Required Courses

These courses will also be used to satisfy requirements of categories I-VIII.

• EDU 213 - Introduction to Education 3 credits
• EDU 245 - Exceptional Learner 3 credits
• EDU 255 - Technology in the Classroom 3 credits
• EDU 920 - Field Experience 2 credits
• HIS 151 - U.S. History to 1877 3 credits

• or HIS 152 - U.S. History Since 1877  3 credits

• PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology 3 credits
• PSY 281 - Educational Psychology 3 credits

I. Communications/English/Speech

9 Hours Required

• ENG 105 - Composition I 3 credits
• ENG 106 - Composition II 3 credits
• SPC 112 - Public Speaking 3 credits

• The credits below can only be used to satisfy V. Distributed Requirements:

• SPC 101 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 credits
• SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
• SPC 132 - Group Communication 3 credits

II. Math and Science

8 Hours Required

one course from each of the following areas:

• Math:

• MAT 111 - Math for Liberal Arts 4 credits
• MAT 120 - College Algebra 3 credits
• MAT 127 - College Algebra and Trigonometry 5 credits
• MAT 130 - Trigonometry 3 credits
• MAT 140 - Finite Math 3 credits
• MAT 156 - Statistics 3 credits
• MAT 157 - Statistics 4 credits
• MAT 158 - Statistics II 3 credits
• MAT 159 - Statistics Laboratory 1 credits
• MAT 165 - Business Calculus 3 credits
• MAT 210 - Calculus I 4 credits

• The credits below can only be used to satisfy V. Distributed Requirements:

• ACC 142 - Financial Accounting 3 credits
• ACC 146 - Managerial Accounting 3 credits

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  Science:

• BIO 102 - Introductory Biology 3 credits
• BIO 103 - Introductory Biology Lab 1 credits
• BIO 105 - Introductory Biology 4 credits
• BIO 112 - General Biology I 4 credits
• BIO 113 - General Biology II 4 credits
• BIO 163 - Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 4 credits
• BIO 168 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits
• BIO 173 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credits
• CHM 110 - Introduction to Chemistry 3 credits
• CHM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry Lab 1 credits
• CHM 112 - Introduction to Chemistry 4 credits
• CHM 165 - General Chemistry I 4 credits
• CHM 175 - General Chemistry II 4 credits
• ENV 111 - Environmental Science 4 credits
• PHS 120 - Exploring Physical Science 4 credits
• PHS 125 - Physical Science 4 credits
• PHY 162 - College Physics I 4 credits
• PHY 212 - Classical Physics I 5 credits

III. Social Science

9 Hours Required

one course from at least two of the following three areas:

• Human Relations:

• ANT 105 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credits
• PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credits
• PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology 3 credits
• PSY 251 - Social Psychology 3 credits
• SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credits
• SOC 115 - Social Problems 3 credits
• SOC 120 - Marriage and Family 3 credits
• SOC 200 - Minority Group Relations 3 credits

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  Civic Responsibility:

• GEO 121 - World Regional Geography 3 credits
• ECN 120 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
• ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
• POL 111 - American National Government 3 credits
• POL 112 - American State and Local Government 3 credits
• POL 121 - International Relations 3 credits
• POL 125 - Comparative Government and Politics 3 credits

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  History:

• HIS 110 - Western Civilization:Ancnt to Early Mod 3 credits
• HIS 111 - Western Civilization:Early Mod to Pres 3 credits
• HIS 151 - U.S. History to 1877 3 credits
• HIS 152 - U.S. History Since 1877 3 credits
• HIS 251 - U.S. History 1945 to Present 3 credits

IV. Humanities

9 hours required

one course from at least two of the following four areas:

• Aesthetic Perspective:

• ART 101 - Art Appreciation 3 credits
• ART 120 - 2-D Design 3 credits
• ART 123 - 3-D Design 3 credits
• ART 133 - Drawing 3 credits
• ART 184 - Photography 3 credits
• ART 203 - Art History I 3 credits
• ART 204 - Art History II 3 credits
• DRA 101 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credits
• DRA 130 - Acting I 3 credits
• ENG 221 - Creative Writing 3 credits
• HUM 113 - Exploring the Humanities 3 credits
• LIT 101 - Introduction to Literature 3 credits
• LIT 110 - American Literature to Mid-1800’s 3 credits
• LIT 111 - American Literature since Mid-1800’s 3 credits
• LIT 130 - African American Literature 3 credits
• LIT 133 - Minority Voices in U.S. Literature 3 credits
• LIT 140 - British Literature I 3 credits
• LIT 141 - British Literature II 3 credits
• LIT 155 - Modern World Fiction 3 credits
• MUS 100 - Music Appreciation 3 credits
• SPC 140 - Oral Interpretation 3 credits

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  Ethical/Religious Perspective:

• HUM 185 - Technology and Social Change 3 credits
• PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits
• PHI 145 - Introduction to Ethical Conflicts 3 credits
• REL 105 - Introduction to Religion 3 credits

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  Cultural Studies:

• CLS 130 - African Cultures 3 credits
• CLS 141 - Middle Eastern History and Culture 3 credits
• CLS 150 - Latin American History and Culture 3 credits
• CLS 165 - Understanding Cultures: Modern Japan 3 credits
• CLS 167 - Understanding Cultures: Modern China 3 credits
• CLS 170 - Russian History and Culture 3 credits
• CLS 181 - American Diversity 3 credits
• CLS 210 - Cultures in Transition 3 credits

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  Modern Language:

• ASL 131 - American Sign Language I 3 credits
• ASL 161 - American Sign Language II 3 credits
• FLS 141 - Elementary Spanish I 4 credits
• FLS 142 - Elementary Spanish II 4 credits
• FLS 241 - Intermediate Spanish I 4 credits
• FLS 242 - Intermediate Spanish II 4 credits

V. Distributed Requirements

5 additional hours required from categories I-IV

VI. Institutional Requirement

1 hour required

• SDV 107 - Health Science College Experience 1 credits
• SDV 108 - The College Experience 1 credits
• SDV 116 - Strategies for Online Academic Success 1 credits
• SDV 118 - The Online Experience 3 credits
• SDV 230 - Introduction to Honors 2 credits

VII. Computer Literacy

3 hours required

• CSC 110 - Introduction to Computers 3 credits
• CSC 116 - Information Computing 3 credits
• CIS 162 - C++ 4 credits
• EDU 255 - Technology in the Classroom 3 credits
• NET 110 - Microcomputer Fundamentals 3 credits

VIII. Electives

16 hours required, choose any course numbered 100 or above.

Total Credit Hours Required: 60

AA Program Notes:

• Developmental courses numbered less than 100 DO NOT apply toward any certificate, diploma, or degree. Click here for the full Mandatory Assessment and Placement Chart  .   
• Some courses may only be offered fall or spring semesters.
• Some courses may have pre-requisites, which could impact sequence.
• To graduate in four semesters, students must take an average of 15 transferable credits per semester.
• Some courses may be available online or at other Iowa Central campuses.
• Although an articulation agreement has been made with the institution(s) listed, students may transfer to another institution. Students must communicate with their Iowa Central advisor and their transfer institution when determining transferability. 
• Major and/or degree options may vary based on desired transfer institution.

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