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PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Linn County Regional Center
www.kirkwood.edu/linnacademies
Dear Students, Parents and K12 Partners—
As we approach the recruitment cycle for our fourth year, we’re encouraged by the offerings and
opportunities to engage, connect, and make a difference for students, families and the future
workforce of our Region.
Last year, more than 1200 high school students in Linn County were served through our partnership
with ten local high school districts. We are so very thankful to continue our partnership with
Alburnett, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, Center Point-Urbana, College Community, Linn Mar,
Lisbon, Mount Vernon, Marion Independent, North Linn, and Xavier Catholic Schools.
As a result of this great partnership, students have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of college
level courses. In fact, more than twenty experiences are offered at Linn Regional to help students
explore college majors and careers and gain “hands-on learning” from some of the most cutting edge
software and technology available in industry – all while connecting with other high school students
who are ready to experience the challenge and excitement of college.
As we plan into the future, we appreciate you reviewing this information and exploring the
opportunities available for 2016-2017. You are encouraged to contact your school counselor or to
contact Kirkwood’s Linn County Regional Center. Our team will be happy to help answer any
questions you may have.
Enjoy the rest of your year! We look forward to seeing you next fall!
Sincerely,
Mindy J. Thornton
Mindy J. Thornton
Director, Linn Regional Center
Kirkwood Community College
linn.regional@kirkwood.edu
www.kirkwood.edu/linnregional
Getting Started...
Think you are ready to enroll in concurrent credit courses? Follow these simple steps:
1. Meet with your high school guidance counselor to review your four-year plan and determine
that you are on the right track for high school graduation and college credit requirements.
2. Complete the Regional Center Pre-Registration form on-line with your counselor no later than
March 18th. Preregistrations will be reviewed by your high school and Kirkwood Community
College for eligibility and approval.
3. All students enrolling in concurrent credit courses must have a Kirkwood application on file.
Students can complete this free application online at www.kirkwood.edu/hscreditapply. As part
of the application process students must provide a Social Security number to create the official
student record.
4. Students will need to have either current ACT or Compass Placement Exam scores on file to
complete the registration process if required of the academy experience. The Compass
Placement Exam is offered at all Kirkwood locations and evaluates students in the areas of
reading, writing and math. This exam is untimed and is offered at no cost.
5. Students will be required to attend a mandatory orientation in the spring. Orientation is planned
for early April. Parents are encouraged to attend this event as well.
Awarding of Credit/Grades...
•
High School Credit: Students with a passing grade will receive credit from their high school.
Individual school districts determine whether the high school credit will be awarded to meet
high school core curriculum requirements or elective requirements.
•
College Credit: Students will receive college credit from Kirkwood Community College. An
official college transcript will be created and the grade earned in the concurrent credit course
will be reflected on the student’s official college transcript.
•
Transferring Credit: Students not planning to attend Kirkwood after high school graduation
should plan to include their official college transcript as part of their application process to other
colleges and universities. Students can request a copy of their transcript
at www.kirkwood.edu/transcript. Kirkwood strives to ensure that academic level courses
transfer to other institutions and have transfer agreements with many state universities and
colleges. If a student plans to attend a private college or an institution out of state please
contact the college directly to determine how credits earned will transfer.
Requirements for College Level Classes...
Senior Year Plus Requirements
As defined by the Iowa Department of Education, Senior Year Plus is an important part of high school
reform efforts in Iowa. Through these programs, high school students are provided rigorous
opportunities for advanced learning. To this end, Kirkwood partners with area school districts to prepare
student to learn essential 21st century skills and earn college credit through postsecondary learning
options, concurrent enrollment, and Career Academies.
Iowa law requires students, instructors, and institutions to meet certain criteria to be eligible to
participate in Senior Year Plus programming.
