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Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available63
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio19:1
- Retention Rate66%
AP Credit Policy
Iowa Western provides college credit for students meeting qualifying AP exam scores.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | 4 | BIO 105 Introductory Biology |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 5 | MAT 211 Calculus I |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 5 | MAT 211 Calculus I |
| 4 | 10 | MAT 211 Calculus I, MAT 217 Calculus II | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM 122 Introduction to General Chemistry |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CIS 127 Introduction to Programming |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 133 Drawing I |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 105 Composition I ENG 106 Composition II |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 105 Composition I |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | ENV 111 Environmental Science |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 121 World Geography |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECN 120 Principles of Macroeconomics |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECN 130 Principles of Microeconomics |
| Music Theory | 4 | 8 | MUS 400 Music Theory & Practice I MUS 401 Music Theory & Practice II MUS 410 Ear Training & Sight Singing I MUS 411 Ear Training & Sight Singing II |
| Physics 1 | 5 | 5 | PHY 156 General Physics I PHY 157 General Physics I Lab |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 5 | PHY 156 General Physics I PHY 157 General Physics I Lab |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 5 | PHY 220 Classical Physics II PHY 221 Classical Physics II Lab |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 5 | PHY 210 Classical Physics I PHY 211 Classical Physics I Lab |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | FLS 141 Elementary Spanish I FLS 142 Elementary Spanish II |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | MAT 157 Statistics |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIS 151 US History to 1877 HIS 152 US History Since 1877 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIS 110 Western Civilization Ancient to Early Modern HIS 111 Western Civilization Early Modern to Present |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Management, General
- Construction Trades, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
E
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrician
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
- Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
G
- General Studies
H
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Human Services, General
I
- Institutional Food Workers
L
- Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Mathematics, General
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Musical Theatre
N
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
P
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
- Psychology, General
R
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Robotics Technology/Technician
S
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
V
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
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