FIRST-DESTINATION REPORT2 0 1 7 G R A D U A T E S

The Office of Career Development & Civic Engagement collects the first-destination information of students within six months of graduation. The report

for the class of 2017 includes students who graduated between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. The CD&CE team surveys students prior to graduation, and if an outcome is not yet established, follows up by phone and email. The team also gleans information from campus community members, social media sites, and company directories in an effort to gain the highest possible knowledge rate.

Graduates with Bachelor’s Degrees Total Number of Graduates 420 100%

Information Available 387 92%Unknown 33 8%

Employed 283 73%Continuing Education 71 18%Completing Service 6 2%Serving in the Military 6 2%Planning to Continue 15 4% Education Seeking Employment 3 <1%Not Seeking Employment 3 <1%or Education

CLASS of 2017

Graduates with Master’s Degrees Total Number of Graduates 24 100%

Information Available 21 88%Unknown 3 12%

Employed 21 100%

1 Summary of Graduates by Department

2 Art

2 Biology & Environmental Science

3 Business Administration & Economics

4 Chemistry and Physics

5 Computer Science

6 Education

6 English

7 History

7 Mathematics

8 Multimedia Communication

8 Music

9 Neuroscience

9 Philosophy

10 Political Science

10 Psychology

11 Religion

12 Sociology and Criminal Justice

13 Sports Science and Health Education

13 Theatre Arts

14 World Language and Culture Studies

TABLE of CONTENTS

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Graduates by Department

Department Total Grads

Employed Seeking

Employment Continuing Education

Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military

Not Seeking Employment or Education

No Info

Art 7 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

Biology & Environmental

Science 23 12 0 7 2 1 0 1 0

Business Administration & Economics

97 81 1 6 0 0 1 0 8

Chemistry & Physics

24 11 0 11 1 0 0 0 1

Computer Science

28 24 0 1 0 0 0 1 2

Education 45 38 0 1 0 1 0 0 5

English 17 12 0 1 1 1 0 1 1

History 12 8 0 1 1 1 0 0 1

Mathematics 28 22 0 5 1 0 0 0 0

Multimedia Communication

24 16 1 4 1 0 1 0 1

Music 22 15 0 6 1 0 0 0 0

Neuroscience 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

Philosophy 11 8 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 Political Science

15 7 0 5 0 2 1 0 0

Psychology 24 19 0 3 1 0 0 0 1

Religion 4 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

Sociology & Criminal Justice

56 36 1 7 0 0 3 0 9

Sports Science and Health Education

51 27 0 14 7 0 1 0 2

Theatre Arts 4 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0

World Languages and Culture Studies

17 11 0 4 2 0 0 0 0

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Art Highlights:

Employment:

Gannett Imaging and Ad Design Center Print Graphic Designer Des Moines IA

Trophies Plus Graphic Designer Breda IA West Des Moines Community School District K-6 Art Teacher West Des Moines IA

Biology & Environmental Science Highlights:

Continuing Education:

Hawaii Pacific University Master’s - Marine Science Honolulu HI

Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine Ames IA

Southern College of Optometry Optometry Memphis TN

University of Iowa Dental School Iowa City IA

University of Iowa Immunology Graduate Program Iowa City IA

University of Minnesota PhD - Biostatistics Minneapolis MN

University of Nebraska Medical Center PhD - Biomedical Sciences Omaha NE

Employment/Service:

EcoSource, LLC Environmental Scientist West Des Moines IA

Green Iowa AmeriCorps Outreach & Project Development Coordinator Des Moines IA

Keystone Laboratories Laboratory Technician Newton IA

Mercy Clinics Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Technician Indianola IA

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Business Administration & Economics Highlights:

Continuing Education:

Des Moines University Master’s - Healthcare Administration Des Moines IA

Drake University Law School Des Moines IA

University of Iowa Master’s - Sports Administration/Leisure Management Iowa City IA

Employment:

