The Language Arts Department offers a variety of classes in many different areas of study. Whether you are interested in advertising, writing, teaching, human resources, journalism, business, literature, or communications, a class suited to your needs is available here at Iowa Central.
We currently carry classes that deal with many issues surrounding the workplace, daily life, and social changes happening throughout the world. Within these classes decision making, critical thinking, comparison, and analysis are used to provide you with a greater understanding of the world in which we live.
The literature courses provide an avenue for understanding the history, and possible futures, of America and the world. By presenting imaginative writing styles such as short story, drama, poetry, and novel, and studying the great authors in all genres, we hope to expand your mind so you can accomplish anything you wish.
The Broadcasting department has long been known for its student run radio station, 88.1 KICB-FM. 88 1 The Point caters towards an audience between the ages of 13-34 with mainly Alternative music being broadcast. The lively atmosphere and immediate “on air” experience make this program bettered by none. You could also work on the college’s award winning newspaper, The Collegian. The Collegian is a student-run publication allowing the students to be responsible for content, design, and production of the newspaper.
The following schedule is a guide to obtain an Associate in Arts Degree from Iowa Central Community College in English. Check with transfer institutions on specific requirements. Additional courses may be required before you can take a college-level English or Mathematics course.
First Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG-105 | Composition I | 3.0 |
| LIT-101 | Intro to Literature | 3.0 |
| CSC-110 | Intro to Computers | 3.0 |
| SDV-108 | The College Experience | 1.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Math or Science Elective | 4.0 |
Total Hours: 14.0 |
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Second Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG-106 | Composition II | 3.0 |
| LIT-114 | American Literature | 3.0 |
| PSY-111 | Intro to Psychology | 3.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Math or Science Elective | 4.0 |
| XXX-XXX | History Elective | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 16.0 |
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Third Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| SPC-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3.0 |
| PSY-121 | Developmental Psychology | 3.0 |
| LIT-155 | Modern World Fiction | 3.0 |
| LIT-114 | American Literature | 3.0 |
| PHI-145 | Intro to Ethical Conflicts | 3.0 |
| XXX-XXX | History Elective | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 18.0 |
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Fourth Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG-221 | Creative Writing | 3.0 |
| ANT-105 | Cultural Anthropology | 3.0 |
| POL-111 | American National Government | 3.0 |
| SPC-122 | Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 |
| SPC-132 | Group Communication | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 15.0 |
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A.A. Degree Total Hours: 62.0 |
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| Jennifer Condon | Dean, Liberal Arts | 515-574-1190 | condon@iowacentral.edu |
| Tracy Crippin-Haake | Associate, Liberal Arts | 515-574-1192 | crippin@iowacentral.edu |
| Jenny Shivers | Associate, Liberal Arts | 515-574-1252 | shivers@iowacentral.edu |