Iowa Lakes Community College introduces new transfer degrees
Iowa Lakes Community College is tapping partnerships with Iowa's public universities to offer students more degree options and paths to further their education.
The Estherville-based community college announced the launch of seven new 'transfer major degrees' that will be available for student enrollment in the fall 2025 semester.
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'These new majors reflect both student demand and workforce trends in Iowa and across the nation,' said college President Scott Stokes in a news release. 'They give our students more targeted opportunities to begin their educational journey locally while ensuring a clear and cost-effective route to a bachelor's degree.'
The transfer degrees cover areas of study in agriculture business, agronomy, animal science, communication, English, political science and social work, according to the release. Each of the degrees were formed in agreement with the University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University and will count for the first two years of a bachelor's degree.
With the new additions to its academic offerings, the community college now offers more than 20 transfer degrees, the release stated, ranging from math to education, fine arts and more.
These degree programs were developed to make the transfer process from community college to university easier, with the assurance that their credits will seamlessly transfer, according to the release.
'Whether students are aiming for a career in agriculture, education, communication, or social services, these Transfer Majors give them a solid foundation,' said Beth Elman, executive director of marketing, in the release. 'This expansion supports our mission of providing accessible, high-quality education that prepares students for lifelong success.'
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