The Iowa Business Listings: Community Colleges

A community college refers to a two-year institution (2-year degrees) of higher education, generally public, offering levels of instruction adapted to the needs of the community. Class offerings usually include a transfer curriculum (credits toward a bachelor’s degree) and occupational programs (two-year course of study designed to prepare the student for employment). Many times courses are also offered through the community college as non-credit programs or continuing education, for self-improvement or for interest, usually, with no entrance requirements.