Des Moines Area Community College.

DMACC/Ziegler Program Requirements

Caterpillar Instructor with students

To earn an AAS degree, you must complete all course work as outlined and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Recommended high school courses include Speech, Algebra I, Applied Math, Auto Mechanics, Electronics, General Business & Industrial Arts. 

As a student in this program, you should be willing to:

  • Do physical work
  • Be able to follow orders & work well with others
  • Be able to use mechanical skills & apply theoretical knowledge
  • Be able to grasp new ideas & concepts rapidly
  • Ability to read & comprehend new information
  • Ability to communicate with others in the industry
  • Be goal oriented