Liberal Arts Transfer Plan

Begin Your Bachelor's Degree at Hawkeye

Hawkeye’s Liberal Arts transfer plan lets you complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. You can take core general education and elective classes from many different subjects. This program prepares you to transfer smoothly to a four-year college or university.

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Lower tuition than Iowa, ISU & UNI

$29K

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Transfer options

Transfer Majors

Choosing a transfer major will help you in the selection of your courses if you know what four-year degree you would like to pursue. If you are undecided, it may help you determine if a major or career track is the right choice.

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Examples of Core Biology Courses

  • General Biology I & II
  • General Chemistry I & II
  • Calculus I
  • Composition I & II

Explore the Biology Transfer Major

Example of Core Business Courses

  • Principles of Microeconomics & Macroeconomics
  • Statistics & Business Statistics
  • Financial Accounting & Managerial Accounting
  • Information Computing
  • Quantitative Methods for Business Decision Making
  • Business Law

Explore the Business Transfer Major

Examples of Core Chemistry Courses

  • General Chemistry I & II
  • Organic Chemistry I & II
  • Calculus I & II
  • Composition I & II
  • Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Explore the Chemistry Transfer Major

Examples of Core Communication Courses

  • Introduction to Mass Media
  • Fundamentals of Oral Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Composition I & II
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Group Communication

Explore the Communication Transfer Major

Examples of Core Criminal Justice Courses

  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Criminology
  • Composition I & II
  • Statistics
  • Juvenile Delinquency
  • American National Government
  • Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Explore the Criminal Justice Transfer Major

Examples of Core Digital Media Courses

  • Introduction to Mass Media
  • Newswriting and Reporting
  • Statistics
  • Composition I & II
  • Diversity and the Media

Explore the Digital Media Transfer Major

Examples of Core Elementary Education Courses

  • Foundations of Education
  • Composition I & II
  • Developmental & Educational Psychology
  • Children's Literature
  • Including Diverse Learners
  • Math for Elementary Teachers
  • Technology in the Classroom

Explore the Elementary Education Transfer Major

Examples of Core Exercise Science and Kinesology Courses

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
  • Composition I & II
  • Nutrition
  • College Physics I
  • Classical Physics I
  • Introductory Biology
  • General Biology I
  • Statistics

Explore the Exercise Science and Kinesiology Transfer Major

Examples of Core Fine Arts Courses

  • Drawing I & II
  • Art History I & II
  • Composition I & II
  • 2D & 3D Design
  • Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Explore the Fine Arts Transfer Major

Examples of Core History Courses

  • U.S. History to 1877
  • U.S. History Since 1877
  • Composition I & II
  • Western Civilization I, II, & III
  • Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Explore the History Transfer Major

Examples of Core Human and Family Services Courses

  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Introduction to Social Work
  • Introduction to Human Services
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Composition I & II
  • Marriage and Family
  • Developmental Psychology

Explore the Human and Family Services Transfer Major

Examples of Core Journalism Courses

  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Introduction to Mass Media
  • Composition I & II
  • Newswriting and Reporting

Explore the Journalism Transfer Major

Examples of Core Political Science Courses

  • American National Government
  • Composition I & II
  • International Relations
  • Fundamentals of Oral Communication
  • Statistics
  • Comparative Government and Politics

Explore the Political Science Transfer Major

Examples of Core Psychology Courses

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Introduction to Ethics
  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • Social Psychology
  • General Biology I & II
  • Composition I & II

Explore the Psychology Transfer Major

Examples of Core Secondary Education Courses

  • Developmental & Educational Psychology
  • Foundations of Education
  • Composition I & II
  • Including Diverse Learners
  • U.S. History to 1877
  • U.S. History Since 1877
  • Technology in the Classroom

Explore the Secondary Education Transfer Major

Examples of Core Social Work Courses

  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Introduction to Social Work
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Human Biology
  • Composition I & II
  • Statistics
  • American National Government

Explore the Social Work Transfer Major

Examples of Core Sociology Courses

  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Statistics
  • Composition I & II
  • Social Problems
  • Marriage and Family
  • American National Government
  • Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Explore the Sociology Transfer Major

Program Outcomes

You gain a solid foundation for many programs at four-year colleges or universities. You also build important attitudes, values, and skills to become positive and active members of their communities.

Students who earn an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from Hawkeye have developed these key skills:

  • Communication: Develop speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Acquire, evaluate, and analyze information; develop sound reasoning skills; and apply the principles of the scientific method.
  • Quantitative Reasoning: Develop skills in problem-solving, logical thinking, and application of mathematical processes.
  • Community and Global Awareness: Recognize and appreciate diversity, historical viewpoints, and the global perspective.
  • Individual Development: Cultivate ethical values, personal wellness, and personal learning strategies.
  • Artistice Expression: Acquire a global and cultural understanding of the role of the arts, instilling the personal curiosity and skills for creative expression and endeavors.
  • Information Management: Apply technological methods to retrieve, process, and communicate information.
" I took a couple classes at other colleges in high school. I received a better education at Hawkeye, because the staff cares. They want you to learn. They want you to have knowledge, and they make it fun. "
  • Harrison Vanderlinden
  • Liberal Arts '22

How to Get Started

It’s simple! Complete these steps:

  1. Apply for admission at Hawkeye.
  2. Send official transcripts to Admissions.
  3. Demonstrate college readiness.

Check the status of your application at any time by logging into your admissions account.

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