Degrees Awarded

Arts and Sciences Degrees
Associate of Arts (AA)
Associate of Science (AS)

Satisfactorily complete general education courses that are designed and acceptable for transfer.

Programs are at least four semesters and 62 credits in length.

Applied Science and Technical Degrees
Associate of Applied Arts (AAA)
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Emphasis is placed on competence of applying basic principles, theories, and occupational skills.

Satisfactorily completed your program and have met the minimum requirements for applied, technical, and general education courses.

Programs are at least four semesters and 60 credits in length.
Diploma

Greater emphasis is placed on competence of occupational skills than an Associate in Applied Arts or Associate in Applied Science degree.

Satisfactorily complete of your program and have met the minimum requirements for applied, technical, and general education courses.

Programs are at least two semesters and 30 credits in length.
Certificate

Certificates are awarded after satisfactory completion of non-degree or diploma programs of study.

Programs are usually less than two semesters in length.

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Contact Information

Records and Registration

Hawkeye Center 134
319-296-2460
Email Records and Registration

800-670-4743
319-296-1609 (fax)

Regular Hours — Spring 2023

Mon–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm

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