Kirkwood Regional Center Transfer Courses at Iowa

Having clear pathways between Kirkwood Community College and the University of Iowa is vitally important. These guides were created to assist students interested in transferring credit into a degree program at the University of Iowa. They were developed so that students can more easily plan for the future. Every attempt is made to keep this information accurate.

Please note that these guides are subject to change, they should not replace contact with your community college or University of Iowa adviser.

Up to 16 semester hours of career-technical credit can be used as elective credit toward a degree in the Colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Education, or Business. Career-technical credit, however, comes in as ungraded credit and does not count toward the 24 transferable hours needed for admission. For the Bachelors of Applied Studies (BAS), we will accept up to 60 semester hours of career-technical credit.

Find our online course equivalency guide and other transfer-planning tools: Transfer Planning Resources

Advanced Manufacturing Academy

All Advanced Manufacturing Academy courses are equivalent to Career and Tech Credit at the University of Iowa.

ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Academy

All ACE Academy courses are equivalent to Career and Tech Credit at the University of Iowa.

Arts & Sciences Academy

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Composition I	Direct Equivalency: RHET:1001 *CLAS, Business, Engineering:** Gen Ed - Rhetoric Writing Component 1
Composition II	Direct Equivalency: RHET:1040 CLAS, Business, Engineering: Gen Ed - Rhetoric Writing Component 2
Introduction to Sociology	Direct Equivalency: SOC:1010 CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Social Science Engineering: CLAS Gen Ed - Social Science; Approved Course Subject - Sociology
Fundamentals of Oral Communication	Direct Equivalency: RHET:1060 CLAS, Business, Engineering: Gen Ed - Rhetoric Speech Component
Human Biology	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Natural Sciences
Art Appreciation	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Engineering: Gen Ed - Literary, Visual and Performing Arts Business: Transfer Elective
Introduction to Philosophy	Direct Equivalency: PHIL:1861 CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Values, Society and Diversity Engineering: CLAS Gen Ed - Values, Society and Diversity; Approved Course Subject - Philosophy
Cultural Anthropology	Direct Equivalency: ANTH:1101 CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Social Science; Gen Ed - Values, Society and Diversity Engineering: CLAS Gen Ed - Social Science; CLAS Gen Ed - Values, Society and Diversity; Approved Course Subject - Anthropology
Introduction to Computers	Direct Equivalency: MSCI:1500 Business Computing Essentials OR MSCI:2000 Computer Analysis CLAS, Business, Engineering: MSCI:1500 Business Computing Essentials OR MSCI:2000 Computer Analysis
Principles of Macroeconomics	Direct Equivalency: ECON:1200 Principles of Macroeconomics CLAS: Gen Ed - Social Science Business, Engineering: ECON:1200 Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics	Direct Equivalency: ECON:1100 Principles of Microeconomics CLAS: Gen Ed - Social Science Business, Engineering: ECON:1100 Principles of Microeconomics
Exploring Teaching	CLAS, Business, Engineering: Transfer Elective
Environmental Science	Direct Equivalency: EES :1080 Intro Environmental Science CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Natural Sciences Engineering: EES:1080 Intro Environmental Science OR ENVS:1080 Intro Environmental Science
Trigonometry & Analytical Geometry	Direct Equivalency: MATH:1010 Trigonometry CLAS: Gen Ed - Quantitative or Formal Reasoning Business, Engineering: MATH:1010 Trigonometry
Statistics	Direct Equivalency: PSQF:1020 Elem Statistics & Inference OR STAT:1020 Elem Statistics & Inference CLAS: Gen Ed - Quantitative or Formal Reasoning Business: STAT:1020 Elem Statistics & Inference Engineering: PSQF:1020 Elem Statistics & Inference OR STAT:1020 Elem Statistics & Inference
Calculus I	Direct Equivalency: MATH:1850 Calculus I CLAS: Gen Ed - Quantitative or Formal Reasoning Business, Engineering: MATH:1850 Calculus I
Introduction to Psychology	Direct Equivalency: PSY:1001 Elementary Psychology CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Social Science Engineering: PSY:1001 Elementary Psychology
Survey of World Religion	CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Values, Society and Diversity Engineering: Gen Ed - Humanities
U.S. History Since 1877	Direct Equivalency: HIST:1262 American History 1877-Present CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Historical Perspectives Engineering: HIST:1262 American History 1877-Present
How College Works	CLAS, Business, Engineering: Transfer Elective
Social Problems	Direct Equivalency: SOC:1020 Social Problems CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Social Science Engineering: SOC:1020 Social Problems
U.S. History To 1877	Direct Equivalency: HIST:1261 American History to 1877 CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Historical Perspectives Engineering: HIST:1261 American History to 1877
Music Appreciation	CLAS: Gen Ed - Literary, Visual and Performing Arts Business: Transfer Elective Engineering: Gen Ed - Humanities
Encounters in Humanities	CLAS, College of Engineering: Gen Ed - Literary, Visual and Performing Arts Business: Elective Pharmacy: Gen Ed Elective
Introduction to Political Science	CLAS, Engineering, Business: Gen Ed - Social Science Pharmacy: Pharmacy Gen Ed
Principles of Management	UI College Equivalencies: Direct Equivalency MGMT:2100 - Principles of Management Business: Business Core requirement