Applied Art & Technology Marketing Technology Strategist Urbandale IA Athene USA Actuarial Analyst West Des Moines IA Auditor of the State Assistant Auditor Des Moines IA Blank Children's Hospital Patient Service Representative Des Moines IA Blue Frog Inbound Marketing Strategist West Des Moines IA BTC Capital Management Investment Services Coordinator Des Moines IA Businessolver Scrum Master West Des Moines IA Casey's General Stores Sr Category Manager Ankeny IA Cemen Tech Inc Marketing Coordinator Indianola IA Chip Glennon Real Estate Experts Buyers' Specialist Kansas City MO CliftonLarsonAllen Accountant II West Des Moines IA Community CPA Tax Associate Des Moines IA Earlham Savings Bank Internal Bank Auditor West Des Moines IA Endurance Consulting Account Manager Urbandale IA Enterprise Rent-A-Car Management Trainee Des Moines IA Ernst & Young Assurance Staff Des Moines IA Harrah's Casino Event Coordinator Council Bluffs IA Konek PC Accountant Prairie City IA KPMG Audit Associate Des Moines IA Lexicon Content Marketing Social Media and Brand Content Specialist Des Moines IA Mercer Senior Client Account Consultant Urbandale IA Nationwide Commercial Lines Underwriter Des Moines IA North Polk Community School District High School Business Teacher Alleman IA Northwestern Mutual Financial Advisor West Des Moines IA PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Assurance Associate Minneapolis MN RSM US Audit Associate Waterloo IA Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Communications Coordinator Des Moines IA Wells Fargo Loan Servicing Specialist Des Moines IA

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Chemistry and Physics Highlights:

Continuing Education Highlights:

A.T. Still University Medical School Kirksville MO Georgetown University School of Medicine MD/PhD Program Washington D.C. Iowa State University Mechanical Engineering Ames IA Kansas City University Medical School Kansas City MO Missouri Western State University Forensic Investigations Saint Joseph MO University of Iowa Doctor of Pharmacy Iowa City IA University of Kansas PhD - Pharmaceutical Sciences Lawrence KS University of Kentucky PhD - Chemistry Lexington KY

Employment Highlights:

celcuity Clinical Laboratory Technologist Minneapolis MN Eurofins Lab Technician Des Moines IA Iowa Methodist Medical Center Lab Support Technician Des Moines IA Kemin Industries Laboratory Technician Des Moines IA Kent Corporation Lab Technician Muscatine IA Monsanto Lab Analyst Muscatine IA Pace Analytical Associate Chemist I St. Paul MN State Hygienic Lab Intern Ankeny IA

5

Computer Science Highlights

Continuing Education:

University of Iowa PhD - Applied Mathematical and Computational Sciences Iowa City IA

Employment Highlights:

EMC Insurance Web Developer Des Moines IA

AgVision Hardware and Network Support Technician Ankeny IA

Businessolver Systems Architect Des Moines IA Cerner Corporation IT System Engineer Kansas City MO Cognizant Salesforce Admin Des Moines IA Co-op Financial Services IT Service Coordinator Des Moines IA EMC Insurance Assistant Data Scientist Des Moines IA Farm Bureau Financial Services Programmer I West Des Moines IA Pillar Technology Software Artesian Des Moines IA Principal Financial Group IT Application Analyst I Des Moines IA

VA Health Care Systems Program Analyst - Share Point Administrator Des Moines IA

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Education Highlights:

Continuing Education:

Creighton University Masters - School Counseling Omaha (online) NE

Employment:

Boone Community School District 4th Grade Special Education Teacher Boone IA Carlisle Community School District 4th Grade Teacher Carlisle IA Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District Kindergarten Teacher Goldfield IA Clarke Community Schools Special Education Teacher Osceola IA Coon Rapids-Bayard Community Schools Elementary Special Education Teacher Coon Rapids IA Des Moines Public Schools First Grade Teacher Des Moines IA

Escuela Americana Social Studies Teacher San Salvador El Salvador

Fairfield Community School District 5th Grade Teacher Fairfield IA Independence Community School District 1st Grade Teacher Independence IA Nevada Community School District 5th Grade Math Teacher Nevada IA Newton Community Schools Special Education Teacher Newton IA North Polk Community School District Spanish Teacher Alleman IA Southeast Polk High School Secondary Business Education Teacher Pleasant Hill IA Stepping Stones Preschool Preschool Teacher Norwalk IA

English Highlights:

Continuing Education:

Morningside University Master’s - Special Education Sioux City IA

Employment/Service:

Bank of the West Universal Banker II Indianola IA

Community Support Advocates Events and Mission Promotion Coordinator Des Moines IA

Iowa Legislative Services Agency Administrative Services Assistant Des Moines IA

La Puente Volunteer Coordinator Alamosa CO

Orchard Place Milieu Treatment Counselor Des Moines IA

The United Methodist Church Pastor Afton IA

William Easton Design Digital Writer/Editor Cedar Rapids IA

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History Highlights:

Continuing Education:

Michigan State University Law School East Lansing MI

Employment/Service:

