Iowa Central Community College | Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts program at Iowa Central Community College is designed for students seeking a diverse liberal arts education that could lead to further studies in a bachelor's degree program or help them prepare for entry-level employment opportunities. Read on for more details about this online associate's degree program.
Official Program Name:
Associate of Arts
School Offering Program:
Iowa Central Community College
Program Prerequisites:
Before enrolling in an Iowa Central Community College program, students must have already earned a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have additional requirements.
Program Description:
Iowa Central Community College's Associate of Arts program offers students the opportunity to study various general education topics and possibly develop communication, managerial, and computer skills. Courses included in the curriculum could address history, psychology, math, English, economics, and physical science. Other topics that might be discussed include human behavior, cultural views, social processes, public speaking, and management principles. The program is designed to be completed in less than two years.
Learning Format:
Online
Financial Aid:
Eligible students could be able to receive financial aid in the forms of loans, scholarship, or grants. Contact Iowa Central Community College for more information.
Tuition, Financial Aid & Start Dates
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Required Courses for an Associate of Arts:
Program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Iowa Central Community College to verify the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.
- CSC 110: Introduction to Computers
- ECN 120: Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECN 130: Principles of Microeconomics
- ENG 105: Composition I
- ENG 106: Composition II
- HIS 151: U.S. History to 1877
- HUM XXX: Select one Humanities course
- HUM 113: Exploring the Humanities
- MAT 111: Math for Liberal Arts
- MGT 101: Principles of Management
- PHI 145: Introduction to Ethical Conflict
- PHS 120: Exploring Physical Science
- POL 111: American National Government
- PSY 111: Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 112: Psychology of Human Relations
- PSY 121: Developmental Psychology
- SDV 118: The Online Experience
- SOC 110: Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 115: Social Problems
- SPC 112: Public Speaking
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Furthering Your Education:
Once they have completed the Associate of Arts program at Iowa Central Community College, graduates could consider pursuing a four-year degree in nearly any subject. Some types of careers might require a bachelor's degree even for entry-level positions, and a four-year degree could be needed for supervisory or management jobs in many fields.
Bachelor's degrees include, but are not limited to:
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
- Bachelor of Arts in Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Career Paths:
Graduates of Iowa Central Community College's Associate of Arts program might choose to enter the workforce instead of continuing their studies or while they pursue a bachelor's degree. These graduates could explore entry-level job opportunities in a variety of professional settings. They might seek work in corporations, schools, government offices, or nonprofit agencies.
Positions graduates might be able to pursue include:
- Teacher Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Assistant Retail Store Manager
- Customer Service Representative
