Associate's Degree Programs in Iowa

The Physics Transfer Major at SCC provides a well-rounded two year program for students who plan to continue their education as a physics major at a four yea…

The Police Science program prepares students for the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy state certification course, which is a required certification to work as a …

The Political Science Transfer Major is an Associate of Arts degree designed for students transferring to participating regent and private institutions in th…

A degree in Political Science offers students a variety of tracks working within public service or the private sector. Options include international affairs,…

The Precision Machining and CNC Technology program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to enter the production environment as entry lev…

The first two years of college music study are, in many ways, the most important years in the education of a musician. Well-learned skills and understanding …

The Professional Photography degree prepares students for work in the portrait field, the commercial field or digital technician. This program is recognized …

Waldorf's A.A. in Psychology provides the opportunity to explore psychology beyond the general psychology course, including social, abnormal, or cognitive ps…

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

Psychology is both a science and a profession. Regardless of your specific career plans, study in Psychology will develop your critical thinking and interper…

The Psychology Transfer Major is designed to prepare students planning to transfer to a 4 year institution to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.

The Radiologic Technology program is a full-time, 22 month curriculum which prepares radiographers to produce radiographic images of parts of the human body …

Southwestern offers the licensed practical nursing program (LPN) and the registered nursing program (RN). These programs are offered as a “ladder concept,” m…

The Respiratory Care program prepares students for employment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with …

Respiratory Care is a specialty field in the health occupation career field. Simply stated, "It deals with everything to do with the heart and lungs from bab…

Respiratory therapists, also known as respiratory care practitioners, provide treatment, evaluation, monitoring and management of patients with breathing dis…

The secondary education transfer major will allow you to transfer to a public or private four-year college or university to earn a degree in secondary educat…

The Secondary Education AA degree transfer major prepares students with a foundation in education principles, theory and practice, and exposes them to comple…

The Social Work Transfer Major is an Associate of Arts degree designed for students transferring to participating regent and private institutions in the stat…

Study in Social Work will help you gain skills in critical thinking, research methods, understanding the way society works, and understanding the relationshi…

The Associate of Arts Social Work Transfer Major provides a course of study which will transfer to specific four-year colleges and universities within Iowa. …

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

Sociology is the study of social life, including social influences on human behavior. It is a “21st century career,” which provides students an opportunity t…

The Sociology Transfer Major is designed to develop knowledge in the field of Sociology to prepare students to transfer to a 4-year University.

The Associate of Arts in Sport Management includes core curriculum courses along with specific sport management introductory courses, introducing future prof…

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a…

The Sustainable Construction and Design Program offers students various career options in the residential and commercial construction fields. Because the pro…

Grounded in the Roman Catholic theological tradition and the charism of the Society of the Divine Word, the Associate of Arts degree in Theology and Mission …

Veterinary technicians provide professional technical support to veterinarians, biomedical researchers and other scientists. They also care for hospitalized …

The Associate of Applied Arts in Visual Arts prepares students for successful transfer into a four-year college or university art program, or entry-level emp…

Those interested in our Visual Communication and Design program will be able to explore their creative interest in managing, manipulating and merging text an…

This innovative program provides students with real-world experience with either a one-year or two-year program for preparation in the water and wastewater f…

Web Application Development is a comprehensive and dynamic program that provides students with the opportunity to pursue an associate degree built on a stron…

In this program, students will learn the foundation of web development, mobile development, and game development. This foundation is grounded in learning pro…

The Welding program is designed to give students a solid foundation in the principles, practices and usage of both gas and electric welding in the industrial…

Welding holds the world together. From agriculture to construction and manufacturing to aerospace, welding is involved. A welding career is ideal for student…

The Associate of Arts in Youth Ministries is a program of study designed to provide the student with knowledge of the basic principles of youth ministry.