Accounting is an area that continues to grow with many well-paid local opportunities. This program prepares students in all areas of accounting and finance. This degree is transferable to four-year schools.
This program prepares individuals to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel.
Expanding medical services throughout the country have created excellent career opportunities for office workers with specialized medical training. First-year work gives you entry level medical office skills.
This program prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants. It includes instruction in business communications, proofreading and editing, keyboarding and document processing, office procedures, business etiquette, basic accounting, filing systems and records management, and presentation preparation.
This program prepares individuals entry-level office employment. Includes instruction in basic accounting, computer software skills, and office procedures. Individuals will also receive training in keyboarding and document processing, office procedures, proofreading and editing, business communications, and office calculators.
This certificate will provide the student with roles and responsibilities of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. The well-being including injury prevention and infectious disease; an overview of human systems; pharmacology; venous access; airway management; training for management of medical and trauma emergencies; special considerations of the obstetric, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric patients; and a focus on assessment based management.
The Agribusiness Technology program is designed to help you find employment in the areas of production agriculture and agribusiness. Instructional areas include crop production, animal production, management, sales and marketing.
The Agronomy Transfer program provides students with the opportunity to earn an Associate of Science (AS) degree, which will transfer to many four-year institutions.
The Agricultural Business program provides students with the opportunity to earn an Associate of Science (AS) degree, which will transfer to many four-year institutions.
The Agriculture Education program provides students with the opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, which will transfer to many four-year institutions.
This program provides a broad agriculture knowledge-base for students. You may secure employment in the areas of production agriculture and agribusiness. Instructional areas include crop production, animal production, finance, management, sales, and marketing.
This program will give you entry-level skills in crop production, livestock management, and agricultural marketing. This agriculture diploma is offered online. You may gain relevant hands-on experience with agribusinesses within their locality or beyond.
This certificate will prepare you to maintain and troubleshoot residential air-conditioning equipment. The HVAC facility is equipped with state-of-the-art and conventional air conditioning systems in which you experience ample hands-on training.
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (HVAC) program includes a study of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration for residential and light commercial equipment. You are trained to be HVAC technicians in a real-world, hands-on lab environment.
This program presents the world of audio, sound studio operations, current music technologies, and music and sound production as they are implemented for music, film, video, television, and interactive media.
This program presents the world audio, sound studio operations, current music technologies, and music and sound production as they are implements for music, film, video, television, and interactive media.
This certificate will offer you training to be prepared to complete minor auto collision damage. Emphasis will be placed on alignment and replacement of damaged fenders, light sheet metal work, interior dismantling and reassembly, windshield replacement, and sheet metal welding.
This diploma option prepares you to do standard refinishing procedures, color blending, and color tinting. You will be able to identify and solve issues related to common paint problems.
This certificate program provides students exposure, fundamental knowledge and skills related to the auto collision industry.
This diploma option prepares you to perform basic body repairs, panel replacements, frame repair and analysis, and unibody structural repairs.
America is a nation on wheels. Every part of our society and all our industries are dependent on vehicles of one form or another. With over 124 million cars, vans, and trucks on American roads, there is a continuous need for skilled auto body repair people.
This diploma will prepare you to enter the auto repair industry with basic skills in electrical/electronics, engine overhaul, cooling, and suspension systems.
This certificate prepares you to rebuild manual and automatic transmissions. Upon completion of the certificate, you will be prepared to complete fundamental tasks related to transmission repairs and replacements.
This certificate prepares you to trace and troubleshoot electrical and electronic problems, and make repairs on automotive electrical systems.
This certificate provides you with auto collision skills in the areas of painting. You will have the opportunity to prep and paint sheet metal and fiberglass panels.
The Automotive Technology program is a two-year degree program designed to prepare you to perform a wide range of diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on automobiles and light trucks.
This program prepares you to become band instrument repair technicians. You develop job-entry skills in all areas of band instrument repair and restoration.
The Associate of Science Biology Transfer Major is designed for students wishing to pursue various tracks within the field of Biology, including pre-medicine, Neuroscience, and Wildlife/Conservation Biology.
This program is designed to prepare you for office administration and bookkeeping positions in a multitude of work places. You will become fully immersed in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) on both Mac and Windows dual operating systems.
This certificate is designed for someone to learn basic bookkeeping skills. Program emphasis is on developing bookkeeping concepts so that you can assist an accountant.
Broadcasting and Multimedia Journalism is a two-year AAS degree program which is aimed at those invested in and wishing to enter the world of broadcasting.
This program is aimed primarily at students seeking employment as first-line supervisors and entry-level management. The program is also of interest to first-line supervisors and those who need to improve their skills.
The Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degree are designed for transfer to a 4-year institution. These suggested plans of study will lead to completion of the AA or AS degree requirements listed in the college catalog.
This certificate prepares you for entry level jobs in the construction industry. The latest in carpentry techniques and building materials will be taught.
The Associate of Science Chemistry Transfer Major prepares graduates to transfer to a 4-year program in chemistry, other science or preprofessional health-related programs.
This certificate is designed to help you become a trained child care assistant with an infant/toddler focus.
This certificate is designed to enable you to become a trained child care assistant with a preschool focus.
This certificate prepares you to instruct and coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of fitness and athletics.
The interconnectedness of the global society is rich with opportunity for those who are strong communicators. A communications major is designed to teach effective communication and its application to various fields of work and relationships.
This program prepares you to perform a wide range of computer PC troubleshooting and maintenance.
This Certificate helps you explore advanced and innovative ways of using concrete in the construction industry. It also allows for American Concrete Institute (ACI) concrete certification.
The Construction program provides you with the knowledge and skills needed for employment as a carpenter or concrete specialist.
This certificate program is designed to enable you to use cost accounting concepts to perform variance analysis and prepare cost of production reports.
This program is designed to prepare students for beginning professional work in the criminal justice and allied professions. Graduates understand the causes of crime and criminal justice system responses.
The Culinary Program at Western Iowa Tech is centered on American Culinary Federation program competencies. In this program you will learn concepts and theories relative to the Culinary Arts and have the opportunity to practice these concepts in our state-of-the art theory kitchen.
This program is designed to fill a critical and growing need for cyber security personnel in the public and private sector. Upon completion, you will be capable of investigating computer crimes, properly seizing and recovering computer evidence, and aiding in the prosecution of cyber criminals.
This program is designed to prepare you to assume an active role in providing quality dental services under the direction of a licensed dentist.
This program assists in the design and development of social media strategy utilizing various media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube).
This certificate prepares you to be able to fasten drywall panels, tape, texture, and then prepare these panels for painting by taping and finishing joints and other imperfections.
The Early Childhood Teacher Licensure Transfer major is for those of you who plan to become teachers of children from birth to third grade. This program provides a broad base of general education knowledge while also laying the foundation for a successful experience in the early childhood education field.
As a graduate from this program you will be prepared to participate in the development, management, and evaluation of early childhood programs as well as in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children from birth through age eight.
This advanced standing certificate is designed to provide you with leadership and management skills needed to work successfully with diverse individuals in early childhood settings.
Graduating from this program will prepare you to provide early childhood education services in structured center or home environment for children from birth to age eight.
The Electrician program offers an industry-approved curriculum for those who are excited to learn the knowledge and skills essential for an entry-level position as an Electrician.
This certificate is designed to prepare you to perform entry-level industrial maintenance repairs. You will learn to identify, perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot and perform repairs on equipment and machines.
This diploma program is designed to prepare you for an entry level position as an industrial mechanic or maintenance position. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and equipment.
The Elementary Education Transfer Major is for those of you who plan to become teachers in elementary schools. This program provides a broad base of general education knowledge while also laying the foundation for a successful experience in the education field.
This certificate emphasizes the development of your skills in emergency medical care procedures. Curriculum includes life-threatening emergencies, injuries to various body parts, techniques of moving patients, AHA BLS Provider - CPR, Mandatory Reporter and blood borne pathogens.
This certificate is designed for individuals who anticipate working with an ambulance service, hospital emergency department, fire department, or other occupational fields where medical emergencies are common.
This program provides information and skill training to initiate and maintain treatment for medical, trauma, and cardiac emergencies. The Paramedic is the highest level of emergency responder training.
The Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degree are designed for transfer to a 4-year institution. These suggested plans of study will lead to completion of the AA or AS degree requirements listed in the college catalog.
This certificate program is designed to give you basic knowledge on how to start a business.
This program is designed to prepare you to become entrepreneurs. You will gain the knowledge of entrepreneurship through application of business concepts and ideas in the creation of a business plan.
This certificate provides coursework for the skills sought by entry level firefighters. Successful completion of the program allows you to test for certification with the Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau at the levels of Firefighter One and Firefighter Two.
Exercise Science and Kinesiology is the study of the Science of human movement. Students will learn about the changes caused by physical activity in the body. Students will also learn how to help people live healthier lives through exercise, rehabilitation, and nutrition.
This certificate expands the scope of practice for a dental assistant performing intraoral functions in general and specialty dentistry. The course has been approved to meet requirements for Iowa.
The Fine Arts transfer major prepares students who plan to transfer to a four-year college to earn a degree in the visual arts. Students take core drawing and design courses and can choose from a painting or photography path.
