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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 or 16-week classes
Enter fall, summer, or spring terms
Option to transfer to a 4-year college at completion
$195/credit (2020–2021 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.

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Curriculum

	Course #	Title	Credits
Term 1 - Fall			16
8WK1	SDV108-A	The College Experience	1
8WK1	ENG105-A	Composition I	3
8WK1	HIS110-A	Western Civilization: Ancient to Early Modern	3
8WK2	CSC110-A	Introduction to Computers	3
8WK2	PSY111-A	Introduction to Psychology	3
8WK2	BIO150-A	Nutrition	3
Term 2 - Spring			15
8WK1	ENG106-A	Composition II	3
8WK1	SOC110-A	Introduction to Sociology	3
8WK1	HIS111-A	Western Civilization: Early Modern to Present	3
8WK2	REL101-A	Survey of World Religions	3
8WK2	MAT156-A	Statistics	3
Term 3 - Fall			16
8WK1	SPC112-A	Public Speaking	3
8WK1	PSY121-A	Developmental Psychology	3
8WK2	ENV111-A	Environmental Science	4
8WK2	ART101-A	Art Appreciation	3
8WK2	BUS197-A	Leadership Development	3
Term 4 - Spring			15
8WK1	POL111-A	American National Government	3
8WK1	PHI105-A	Introduction to Ethics	3
8WK1	SOC186-A	Contemporary Global Perspectives	3
8WK2	PEH102-A	Health	3
8WK2	PSY251-A	Social Psychology	3

College Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much $ will I make?

Median Annual Wage:

High School Diploma $36,100
Associate Degree $52,830

What kind of classes will I take?

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.

What’s unique about this program?

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.