This program introduces students to the highly technological industry of Auto Collision and Repair. Students will gain experience in the areas of basic shop operations and procedures, welding, painting and shop safety. Fifteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. Completion of this program as a high school student provides the opportunity to complete the college diploma program in two college semesters.
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Courses offered M-F 7:45-10:00am
CRR150 Basic Shop Safety (Fall) 1 CRR325 Sheet Metal Fundamentals (Fall) 5 CRR841 Principles of Refinishing (Spring) 5 CRR742 Estimating Theory (Spring) 2 CRR101 Sheet Metal Welding (year-long) 2
The Automotive Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in the automotive service industry. This technological program allows students to gain experience with shop tools, automotive engines, brakes, suspension and alignment. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
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Courses offered M-F 7:45-9:45am or 12:45 to 2:45pm
AUT111 Intro to Auto Tech I (Fall) 6 AUT112 Intro to Auto Tech II (Spring) 6
The Business Academy is an exploratory academy for students who have an interest in entering the business profession but are not sure what pathway they want to go. Students are provided a foundation of business-related courses that will prepare them for entrance in multiple business-related postsecondary opportunities. Fourteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
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Courses offered M–F, 12:50 - 2:50PM
ADM221 Career Development Skills (Fall) 2 MKT110 Principles of Marketing (Fall) 3 MGT145 Human Relations in Management (Fall) 3 MGT101 Principles of Management (Spring) 3 BUS102 Intro to Business (Spring) 3
These courses provide an introduction to the latest in computer science and programming. Eighteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
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Courses offered M–F, 7:45–9:45 a.m.
CIS125 Intro to Programming w/Logic (Fall) 3 CIS169 C# (Fall) 3 CIS303 Intro to Database (Fall) 3 CIS174 Advanced C# Programming (Spring) 3 CIS332 Database & SQL (Spring) 3 CIS940 Software Project Application (Spring; 1st 5 weeks) 1 CIS940 Software Project Application (Spring; 2nd 5 weeks) 1 CIS940 Software Project Application (Spring; 3rd 5 weeks) 1
If you have mechanical aptitude, attention for detail, analytical thinking and are a dependable team member, CAD Tech could be for you. Careers in computer-aided design, including drawing in both two-dimensional and three dimensional realms, designing new products, creating models, and more. Through DMACC’s computer-aided design (CAD) technology program, you’ll learn how to use a variety of software packages, create prototypes, practice reverse engineering, perform geometric dimensioning, and more. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
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Courses offered, M-F 12:45-2:45 p.m.
CAD151 CAD Graphics I (Fall) 6 CAD152 CAD Graphics II (Spring) 6
The Criminal Justice program introduces students into the field of criminal justice and a survey of its agencies, as well as an introduction to criminology and juvenile delinquency. This program prepares students to consider a career of service in a variety of areas, and lays the foundation of a college major of criminal justice. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
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Courses offered M–F, 7:45-9:45 a.m. OR 12:50-2:50 p.m.
CRJ100 Intro to Criminal Justice (Fall) 3 CRJ107 Survey Criminal Justice Agencies (Fall) 3 CRJ200 Criminology (Spring) 3 CRJ201 Juvenile Delinquency (Spring) 3
Through hands-on experience, you will learn the scientific principles used in food preparation, the hospitality industry, plus fundamentals of dining and sanitation. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. A second year of programming is available for returning students by arrangement.
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Courses offered M–F, 7:45–9:45 a.m. or 12:45–2:45 p.m.
