Iowa Lakes

We register for fall classes in the spring (usually in May) and spring classes in the fall (usually in November). It will be in the announcements, and students will need to stop in and see Miss Harle to fill out the registration paperwork.

• The school pays for tuition and book; student is responsible for any additional supplies.

List of CNA classes offered through Iowa Lakes

• The school pays for the class (book provided); the student is responsible for the background check ($20), TB test if required (through healthcare provider), and certification testing ($150).

• Required background check form

Classes offered at North Union High School

• Requirements for taking Iowa Lakes classes and course descriptions for recommended classes

If you plan on going to Iowa Lakes for a certain program, pick classes that will fulfill some of your degree requirements.

• Iowa Lakes also has several transfer programs to help you get your general education requirements out of the way while giving you an introduction to some classes in your major.

Most classes will transfer as at least elective credit, but you probably want to try to pick classes that will fulfill general education requirements at the college you plan to attend.

• The Iowa Lakes A.A. and A.S. degree sheets are a great place to start (although colleges usually have slightly different gen ed requirements).

• If you go to Iowa Lakes and get your A.A. or A.S. and then transfer to a four-year college, the four-year college usually assumes all of your gen eds have been met.

• If you don't get a two-year degree but transfer classes in, they usually try to match each class up - sometimes they match up and sometimes they don't. Again, most classes will at least transfer as electives.

You can also try to pick classes that you know will transfer to the college of your choosing. Iowa Lakes has transfer agreements with several colleges, and these colleges have tools to help you pick classes that will match up with their gen ed requirements.

• General Education Requirements for Colleges

  • Keep in mind some majors have different gen ed requirements. The ones listed below are usually the liberal arts gen ed requirements.

  • Iowa State University

  • University of Northern Iowa

  • University of Iowa

  • Minnesota State University - Mankato

  • South Dakota State University

  • University of South Dakota

I do not recommend taking science and math classes online as these are usually easier to learn in a face-to-face setting with the opportunity to see examples, do labs, and frequently ask questions.

Emmetsburg Campus

• Ag Production Technology

• Automotive Technology

• Boat & Watercraft Technician

• Construction Technology

• Farm Equipment & Diesel Technology

• Hotel & Restaurant Management

• Powersports & Power Equipment Technology

Esterville Campus

• Aviation & Airport Management

• Computer Programming

• Criminal Justice

• Electrical Technology

• Engineering Technology

• Environental Studies

• Graphic Design

• Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)