To expose students to the mainstream of thought and interpretation in the humanities, sciences, mathematics, social sciences, communications, and the arts. To integrate learning in ways that cultivate the student's broad understanding and ability to think about a large and complex subject, formulate and analyze valid concepts, solve problems, and clarify values. To prepare individuals for their roles as effective citizens in a changing and complex society. Transfer Agreements Colleges and Universities Western Iowa Tech Community College maintains formal transfer agreements that help insure that associate degree graduates may transfer with junior status without loss of credit. In many instances, specific programs of study have been defined, by course, with the transfer college.
Final decisions regarding acceptance at the transfer institution rests solely with that institution.
A grade of D will rarely transfer if it is earned in a student's major, and in certain cases, a D grade will not transfer under any circumstance. I have received several questions concerning appropriate courses for high school students who are pursuing post-secondary enrollment options at Morningside College and Western Iowa Tech Community College. Morningside is pleased to announce a new General Studies Core Curriculum which begins for students entering fall 1998. We strongly encourage students who plan to enroll at Morningside as freshmen to take the five courses in the Interdisciplinary Core at Morningside as this provides the necessary foundation for future work in upper level courses. One of the primary objectives of the core is to provide a common experience for students.