Programs
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Conservation Agronomist
Associate of Applied ScienceYou will graduate with a unique combination of agronomy, natural resources and environmental science coursework that includes hands-on soil health testing. Gain the expertise and knowledge to bridge the gap ...
- Credits: 66
- Locations: Calmar, Online
- Approx. Cost: $15,204
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Construction Business Management
DiplomaHands-on work and successful management lies at the heart of this program. A combination of knowledge in residential and commercial construction and business, and management principles will help you excel ...
- Credits: 46.5
- Locations: Calmar
- Approx. Cost: $10,713
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Construction Equipment Operator
Career Pathway CertificateGain the technical skills you need to safely operate heavy equipment used in residential and commercial building, road construction, maintenance, and utility installation and repair. You will receive hands-on training ...
- Credits: Noncredit
- Locations: Calmar, Peosta
- Approx. Cost: $4,125
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Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied ScienceGain the knowledge and skills you need to qualify for growing employment opportunities in the criminal justice field. This online program allows more flexibility with your busy schedule and responsibilities, ...
- Credits: 60
- Locations: Online
- Approx. Cost: $13,800
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Criminal Justice Transfer Major
Associate of ArtsStudy and understand the three main elements of the justice system: the courts, law enforcement and corrections. The study of criminal justice involves research methods for criminology, criminological theory and ...
- Credits: 60
- Locations: Calmar, Online, Peosta
- Approx. Cost: $13,788
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Culinary Foundations
Career Pathway CertificateDevelop your knife skills, understand small and large food production, cooking and serving methods, and customer service. You'll also learn culinary terminology, front and back-of-house standards, communication skills, food safety ...
- Credits: Noncredit
- Locations: Dubuque
- Approx. Cost: $2,699
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Customer Service
Career Pathway CertificateDevelop the skills necessary for; delivering clear, concise, effective verbal and written business communications, stellar customer service, problem solving, decision making and quality assurance through classroom and experiential learning.
- Credits: Noncredit
- Locations: Town Clock Business Center (Dubuque)
- Approx. Cost: $1,199
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Dairy Science Technology
Associate of Applied ScienceYou will graduate from one of the nation's top-tier dairy science programs and develop your knowledge of operations and advanced technologies at our on-site, nationally recognized Iowa's Dairy Center. Your ...
- Credits: 70
- Locations: Calmar
- Approx. Cost: $16,156
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Data Analytics
CertificateLearn the critical skills that businesses everywhere need from their employees. This certificate will provide the skills to analyze data to help improve efficiency for businesses and organizations. Through hands-on ...
- Credits: 9
- Locations: Online
- Approx. Cost: $2,070
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Dental Assisting
DiplomaYou will complete this program in less than a year and work in a team environment alongside dentists, hygienists and other assistants in this rewarding profession. Our graduates have achieved ...
- Credits: 45.25
- Locations: Peosta
- Approx. Cost: $10,419
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Diesel Mechanics
DiplomaYou will learn industry-leading diagnostic and repair skills for diesel electrical systems, fuel systems, drivetrains and engines. In our hands-on full-service lab If you have prior expertise in front-to-rear maintenance ...
- Credits: 47
- Locations: Peosta
- Approx. Cost: $10,802
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Digital Graphics
CertificateEvery business needs a creative whiz who can handle the day-to-day graphic needs of the company. If you want to enhance your résumé and become the 'go-to' graphics whiz of ...
- Credits: 18
- Locations: Peosta
- Approx. Cost: $4,140