Programming Academy
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During high school
Term 1 - 6 credits
- CIS:121 Introduction to Programming Logic, 3 credits
- CIS:210 Web Development I, 3 credits
Term 2 - 6 credits
- CIS:189 Python, 3 credits
- NET:303 Windows Workstation Operating Systems, 3 credits
Finish your certificate after high school
Summer Term - 4 credits
- 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.

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Concurrent Enrollment Advisors

Joe Shovlain
Concurrent Enrollment Advisor
                                             						   jshovlainFREEEICC
                                             						   563-244-7014
                                             						   Office 100B
                                             						   Advises High School Concurrent: Clinton, Career Academies
                                             						   
College & Career Transition Counselors/Coaches

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

Jennifer Austin
                                             						   jraustinFREEEICC
                                             						   563-244-7115
                                             						   Serves Camanche and Northeast
                                             						   

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

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

Vanessa Kime
Concurrent Enrollment Advisors

Anabelia Calderon-Flores
Concurrent Enrollment Advisor
                                             						   acalderon-floresFREEEICC
                                             						   563-288-6035
                                             						   Advises Durant and Muscatine High Schools 
                                             						   
College & Career Transition Counselors/Coaches

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

Patricia Madden
College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
                                             						   pamaddenFREEEICC
                                             						   Serves Durant and North Scott High Schools
                                             						   
                                             						   

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

Sara Schnepper
College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
                                             				sschnepperFREEEICC
                                             				
                                             				Serves Wilton and West Liberty High Schools
                                             				
Concurrent Enrollment Advisors

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

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

Jill Spengler
Concurrent Enrollment Advisor
                                             						   jmspenglerFREEEICC
                                             						   563-441-4137
                                             						   Advises Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley High Schools
                                             						   
College & Career Transition Counselors/Coaches

Patricia Madden
College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
                                             				pamaddenFREEEICC
                                             				
                                             				Serves North Scott High School
                                             				
Programming Academy: Locations

DeWitt Career Advancement Center
                                          817 E Industrial Street
                                          DeWitt, Iowa 52742
                                          
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Muscatine Career Advancement Center
                                          152 Colorado St.
                                          Muscatine, IA 52761
                                          
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