Academics

When it comes to finding the right career path, life is too short not to think big - and broad. Don't make a move without exploring DMACC. With 200 degrees, diplomas, and certificates, DMACC offers what you need to take charge of your future at a fraction of the cost of other higher education options.

So whether you're looking for a path toward a four-year degree, or you want a skilled career with great job opportunities, DMACC Newton has nationally accrediting instruction with state-of-the-art learning tools to help you achieve your career goals.

Credit Programs

Our credit programs are organized into Pathways to help you start your academic journey.
If you are looking for a specific class, go to our Course Schedule page.

Explore the degrees, diplomas, and certificates offered at Newton:

Newton Programs

Associate in Arts Degree (AA)

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Urban; West
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Design, Media, & the Arts; Liberal Arts
Associate Degree

Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS)

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Urban; West
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
 
Associate Degree

Associate in Science Degree (AS)

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Urban; West
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Math & Science 
Associate Degree

Advanced Nurse Aide, Certificate

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Southridge; Urban; West
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Health Science & Fitness; Nurse Aide (CNA)
Certificate

Baking Diploma

Location: Newton
Start Term: Fall
Design, Media, & the Arts; Culinary Arts
Diploma

Business: Transfer Major AA

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Urban; West; Online
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Business; Business Administration
Associate Degree

Communication: Transfer Major AA

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Urban; West; Online
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Education, Communication, & the Humanities 
Associate Degree

Criminal Justice: Transfer Major AA

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Urban; West; Online
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Public & Community Services; Criminal Justice
Associate Degree

Electrical Trades, Diploma

Location: Newton
Start Term: Fall
Building Trades & Transportation; Electrical Trades; Building & Construction Programs
Diploma

English: Transfer Major AA

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Urban; West; Online
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Education, Communication, & the Humanities 
Associate Degree

History: Transfer Major AA

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Urban; West; Online
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Education, Communication, & the Humanities 
Associate Degree

Human Services, AAS

Location: Ankeny; Carroll; Newton; Urban
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Public & Community Services; Human Services
Associate Degree

Human Services, Certificate

Location: Ankeny; Carroll; Newton; Urban
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Public & Community Services; Human Services
Certificate

Human and Family Services: Transfer Major AA

Location: Ankeny; Carroll; Newton; Urban; Online
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Public & Community Services 
Associate Degree

Journalism: Transfer Major AA

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Urban; West; Online
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Design, Media, & the Arts 
Associate Degree

Nurse Aide, Certificate

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Southridge; Urban; West
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Health Science & Fitness; Nurse Aide (CNA)
Certificate

Nursing, AAS

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Urban
Start Term: Fall; Spring
Health Science & Fitness; Nursing
Associate Degree

Nursing-Advanced Standing, AAS

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Urban
Start Term: Fall; Spring
Health Science & Fitness; Nursing
Associate Degree

Paraeducator Generalist, Certificate

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Online
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Education, Communication, & the Humanities
Certificate

Political Science: Transfer Major AA

Location: Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Urban; West; Online
Start Term: Fall; Spring; Summer
Public & Community Services 
Associate Degree

 

Call DMACC Newton at 641-791-3622 to schedule an appointment with an advisor to talk about any of these programs. Many programs that are offered at other DMACC locations can be started at Newton. Visit with an advisor about these options.


Continuing Education Courses

Need to update your skills? Want to advance in your current job? Looking for professional CEUs for licensure renewal? Or do you just want to learn for fun? Check out the current Continuing Education offerings.​

Undecided?

Not sure what path you want to pursue? Check out our Career Service's free resources:

  • Career Assessment
  • Career Coaching
  • Career Exploration

Visit the Career Services website


Earn Your Bachelor's degree without leaving Newton Campus

DMACC and Buena Vista University have developed a 2+2 program.

BVU 2+2

Earn College Credits while attending High School

at the Jasper County Career Academy at DMACC Newton

College Credit Classes for High School Students

High School Completion

Learn and earn a high school equivalency diploma.

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