Associate's Degree Programs in Iowa

The A.A. in Leadership Communication develops leadership communication skills important for creating relationship networks, influencing and inspiring people,…

The Associate of Arts degree requires sixty-two credit hours and fulfills the university's general education requirements, providing a broad liberal arts fou…

Waldorf's Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts combines core studies in the liberal arts with the opportunity to select specific areas of concentration, providi…

If you plan to continue your education after Kirkwood, our Liberal Arts program will provide the foundation and transferable courses you need to prepare for …

If you plan to continue your education after Kirkwood, our Liberal Arts program will provide the foundation and transferable courses you need to prepare for …

The Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies is a general studies associate degree requiring a minimum of 64 credits, including the University core curriculum. I…

The Associate of Science in Liberal Studies is a general studies associate degree requiring a minimum of 64 credits. It is offered primarily through the Univ…

The livestock production program provides a blend of animal science courses and practical application, ensuring a well-rounded agricultural education. During…

The A.A. in Management allows students to deepen their business knowledge and skills with a management focus applicable to a variety of careers.

This two-year program provides students with a balanced background of both business and information technology courses. This unique combination of courses wi…

The Marketing Management program prepares students with the competencies to enter mid-management marketing. Students learn the essential skills for beginning…

The Mathematics Transfer Major is an Associate of Science degree designed for students transferring to participating regent and private institutions in the s…

The Math Transfer Major is designed to seamlessly transfer into the math majors at the Iowa Regent Universities(Iowa State University, University of Iowa and…

After earning a Medical Assisting diploma, graduates are eligible to take the nationally-recognized Certified Medical Assistant exam. Most employers require …

Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) are members of the healthcare and quality teams who perform, evaluate, assure the accuracy and validity of laboratory t…

Consistent with and complementary to the mission of Hawkeye Community College, the MLT program prepares men and women for entry-level work in a medical labor…

The Multimedia Design & Marketing program equips students with essential skills for today's digital marketing and multimedia landscape. Whether pursuing the …

The Associate of Applied Arts in Music prepares students for successful transfer into a four-year college or university music program, and for a variety of o…

The AAS degree in Natural Resources Management is a technical degree track of two years designed to give students hands-on opportunities in the field of natu…

A.A.S. in Network Administration and Engineering The certification geared program prepares students to design and manage networks. This program targets Cisco…

The Networking Administration and Cybersecurity program offers hands-on experience with installation, maintenance and administration of PC networks. Students…

Network and system administrators work in a fast-paced and challenging area of technology that designs, builds, integrates, maintains and secures local area …

The Practical Nursing program prepares you to provide comprehensive care for clients’ physical and psychosocial needs.

The Associate Degree Nursing program is for Practical Nurses who wish to prepare for nursing positions involving comprehensive patient care

A nursing degree gives you that special opportunity to help others while advancing your career.

Associate Degree Nursing is designed to prepare men and women for general staff registered nursing positions which involve direct care of patients.

The philosophy and purpose of the nursing programs arise from the mission, philosophy and goals of Allen College. The faculty values the goals of higher educ…

You will graduate from one of Iowa's top-tier nursing programs that is fully-accredited and recognized for its academic rigor, exceptional faculty, state-of-…

Nurses are known for their caring and sympathetic nature. They use their nursing skills to assist individuals to regain or maintain their health. Interest an…

The Associate Degree Nursing program will prepare students for this exciting career with concentrated classroom studies and extensive clinical work (720 hour…

Study the human body, medications, nutrition, infections, and more during your first year and graduate with a Practical Nursing Diploma.

The DMACC Nursing Program and a career as a nurse is available to students who successfully complete the requirements of the nursing curriculum.

The nursing field continues to be one in high demand, and Iowa Western’s Associate Degree Nursing program will prepare you for quick entry into the professio…

The Nursing program combines the art and science of nursing to provide a holistic approach to patient care.

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program courses take your Practical Nursing knowledge to the next level. Advanced assessments, skills, and pharmacology help t…

The first two semesters of the Practical Nursing (PN) and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs are identical and provide a core of knowledge and skills th…

The Occupational Safety and Health degree provides foundational knowledge and initial exposure to the field, including industrial hygiene and occupational, e…

Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) work with patients of all ages and help them learn skills to lead independent lives. OTAs work under the supervision o…

Upon graduating from the occupational therapy assistant program, students are awarded an associate degree in sciences. This degree allows the graduate to sit…

Paralegals are legal professionals who assist attorneys in all areas of the law. An attorney may delegate any legal work to a paralegal except tasks that inv…

Paramedics provide the highest level of pre-hospital emergency care. The paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advance…

The Paramedic, AAS program prepares students for a rewarding career in a dynamic and rapidly growing healthcare field.

If you enjoy the outdoors and have a deep concern for preserving and managing our natural resources, take a look at our Parks and Natural Resources program.

PTA graduates qualify to take the licensure exam given by the Federation of State Boards in Physical Therapy. Licensure is granted by the Iowa Board of Physi…

The Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares students with the entry-level skills and knowledge to perform interventions under the direction and supervi…

The Physics Transfer Major is an Associate of Science degree designed for students transferring to participating regent and private institutions in the state…