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Direct Support Professional

Career Pathway Certificate

Gain knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of individuals with disabilities, the techniques used to work with families and support networks, and the issues surrounding inclusion. You will also learn ...

  • Credits: Noncredit
  • Locations: Online
  • Approx. Cost: $750
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Early Childhood

Diploma

Combine your passion of caring for children with a foundational knowledge of child development to become a childcare professional working with children 0-8 years of age in educational settings. Gain ...

  • Credits: 34
  • Locations: Calmar, Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $7,636
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Early Childhood Education

Certificate

Working with children in early childhood education is a rewarding career with a great job outlook. Childcare providers are needed locally and regionally. Gain essential skills to maintain awareness of ...

  • Credits: 12
  • Locations: Calmar, Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $2,700
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Elementary Education Transfer Major

Associate of Arts

Gain the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to begin a career as a highly effective elementary teacher. You'll graduate with a practical understanding of child development and teacher education. You ...

  • Credits: 60
  • Locations: Calmar, Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $13,440
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Career Pathway Certificate

Gain emergency medical services skills, knowledge of patient rights and communication techniques that are essential in the field. Experiential learning will occur through off-site clinical and field experiences as well ...

  • Credits: Noncredit
  • Locations: Calmar, Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $1,279
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Engineering Technology

Associate of Applied Science

You will graduate with the knowledge and high-level technical skills required to be a vital, contributing member of an engineering team - providing assistance throughout the entire design, development and ...

  • Credits: 81
  • Locations: Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $18,156
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English Transfer Major

Associate of Arts

You will be introduced to the process of writing, research and analysis of literature. This degree will prepare you for a bachelor's degree in English, literature and other related fields. ...

  • Credits: 60
  • Locations: Calmar, Online, Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $13,452
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology Transfer Major

Associate of Arts

Build a strong understanding and gain skills in both exercise science and kinesiology. While kinesiology studies the relationship of physical activity to health, society and quality of life, exercise science ...

  • Credits: 60
  • Locations: Calmar, Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $13,416
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Finance

Associate of Applied Science

Stand apart from other candidates for finance jobs with the experience you'll gain through this program. You will train for a fast-paced, continuously challenging career in business finance and economics. ...

  • Credits: 62
  • Locations: Online
  • Approx. Cost: $13,880
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Gas Utility Construction and Service

Diploma

This energy field has great advancement opportunities offering diverse job sites in an outdoor environment. You will graduate with skills in heavy equipment operation, plastic pipe fusing and installation, gas ...

  • Credits: 46
  • Locations: Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $10,300
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Graphic Design

Associate of Applied Science

Ready to become the next Paul Rand or Paula Scher? After being immersed in the foundations of Design and the utilization of Adobe Creative Cloud software year one, you’ll apply ...

  • Credits: 69
  • Locations: Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $15,456
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Health Information Technology (HIT)

Associate of Applied Science

You will graduate with the skills and knowledge you need for high-paying, rewarding employment in this healthcare field as a licensed Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT). RHITs use software systems ...

  • Credits: 68
  • Locations: Online
  • Approx. Cost: $15,260