To participate in the Arts and Science, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Human Services, Pre-Allied
Health, and Pre-Professional/Exercise Science academy offerings student must demonstrate proficiency
in each of the three academic areas - Math, Science and Reading – as indicated by Iowa Assessment
Testing scores below. Students must also satisfy Kirkwood Community College prerequisites, which may
include a satisfactory placement score for Reading, Writing, and Math indicated by Compass Placement
Exam and/or ACT scores prior to registration. (These Academies would include Business, Criminal
Justice, Education, Arts and Sciences I and II, Computer Software Development and Pre Professional)
Grade
9th
10th
11th
Fall
Math – 243
Science – 243
Reading - 243
Math – 252
Science – 253
Reading - 252
Math – 259
Science – 260
Reading - 259
Midyear
Math – 249
Science – 250
Reading - 247
Math – 257
Science – 258
Reading - 257
Math – 261
Science – 265
Reading - 262
Spring
Math – 249
Science – 250
Reading - 249
Math – 257
Science – 258
Reading - 257
Math – 263
Science – 265
Reading - 263
If a student is not proficient in one or more of the above content areas, the school board may establish
alternative but equivalent qualifying performance measures. Please see pages 10-12 of Senior Year Plus
guidelines for additional information or visit www.educateiowa.gov/adult-career-communitycollege/senior-year-plus-syp
Participation in all other Career Academies is not based on proficiency on Iowa Assessment scores.
Student will need to satisfy Kirkwood Community College prerequisites, which may include a satisfactory
placement score for Reading, Writing, and Math indicated by Compass Placement Exam and/or ACT
scores prior to registration. Students should consider recommendations of assessment scores or
previous coursework as an indicator of rigor of the college level course, even in the areas not requiring
proficiency scores in Math, Science and Reading.
RAI Scores
Iowa’s three Regent universities assign a Regent Admission Index (RAI) score based on test scores, class
rank, GPA and the number of core courses you’ve completed. Some of these classes may factor into
your RAI. For more information vist www.regents.iowa.gov/RAI.
Other Student Requirements:
Academy
Architecture,
Construction,
Engineering (ACE)
Proficiency Requirements
Algebra II & Geometry strongly encouraged
Arts & Sciences: BLUE SYP Arts & Sciences Proficiency; Compass Writing 70 or ACT English 18
Business: Exploration SYP Arts & Sciences Proficiency
Business: Social
Media Marketing (1/2
Online)
SYP Arts & Sciences Proficiency; Compass Writing 32; Compass Reading 71;
Criminal Justice
SYP Arts & Sciences Proficiency; ability to write at college level as indicated by Compass
Writing 70 or ACT English 18
Dental
most allied health programs require ACT English (18) Reading (16) Math *18 or Compass:
Writing 70, Reading 82, math score varies by program
Education
EMT
SYP Arts & Sciences Proficiency
17 on first day of class; completion of high school biology with C or higher;
recommended ACT English (18) Reading (16) Math (18) Compass: Writing 70, Reading 71,
Math 70
Human Services (PreSocial Work)
SYP Arts & Sciences Proficiency
Industrial
Maintenance/Autom
atation/Renewable
Energy
strongly encouraged to have had, or be concurrently enrolled, in Algebra I
Pre-Allied Health
Patient Care
SYP Arts & Sciences Proficiency; most allied health programs require ACT English (18)
Reading (16) Math *18 or Compass: Writing 70, Reading 82, math score varies by
program
most allied health programs require ACT English (18) Reading (16) Math *18 or Compass:
Writing 70, Reading 82, math score varies by program
17; Algebra II with C or better; Compass Pre-Algebra 70 or ACT Math 18; Compass
Pharmacy Technician Reading Score of 71 or ACT Reading or 16 unless permission of program director.
Project Lead the Way:
PLTW
Algebra I or II
Pre-Professional/
Exercise Science
SYP Arts & Sciences Proficiency; recent high school biology/chemistry with a grade of B
or higher strongly recommended
The tentative Career Academy schedule for 2016/17 is below. *Your district may not offer all
of these academies and courses. Offerings based on enrollment as of May 18th, 2016.
