Kirkwood Community College

Kirkwood Community College does its best to help its students succeed by offering substantial academic and career programs, a supportive atmosphere and user-friendly resources. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Kirkwood offers more than 120 academic and career training programs leading to associate’s degrees and career certificates. Among Kirkwood’s associate degrees are those that lead directly to a career and those that are intended for four-year university transfer. Among its programs, Kirkwood has degrees leading to careers as an occupational therapy assistant, veterinary technician, carpenter and firefighter. To better help you decide, Kirkwood’s website provides comprehensive information about each major and field of study, complete with anticipated earnings and the personal traits best-suited to each job. To accommodate adult students, Kirkwood offers an accelerated study program for working adults, which leads to a degree in a shortened amount of time. Kirkwood also offers online courses for those in need of distance learning. Numerous continuing education programs for those who wish to advance in their career or simply enrich their lives are another of Kirkwood’s offerings. Continuing education classes are offered in such fields as Business and Professional Development, Computer Technology, Health, and Life and Leisure. Student services such as tutoring, career services, academic advising and financial aid offerings for eligible students are also in place to help Kirkwood students succeed.

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