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.

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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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.
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Contact our High School Team

Liz Bloom
ebloom@eicc.edu
563-336-5210
Advises High School Concurrent: Camanche and Northeast

Holly Hansen
hmhansen@eicc.edu
563-441-4004
Advises High School Concurrent: Cal-Wheat and DeWitt Central

Lorene McLaughlin
ltmclaughlin@eicc.edu
563-441-4127
Advises High School Concurrent: Bellevue and Maquoketa

Joe Shovlain
jshovlain@eicc.edu
563-244-7014
Office 100B
Advises High School Concurrent: Clinton, Career Academies

Anabelia Calderon-Flores
acalderon-flores@eicc.edu
563-288-6035
Advises High School Concurrent: Durant and Muscatine

Theresa Putnam Genz
tputnamgenz@eicc.edu
563-288-6047
Advises High School Concurrent: Columbus Junction and Louisa-Muscatine

Molly Gleason
mmgleason@eicc.edu
563-336-5241
Advises High School Concurrent: Assumption and Davenport North

Lori Perez
ljperez@eicc.edu
563-441-4057
Advises High School Concurrent: Davenport Central, Davenport West, and North
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Jill Spengler
jmspengler@eicc.edu
563-441-4137
Advises High School Concurrent: Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley
Programming Academy: Locations

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