HCM143 Food Preparation I (Fall) 3 HCM144 Food Preparation Lab I (Fall) 3 HCM152 Food Preparation II (Spring) 2 HCM153 Food Preparation Lab II (Spring) 2 HCM100 Sanitation and Safety (Spring) 2
As technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, the demand for an experienced and qualified workforce to protect our nation’s networks and information systems will only continue to grow. Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing industry with ever-increasing workforce needs. The DMACC Career Academy on the Ankeny Campus provides state-of-the-art career and technical training and college credit to high school students looking to enter the field of Cyber Security. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
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Courses offered: M-F 12:45-2:45pm NET166 Applied Computer Security (Fall) 3 NET168 Administering Window Server (Fall) 3 NET202 Programming for Net Admins (Spring) 3 NET402 Linux Network Administration (Spring) 3
This program prepares students for a career in the area of diesel repair. Instruction is in the repair, maintenance and testing of diesel engines, power trains and components of trucks and construction equipment. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
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Courses offered M–F, 12:45–2:45 p.m.
DSL546 Power Trains I (Spring) 6 DSL606 Hydraulics & Brakes (Fall) 6
Ready to make a difference? The Emergency Medical Technician program will provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills needed to provide lifesaving services to your community. In EMT students will function in uncommon and high stress situations by performing comprehensive patient assessments, obtain vital signs, control hemorrhaging, bandage wounds, administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including use of automated external defibrillators and provide prehospital emergency medical care of simple and multiple system injuries. Six DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
*Students will have the opportunity to enroll either Fall or Spring.
*Students must be 17 years of age by the first day of class which is August 26, 2020 for the Fall Semester and January 11, 2021 for the Spring Semester.
*In addition to classroom time, students will be required to attend clinical and field rotations during the course of the class which will require an investment of approximately 32 hours outside of the normal classroom hours. Students will also have to complete a criminal background check.
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Courses offered: M-F 7:45-9:45am EMS214 Emergency Medical Technician (Fall or Spring) 6
Immerse yourself in a dynamic, creative environment with other students who are passionate about the apparel and interior fashion industry. Whether you want to design, learn the business, or discover the latest trends, we'll help you find your place in the fashion industry. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings
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Times available: M-F, 12:50-2:15p.m APP209 Textile Science (Spring) 3 APP235 Visual Merchandising Studio (Spring) 3 APP261 Fashion Industry Analysis (Fall) 3 INT124 Interior Design Analysis (Fall) 3
This year-long program will provide students the opportunity to explore careers in healthcare and work toward CNA training. Fourteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
Students who enroll 7:45-9:45am will complete CNA in the fall and students who enroll in 12:45-2:45pm will complete CNA in the spring. *Courses require extended lab time in the evenings and/or weekends
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Courses offered M–F, 7:45–9:45 a.m. or 12:45–2:45 p.m.
HSC101 Emergency Care 1 HSC105 Introduction to Health Occupations 1 HSC109 Exploring Health Careers and Building Teams 3 HSC120 Medical Terminology 3 HSC172 *Nurse Aide 75 Hours 3 HSC182 *Advanced Nurse Aide 3
Machine Operation/Tool and Die
Students will learn the basics of welding, automation, machine tool operation (CNC), computer-aided drafting and design (CAD), and other workplace skills. Eleven DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
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Courses offered M–F, 12:45–2:45 p.m.
MFG250 Engine Lathe Theory (Fall) 1 MFG251 Engine Lathe Operations Lab (Fall) 2 MFG260 Mill Operations Theory (Spring) 1 MFG261 Mill Operations Lab I (Spring) 2 MFG105 Machine Shop Measuring (Spring) 3 MFG121 Machine Trade Print Reading I (Fall) 2
Students will gain a skill set needed to produce at entry level within the graphic design industry. Coursework includes basic page layout, drawing, photo editing, design, type and Web. Software skills will be developed using several graphic-related programs: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks and Dreamweaver. Fifteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
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Courses offered M-F 12:45 – 2:45 p.m.
GRD301 Intro to Desktop Publishing (Fall) 3 GRD403 Communication Design I (Fall) 3 GRD405 Typography I (year-long) 3 GRD463 Photoshop (Spring) 3 GRD470 Interactive Media I (Spring) 3
