Jefferson College

Jefferson College offers academic programs to more than 9,000 students. It has various departments that provide classes in criminal justice, economics, foreign languages, journalism, mathematics, music and theater. The college also provides associate degree and certificate programs in business management, computer information systems, and accounting, telecommunications and automotive technologies. It has a library that provides a wide collection of variety of books, novels, encyclopedias and periodicals and offers online referrals and resources. Its campus, located in Hillsboro, Mo., spreads over an area of more than 480-acre and has science labs, lecture hall, learning and assessment center, bookstore, conference room and a student lounge. The college has facilities for various sports, including baseball, basketball, golf, skating, track and swimming. Additionally, it organizes field trips, seminars, workshops and conferences and provides career counseling, financial assistance and support services. Jefferson College is administered by the Junior College District of Jefferson County.