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HealtH OccupatiOns

This yearlong program will provide students the opportunity to explore careers in health care and work toward CNA training. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. Students with a criminal history may be excluded from this program. Courses require extended clinical sessions in evenings and/or weekends.*

Times available: M–F, 7:40–9:40 a.m.

Courses inClude:

*Nurse Aide 75 Hours (HSC172) .................................3 credits (1st Sem) *Advanced Nurse Aide (HSC182) ................................3 credits (2nd Sem Intro to Health Careers (HSC109) ................................3 credits (2nd Sem) Medical Terminology (HSC 120) ............................................3 credits (2nd Sem)

teacHeR acaDeMY

The Teacher Academy provides students with an opportunity to explore education-related professions and take part in real-life teaching experiences. Students will spend a total of 120 hours shadowing elementary and secondary school teachers during portions of their assigned class time. Courses fulfill Level I Field Experience requirement at many four-year colleges.

Times available: M–F, 1:10–3:10 p.m.

Courses inClude:

Intro to Education (EDU213) ..............................3 credits (1st Sem) Career Exploration (SDV130) ..............................1 credit (1st Sem) Initial Field Experience (EDU218) .....................2 credits (2nd Sem) Electronic Portfolio Development (SDV164).....2 credits (2nd Sem)

Visual cOMMunicatiOns (GRapHic DesiGn/Web)

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.

Times available: M–F 7:40–9:40 a.m.

Courses inClude:

Intro to Desktop Publishing (GRD301) .............3 credits (1st Sem) Typography I (GRD405) ......................................3 credits (1st Sem) Communication Design I (GRD403) .................3 credits (1st/2nd Sem) Photoshop (GRD463) ...........................................3 credits (2nd Sem)Interactive Media I (GRD470) ............................3 credits (2nd Sem)

WelDinG This program allows students to engage in experiential learning in the area of welding. Nine credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.

Times available: M–F 1:10–3:10 p.m.

Courses inClude:

OXY Fuel Welding/Cutting (WEL120) ..................2 credits (1st Sem) ARC Welding I (WEL150) ........................................2 credits (1st Sem) ARC Welding II (WEL165) ......................................3 credits (2nd Sem) ARC Welding III (WEL166) .....................................2 credits (2nd Sem)

Additional courses will be added during the day and evening.

Credit courses will be published in the Fall 2012 Credit Schedule.

Each of these academies is offered at the Perry Academy, unless otherwise noted. These classes provide area high school students with excellent educational opportunities. Pre-registration in these academies is handled by high school guidance counselors and principals. Specific courses may be subject to change.

Career advantage’s 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

for more information, visit us atwww.dmacc.edu/careeradvantage/or call:

Jenny Foster Director, DMACC Program Development 515-428-8120 or 877-863-6222

DMACC at Perry VanKirk Career

Academy

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1011 2nd street, Perry, ia 50220

2012–2013 Program schedule

April Dameron Academic Advisor 515-428-8101 or 877-863-6222

acaDeMic cOuRsesTimes available: M–F, 7:40–9:40 a.m. Composition I (ENG105) ................................................3 credits (1st Sem) Intro to Literature (LIT101) .............................................3 credits (1st Sem) Composition II (ENG106) ...............................................3 credits (2nd Sem) Childrens Literature (LIT105) .........................................3 credits (2nd Sem)

Times available: M–F, 1:10–3:10 p.m. Intro to Sociology (SOC110) ...........................................3 credits (1st Sem) Social Problems (SOC115) ..............................................3 credits (1st Sem) Intro to Pyschology (PSY111) .........................................3 credits (2nd Sem) Developmental Pyschology (PSY121) ..........................3 credits (2nd Sem)

autOMOtiVe tecHnOlOGYThe 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 and electricity. Eleven 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.

Times available: M–F, 7:40–9:40 a.m. or 1:10–3:10 p.m.

