Apparel Merchandising and Design
This program will give you the knowledge and the sales, managerial, and supervisory skills you’ll need to jump right into the fast-paced world of retailing.
Arts and Design
Start Your Four-Year Degree Right
Kirkwood's Arts and Humanities programs not only provide easy opportunities to transfer to a four-year school, but also offer incredible educational experiences.
Explore community and world cultures through art, music, philosophy, film history, religion, anthropology, theatre, and world languages. Learn a new language and develop critical and creative thinking skills.
Architectural Technology
Create a more sustainable built environment using the latest technology, including several architectural computer-aided drafting programs, dual-monitor computer stations, a 3D printer, and a point cloud scanner.
Art
Learn what it takes to be in the middle of exciting local and world events, telling stories that matter.
CAD/Mechanical Engineering Technology
Through classroom and immersive lab experiences, you'll learn engineering fundamentals and the means of conveying design intent from drawing layouts and symbols.
Digital Arts
Our full-featured program includes photography, studio lighting, production, design, entrepreneurship, and more.
Graphic Communication Technology
Learn design, layout, image manipulation and illustration principles used in 2D design, print, web and motion graphics.
Interior Design & Interior Architecture
Design amazing spaces that support wellness and create a more accessible, inclusive world!
Theatre
Raise the curtain! Take a starring role, serve as a stage manager, or be the lighting designer.
“I live in Iowa City with roommates who go to Iowa. I take my classes either in Cedar Rapids or in Iowa City. It’s been great because I’m figuring out what I want to do and saving money before I transfer on.”
AJ Douglas,
Iowa City, Iowa
Looking for more options?
Check out our Program Areas
Program Areas are a collection of Kirkwood’s academic program options organized by similar career/interest categories. If you’re not ready to commit to a specific program yet, a Program Area is perfect for you! You can also customize any of our programs to meet your transfer needs, if that’s your goal.