Study at Des Moines Area Community College
The Des Moines Area Community College is a community college situated in Iowa. It offers classes in Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, and Des Moines (which make up the Urban Campus) and in Newton and West Des Moines (which are the components of the West campus). DMACC also offers a wide variety of online classes.
DMACC has major areas of focus in the fields of nursing, computing and vocational training, with more than 75 career programs. The college enjoys close ties with the three major regent universities in Iowa - Iowa State University, University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa.
The sports teams of DMACC are nicknamed the Bears. They compete in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Profile of Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College can be found in Ankeny, IA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Des Moines Area Community College.
Des Moines Area Community College Selectivity
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Student Enrolment
In 2007, 18, 320 students were enrolled in Des Moines Area Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"MISSION: Creating opportunities for your success. "
Des Moines Area Community College Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Liberal Arts | 714 | liberal arts and sciences, language translation | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 251 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant | | Business and Management | 249 | business management, marketing, accounting, sales and marketing, accounting technology, sales, small business management, apparel marketing, . . . | | Medical Support and Technology | 146 | phlebotomy, veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical assistant, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, surgical tech | | Mechanics and Repair | 115 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, communications install and repair, industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech | | office and Administration | 60 | general office occupations, office management | | Production Trades | 60 | welding, tool and die tech, machinist, cabinetmaking | | Security and Law Enforcement | 49 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech | | Computer Science and Engineering | 47 | computer support, information technology, computer services management, computer applications programming | | Engineering Technician | 45 | mechanical drafting, civil engineering tech, architectural drafting, electronics tech | | Family and Social Work | 44 | child care provider, community organization | | Cooking and Culinary Arts | 37 | chef training | | Photography and Commercial Art | 26 | commercial art | | Law | 25 | legal assistant | | Funeral and Mortuary Science | 25 | funeral and mortuary | | Medical administration | 25 | medical secretary, health care administration | | Agricultural Science and Management | 25 | agricultural supply | | Landscaping and Horticulture | 22 | horticultural business | | Media | 13 | desktop publishing and imaging | | Construction Trades | 10 | electrician, carpentry | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | dietitian assistant, sports and fitness management | | Hospitality | 7 | hospitality management | | Engineering | 5 | surveying engineering | | Science | 2 | biotechnology |
Contact: Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023-3993
General Phone: (515) 964-6241
http: //www.dmacc.edu
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