Courses inClude:

Year 1: Shop Fund. & Minor Service (AUT114).........4 credits (1st Sem)

Auto Electricity/Electronics (AUT615) .........................4 credits (1st/2nd Sem)

Automotive Engine Repair (AUT163) .........................3 credits (2nd Sem)

Year 2: Basic Suspension & Steering (AUT404) ........4 credits (1st Sem)

Auto Brake System & Service (AUT524) ....................4 credits (1st/2nd Sem)

Advanced Auto Electric (AUT652) ................................3 credits (2nd Sem)

builDinG tRaDes/FinisH caRpentRYThis program allows students to engage in experiential learning in the areas of Construction and/or Carpentry. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion. Transportation to job site is required.

Times available: M–F, 7:40–9:40 a.m.

Courses inClude:

Year 1: Care/Use Hand/Power Tools (CON336) ...........1 credit (1st Sem)

Const. Blueprint Reading (CON337) ..........................1 credit (1st Sem)

Materials/Const. Theory (CON333) ............................5 credits (Year)

Materials Takeoff (CON338) ..........................................1 credit (2nd Sem)

Concrete Systems & Framing (CON346) ...................4 credits (2nd Sem)

GeneRal business General business topics including entrepreneurship, management, finance and development of proper attitudes toward self, others and organizational settings.

Times available: M–F, 1:10–3:10 p.m.

Human Relations in Business (MGT145) ..................3 credits (1st Sem) Business Math (BUS112) ................................................3 credits (1st Sem) Professional Developement (ADM259) .......................3 credits (2ndSem) Small Business Management (BUS148) ....................3 credits (2nd Sem)

caReeR WORk expeRience

Students will explore different career options, learn about job placement procedures and participate in a seminar that examines current work trends and issues. All students are given the opportunity to receive work experience (minimum of 10 hours/week) in various industries and businesses. Thirteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy offerings. Courses for

this program are subject to change.

Times available: M–F, 1:10–3:10 p.m.

Courses inClude:

Career Development Skills (ADM221) ..............2 credits (1st Sem) Occupational Experience (ADM936) ..................3 credits (1st Sem) Career Exploration (SDV130) ..............................1 credit (1st Sem) Professional Development (ADM259) ...............3 credits (2nd Sem) Co-op Career Seminar (SDV212) .......................1 credit (2nd Sem) Co-op Career Seminar (SDV224) .......................3 credits (2nd Sem)

cRiMinal Justice The Criminal Justice program introduces students to criminal law and crime scene investigation and prepares students for entry into the criminal justice field. Sixteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.

Times available: M–F, 7:40–9:40 a.m.

Courses inClude:

Intro to Criminal Justice (CRJ100) ................................3 credits (1st Sem) Criminal Investigation I (CRJ141) ................................3 credits (1st Sem) Theories of Interviewing (CRJ109) ...............................3 credits (2nd Sem) Criminal Law (CRJ130) ....................................................3 credits (2nd Sem) Crime Scene Investigation (CRJ195) ............................4 credits (Year)

culinaRY aRtsThrough hands-on experience, students are introduced to the scientific principles used in food preparation, the hospitality industry, and fundamentals of dining and sanitation. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.

Times available: M–F, 1:10–3:10 p.m.

Courses inClude:

Food Preparation I (HCM143) ......................................3 credits (1st Sem) Food Preparation I Lab (HCM144)...............................3 credits (1st Sem) Food Preparation II (HCM152) .....................................2 credits (2nd Sem) Food Preparation II Lab (HCM153) .............................2 credits (2nd Sem) Sanitation & Safety (HCM100) ......................................2 credits (2nd Sem)

pROJect leaD tHe WaY (pltW)This program allows students to engage in project-based assignments in the areas of STEM-Related (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) fields. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. Times available: M–F, 7:40–9:40 a.m. or 1:10–3:10 p.m.

Courses inClude:

Intro to Engin. Design (EGT400) ...........................................................3 credits Principles of Engineering (EGT410) .....................................................3 credits Digital Electronics (EGT420) ...................................................................3 credits Civil Engineering & Architecture (EGT) ..............................................3 credits

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