Programming Academy

Begin Your Career in Programming Now

Begin working toward a college certificate in Programming while you are still in high school, for free! Build fundamental skills in developing and maintaining computer programs and systems, and learn to write code. After high school, you can complete your certificate and continue your studies at EICC. Available at Clinton Community College.

Start your Programming Certificate

During high school

  • CIS:121 Introduction to Programming Logic, 3 credits
  • CIS:210 Web Development I, 3 credits

  • CIS:189 Python, 3 credits
  • NET:303 Windows Workstation Operating Systems, 3 credits

Finish your certificate after high school

  • BUS:167 Leadership and Professionalism, 1 credit
  • MAT:110 Math for Liberal Arts OR MAT:156 Statistics, 3 credits

Award: IT/Programming Certificate (16 Credits) 

Your Career in Networking and Cyber Security

Computer programming skills are needed in every industry. Here's a sampling:

  • Multimedia or Software Developer
    Design software using a variety of coding languages. Create multimedia applications by generating and manipulating animations, graphic images, text, sound, and video.
  • Data Analyst
    Develop insight and gain information through the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. They work for businesses and other types of organizations, identifying and helping to solve problems.
  • Cyber Security
    Protect the security of computer systems and networks.
  • Computer Scientist
    Write new software to complete tasks in a quick and efficient period as well as develop new functions that can be of use for employees or clients.
  • Computer Programming
    Write the code needed for programs to function. Programmers also test software and update existing software.

 

  • Web Development
    Designs the appearance, navigation and content organization of a website using coding languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript to manage graphics, applications and content.
  • Technical Support
    Give essential technical support and troubleshooting services to end-users.
  • Mobile App Developer
    Design and code software for mobile devices like cell phones and tablets. Test and perform quality checks on applications before they are published.
  • Information Security Analyst
    Responsible for planning and carrying out specific measures of security, designed to protect an organization’s systems and networks.
  • IT Manager
    Responsible for the electronic networks and IT teams of organizations. IT managers ensure all information system requirements are fulfilled.
Clinton Career Advancement Center Welding Lab

Career Advancement Centers

Brand new ultramodern facilities for career and technical education programs, including automotive tech, culinary, healthcare, welding, and more. Enjoy multi-purpose labs, classrooms, and a large common area. Your successful career starts here.

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Your Degree = Success

Complete your education in two years. Qualify for better jobs. Earn a higher salary. Enjoy a better quality of life. The benefits of an associate's degree are impressive and wide-ranging.

Explore the value of an associate’s degree

Employment and Wage Outlook

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Concurrent Advisors

Joe Shovlain

Joe Shovlain

Concurrent Advisor
jshovlainFREEEICC
563-244-7014

Office 100B
Advises High School Concurrent: Clinton, Career Academies

Schedule an appointment with Joe

 

College & Career Transition Counselors/Coaches

Holly Hansen

Holly Hansen

College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
hmhansenFREEEICC
563-441-4004
Serves Cal-Wheat and DeWitt Central High Schools

 

Lorene McLaughlin

Lorene McLaughlin

College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
ltmclaughlinFREEEICC
563-244-7192
Serves Bellevue and Maquoketa High Schools

 

Marla Schultz

Marla Schultz

College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
mschultzFREEEICC
563-244-7131
Serves Clinton and Easton Valley High Schools

Concurrent Advisors

Anabelia Calderon-Flores

Anabelia Calderon-Flores

Concurrent Advisor
acalderon-floresFREEEICC
563-288-6035
Advises Durant and Muscatine High Schools

College & Career Transition Counselors/Coaches

Mikayla Cardenas

Mikayla Cardenas

College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
micardenasFREEEICC
Serves Muscatine High School

 

Theresa Putnam Genz

Theresa Putnam Genz

College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
tputnamgenzFREEEICC
563-288-6047
Serves Columbus Junction and Louisa-Muscatine High Schools

 

Sara Schnepper

Sara Schnepper

College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
sschnepperFREEEICC
Serves Wilton and West Liberty High Schools

Concurrent Advisors

Molly Gleason

Molly Gleason

Concurrent Advisor
mmgleasonFREEEICC
563-336-5241
Advises Assumption, Davenport Central and Davenport North High Schools

 

Lori Perez

Lori Perez

Concurrent Advisor
ljperezFREEEICC
563-441-4057
Advises Davenport West and North Scott High Schools

 

Jill Spengler

Jill Spengler

Concurrent Advisor
jmspenglerFREEEICC
563-441-4137
Advises Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley High Schools

College & Career Transition Counselors/Coaches

Patricia Madden

Patricia Madden

College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
pamaddenFREEEICC
Serves North Scott High School

Programming Academy: Locations

Clinton Career Advancement Center

Clinton Career Advancement Center

1210 11th Ave. S.
Clinton, IA 52732
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DeWitt Career Advancement Center

DeWitt Career Advancement Center

817 E Industrial Street
DeWitt, Iowa 52742
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Muscatine Career Advancement Center

Muscatine Career Advancement Center

152 Colorado St.
Muscatine, IA 52761
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