Located in the middle of
the nation's heartland,
Iowa Central College is
an institution of
advanced learning that
puts our students first.
The open, friendly
nature of the people in
this part of the country
colors the way we teach
every class - which
results in a comfortable
atmosphere that fosters
better learning.
You'll find this same
spirit in Iowa Central
College Online. Just
like our on-campus
courses, our virtual
offerings are designed
to put the emphasis on
you. Every aspect of the
program has been created
to maximize both
usability and
flexibility. And since
we approach this program
from your point of view,
you'll discover a
learning experience that
perfectly fits the
technology - and your
lifestyle.
Take courses on your
terms. Learn when your
schedule permits. And
reap the rewards of an
advanced degree from an
institution that knows
that when it comes to
higher education,
students are the most
important part of the
equation.
Earn your Degree 100%
online!
Located in the middle of
the nation's heartland,
Iowa Central College is
an institution of
advanced learning that
puts our students first.
The open, friendly
nature of the people in
this part of the country
colors the way we teach
every class - which
results in a comfortable
atmosphere that fosters
better learning.
You'll find this same
spirit in Iowa Central
College Online. Just
like our on-campus
courses, our virtual
offerings are designed
to put the emphasis on
you. Every aspect of the
program has been created
to maximize both
usability and
flexibility. And since
we approach this program
from your point of view,
you'll discover a
learning experience that
perfectly fits the
technology - and your
lifestyle.
Take courses on your
terms. Learn when your
schedule permits. And
reap the rewards of an
advanced degree from an
institution that knows
that when it comes to
higher education,
students are the most
important part of the
equation.
Associate of Arts
Iowa Central College
Online offers the first
two years of a
baccalaureate program to
students who intend to
transfer to a four-year
college or university. A
student who successfully
completes a minimum of
60 semester hours of
course work with a
minimum G.P.A. of 2.00
can obtain an Associate
in Arts degree. Specific
courses are required for
the A.A. Degree,
including courses in
English, Math, Science,
Psychology, History,
etc.
Unlike students in
professional or
vocational programs,
students who enroll in
the Associate in Arts
Degree program receive
broad exposure to a
variety of areas, while
working toward the goal
of someday earning a
four-year baccalaureate
degree. The A.A. Degree
offers students much
more that
career-specific training
because it provides them
with a well-rounded
learning experience. The
courses are equivalent
to those at four-year
institutions, and can be
taken completely online.
Associate of Science
in Human Services
Iowa Central's Human
Services program
provides the knowledge &
skills necessary for a
rewarding career in
assisting people in our
community. One of the
most recent developments
in American employment
patterns is the
increased demand for
human or social
services. As society
becomes more complex,
individuals are
subjected to more
stress, resulting in
social problems. Today,
more efforts are
directed toward helping
individuals meet their
problems and enhance
their social well-being.
Groups that benefit are
children, adolescents,
people with
disabilities, the
disadvantaged, and the
aging. Job opportunities
exist in both public and
private human services
agencies.
Many of the instructors
in our program continue
to work directly in the
human services field.
Students also complete a
Field Experience
requirement for all
Human Services majors,
in the agency of their
choice. Internships in a
wide range of agencies
are available, from
substance abuse
rehabilitation centers
and youth shelters to
nursing homes, disabled
organizations, hospices,
social welfare agencies,
domestic abuse centers,
parole and probation
offices, and homeless
shelters.
Associate Of Science
In Business
Learn the many phases
Business! Make one your
Core Competency!
Iowa Central College
offers courses leading
to an Associate Degree,
exploring the various
fields within the world
of business, how they
differ, and how they are
interrelated. Topics
include business in a
global environment,
starting and growing
your business,
management, marketing
management, managing
technology, and managing
financial resources.
Students who are
interested in a career
in business or want to
further their knowledge
of the business world
would benefit from this
course. The best part,
earn your degree in you
own home, at your own
pace!
AS In Computer
Networking Technology
Technology is the key to
your successful future!
