Spoon River College-Canton

23235 N. County Highway 22, Canton, IL 61520

http://www.src.edu/

School Description

Provided by Spoon River College-Canton

Spoon River College provides a learning environment that offers a broad range of educational programs, cultural activities, and economic development opportunities which empower individuals and enhance the quality of life for our residents in the many communities we serve.

Spoon River College is a two-year, public community college in West Central Illinois dedicated to providing students a quality education. Spoon River College serves 4,000 credit students per year in a 1,566 square miles area including portions of Fulton, McDonough, Mason, Schuyler and Knox counties.

Spoon River College offers a comfortable, quality learning environment that prepares you for success. Classes are small and you get to know your instructors well, which provides a personalized educational experience. Whether you take classes during the day, evening or online, we are confident that you will take away knowledge and skills that will help you succeed in life.

Our multi-building campus sits on 160 acres four miles west of Canton on County Road 22. Originally built in 1972, the facilities have undergone several improvement projects in recent years. The main facility is made up of four connected buildings that house a student center, learning resource center, classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, a cafeteria, conference center, and a child development center. A fifth building houses the maintenance and shipping facilities. Adequate, free parking is provided adjacent to the buildings. The campus also includes a natural arboretum, walking trail, and agricultural test plots.

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Spoon River College-Canton

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Spoon River College is a community college located in West-Central Illinois. Its main campus is located near Canton, Illinois, with classes also offered at centers in Havana, Macomb, and Rushville, Illinois.

Spoon River College, founded as Canton Community College, held its first classes in September 1960. Spoon River College enrolls approximately 4,000 credit students per year.

Many of the instructors during the summer are members of the faculty at Western Illinois University. This is especially true of the courses taught at the Macomb campus for Spoon River College.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Rural Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
63%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 4,800
Students Receiving Aid:
63%
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Degree Programs at Spoon River College-Canton

Associate's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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      • General Agricultural Business and Management
        A general program that focuses on modern business and economic principles involved in the organization, operation, and management of agricultural enterprises.
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    • Agriculture Technology See more schools with programs in Agriculture Technology
      • Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
        This program teaches students how to maintain and repair agribusiness equipment and vehicles. This program includes instruction in the principles of diesel, combustion, electrical, steam, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and their application to the maintenance of terrestrial and airborne crop spraying equipment; tractors and hauling equipment; planting and harvesting equipment; cutting equipment; power sources and systems for silos; irrigation and pumping equipment; dairy, feeding and, shearing operations; and processing systems.
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  • Arts & Humanities

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      • General Studies
        An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.
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      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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  • Business

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      • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
        Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation.
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  • Communication & Media

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      • Web Design
        A program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. Includes instruction in Internet theory; web page standards and policies; elements of web page design; user interfaces; vector tools; special effects; interactive and multimedia components; search engines; navigation; morphing; e-commerce tools; and emerging web technologies.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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      • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
        A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Biological and Physical Sciences
      This general program is either a synthesis of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences.
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  • Security and Protective Service Careers

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    • Criminal Justice/Police Science
      A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.
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  • Skilled Trades

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      • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
        The two year Automobile Technician program teaches individuals to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Systems covered in this program include brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
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  • Technician Careers

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      • Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.
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  • Technology

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      • Information Technology
        A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design.
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Certificate Programs at Spoon River College-Canton

  • Business

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      • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
        Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation.
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      • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
        A program that prepares individuals to support business information operations by using computer equipment to enter, process, and retrieve data for a wide variety of administrative purposes. Includes instruction in using basic business software and hardware; business computer networking; principles of desktop publishing; preparing mass mailings; compiling and editing spreadsheets; list maintenance; preparing tables and graphs; receipt control; and preparing business performance reports.
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      • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
        A program that prepares individuals to provide basic administrative support under the supervision of office managers, administrative assistants, secretaries, and other office personnel. Includes instruction in typing, keyboarding, filing, general business correspondence, office equipment operation, and communications skills.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Graphic Design
      A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills and commercial art business operations.
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    • Publishing & Digital Imaging
      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the layout, design and typographic arrangement of printed and/or electronic graphic and textual products. Includes instruction in printing and lithographic equipment and operations; computer hardware and software; digital imaging; print preparation; page layout and design; desktop publishing; and applicable principles of graphic design and web page design.
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    • Graphics & Multimedia See more schools with programs in Graphics & Multimedia
      • Web Design
        A program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. Includes instruction in Internet theory; web page standards and policies; elements of web page design; user interfaces; vector tools; special effects; interactive and multimedia components; search engines; navigation; morphing; e-commerce tools; and emerging web technologies.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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      • Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
        A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education and assistance with examinations and treatment.
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  • Security and Protective Service Careers

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  • Skilled Trades

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      • Industrial Electronics Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic equipment used in industry and manufacturing. Includes instruction in installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment.
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    • Precision Production Trades See more schools with programs in Precision Production Trades
      • Welding Technology/Welder
        A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.
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  • Technician Careers

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      • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting calculations, material estimation, technical communications, computer applications, and interpersonal communications.
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  • Technology

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      • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
        A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting.
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    • Web Design and Internet See more schools with programs in Web Design and Internet
      • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
        A program that prepares individuals to develop and maintain web servers and the hosted web pages at one or a group of web sites, and to function as designated webmasters. Includes instruction in computer systems and networks; server installation and maintenance; web page design and editing; information resources management; web policy and procedures; Internet applications of information systems security; user interfacing and usability research; and relevant management and communications skills.
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  • Transportation Careers

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      • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
        A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, for-hire vehicles and other commercial vehicles. Includes instruction in operating gas, diesel, or electrically-powered vehicles; loading and unloading cargo or passengers; reporting delays or accidents on the road; verifying load against shipping papers; arranging transportation for personnel; and keeping records of receipts and fares.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 63%
Part-Time 37%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 92%
African-American 4%
Other 3%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 95%
Out-of-State 5%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Illinois 95%
Louisiana 1%
Wisconsin 0%
Florida 0%
Missouri 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-District In-State Out-of-State
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 2,100 $ 3,720 $ 4,800
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,845 $ 3,465 $ 4,545
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 255 $ 255 $ 255
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 1,184 36%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 553 34%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 963 17%  
Student Loans:
$ 1,344 11%  
Any Aid:
  63%  

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