for a wide variety of occupations.
- The Psychology Program offers academic course work in psychology.
- Continuing education for law enforcement, fire services and EMT.
- Creating and maintaining the college's graphical image
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- This program is for high school students grades 10 through 12 (and 9th grade students identified as gifted with a current Individual Education Plan from a public school district).
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- National Academy of Railroad Sciences (NARS), includes training program information and employment links.
- Student Record information such as graduation requirements, transcripts,transferred credits, attendance and enrollment verification and grade changes.
- This department offers credit courses in the study of religion.
Research Participant Protection Program
- Main site for JCCC's Research Participant Protection Program
- The JCCC Respiratory Care Program prepares students to be successful in their health career as registered respiratory therapists.
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- For information on reserving a room for your meeting or event, contact the Scheduling Office.
- Brings off-campus scholars to JCCC to enhance student and faculty learning.
- Classes in life science, physical science, biotechnology and horticulture.
- The Science Division offers courses that will lead to either an associate of applied science degree or a one-year vocational certificate in biotechnology. Csilla Duneczky, Ph.D. is the Interim Assistant Dean.
- Service-learning is a method of experiential education which combines practical experience in the community with the academic theory of the classroom.
- We offer training, assessment services, language services and career consulting for both community members and business clients.
- Offering courses in Administration of Justice, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Fire Science, Paraprofessional Education, Psychology, and Sociology.
- The Sociology Department at JCCC offers basic courses which provide an introduction to the discipline as a whole as well as specific sub-fields.
- This is the official web site of the JCCC Speech Communication Department.
Staff & Organizational Development
- Staff & Organizational Development enhances organizational effectiveness and impacts student success by providing JCCC employees with lifelong learning and development opportunities.
- The Center for Student Involvement exists to provide an environment in which students can become actively involved in JCCC co-curricular life. We are fully-equipped with work and storage space for organizations, internet access with color printing, a
Student Life & Leadership Development
- The Student Life Division actively seeks to engage students into the educational process by providing opportunities for leadership, group association, social contact, cultural enrichment, recreational learning and basic services.
- The Student Senate provides government representation for the JCCC student body and allocates funds in support of student clubs and organizations. The senate is comprised of 25 senators-at-large and five executive board members.
- The office of Student Services provides overall leadership, management and supervision of all functional areas within the division. In addition, it coordinates all programs, activities and services designed to ensure student success at JCCC.
- The Success Center is a one-stop shop for all student needs, including admission, registration, records and financial aid.
- Information about JCCC's Center for Sustainability, including curriculum as well as campus efforts.
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- Instructional division offering transfer and vocational courses in technology.
- Services include new student placement tests in English, Reading and Math; career tests; proficiency tests; telecourse tests; distance learning tests; instructor make-up tests; standardized tests; and prior learning assessment.
- Theatre and Music students can build a strong foundation in the liberal arts. You will select courses from an array of offerings.
- The Third Party Billing office will bill your employer, or agency, for your cost of classes with the appropriate authorization. The office is located in GEB 237.
- Johnson County Community College Transportation Department provides information and procedures for faculty/staff when requesting to use a campus vehicle or rental transportation.
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- Assists students with processing veterans' educational benefits.
- Video Production provides various video and multimedia production, distribution, and duplication services.
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Web Applications Certificate Program
- The Web Applications Certificate provides current or prospective employers with tangible evidence of your Web-based software skills and competencies.
- Web support services for the main college Web site and official non-curricular college Web pages.
Wellness for Life Employee Program
- Wellness for Life Activities for JCCC employees, includes employee assessment information, activities, programs and class information.
Workforce, Community and Economic Development
- Formerly known as Continuing Education, JCCC's Workforce, Community and Economic Development branch provides "learning for life" opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds.
- The Writing Center provides tutors and resources to assist students, faculty, and staff with their writing projects.