Opportunities are
virtually endless when
you have mastered
technology. Are you
looking for a training
program that is in high
demand and is expected
to show continued growth
in the future?
Entry-level salaries in
computer repair and
networking jobs range
from $25,000 - $40,000 a
year. Job opportunities
are growing dramatically
with the expansion of
Internet and global
networking.
The Computer Networking
Technology Program is
designed to provide
graduates with the
necessary skills to
succeed in the jobs of
the future. Graduates
are able to administer a
local area network,
install and troubleshoot
communication
hardware/software and
integrate technologies
that the business world
demands. The program
aims to prepare one to
be involved in a complex
telecommunications
environment.
The program is available
to students with varied
backgrounds. Sign up now
and get on the fast
track to the many
employment opportunities
including design,
configuration,
installation and
maintenance of networks
in small and large
companies.
Best of all, this
program will prepare you
to obtain all of your
networking
certifications
including, Novell,
Microsoft, A+, N+, and
Cisco. You can then look
forward to starting
salaries in the $60,000
- $70,000 range; and
have the advantage in
today's global
marketplace!
Associate Of Science
In Criminal Justice
How would you like to
answer a higher calling
- and earn a higher
income while you're at
it?
Now you can do just
that, by advancing your
career with Iowa Central
College's online
Associates of Science in
Criminal Justice
program. With all the
course work offered via
Internet, you can take
classes on your terms.
This kind of flexibility
means there's nothing
standing between you and
an advanced degree - and
the higher earning
potential that comes
along with it.
Today, our local law
enforcement must be
prepared to fight global
threats. With a specific
focus on homeland
security, Iowa Central's
online Criminal Justice
program does just that.
Training includes
Terrorism Awareness,
Incident Command,
Bombing Awareness, and
Weapons of Mass
Destruction. Before now,
individuals had to
travel miles to undergo
training at one of these
centers. But for the
first time ever, this
rigorous - and essential
- coursework is
available to you online.
What's more, we've hired
the best faculty to help
you earn a degree. Our
team of educators
averages 25 years of law
enforcement experience,
including a Chief of
Police, the Director of
a Homeland Security
Training Center, a
Deputy Sheriff, a
Sergeant Detective, an
instructor for the Iowa
Law Enforcement Academy
in self defense and
firearms training, a
Correctional
facilitator, an
Investigator, US
Marshall, a Narcotics
Task Force Officers and
an employee of the
Department of Natural
Resources.
Associate of Science
in Health Care
Administration
The Associate of Science
Degree in Health Care
Administration at Iowa
Central has been
developed to provide
students entering and
those currently in field
advancement
opportunities within the
health science and
related fields.
Graduates of the program
will become managers in
the health profession.
Individuals will plan,
supervise, and direct
the delivery of
healthcare. Depending
upon the size of the
facility, graduates will
be able to cover a
variety of tasks with
this program since the
coursework is diverse.
Courses will cover
materials including:
Aging Population, Health
Care, and Business
courses such as
Economics, Management
and Accounting.
Medical Transcription
and Coding Certificate
Medical Transcription is
a growing field that can
provide steady
employment while working
at home or at a medical
facility. The goal of
this program is to
prepare students for
entry-level employment
as a Medical
Transcriptionist. The
courses will provide
students with the basic
knowledge,
understanding, and
skills required to
transcribe healthcare
dictation and prepare
patient care documents
with accuracy, clarity,
consistency, and
timeliness, applying the
principles of
professional and ethical
conduct. Medical
transcriptionists and
coders transcribe
physician-dictated
material that becomes a
permanent part of the
patient’s medical
record. The medical
transcriptions and
coders are an important
part of the allied
health team. This
program will include
training such as medical
terminology,
pharmacology, anatomy,
laboratory procedures;
as well as grammar,
keyboarding,
transcribing, coding,
and insurance. Important
skills required in
medical transcription
include listening,
hand-eye coordination,
hearing acuity, and
keyboarding skills.
