History of Adult Post-Secondary Program Development

In Early 1952 -- two-year program of post-secondary education called, in the British tradition, Sixth Form, inaugurated at St. John’s College in mid-1960's -- program merged with the Sixth Form run by the Sisters of Mercy and the scope of studies broadened to meet the requirements of the Associate Degree awarded by junior and community colleges in the United States.

1970 Evening Program established, offering a Diploma in Secretarial Science and Business. After a few years, the program was discontinued.
1990 Evening Division re-established. Associate Degree Program in Business Studies the sole offering.
1996 the name “Sixth Form” changed to “Junior College”.
2000 Art Center established and started offering art courses to the public.
2001 Art Education courses for teachers introduced, to meet Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
2002 Graduate and certificate programs in Religious Education and Pastoral Studies introduced through LIMEX – Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension.
2005 Associate Degree in General Studies added to the Evening Division offerings; Cisco Computer Network Administration (CCNA) certificate program introduced.
2006 June 1: School of Professional Studies officially founded.
2008 Day program of the Junior College formally reorganized into School of Liberal Arts.
2008 The Institute for Workforce and Economic Development was established as a subsidiary of SJC JC SPS.



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