The Fire Fighter/Paramedic program is designed to prepare you for entry-level employment as a firefighter. By pairing the Firefighter diploma with the existing EMS Paramedic diploma, you can obtain the AAS degree thus fulfilling the ever-growing demand for employees in this field.
This program provides an exploration of the fire science program and basic knowledge of the Fire Science field.
The Food Preparation certificate emphasizes the fundamental techniques of sanitation, food preparation, and production skills. This certificate prepares you for entry-level positions in the industry.
The Food Services diploma emphasizes fundamental and intermediate techniques of food preparation, production and baking skills.
The Associate of Arts degree provides students with a learning foundation in communications, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities.
Graphic Design is a program that launches you in a career you will love and gives you the skills to do it well. If you enjoy making a product look good, creating something from nothing or producing really cool computer graphics, then take a look at the digital world of graphic design.
This certificate program provides students the opportunity to create, collect, manage, retrieve, and access medical records using an electronic records system. Students will use software to create/edit patient demographic and provider files used in a medical care setting.
This certificate will prepare you to maintain and troubleshoot residential heating equipment. You will be trained to be heating technicians in a real world hands-on lab environment.
This certificate program provides training in computer PC repair. You will gain a fundamental understanding of a PC through hands-on and theory based instruction.
The Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science(AS) degree are designed for transfer to a 4-year institution. These suggested plans of study will lead to completion of the AA or AS degree requirements listed in the college catalog.
This program prepares you with the skills necessary to serve as front-line managers at hotels, restaurants and clubs. You gain practical experience with hands-on training and outside work experiences.
This certificate provides a comprehensive review of the growing and demanding hospitality field. You will be exposed to all of the operations functions associated with the field, gaining skills necessary for career growth.
This program prepares you for basic entry-level positions with food and safety, customer service and event planning, purchasing and cost control and general hospitality functions.
This program provides the skills necessary for you to enter the field of Human Resource Management. Graduates will be able to perform entry-level functions in the human resources department of business and industry.
This diploma program is appropriate for both newcomers to the human resource field and those with some experience who wish to expand their knowledge base.
This diploma will provide you with hands-on, industry-relevant drafting, design and Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) training using the most-recent computer software such as AutoCAD and Solidworks.
This program is designed to train a welder in all the basic competencies necessary to gain entry into the welding industry.
This program prepares the student to be responsible for network intrusion detection and mitigation. Students will learn to monitor computer networks, install and maintain security measures, and document security breaches.
This certificate prepares you to perform the finishing work within the home such as installing doors, cabinets, and flooring, etc. Interior finishing carpenters work for home builders, supply and install companies, or as independent contractors.
This certificate program is designed for the licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, or other interested health care professional to obtain theoretical concepts and skills associated with intravenous therapy.
This program is an advanced-standing diploma which requires that students must be a 2 or 4 year graduate from an Iowa School with a degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice to enter.
The Legal Secretary Diploma will provide you with the basic legal knowledge and administrative skills to serve attorneys in law firms, or support legal departments in corporations, real estate companies, government agencies, and the banking industry.
This program provides you with hands-on training in the use of conventional and automated machining and manufacturing equipment and software.
This program increases students’ visual language and builds an understanding of the connection between research, process and creative results.
The Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degree are designed for transfer to a 4-year institution. These suggested plans of study will lead to completion of the AA or AS degree requirements listed in the college catalog.
This program provides you with the opportunity to enter the engineering technology field as a drafter, designer, or various other positions within an engineering or manufacturing design team.
The Medical Assistant program is a three-semester diploma program that prepares you to be multi-skilled allied health professionals specifically trained to work in ambulatory settings, such as physicians' offices, clinics, and group practices performing administrative and clinical procedures.
This diploma program is designed to prepare you to assign codes to diagnoses and procedures using nationally recognized coding system.
As a medical scribe you are trained in medical documentation and assist a medical provider throughout their day. You will serve as a personal assistant to the provider to help make them more efficient and productive.
As a medical scribe you are trained in medical documentation and assist a medical provider throughout their day. You will serve as a personal assistant to the provider to help make them more efficient and productive.
Medical secretaries perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks in a medical setting.
This diploma program prepares the medical transcriptionist to produce reports which become medical, legal, and scientific documents.
This course is designed to train nursing assistants and residential attendants to safely administer non-parenteral medications in long-term care (nursing home) facilities and related areas.
The Networking Administration and Security program is a comprehensive course of study which provides you with foundational knowledge and understanding of hardware and software technologies related to Information Technology.
This certificate expands the scope of practice of a dental assistant to include monitoring of nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation.