AmeriCorps Team Member Vicksburg MS Glidden-Ralston Community School District 7-12 Social Studies Teacher Glidden IA

Hopkins & Huebner, P.C. Legal Assistant Des Moines IA

Living History Farms Interpretation/Collections Urbandale IA

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation Foundation Coordinator Evanston IL

Winterset High School Economics and Social Studies Teacher Winterset IA

Mathematics Highlights:

Continuing Education:

University of Iowa PhD - Applied Mathematical and Computational Sciences Iowa City IA

University of Kentucky PhD - Chemistry Lexington KY University of Minnesota PhD - Biostatistics Minneapolis MN University Of Nebraska - Lincoln PhD, Mathematics Lincoln NE

Employment:

Athene USA Actuarial Analyst West Des Moines IA EMC Insurance Actuarial Assistant Des Moines IA EMC Insurance Assistant Data Scientist Des Moines IA Farm Bureau Financial Services Programmer I West Des Moines IA HNI Corporation Financial Analyst Muscatine IA Johnston Community Schools Math Teacher Johnston IA Liberty Mutual Actuarial Intern Boston MA

Maquoketa High School High School Algebra & Geometry Teacher, Volleyball & Track Coach Maquoketa IA

Principal Financial Group Retirement Benefit Analyst I Des Moines IA Transamerica Actuarial Student Cedar Rapids IA Transamerica Actuarial Student Plano TX

8

Multimedia Communication Highlights:

Continuing Education:

New York University Master's in Public Relations and Corporate Communication New York NY

University of Minnesota Masters - Mass Communication Minneapolis MN

Employment:

Community Support Advocates Events and Mission Promotion Coordinator Des Moines IA

Des Moines Performing Arts Development Assistant Des Moines IA Lexicon Content Marketing Social Media and Brand Content Specialist Des Moines IA Marshalltown Company Videographer Marshalltown IA Tim McConnell Photography Graphic Designer Indianola IA Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Communications Coordinator Des Moines IA

Music Highlights:

Continuing Education:

Boston Conservatory Master’s - Vocal Performance Boston MA Louisiana State University Master’s - Opera Baton Route LA Manhattan School of Music Master’s - Vocal Performance in Opera New York NY Peabody Conservatory Vocal Performance Baltimore MD University of Northern Colorado Vocal Performance Greeley CO

Employment:

Central Community School Vocal Music Teacher Elkader IA Central DeWitt Community School District Vocal Music Teacher DeWitt IA

Emmetsburg Community Schools 5th-7th Band Director; 7th-8th Vocal Director Emmetsburg IA

Goodrell Middle School Vocal Music Teacher Des Moines IA Grant Wood Elementary Music Teacher Bettendorf IA Indianola Community Schools K-5 General Music Teacher Indianola IA Lone Tree Community School 5-12 Director of Bands Lone Tree IA Methodist Church Children's Music Coordinator Fairborn OH

9

Neuroscience Highlights:

Continuing Education:

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Medical School Joplin

MO

University of Houston Optometry Houston TX

Employment:

ChildServe Respite Care Provider Johnston IA Elite Eye Care Vision Therapist West Des Moines IA

Philosophy Highlights: Continuing Education:

Drake University Law School Des Moines IA St. Catherine University Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies St. Paul MN University of Minnesota PhD - Biostatistics Minneapolis MN

Employment Highlights:

EMC Insurance Data Analyst Des Moines IA The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Civic Engagement Executive Assistant Des Moines IA

10

Political Science Highlights:

Continuing Education:

American University Master’s - Public Administration Washington D.C. Drake University Law School Des Moines IA University of Denver Master’s Denver CO

Employment/Service:

AmeriCorps Team Member Vicksburg MS Coopera Client Support Specialist Des Moines IA Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. Legal Assistant Des Moines IA LS2 Group Staff Assistant Des Moines IA Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation Foundation Coordinator Evanston IL Youth Homes of MidAmerica Youth Counselor Johnston IA

Psychology Highlights:

Continuing Education:

Hastings College Master of Arts in Teaching Hastings NE Simpson College Master’s - Criminal Justice Indianola IA University of Washington Master’s - Social Work Seattle WA

Employment:

Aureus Medical Group Recruiter Omaha NE Autism Learning Partners Behavior Therapist San Jose CA Community Support Advocates Integrated Service Coordinator Des Moines IA House of Mercy Resident Counselor Des Moines IA Iowa State Extension and Outreach Youth Development Coordinator Adair County IA Kansas City Behavioral Health Behavioral Implementer Kansas City MO Mid-Iowa Community Action Family Development Specialist Marshalltown IA Progress Industries Residential Instructor Newton IA Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admission Counselor Winona MN United States Probation US Probation Officer Des Moines IA

11

Religion Highlights:

Continuing Education:

Wesley Theological Seminary Masters of Divinity Washington D.C.