Students may inquire about the possibility to take a companion course before or after the
academy session if approved by the high school district. Due to certification and meeting
requirements some academy programs meet the full 2.5 hours for the entire year.
AM Academies meet from 8:00-9:30 a.m. AM Companion Courses meet 7:00-8:00 or 9:35-10:30 a.m.
PM Academies meet 1:30-3:00 p.m. PM Companion Courses meet 12:30-1:25 p.m.
* Indicates academy is 2.5 hours.
Advanced Manufacturing*
AM & PM
CNC Mill Operator (NIMS)
CNC Lathe Operator (NIMS)
Introduction to Welding Safety and
Health for Welders (SENSE 1)
Virtual Reality Information
Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit
Transfer (SENSE 1)
Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer
(SENSE 1)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) for
Carbon Steel (SENSE 1)
3 CH
3 CH
1 CH
MFG-291
MFG-292
WEL-228
1 CH
2 CH
WEL-102
WEL-274
2 CH
WEL-245
2 CH
WEL252
ACE (Arch, Const. Engineering) *
AM only 2.5 hours
Commercial Construction
Residential Construction
Architectural Plans & Specs
PLTW-Civil Engineering & Architecture
Construction Modeling
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
CON-272
CON-190
CON-116
EGT-460
CON-410
Arts & Sciences BLUE
AM & PM
Composition I
Composition II
Introduction to Sociology
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
ENG-105
ENG-106
SOC-110
SPC-101
Business: Exploration
PM ONLY
Human Relations in Management
Introduction to Business
Survey of Accounting
Principles of Selling
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
MGT-145
BUS-102
ACC-120
MKT-140
Business: Social Media
AM ONLY
Fundamentals of Web Programming
Principles of Marketing—ONLINE
Web Design Principles
Social Media in Business—ONLINE
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
CIS-207
MKT-101
BCA-290
MKT-130
Criminal Justice
AM & PM
Intro to Criminal Justice
Criminal Investigations
Criminology
Introduction to Sociology
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
CRJ-100
CRJ-141
CRJ-200
SOC-110
Computer Software Development
AM only
Introduction to Programming Logic
Introduction to Computers
Java
Fundamentals of Web Programming
3 CH
3 CH
4 CH
3
CIS-121
CSC-110
CIS-172
CIS-207
Education
PM only
Exploring Teaching
Intro to Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Field Experience
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
EDU-110
PSY-111
PSY-121
EDU-810
Emergency Medical Services
AM FALL ONLY
Emergency Medical Technician I
Emergency Medical Technician II
Emergency Medical Technician II
Clinical
4 CH
3.5 CH
1 CH
EMS-260
EMS-350
EMS-365
Graphics, Media, Communication,
and Design
PM
Digital Photography
3 CH
ART-186
Illustrator
Digital Layout
Digital Imaging (Photoshop)
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
GRA-127
GRA-131
GRA-140
Humans Services (Pre-Social Work)
PM
Introduction to Human Services
Introduction to Sociology
Health and Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Marriage and the Family
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
HSV-109
HSV-100
HSV-282
SOC-110
Industrial Maintenance/Renewable
Energy/Automation*
PM Only
Electrical Safety & Shop Methods
1 CH
ELE-233
Torqueing and Tensioning
Mechanical Drive Systems I
Maintenance Math I
Maintenance Math II
AC, Magnet, Transformer, Relays
Electrical Theory, Measure, Circuits
Mechanical Drive Systems II
1 CH
2 CH
2 CH
2 CH
1 CH
3 CH
1 CH
IND-167
ATR-300
MAT-230
MAT-233
ELE-238
ELE-235
ATR-302
Information Technology (IT)
PM only
Network Plus
Computer Hardware Basics
Programming Concepts
Advanced PC Concepts
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
NET-165
NET-122
CIS-128
NET-137
Patient Care
AM or PM
Basic Offered in AM pilot for one
section only
Exploration of Healthcare Careers
