Courses listed below reflect DMACC core courses that transfer to Iowa State University, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa and other private institutions.
The DMACC course catalog lists more course offerings that may also transfer to your desired transfer institution and program. Electives can be chosen from courses below or any area of interest or discipline in the DMACC course catalog.
Communications: 9 Credits
Social & Behavioral Sciences: 9 Credits
To fulfill this requirement, you must take three courses in three different areas of study (three different class prefixes).
Correct Example: ECN 120, GEO 111, SOC 120.
Incorrect Example: SOC 110, SOC 105, SOC 120. All three of these begin with the SOC prefix.
| Course Name | Credits | Notes |
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ANT 101 - Intro to Anthropology | 3 | For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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ANT 105 - Cultural Anthropology | 3 | For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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ANT 202 - Human Origins | 3 | For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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ECN 120 - Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | For FCS & Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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GEO 111 - Intro to Geography | 3 | For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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HIS 112 - West Civ: Ancient to Early Mod | 4 | Core Option** for Transfer to Drake, ISU, U of I, UNI, Upper Iowa |
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HIS 113 - West Civ: Early Modern to Pres | 4 | Core Option** for Transfer to ISU, U of I |
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HIS 150 - U.S. History to 1877 | 4
| Core Option** for Transfer to Drake, Grand View, ISU, Simpson, UNI
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HIS 153 - US History since 1877
| 4 | Core Option** for Transfer to Drake, Grand View, ISU, Simpson, UNI |
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POL 111 - American National Government | 3 | Core Recommendation for all Ed majors** |
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POL 121 - International Relations | 3 | For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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POL 125 - Comparative Gov't and Politics | 3 | For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 | For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology | 3 | Core Recommendation for all Secondary Ed majors**; For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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PSY 241 - Abnormal Psychology | 3 | For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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PSY 251 - Social Psychology | 3 | For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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PSY 261 - Human Sexuality | 3
| For FCS, PE & Health Endorsements* |
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SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Core Recommendation** at Drake, ISU, U of I, Upper Iowa; For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
SOC 115 - Social Problems
| 3 | For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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SOC 120 Marriage & Family | 3 | Core Recommendation** at Simpson, U of I, Upper Iowa; For Social Sciences Endorsements*
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Math & Science: 9 Credits
For Math Classes, your ALEKS score may require a prerequisite math course (MAT 034, MAT 053, MAT 063, MAT 064 or MAT 073) before taking a class in the pathway.
Note: Students must have a science course with a lab.
Humanities: 9 Credits
| Course Name | Credits | Notes |
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ART 101 - Art Appreciation | 3 | Core Recommendation** at Drake & Grand View |
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DRA 101 - Introduction to Theatre | 3 | Core Option** at ISU; For Speech/Theatre Endorsements* |
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HIS 112 - West Civ: Ancient to Early Mod | 4 | Core Option** for Drake, ISU, U of I, UNI, Upper Iowa |
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HIS 113 - West Civ: Early Modern to Pres | 4 | Core Option** for Transfer to ISU, U of I |
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LIT 101 - Intro to Literature | 3 | For English/LA Endorsements* |
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LIT 110 - Amer Literature to Mid 1800s | 3 | For English/LA Endorsements* |
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LIT 111 - Amer Literature since Mid 1800s | 3 | For English/LA Endorsements* |
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LIT 142 - Major Brittish Writers | 3 | For English/LA Endorsements* |
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MUS 100 - Music Appreciation | 3 | For FCS Endorsements* |
PHI 101 - Intro to Philosophy
| 3 | Core Recommendation** for Drake, Grand View, ISU, and Upper Iowa |
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PHI 105 - Intro to Ethics | 3 | Core Option** for Grand View, ISU, and Upper Iowa; Core Recommendation** for Simpson and UNI; & FCS Endorsements |
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PHI 110 - Intro to Logic | 3 | Core Option** at ISU |
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REL 101 - Survey of World Religions | 3 | Core Option** at Grand View, ISU, and Upper Iowa; Core Recommendation** for Simpson; & FCS Endorsement |
Diversity Courses
| Course Name | Credits | Notes |
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HIS 112 - West Civ: Ancient to Early Mod | 4 | Core Option** for Transfer to Drake, ISU, U of I, UNI, Upper Iowa |
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HIS 113 - West Civ: Early Mod to Present | 4 | Core Option** for Transfer to ISU, U of I |
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HIS 153 - U.S. History since 1877 | 4 | Core Option** for Transfer to Drake, Grand View, ISU, Simpson, UNI |
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LIT 101 - Intro to Literature | 3 | For English/LA Endorsements* |
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LIT 111 - Amer Literature since Mid 1800s | 3 | For English/LA Endorsements* |
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POL 111 - American National Government | 3 | Core Recommendation for all Ed majors** |
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POL 121 - International Relations | 3
| For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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POL 125 - Comparative Govt & Politics | 3 | For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Core Recommendation** at Drake, ISU, Simpson, U of I, Upper Iowa; Social Sciences Endorsements* |
SOC 115 - Social Problems
| 3
| For Social Sciences Endorsements* |
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SPC 126 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 | Core Option for all Ed majors**
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Distributed Requirements courses: 10 Credits
You must take SDV 108, and complete 9 credits worth of any courses on this page that you haven't already taken.
Elective Courses: 18 Credits
Any class that doesn't count toward the above requirements can be fulfilled as an elective. Also, if you have courses that are transferred in from other institutions including DMACC Career Advantage/Academy, that do not count toward a requirement, will be considered as an elective course.
"Requirement" is defined as a course that is required for the AA degree; "Recommendation" is defined as a course that is part of a list of options of a certain endorsement or degree.
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These are course recommendations that can be taken at DMACC for transfer towards the endorsement. See our Endorsement Guide for specific endorsement courses. Also, be sure to check with the transfer receiving institution, as requirements regularly change.
**
Core "Recommendations" indicates courses that are recommended for all of the indicated majors or transfer institutions;
and "Core Options" indicates courses that can be chosen based in the endorsement, major of transfer institution. Please check with transfer receiving institution, as requirements regularly change.