Teacher Preparation Academy
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During high school
Term 1 - Fall, 6 credits
- EDU:235 Children’s Literature* OR HIS-151 U.S. History, 3 credits
 - PSY:111 Introduction to Psychology, 3 credits
 
Term 2 - Spring, 3 credits
- EDU:213 Introduction to Education*, 3 credits
 
Completed Part 1: Foundations of Teacher Preparation, 9 credits
Term 3 - Fall, 6 credits
- EDU:245 Exceptional Learner, 3 credits
 - ENG:105 Composition I, 3 credits
 
Term 4 - Spring, 6 credits
- SPC:112 Public Speaking, 3 credits
 - PSY:281/EDU:240 Education Psychology*, 3 credits
 
Completed Part 2: Advanced Foundations of Teacher Preparation, 12 credits
Total 21 credits
* Students must earn a B grade or higher in educational courses for course to transfer into a teacher education program.
Your Career in Education
Did you know earning your degree in education helps prepare you for jobs outside the classroom? With additional training, you can be a guidance counselor, school psychologist, career counselor, juvenile corrections worker, education consultant, and work in many other professions. Check out these education-related programs:
- Agriculture Education Transfer Major
 - Associate of Science, AS
 - American Sign Language - English Interpreting
 - Early Childhood Education
 - Early Childhood Teacher Licensure Transfer Major
 - Elementary Education Transfer Major
 - Secondary Education Transfer Major
 

Career Advancement Centers
Take classes in these new facilities, built specifically for career and technical education programs, including automotive, healthcare, welding, and more. Enjoy multi-purpose labs, classrooms, and space to spread out.
LEARN MOREYour 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 degreeEmployment and Wage Outlook
Continue after high school
Consider these programs:
Contact our High School Team
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
                                             				
Teacher Preparation Academy: Locations

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