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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: $15,870
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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: $15,668
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Heating and Air Conditioning

Diploma

After you complete this program your in-demand HVAC skills are needed for installation, maintenance and repair work in an industry with numerous employment opportunities at indoor and outdoor job sites, ...

  • Credits: 48
  • Locations: Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $11,040
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History Transfer Major

Associate of Arts

Engage in rigorous explorations of the past with the goal of developing a more nuanced understanding of societies and cultures while learning to be a skilled critical thinker, communicator and ...

  • Credits: 60
  • Locations: Calmar, Online, Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $13,800
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Human and Family Services Transfer Major

Associate of Arts

Gain a solid understanding of social justice and the ways race, age or social class may affect an individual's relationship with the legal system. Human services professionals strive to help ...

  • Credits: 60
  • Locations: Calmar, Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $13,788
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Income Tax Preparatory Certificate

Certificate

Become a locally sought-after and in-demand professional income tax preparer upon completion of this certificate program that builds upon your current accounting skills. In the program, you will be provided ...

  • Credits: 19
  • Locations: Calmar, Online, Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $4,294
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Industrial Automation and Mechatronics

Associate of Applied Science

The skills for installation, preventive maintenance, diagnostics and equipment repair remain in high demand, and increased automation, robotics and mechatronics technologies in the workplace are growing. You will develop comprehensive ...

  • Credits: 68.5
  • Locations: Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $15,769
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Industrial Electrician

Associate of Applied Science

You will graduate with professional wiring and electrical service experience on your resume. To prepare for your career as an electrician, you will cross-train with Carpentry students to build a ...

  • Credits: 85
  • Locations: Calmar
  • Approx. Cost: $19,450
Two NICC industrial maintenance students work with the hydraulics simulator.

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Associate of Applied Science, Diploma

When you complete this program you will have the knowledge and high-level technical skills to troubleshoot electrical circuits and fluid power circuits, compare different mechanical drives and interpret gauge readings ...

  • Credits: 66.5, 35.5
  • Locations: Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $8,167 - 15,305
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Intro to Advanced Manufacturing

Career Pathway Certificate

Learn essential manufacturing skills in this 38-hour program that apply to industry, such as blueprint reading, measurement and measuring tools, foundational knowledge of quality inspections, safety initiatives and soft skills. ...

  • Credits: Noncredit
  • Locations: Calmar, Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $625
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Intro to Cabinet Making and Casework

Career Pathway Certificate

Gain the skills necessary in the art of cabinet making, including; joinery, hardware, assembly and finishing in our hands-on lab. You will also learn proper tool use, safety, drafting and ...

  • Credits: Noncredit
  • Locations: Dubuque
  • Approx. Cost: $1,499
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Intro to Industrial Maintenance

Career Pathway Certificate

Develop the fundamental skills needed to operate, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment. You will be introduced to common tools and materials used in the field and gain an ...

  • Credits: Noncredit
  • Locations: Calmar, Peosta
  • Approx. Cost: $2,589