Western Iowa Tech offers several nursing programs for students interested in pursuing a nursing career.
Western Iowa Tech offers several nursing programs for students interested in pursuing a nursing career. Once a student completes the Nursing Assistant - CNA certificate or work as a CNA, they enroll in the Nursing - PN Diploma.
Western Iowa Tech offers several nursing programs for students interested in pursuing a nursing career. This course is designed to provide the you with the fundamentals of patient care in the health care environment.
This program assists those who have little or no current office skills or have acquired employment but need additional training.
The Paralegal - Advanced Standing Diploma will provide students with a previous degree with additional legal knowledge to serve as paralegals.
This program will provide you with the legal knowledge and administrative skills to serve as a paralegal, working closely with not only attorneys in law firms, but also corporations, real estate companies, government agencies and the banking industry.
This program provides information and skill training to initiate and maintain treatment for medical, trauma, and cardiac emergencies. The Paramedic is the highest level of emergency responder training.
This certificate program is designed to enable the student to compute wages and salaries, maintain payroll records, and prepare reports required by governmental agencies and the employer.
The pharmacy technician diploma program will prepare you for entry-level pharmacy technician positions in both the institutional and community pharmacy setting. The pharmacy technician is one of the fastest growing professions in the medical care field.
Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) work under the direct supervision of a physical therapist. You will treat patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses to help them regain movement, manage pain, and return to doing things that are important to them.
This program prepares you to pursue a career as a licensed plumber. Plumbers make it possible to transport water, air, steam, gases, wastes, and different kinds of liquids throughout all types of buildings, from homes and offices to factories and hospitals.
This program provides you with classroom, laboratory, and hands-on training as preparation for entry into law enforcement.
The Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degree are designed for transfer to a 4-year institution. These suggested plans of study will lead to completion of the AA or AS degree requirements listed in the college catalog.
This certificate program is designed to provide a student the basic skills needed to obtain entry level employment in the welding industry.
The Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science(AS) degree are designed for transfer to a 4-year institution. These suggested plans of study will lead to completion of the AA or AS degree requirements listed in the college catalog.
This advanced standing certificate program is designed to advance a welder’s skill by training them in the GTAW (TIG) and FACW (Flux Core) welding processes and increasing their skill in out of position SMAW (stick).
This certificate will prepare you to install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot residential plumbing equipment and fixtures.
This program prepares you to apply technical knowledge and high-tech skills to integrate, install, maintain, and repair industrial and automated systems.
The Secondary Education Transfer Major is for those of you who plan to become teachers in secondary schools. This program provides a broad base of general education knowledge while also laying the foundation for a successful experience in the education field.
This Social Work transfer major provides education and training that promotes social and economic justice and strengthens individual, family, and community well-being.
The Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degree are designed for transfer to a 4-year institution. These suggested plans of study will lead to completion of the AA or AS degree requirements listed in the college catalog.
A Surgical Technologist (ST) is a healthcare professional who works as part of the surgical team to ensure the operative procedure is completed under optimal conditions.
This certificate program is designed to enable the student to become a tax preparer. The courses in the Tax Preparer Certificate can be applied toward fulfillment of an Accounting Diploma and Accounting Specialist AAS degree.
A one-plus-one program culminating in an Associate of Applied Science degree. This program will allow a diploma gradate of a trades and industry program to complete a degree in business management.
This program is designed to meet the specific educational needs of students, businesses, and industry. The Technical Studies Associate of Applied Science degree is a customized program drawing from existing course offerings that must contain at least 45 technical credits.
This program is designed to prepare students for over-the-road tractor-trailer driving employment by providing classroom instruction, simulator training, along with hands-on inspection and actual driving.
The Veterinary Assistant program prepares you to work as veterinary assistants in a variety of settings including animal hospitals and clinics, animal shelters, laboratories, zoos, and animal parks.
The Video and Media Production Assistant diploma prepares you to work in a variety of production positions on a film or video crew.
The Video and Media Production program presents the techniques and technologies of video and film production as they are implemented in the film, video, television, and interactive media industries.
This program provides specialized training for the video game art production pipeline. You can further develop foundational artistic and technical skills that are applied to developing video game assets that include advanced modeling, texturing, physical-based shading, and lighting.
Video Game Design is a program of study in game design, interactive software development, and programming.
This program provides specialized training for the video game art production pipeline. You can further develop foundational artistic and technical skills that are applied to developing video game assets that include advanced modeling, texturing, physical-based shading, and lighting.
This certificate offers a background in woods, fasteners, and materials, blueprint reading, exterior and interior walls, framing, doors and window openings.
This program, the Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology, prepares students for a career in the manufacturing, fabrication, and structural steel industries.