Des Moines Area Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

The Des Moines Area Community College, also known as DMACC, is a community college in Iowa, United States. It was officially founded on March 18, 1966, and was designated as Merged Area XI. The campus is spread across an area of 6,560 square miles. DMACC is known for its programs in computing, nursing, and vocational training.

The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. DMACC is home to many clubs and organizations that assist in the overall development of students. Some of the clubs are the American Sign Language Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Environmental Conservation Club, and Medical Assistant.

DMACC’s student body has an impressive number of international students. The college's ISCAC (International) club provides various facilities and services to foreign students. The students also participate in various sports. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Bears.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in production trades, office and administration, landscaping and horticulture, and agricultural science and management.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High faculty salary.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 18,695 in 2009-2010 (13,163 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 71% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Des Moines Area Community College provides on-campus housing for 174 of its 13,163 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (54 awarded)

• Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (269 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
• Business Administration and Management
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Retailing and Retail Operations
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
• Selling Skills and Sales Operations
• Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (55 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
• Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (27 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (49 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

• Surveying Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (31 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (53 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Community Organization and Advocacy

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (15 awarded)

• Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

HOSPITALITY (10 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (32 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services

LAW (29 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (793 awarded)

• Language Interpretation and Translation
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (107 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (11 awarded)

• Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (33 awarded)

• Health/Health Care Administration/Management
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (160 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (224 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (12 awarded)

• Dietitian Assistant
• Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (62 awarded)

• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (32 awarded)

• Commercial Photography
• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (77 awarded)

• Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Tool and Die Technology/Technician
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (4 awarded)

• Biotechnology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (59 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician