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Colleges

Post-Secondary Education

Des Moines Area Community College DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
(DMACC) WEST CAMPUS
5959 Grand Avenue
Web Site: www.dmacc.edu/west/

The DMACC West Campus offers two-year career education and arts and science degrees. DMACC West career education programs and certificates in telecommunications, business information, business information systems and E-commerce design will equip students with the technology and knowledge needed to succeed in the ever-changing work place. DMACC West arts and science degrees (associate of art and associate of science) prepare students to transfer to the four-year institution of their choice. For more information, call (515) 633-2407.

SIMPSON COLLEGE EVENING, WEEKEND & GRADUATE PROGRAMS
1415 28th Street
Web Site: www.simpson.edu

Simpson College offers flexible schedules providing evening, weekend and graduate courses at three convenient locations in Ankeny, Indianola and West Des Moines. FASTrack classes begin every eight weeks throughout the year. All classes combine online learning with face-to-face instruction. Bachelor degree programs include management, international management, accounting, marketing, computer science, computer information systems, English, criminal justice, multimedia journalism and integrated marketing communication. Masters programs are offered in criminal justice and teaching. Simpson offers a high-quality, affordable education with flexibility and convenience. For more information, call (515) 309-3099 and ask to speak to an admissions advisor.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
6600 Westown Parkway
Web Site: www.phoenix.edu

University of Phoenix The University of Phoenix has served busy working adults for more than a quarter of a century by removing all barriers that stand between them and their access to education. It is the largest private accredited university in North America, serving more than 230,000 students. It focuses on small, interactive classes, personalized teaching and academic accountability. The West Des Moines campus offers a bachelor of science in business management and a master’s degree in business administration. Courses start every month with a blend of in class and online instruction. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of college and schools. For more information, call (515) 267-8218 or (866) 229-5743.

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
1119 5th Street
Web Site: www.uiu.edu

Through flexible scheduling, Upper Iowa offers accelerated eight-week terms and affordable courses for adult students looking to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees. Majors include accounting, human resources, finance, elementary education, psychology, human services, criminal justice and health services administration. An online M.B.A. program gives students options to specialize in six areas of business. For more information, call (515) 225-1800.

VITERBO UNIVERSITY
4949 Westown Parkway
Web Site: www.viterbo.edu

This Wisconsin university operates a satellite campus that offers a master of arts in education for classroom teachers. For more information, call (515) 224-4811.

WILLIAM PENN UNIVERSITY
4200 University Avenue
Web Site: www.williampennuniv.com

The College for Working Adults at William Penn University offers a West Des Moines location that is designed for working adults to complete their college degree in a one-night-per week program. The College for Working Adults at William Penn University offers an associate’s degree in leadership studies and a bachelor of arts degree in business. For more information, call (515) 225-4144.

Additional Colleges in the Des Moines Metro Area

AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Admissions (515) 244-4221 or (800) 444-1921, www.aib.edu.

DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Admissions (515) 965-7337 or (800) 362-2127 ext. 7337, www.dmacc.cc.ia.us.

DES MOINES UNIVERSITY OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL CENTER
Information Desk (515) 271-1400, www.dmu.edu.

DRAKE UNIVERSITY
Admissions (515) 271-2090, www.drake.edu.

GRAND VIEW COLLEGE
Admissions (515) 263-2810, www.gvc.edu.

HAMILTON COLLEGE
Information Desk (515) 727-2100 or (800) 383-0253, www.hamiltonia.edu.

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY LEARNING CONNECTION
Information Desk (515) 235-4640, www.iastate.edu.

MERCY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Admissions (515) 643-6715, www.mchs.edu.

JOHN PAPPAJOHN ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTER
Information Desk (515) 271-2655, www.pappajohn.drake.edu

VATTEROTT COLLEGE
Information Desk (515) 309-9000 or (800) 353-7264, www.vatterott-college.com.