I. Communications/English/Speech

9 credit hours required

• ENG 105 - Composition I 3 Credits
• ENG 106 - Composition II 3 Credits
• SPC 112 - Public Speaking 3 Credits OR one of the following:
• SPC 101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication  3 Credits
• SPC 122 Interpersonal Communication  3 Credits
• SPC 132 Group Communication  3 Credits
• SPC 140 Oral Interpretation  3 Credits

II. Math and Science

20 Hours Required

One course from each of the following two categories; career and technical courses do not meet this requirement.

• Math:

  Specific courses listed below or approved equivalent or higher-level courses in these subjects; excludes MAT 139, MAT 743, and MAT 748, MAT 749.

• 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 157 - Statistics 4 Credits
• MAT 158 - Statistics II 3 Credits
• MAT 162 - Business Statistics 4 Credits
• MAT 165 - Business Calculus 3 Credits
• MAT 210 - Calculus I 4 Credits
• MAT 216 - Calculus II 4 Credits
• MAT 219 - Calculus III 4 Credits
• MAT 267 - Elementary Differential Equations with Laplace Transforms 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

•  

  Science:

  Specific courses listed below or approved equivalent or higher-level courses in these subjects; excludes PHY 183 and PHY 184.

• BIO 112 - General Biology I 4 Credits
• BIO 113 - General Biology II 4 Credits
• BIO 151 - Nutrition 3 Credits
• BIO 168 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits
• BIO 173 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits
• BIO 186 - Microbiology 4 Credits
• CHM 165 - General Chemistry I 4 Credits
• CHM 175 - General Chemistry II 4 Credits
• CHM 261 - Organic Chemistry I 4 Credits
• CHM 271 - Organic Chemistry II 4 Credits
• PHS 166 - Meteorology, Weather & Climate 4 Credits
• PHY 162 - College Physics I 4 Credits
• PHY 172 - College Physics II 4 Credits
• PHY 212 - Classical Physics I 5 Credits
• PHY 222 - Classical Physics II 5 Credits

III. Social Science

6 credit hours required from any of the following subjects [excludes SOC 140 and SOC 150]

• ANT
• ECN
• GEO
• HIS
• POL
• PSY
• SOC

IV. Humanities

3 credit hours required from any of the following subjects:

• ART
• ASL
• CLS
• DRA
• ENG
• FLS
• HUM
• LIT
• MUA*
• MUS*
• PHI
• REL
• Any modern language

*Only 3 credits of MUS ensembles or MUA lessons may be used in Category IV-V.

Special Projects, Special Topics, Independent Study, Internships, and similar credit cannot be used for Categories I-V.

V. Distributed Requirements

3 additional credit hours required from categories I-IV

VI. Institutional Requirement

1 credit hour required

• SDV 108 - The College Experience 1 Credits
• SDV 130 - Career Exploration 1 Credits
• SDV 135 - Job Seeking Skills 1 Credits
• SDV 300 - College, Career, and Life Success 3 Credits

VII. Computer Literacy

3 hours required

• CSC 110 - Introduction to Computers 3 Credits
• CSC 116 - Information Computing 3 Credits
• CSC 142 - Computer Science 4 Credits
• EDU 255 - Technology in the Classroom 3 Credits
• NET 110 - Microcomputer Fundamentals 3 Credits

VIII. Electives

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

Total Credit Hours Required: 60

AS 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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It is the policy of Iowa Central Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status.

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President of Human Resources, Stacy Ihrig, Iowa Central Community College, One Triton Circle, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501; Telephone: 515-574-1138, Email: concerns@iowacentral.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-35821, Telephone: (303) 844-5695: Fax (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.