Employment/Service:

Community Support Advocates Recovery Support Specialist Des Moines IA

DIBS for Kids/AmeriCorps VISTA Sustainability Engineer Omaha NE

Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. Legal Assistant Des Moines IA

12

Sociology and Criminal Justice Highlights:

Continuing Education:

Drake University Law School Des Moines IA Simpson College Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Indianola IA University of Nebraska at Omaha Master’s - Criminology and Criminal Justice Omaha NE

University of St Thomas Law School Minneapolis MN

Employment:

Broadlawns Medical Center Public Safety Officer Des Moines IA Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Client Service Coordinator Eldora IA City of Adair Chief of Police Adair IA City of Johnston Police Officer Johnston IA City of Osceola Police Officer Osceola IA Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Specialist Des Moines IA Des Moines Police Department Detective Des Moines IA EMC Insurance Investigator I Des Moines IA Iowa Department of Corrections Corrections Officer Marshalltown IA Jefferson Police Department Police Officer Jefferson IA Mainstream Living Inc. Team Leader Des Moines IA Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Family Consultant I Windsor Heights IA Orchard Place Milieu Treatment Counselor Des Moines IA Polk County Youth Services Worker Des Moines IA Polk County Jail Detention Officer Des Moines IA Simpson College Security Officer Indianola IA Spellman Law, P.C. Legal Assistant West Des Moines IA Spencer Police Department Police Officer Spencer IA United States Probation US Probation Officer Des Moines IA Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Senior Investigator Des Moines IA Woodward Academy Remedial Treatment Counselor Woodward IA Youth Homes of MidAmerica Youth Counselor Johnston IA

13

Sports Science and Health Education Highlights:

Continuing Education:

Armstrong State University Doctor of Physical Therapy Savannah GA Belmont University Master’s - Sports Administration Nashville TN Creighton University Doctor of Occupational Therapy Omaha NE Des Moines University Doctor of Physical Therapy Des Moines IA Drake University Doctor of Occupational Therapy Des Moines IA Minnesota State University Master’s - Sports Management Mankato MN Palmer Chiropractic Chiropractic School Davenport IA

University of Iowa Master’s - Sports Administration/Leisure Management Iowa City IA

University of Iowa Doctor of Physical Therapy Iowa City IA University of South Dakota Doctor of Occupational Therapy Vermillion SD

Employment:

Anytime Fitness Personal Trainer Des Moines IA Center for Specialty Care Athletic Trainer Fairmount MN Christ the King School PE Teacher/Activities Director Des Moines IA Elite Edge Transformation Center Head Trainer Waukee IA Indianola Parks and Recreation Sports Complex Manager Indianola IA Iowa Soccer Association Member Services Administrator Urbandale IA Iowa State University Athletic Department

Program Assistant for Equipment and Football Operations Ames IA

Iowa Wild Account Executive, Ticket Sales Des Moines IA Platte County Community Center Healthy Living Coach/Fitness Instructor Platte City MO

Simpson College Assistant Coach - Women's Soccer & Basketball Indianola IA

Stanton Community School K-12 PE/Health Teacher & Head Middle School Football, Basketball & Track Coach Stanton IA

Theatre Arts Highlights

Continuing Education:

Western Illinois University Master’s - Acting Macomb IL

Employment:

Des Moines Performing Arts Development Assistant Des Moines IA

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World Language and Culture Studies Highlights:

Continuing Education:

Allen College BSN - Nursing Waterloo IA Drake University Master of Science in Education Des Moines IA Relay Graduate School of Education Master of Arts In Teaching Chicago IL The University of Iowa Dental School Iowa City IA

Employment:

Blue Frog Inbound Marketing Strategist West Des Moines IA BTC Capital Management Investment Services Coordinator Des Moines IA Coopera Client Support Specialist Des Moines IA Eyechaner Foundation Full-Time Intern Des Moines IA Jesup High School Spanish Teacher Jesup IA On Intern - Media Relations Zurich, Switzerland State Farm Insurance Service Agent Des Moines IA The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Civic Engagement Executive Assistant Des Moines IA Underwriters Laboratories Laboratory Technician Newton IA