Carroll Career Academy

Career Academy Programs at
DMACC Carroll Campus

These classes provide area high school students with excellent educational opportunities.

Career Advantage Student Benefits:

  • Earn college credit while in high school
  • Develop valuable career and workplace skills
  • Explore various career options of interest
  • Get a head start on college and career

Carroll Campus Career Academy Partner High Schools

Registration

Preregistration is handled by high school guidance counselors and principals. Specific courses may be subject to change.

Programs Available

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 first-year DMACC Career Academy course offerings. A second year provides students with an additional 11 DMACC credits.
Course # Course Name Credits
Year 1 classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 a.m. or 1:10-3:10 p.m.
Fall Semester
AUT111 Intro to Automotive Technology I 6
Spring Semester
AUT112 Intro to Automotive Technology II 6
Year 2 classes offered M-F 9:50-11:50 a.m.
Fall Semester
AUT163 Auto Engine Repair 3
AUT601 Auto Electrical I 4
Spring Semester
AUT612 Auto Electrical II 4
AUT870 Auto Service Management 2

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
BUS102 Intro to Business 3
CIS116 Information Computing 3
SDV129 Transition to College 1
Spring Semester
MGT101 Principles of Management 3
MKT110 Principles of Marketing 3
WBL100 Exploring Careers 1

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.

Course # Course Name Credits

Year 1 - Virtual classes offered M-R 10:00-11:15 a.m. or 1:00-2:15 p.m.

Year 2 - Virtual classes offered M-R 8:00-9:15 a.m.

Fall Semester
CIS125 Intro to Programming 3
CIS169 C# 3
Spring Semester
WDV101 Introduction to HTML and CSS 3
CIS171 Java 3
Year 2 Classes offered M-R 8:00-9:15 a.m. —Plus Web Blended
Fall Semester
CIS303 Introduction to Databases 3
CIS174 ADV. C# 3
Spring Semester
CIS175 Java II 3
CIS332 Database and SQL 3

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
EMS214 Emergency Medical Technician 6

This year-long program will provide students the opportunity to explore careers in healthcare and work toward CNA training. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.

*Courses require extended lab time in the evenings and/or weekends
*Courses require extended clinical sessions in evenings and/or weekends. Other restrictions may apply.
Course # Course Name Credits
Classes offered TBD Annually
Fall Semester
HSC172 Nurse Aide Training 3
HSC109 Exploring Health Careers 3
Spring Semester
HSC172 Basic CNA 3
HSC114 Med Terms I 3

Placement Info:

CHM122 requires:

  • a minimum ALEKS score of 30 or
  • minimum ACT math score of 19 or
  • minimum SAT math score of 510 or
  • MAT099 with a C– or higher or
  • MAT064 with a C– or higher.

MAT064 requires a minimum ALEKS score of 10% or MAT045 with a C– or higher.

MAT156 requires:

  • a minimum ALEKS score of 30% or
  • MAT064 with a C– or higher or
  • Corequisite of MAT856 with a minimum ALEKS score of 20%.

Learn more about these classes and  the instructors who teach them:


Course # Course Name Credits
Fall Semester: 11:45 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
CHM105 Survey of Chemistry (meets 4 days/week) 3
PHY106 Survey of Physics (even years - meets 4 days/week) 4
SPC101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (meets 2 days/week) 3
Fall Semester: 12:40 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
SOC110 Intro to Sociology (meets 2 days/week) 3
ENG105 Composition I (meets 2 days/week) 3
SPC101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (meets 2 days/week) 3
Fall Semester: 1:35 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
ENG105 Composition I (meets 2 days/week) 3
SPC101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (meets 2 days/week) 3
MAT064 College Prep Math (meets 4 days/week) 4
Fall Semester: 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
CHM122 Intro to Gen Chemistry (meets 4 days/week) 4
HSV109 Intro to Human Services (meets 2 days/week) 3
ENG105 Composition I (meets 2 days/week) 3
SPC101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (meets 2 days/week) 3
Spring Semester: 12:40 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
HSV130 Interviewing/Interpersonal Relation (meets 2 days/week) 3
ENG106 Composition II (meets 2 days/week) 3
SPC101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (meets 2 days/week) 3
Spring Semester: 1:35 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
MAT157 Statistics (meets 4 days/week) 4
ENG106 Composition II (meets 2 days/week) 3
SPC101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (meets 2 days/week) 3
HSV185 Discrimination and Diversity (meets 2 days/week) 2
Spring Semester: 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
PHY160 General Physics I (class until 3:30 pm - meets 4 days/week) 3
ENG106 Composition II (meets 2 days/week) 3
SPC101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (meets 2 days/week) 3

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
EDU210 Foundations of Education 3
WBL100 Exploring Careers 1
Classes offered T 7:30-9:25 a.m., W 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Spring Semester
EDU218 Initial Field Experience 2
SDV164 Electronic Portfolio Development 2

This program allows students to engage in experiential learning in the area of welding. Students will earn a Production Welding Certificate upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
Course # Course Name Credits
Classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 a.m. or 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Year 1 Fall Semester
WEL228 Intro to Safety and Health of Welders 1
WEL233 Print Reading and Welding Symbols 3
WEL244 GMAW Short Circuit 2
WBL100 Exploring Careers 1
Year 1 Spring Semester
WEL254 Inspections/Test Princ: SENSE1 1
WEL266 Thermal Cutting Processes II 1
WEL245 GMAW Spray Transfer 2
WBL110 Employability Skills 2
Year 2 Fall Semester
WEL262 OFC-I Manual and Mech: SENSE1 2
WEL274 SMAW 1: SENSE1 3
Classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30am
Year 2 Spring Semester
WEL280 FCAW Self-Shielded: SENSE1 2
WEL275 SMAW II: SENSE1 3

Students in this Academy will:
  • Explore different career options.
  • Learn about job placement procedures.
  • Participate in a seminar that examines current work trends and issues.

All students are given the opportunity to receive work experience in various industries.

Course # Course Name Credits
Classes offered T 7:30-9:20 a.m. or 1:10-3:00 p.m. R 7:30-8:25 a.m. or 1:10-2:05 p.m.

W 7:30-9:20 a.m. or 1:10-3:00 p.m. R 8:30-9:25 a.m. or 2:10-3:05 p.m. every other week
One Semester Only
WBL100 Exploring Careers 1
WBL110 Employability Skills 2
WBL150 Job Shadowing 1