Carroll Career Academy

The Business Academy is an exploratory academy for students interested in the business profession but unsure of their path. Students are provided a foundation of business-related courses that will prepare them for entrance in multiple business-related postsecondary opportunities. Fifteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.

Course #	Course Name	Credits
Classes offered M-R 9:50-11:10 a.m. and F 9:50-10:50 a.m.
Fall Semester
Loading...	Intro to Business	3
Loading...	Information Computing	3
Loading...	Transition to College	1
Spring Semester
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Students are provided a foundation of computer science and programming courses. These courses prepare them to create business solutions by designing, writing, and executing computer programs. Twenty-seven total DMACC credits can be earned in this academy (18 the first year and 9 the second year). Upon successful completion of all Academy courses, students can earn a Computer Languages diploma with three additional core courses. These additional courses are not offered as part of the academy.

Ready to make a difference? The Emergency Services Program provides students the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to provide lifesaving services. EMT students will function in uncommon and high-stress situations. These include performing patient assessments, obtaining vital signs, controlling hemorrhaging, bandaging wounds, administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (including using automated external defibrillators). They will also learn how to perform pre-hospital 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.

**In addition to classroom time, students will be required to attend clinical and field rotations. It will require an investment of approximately 48 hours outside of the normal classroom hours. Students will also have to complete a criminal background check and be CPR Certified required before the course begins. Must be American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer/Healthcare Provider.

Course #	Course Name	Credits
Classes offered M,W 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Fall or Spring Semester
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Placement Info:

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The Teacher Academy provides students with an opportunity to explore education-related professions and take part in real-life teaching experiences.  Students will shadow elementary and secondary school teachers during portions of their assigned class time.  These courses transfer into many teacher education programs and some paraeducator certificates.  Fourteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of this DMACC Career Academy.

Course #	Course Name	Credits
Classes offered T 1:10-3:10 p.m., W 1:10-2:05 p.m. + 2:10-3:05 p.m. Web blended
Fall Semester
Loading...	Foundations of Education	3
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Classes offered T 7:30-9:25 a.m., W 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Spring Semester
Loading...	Initial Field Experience	2
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