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Career Advantage Onsite DMACC Academies

Information Technology/Network Administration Career Academy

This Tech Prep program provides students with a foundation in the basic technologies of computer hardware and software maintenance.  A total of 11 DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career academy course offerings.

Schedules:

  • DMACC Ankeny Campus
    M-F 12:30-2:30pm
  • Ames Career Academy/Hunziker Center
    M-F 7:50-9:50am
What kind of work will this prepare me to do in the future?
  • Troubleshoot and repair computer system hardware and software problems
  • Perform installation of computer systems
  • Perform update modifications of existing systems
  • Design, implement, and/or administer networking systems
  • Perform preventative maintenance and periodic performance checks
What other courses should I take while in high school to prepare me for this career?
Composition, Algebra I, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Physics, Principles of Technology, Computer Science, Electronics, Keyboarding. Note: Completion of Algebra II is strongly recommended.
 
DMACC credits you can earn while in high school:
NET 144 Digital/Computer Electronics – 3 credits
In the context of today's computer technology, this class studies digital electronic circuits concentrating on gates, counters, registers and memory. Also included is the study of data communications by bus structure, parallel and serial ports and microprocessors.
NET 213 CISCO Networking – 4 credits
This course provides the student with a technical level of understanding in the areas of PC and mainframe networking connectivity, data communications and protocol communication.
NET 123 Computer Hardware Basics – 4 credits
An evaluation of microcomputer systems, including computer diagnostics and repair. It also includes peripheral troubleshooting.
 
How do I register?
See your high school principal or guidance counselor.
 

DMACC Career Advantage/Career Academy Contacts

Alicia Harper
Academic Advisor
Email: ahharper@dmacc.edu
DMACC Career Academy/Hunziker Center, Ames
515-663-6707, or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 6707

Zoë Thornton
Academic Advisor
Email: zmthornton@dmacc.edu
DMACC Ankeny Campus
515-964-6898, or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 6898

Randy Gabriel
Director, Career and Technical Programming
Email: rgabriel1@dmacc.edu
Des Moines Area Community College
515-965-6011, or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 6011

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