Business Academy

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Human Relations in Management	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Introduction to Business	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS: Transfer Elective Business: Business Elective
Business Innovation	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS: Transfer Elective Business: Business Elective
Personal Finance	CLAS: Transfer Elective Business: Business Elective
Survey of Accounting	CLAS, Business: Career and Tech credit
Principles of Selling	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS: Transfer Elective Business: Business Elective

Computer Software Development

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Introduction to Programming Logic	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Career and Tech Credit
Java	Direct Equivalency: ENGR:1300 Engr Problem Solving II CLAS, Business, Engineering: ENGR:1300 Engr Problem Solving II
Introduction to Computers	Direct Equivalency: MSCI:1500 Business Computing Essentials OR MSCI:2000 Computer Analysis CLAS, Business, Engineering: MSCI:1500 Business Computing Essentials OR MSCI:2000 Computer Analysis
Fundamentals of Web Programming	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Career and Tech credit

Criminal Justice Academy

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Introduction to Criminal Justice	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Transfer Elective
Criminal Investigations	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Criminology	Direct Equivalency: SOC:1410 CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Social Science Engineering: CLAS Gen Ed - Social Science
Introduction to Sociology	Direct Equivalency: SOC:1010 CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Social Science Engineering: CLAS Gen Ed - Social Science; Approved Course Subject - Sociology

Dental

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Dental Terminology	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Career and Tech Credit
Professionals in Health	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Career and Tech credit
Health Skills I	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Career and Tech credit
Head and Neck Anatomy	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Career and Tech credit
Dental Anatomy	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Career and Tech credit
Preventive Dentistry	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Career and Tech credit

Education Academy

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Exploring Teaching	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Transfer Elective
Introduction to Psychology	Direct Equivalency: PSY:1001 CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Social Science Engineering: CLAS Gen Ed - Social Science; Approved Course Subject - Psychology
Topics in Education	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Transfer Elective
Developmental Psychology	Direct Equivalency: HHP:2130; NURS:1030 CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Social Science Engineering: CLAS Gen Ed - Social Science
Field Experience	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Transfer Elective
or Literary Tutor Experience	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Transfer Elective

EMT Academy

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Exploration of Healthcare Careers	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Medical Terminology	Direct Equivalency: CLSA:3750 CLAS, Business: CLSA:3750 Medical & Technical Terminology Engineering: Approved Course Subject - Ancient Civilizations
Emergency Medical Technician I	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Emergency Medical Technician II	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Emergency Medical Technician II Clinical	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit

Engineering Academy

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Introduction to Macroeconomics	Direct Equivalency: ECON:1200 CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Social Science Engineering: CLAS Gen Ed Course - Social Science; Approved Course Subjects - Economics
Business Innovation	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Social Science Engineering: CLAS Gen Ed Course - Social Science; Approved Course Subject - Economics
Engineering Seminar	Direct Equivalency: None
Energy and Society (Iowa PSEO)	Direct Equivalency: CBE:2030 CLAS, Business: Transfer Elective
Engineering II	Direct Equivalency: ENGR:1300 CLAS, Business, Engineering: ENGR:1300 Engr Problem Solving II
Internship (Optional - HS credit only)	Direct Equivalency: None; HS credit only

Graphics, Media, Communication, and Design Academy

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Digital Photography	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS: Gen Ed - Literary, Visual and Performing Arts Business: Transfer Elective Engineering: CLAS Gen Ed Course - Literary, Visual and Performing Arts
Illustrator	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Digital Layout	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Digital Imaging (PhotoShop)	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit

Human Services (Pre-Social Work) Academy

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Introduction to Human Services	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Introduction to Sociology	Direct Equivalency: SOC:1010 Introduction to Sociology CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Social Science Engineering: CLAS Gen Ed - Social Science; Approved Course Subject - Sociology
Health and Psychosocial Rehabilitation	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Transfer Elective
Marriage and the Family	Direct Equivalency: SOC:2710 CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Values, Society and Diversity Engineering: CLAS Gen Ed - Values, Society and Diversity; Approved Course Subject - Sociology

Hotel/Hospitality Management Academy

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Intro to Lodging Operations	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Hospitality Marketing	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Sanitation and Safety	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Introduction to Computers	Direct Equivalency: MSCI:1500; MSCI:2000 CLAS, Business, Engineering: MSCI:1500 Business Computing Essentials; MSCI:2000 Computer Analysis
Principles of Advertising	University College: Business Elective CLAS, Business, Engineering: None; Career and Tech Credit
Menu Planning	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Hospitality Math	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Purchasing, Receiving and Inventory	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Oral Communications in the Workplace	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit

Industrial Maintenance/Renewable Energy/Automation Academy

All Industrial Maintenance/Renewable Energy/Automation Academy courses are equivalent to Career and Tech Credit at the University of Iowa.

Information Technology (IT) Academy

All Information Technology Academy courses are equivalent to Career and Tech Credit at the University of Iowa.

Laboratory Science Academy

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Introductory Biotechnology	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Natural Sciences
Basic Bioinformatics	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Biotechnology Internship	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Transfer Elective
Lab Methodology	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Introduction to Ethics	Direct Equivalency: PHIL:2402 CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Values, Society and Diversity Engineering: CLAS Gen Ed - Values, Society and Diversity; Approved Course Subject - Philosophy

Patient Care Academy

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Exploration of Healthcare Careers	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Medical Terminology	Direct Equivalency: CLSA:3750 Medical & Technical Terminology CLAS, Business: CLSA:3750 Medical & Technical Terminology Engineering: Approved Course Subject - Classics: Ancient Civilizations
Professionals in Health	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Nurse Aide (CNA Certification)	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit

Pharmacy Technician Academy

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Exploration of Healthcare Careers	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Medical Terminology	Direct Equivalency: CLSA:3750 Medical & Technical Terminology CLAS, Business: CLSA:3750 Medical & Technical Terminology Engineering: Approved Course Subject - Classics: Ancient Civilizations
Pharmacology Technology	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit
Pharmacology Technician Clinical	Direct Equivalency: None; Career and Tech Credit

Pre-Allied Health

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Professionals in Health	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Career and Tech credit
Health Skills I	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Career and Tech credit

Pre-Professional Academy

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
Nutrition	Direct Equivalency: HHP:2310 CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Natural Sciences Engineering: HHP:2310
Human Anatomy & Physiology I	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Natural Science with Lab or Lab only
Human Anatomy & Physiology II	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Natural Science with Lab or Lab only
Fundamentals of Oral Communication	Direct Equivalency: RHET: 1060 Gen Ed - Rhetoric Speech Component CLAS, Business, Engineering: RHET: 1060 Gen Ed - Rhetoric Speech Component
Personal Wellness	Direct Equivalency: SRM:1045 Health for Living CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Values, Society and Diversity Engineering: SRM:1045 Health for Living
Personal Wellness	Direct Equivalency: SRM:1045 Health for Living CLAS, Business: Gen Ed - Values, Society and Diversity Engineering: SRM:1045 Health for Living

Other Courses

Kirkwood Course	UI College Equivalencies
BIO 104 Intro to Biology with a lab	Direct Equivalency: None CLAS, Education and Business: Gen Ed - Natural Science with Lab or Lab only
BIO 151 Nutrition	Direct Equivalency: HHP:2310 CLAS, Education, Business: Gen Ed - Natural Science
BIO 186 Microbiology	Direct Equivalency: MICR:3164 CLAS, Education, Business: Gen Ed - Natural Science
BIO 112 General Biology I	Direct Equivalency: BIOL:1411 CLAS, Education, Business: Gen Ed - Natural Science
CHM 165 General Chemistry II	Direct Equivalency: CHEM:1110 CLAS, Education, Business: Gen Ed - Natural Science
PHI 105 Intro to Ethics	Direct Equivalency: PHIL:2402 CLAS, Education, Business: Gen Ed - Values and Culture
ANT 105 Cultural Anthropology	Direct Equivalency: ANTH:1101 CLAS, Education, Business: Gen Ed - Values and Culture or Social Science

Project Lead the Way - Engineering Academy

All Project Lead the Way Academy courses are equivalent to Career and Tech Credit at the University of Iowa.

Transportation Academy

All Transportation Academy courses are equivalent to Career and Tech Credit at the University of Iowa.

*CLAS: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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