Discover Your Potential: A Guide to Muscatine Community College Programs
Are you a high school student, a recent graduate, or simply looking to acquire new skills? Muscatine Community College (MCC) offers a diverse range of programs designed to help you achieve your educational and career aspirations. Whether you prefer online or on-campus classes, or a blend of both, MCC provides pathways to a brighter future.
Pathways to Success: Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Programs
MCC understands that students have different goals and timelines. To accommodate these varying needs, the college offers degree, diploma, and certificate programs.
Degree Programs: Complete your first two years of a bachelor’s degree with EICC and take advantage of transfer agreements that ensure a smooth transition to a four-year college. You can complete general education courses as well as courses required for your major. To earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, you must complete the general educational and technical competency requirements of a two-year technical program with a GPA of 2.0 or better in your award major. AAS degrees vary by program in the number of credit hours required for completion, and range between 62-86 total credits. All course work must be at the 100 level or above. A minimum of 15 credit hours of general education is required for the AAS degree, with at least one course in Communications, one course in Humanities or Social Science and one course in Math or Science.
Diploma Programs: A Diploma is a program of coursework which may be completed in less than two years. To earn a Diploma award, you must complete a minimum of three credits of general education coursework in Communications, Humanities, Math, Science, or Social Science. All coursework must be at the 100 level or above.
Certificate Programs: A Certificate is a program of coursework which may be completed within 12 months or less.
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Academic Excellence and Personalized Support
MCC prides itself on offering in-depth, hands-on courses that are designed to be engaging and relevant. As an established leader in online education, MCC provides flexibility and accessibility to students who prefer to learn remotely.
While at EICC, you won’t go it alone. From enrollment to tutoring, MCC provides the support you may need to enroll in college and earn a degree.
A Spectrum of Career Paths
MCC offers programs that cater to a wide array of career interests. Whether you're looking to enter the workforce directly or pursue further education, MCC can help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
Business and Leadership: Thrive in our ever-evolving global economy. Be a manager, CEO, or entrepreneur. Specialize in accounting or sales.
Criminal Justice and Legal Studies: Support your community as a police officer or practice law. Become a cybersecurity expert. Or make an impact in the criminal justice system.
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Healthcare: Be a nurse at the bedside or the x-ray tech working behind the scenes. Assist surgeons, dentists, or veterinarians. Become an EMT or paramedic. The healthcare field needs you.
Human Services and Education: Want to help people and families thrive? Follow your calling in this pathway. Become a teacher and spark growth in young minds. Serve the community as a social worker.
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology: Play an essential role in our economy. Explore careers in CNC machining, manufacturing, welding, and more, and enjoy a long and great career.
Information Technology: IT powers our world. Keep it going.
Online Learning: prefer to stay home, we’ve got you covered. don’t need walls for our students to succeed.
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Transportation: Keep the world moving. Learn to repair a four-door sedan or a bulldozer, a semi or an ATV, and more.
These are the tools of innovation. to think critically will lead our world forward.
Beyond the Classroom: Enriching the College Experience
MCC's reach extends beyond the main campus on Colorado Street in Muscatine. Innovation and exploration thrive in our dynamic learning environment. Instructors and staff support your education and career goals.
McAvoy University Center: Located in the Columbus Junction community.
Agri-Business Center: This center works with students, livestock shows, and ag-related events.
Culinary Arts Program: This former restaurant is home to our Culinary Arts program.
Advanced Technology Center: training programs in CNC Machining, Welding, Engineering Technology, and beyond with equipment that modern manufacturers use today.
Business Development Center: In partnership with Iowa State University Extension, offers credit and continuing education classes.
MCC also provides a community room, and college outreach sites.
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