Programming Academy
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During high school
Term 1 - 7 credits
- CIS:121 Introduction to Programming Logic, 3 credits
- CIS:210 Web Development I, 3 credits
Term 2 - 9 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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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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Concurrent Advisors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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