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Finish your degree online with previously earned credits, or earn your entire degree online! Enjoy the flexibility of full- or part-time status. Classes are completed in 8-week sessions to make it easy to start and stop anytime during your three year time period. Life happens. We are here to help you finish your degree!
Key Unique Features:
- Online
- Book cost only $99/semester
- No surprise fees
- Full- or part-time
- Financial Aid available
- 8-week classes
- Option to transfer to a 4-year college at completion
- $189/credit (2019–2020 academic year)
Benefits of Earning a College Degree:
- Make More Money
- Benefits for You and Your Family (healthcare, retirement, travel, etc.)
- Better Career Opportunities
- Job Security and Satisfaction
- An Investment in your Future
- Professional Networking
- Personal Development
Median Annual Wage:
Award
- Associate of Arts Degree
Length
- 4 Semesters | Full or part-time students may begin at any time
Student Profile
- Self-started
- Good time manager
- Computer skills
- Basic math, reading and writing skills
Program Location
- This program is fully online, however, some courses are available on campus.
Contact Admissions
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712-301-2573 | 712-301-1401 |
712-301-7033 - 800-352-4907
- Email Admissions
Curriculum
| Course # | Section | Title | Credits | Synonym | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 - Fall | ORN10 | 16 | ||||
| 8WK1 | SDV108 | ORN10 | The College Experience | 1 | 69356 | 08/24/2020 - 10/18/2020 |
| 8WK1 | ENG105 | ORN10 | Composition I | 3 | 69354 | 08/24/2020 - 10/18/2020 |
| 8WK1 | HIS110 | ORN10 | Western Civilization: Ancient to Early Modern | 3 | 69355 | 08/24/2020 - 10/18/2020 |
| 8WK2 | CSC110 | ORN10 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | 69358 | 10/119/2020 - 12/13/2020 |
| 8WK2 | PSY111 | ORN10 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | 69359 | 10/19/2020 - 12/13/2020 |
| 8WK2 | BIO150 | ORN10 | Nutrition | 3 | 69357 | 10/19/2020 - 12/13/2020 |
| Term 2 - Spring | 15 | |||||
| 8WK1 | ENG106 | Composition II | 3 | |||
| 8WK1 | SOC111 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |||
| 8WK1 | HIS111 | Western Civilization: Early Modern to Present | 3 | |||
| 8WK2 | REL101 | Survey of World Religions | 3 | |||
| 8WK2 | MAT156 | Statistics | 3 | |||
| Term 3 - Fall | 16 | |||||
| 8WK1 | SPC112 | Public Speaking | 3 | |||
| 8WK1 | PSY121 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | |||
| 8WK2 | ENV111 | Environmental Science | 4 | |||
| 8WK2 | ART101 | Art Appreciation | 3 | |||
| 8WK2 | BUS197 | Leadership Development | 3 | |||
| Term 4 - Spring | 15 | |||||
| 8WK1 | POL111 | 1 American National Government | 3 | |||
| 8WK1 | PHI105 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |||
| 8WK1 | SOC186 | Global Perspectives | 3 | |||
| 8WK2 | PEH102 | Health | 3 | |||
| 8WK2 | PSY251 | Social Psychology | 3 |
College Community
Frequently Asked Questions
Median Annual Wage:
- High School Diploma $36,100
- Associate Degree $52,830
Classes are online. Enjoy the flexibility of full- or part-time status. Classes are completed in 8-week sessions to make it easy to start and stop anytime during your three year time period.
All of the courses in this program can be taken entirely online allowing you the flexibility of completing your degree from home. The program allows you to customize your degree, diploma, or certificate as a full or part-time student.
- Online
- Book cost only $99/semester
- No surprise fees • Full- or part-time
- Financial Aid available
- 8-week classes
- Option to transfer to a 4-year college at completion
- $189/credit (2019–2020 academic year)
Student Story Joseline Castillo
“The flexibility of online classes was really important to me. I am able to work part-time and get my homework done on my schedule.”
Joseline Castillo, Online Associate of Arts student
Sioux Center, IA
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office will work with you to reach the goal of attending college. Federal and state programs, scholarships and other funding sources, may be available to help you to afford college. We know there are a lot of questions and stress planning to pay for a college education. The Financial Aid Office staff administers aid programs and counsels students in planning individual methods of meeting college costs. Contact the Financial Aid Office for answers to any questions regarding financial aid. What are you waiting for? Let’s get started! Northwest Iowa Community College follows a nationally accepted philosophy in administering financial aid programs.