Online Degree & Transfer Programs
Online Programs at Iowa Valley
Online at Iowa Valley means real class, real deadlines, real instructors — just without the drive to campus. Courses run on a set weekly schedule with regular instructor contact, the same as an on-campus section. You'll turn in work and check in with your instructor every week; you just won't need to be in a specific room to do it.
Nine programs are currently available online. Whether you're starting your degree, returning after time away, or working while you study, online at Iowa Valley gives you a real path to a credential without upending your schedule.
Business Administration
Build the management, finance, and operations skills employers need — fully online, transfer-ready toward a four-year business degree.
Business Transfer Major
A general business foundation designed to transfer directly into a four-year program, taken entirely online.
Communications
Study media, public relations, and professional communication online, with the same coursework and instructors as our on-campus track.
Criminal Justice
Prepare for law enforcement, corrections, or a four-year criminal justice degree — coursework delivered fully online, on your schedule.
Elementary Education
Start your path toward a teaching career and transfer into a four-year elementary education program, entirely online.
Esports Program Management
Learn the business side of competitive gaming — event operations, team management, and marketing — in Iowa Valley's fully online esports program.
Liberal Arts
A flexible transfer degree covering the humanities, sciences, and social sciences — ideal if you're still deciding on a major, available fully online.
Secondary Education
Begin your path to teaching at the middle or high school level and transfer into a four-year program, fully online.
Sociology
Study human behavior, communities, and social systems online, with a clear transfer path toward a four-year sociology degree.Frequently Asked Questions
What does "online" mean at Iowa Valley?
Online courses are instructor-led and follow a set weekly schedule, just like an on-campus class — you complete coursework and interact with your instructor each week, without needing to be on campus.
Can I use campus resources as an online student?
Yes. Online students can access tutoring, advising, the library, and facilities at any of our four locations — Marshalltown, Ellsworth, Grinnell, or Business & Community Solutions.
Will my online credits transfer?
All nine online programs are designed as transfer or career-ready credentials.
Do I need to log in at a specific time each day?
No set daily login time is required, but coursework follows weekly deadlines set by your instructor.
Have any questions about online learning at Iowa Valley? Contact Admissions to get started.
Marshalltown Community College
Admissions
mccinfo@iavalley.edu
641-844-5710
Ellsworth Community College
Admissions
eccinfo@iavalley.edu
641-648-8534
Iowa Valley Grinnell
Admissions
grinnellinfo@iavalley.edu
641-236-0513