Newton Career Academy
CAREER ACADEMY CONTACTS
Andrea Gotta
Academic Advisor
641-791-5161
ajgotta@dmacc.edu
The Newton Career Academy opened in 2009 and provides high school students the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit for courses taken through the program. The program was created in partnership with participating school districts in Jasper County, including; Baxter, Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully, Newton, and Prairie City Monroe. School districts outside of Jasper County are also welcome to participate in the Career Academy programs.
Programs available through the Career Academy:
- Automotive Collision Technology
- Building Trades
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts - Baking
- Health Occupations
- Human Services
- Teacher Academy
- Welding
Programs Available
This program introduces students to the highly technological industry of Auto Collision and Repair.
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 a.m. | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Loading...CRR150 | Basic Shop Safety | 1 |
| Loading...CRR406 | Intro to Collision Repair | 5 |
| Loading...CRR408 | Collision Repair Equipment | 2 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Loading...CRR520 | Intro to Refinishing | 5 |
| Loading...WBL110 | Employability Skills | 2 |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | |
| Year 1 Classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 a.m. or 1:15-3:15 p.m. | |||
| Fall Semester | |||
| Loading...CON336 | Care and Use of Hand and Power Tools | 1 | |
| Loading...WBL100 | Exploring Careers | 1 | |
| Loading...CON337 | Blueprint Reading | 1 | |
| Loading...CON334 | Construction Techniques | 7 | |
| Spring Semester | |||
| Loading...CON334 | (Complete) | ||
| Year 2 Classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 a.m. or 1:15-3:15 p.m. | |||
| Fall Semester | |||
| Loading...CON333 | Materials/Construction Theory | 5 | |
| Loading...CON338 | Materials Takeoff | 1 | |
| Loading...CON341 | Drafting and Design | 2 | |
| Spring Semester | |||
| CON480 | Loading...CON480 | Construction Procedures/Apps | 5 |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Classes offered M-R 7:45-9:15 a.m., F 7:45-8:40 a.m. | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Loading...BUS102 | Intro to Business | 3 |
| TBD | 3 | |
| Loading...SDV129 | Transition to College | 1 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Loading...MGT101 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Loading...MKT110 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Loading...WBL100 | Exploring Careers | 1 |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Classes offered M-F 7:45-9:30 a.m. or 1:15-3:00 p.m. | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Loading...CRJ100 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Loading...CRJ141 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| Loading...CRJ293 | Criminal Justice Report Writing | 1 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Loading...CRJ107 | Survey of Criminal Justice Agencies | 3 |
| Loading...CRJ201 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| Loading...SDV129 | Transition to College | 1 |
Through hands-on experience, students are introduced to the scientific principles used in food preparation, the hospitality industry, and fundamentals of dining and sanitation. Fourteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 a.m. | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Loading...HCM116 | Fundamentals of Baking | 3 |
| Loading...HCM224 | Artisan Breads | 2 |
| Loading...HCM100 | Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Loading...HCM347 | International Pastries | 2 |
| Loading...HCM514 | Plated Desserts | 2 |
| Loading...HCM320 | Intro to Hospitality | 2 |
| Loading...HCM231 | Nutrition | 2 |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Loading...HCM116 | Fundamentals of Baking | 3 |
| Loading...HCM223 | Artisan Breads | 2 |
| Loading...HCM100 | Sanitation & Safety | 2 |
| Loading...HCM347 | International Pastries | 2 |
| Loading...HCM130 | Plated Desserts | 1 |
| Loading...HCM320 | Introduction to Hospitality | 2 |
| Loading...HCM231 | Nutrition | 2 |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 a.m. or 1:15-3:15 p.m. | ||
| Single Semester Program—Fall or Spring | ||
| Loading...HSC172 | Nurse Aide Training | 3 |
| New Course | Career Exploration Based—Name TBD | 4 |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Spring Term Only | ||
| Classes offered M-R 1:15-3:15 p.m. | ||
| Spring Semester | ||
| Loading...HSV109 | Intro to Human Services | 3 |
| Loading...SDV129 | Transition to College | 1 |
| Loading...HSV130 | Interviewing/Interpersonal Skills | 3 |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Classes offered | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Loading...EDU210 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| Loading...WBL100 | Exploring Careers | 1 |
| Classes offered | ||
| Spring Semester | ||
| Loading...EDU218 | Initial Field Experience | 2 |
| Loading...SDV164 | Electronic Portfolio Development | 2 |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Year 1 Classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 a.m. | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Loading...WEL228 | Intro to Safety and Health of Welders | 1 |
| Loading...WEL233 | Print Reading and Welding Symbols | 3 |
| Loading...WEL244 | GMAW Short Circuit | 2 |
| Loading...WBL100 | Exploring Careers | 1 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Loading...WEL254 | Inspections/Test Princ: SENSE1 | 1 |
| Loading...WEL266 | Thermal Cutting Processes II | 1 |
| Loading...WEL245 | GMAW Spray Transfer | 2 |
| Loading...WEL251 | GTAW Carbon Steel | 2 |
| Year 2 Classes offered M-F 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Loading...WEL262 | OFC -1 Manual and Mech: SENSE1 | 2 |
| Loading...WEL274 | SMAW 1: SENSE1 | 3 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Loading...WEL280 | FCAW Self-Shielded: SENSE1 | 2 |
| Loading...WEL275 | SMAW II: SENSE1 | 3 |