John Wood Community College was founded in 1974 to provide residents with high-quality, low-cost higher education. The College serves a district that expands into nine counties in west central Illinois. John Wood invests in the people of our community by offering education, skills and knowledge to create a better workforce for today and tomorrow. Day, evening, online and open learning classes allow students to attend college on their terms. John Wood offers a comprehensive baccalaureate transfer curriculum, with three degrees specifically designed to accomodate students transferring to four-year colleges: Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), and Associate in Science (AS). The College also offers the Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS) and certificates for those interested in specialized career/technical training that leads to immediate employment.