Medical Terminology
Basic Medical Terminology
3 CH
4 CH
2.5 CH
HSC-205
HSC-115
HSC-117
Professionals in Health
Nurse Aide (CNA Certification)
2 CH
3 CH
HSC-107
HSC-168
Pharmacy Technician
PM ONLY
Exploration of Healthcare Careers
Medical Terminology
Pharmacology Technology
Pharmacology Technician Clinical
3 CH
4 CH
6.5 CH
1 CH
HSC-205
HSC-115
PHR-171
PHR-172
Pre-Allied Health
AM
Professionals in Health
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Health Skills I
2 CH
4 CH
4 CH
1
HSC-107
BIO-168
BIO-173
HSC-210
Pre-Professional
PM
Lab 1-3 on Fridays
Nutrition
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Personal Wellness
3 CH
4 CH
4 CH
3 CH
BIO-151
BIO-168
BIO-173
PEH-111
Transportation*
TRACK A 2.5 hours
AM only
Metalworking and Refinishing I
Industrial Math I
Basic Auto Electricity
Intro to Metal Working and Refinishing
II
3 CH
3 CH
3CH
3 CH
CRR-121
MAT-715
AUT-603
CRR-122
Transportation*
TRACK B 2.5 hours
PM only
Introduction to Automotive Technology
Maintenance and Light Repair
Industrial Math I
Basic Automotive Electricity
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
5 CH
AUT-104
AUT-101
MAT-715
AUT-611
Profile of a Successful Concurrent Credit Student...
Iowa Assessment scores or Compass Placement Exam scores are just two indicators of if a student is
ready for the rigor of college credit coursework. Many other factors must be considered as a student
explores the possibility of enrolling in concurrent credit coursework.
Academic Skills or Standing
• Satisfactory attendance record
• Completes all assignments by due date, including assigned readings
• Demonstrates self-motivation as a learner
• Attentive in class and participates in class discussions
• Applies classroom learning to cases, observations, and service learning
• Has a minimum GPA of 2.5 in academic courses
Personal Traits/Dispositions
• Demonstrates respect for others
• Exhibits intellectual curiosity and openness to new ideas
• Works well as part of a team
• Demonstrates honest and ethical decision-making
• Willingness to devote several hours each week outside of class to studying, reviewing and
preparing for concurrent credit coursework
Maturity
• Demonstrates self-advocacy and communication of needs
• Successfully manages academic, work, extracurricular and other commitments
• Takes responsibility for their learning and success
• Willingness to communicate and advocate with your professor in a professional manner.
Parents
•
Because of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) colleges are bound by law to keep
student records confidential. Therefor most communication from Kirkwood will go directly to
your student. Here are some things that may help you stay up to date on how your student is
progressing in their Kirkwood class.
o Most faculty use a class management tool called Talon. Your students should be able to
log into their Talon account for the class and show you any assignment, grade and
attendance that the instructor has tracked for them.
o Midterm grades or pass/fail indicators are given each semester. Your student should be
able to log into their Eaglenet account and show you their midterm grade.
Companion
Companion Courses are offered as an option to students who often need to arrive early or stay late
waiting for transportation. They can also be taken as stand-alone classes.
AM/PM Companion Courses
Companion Courses
Days
7:00-8:00 EARLY BIRD
7:00-8:00 EARLY BIRD
12:30-1:30
FALL AM or SPRING PM
AM FALL, PM SPRING
PLTW Digital Electronics
PLTW Environmental Sustainability
PLTW CSE
How College Works
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
M-F
M-F
M-F
MWF
MWF
Course
Numbers
E
SDV-102
SPC-101
Companion Course Descriptions:
Computer Science and Software Engineering* | 3 college credits *course # TBD
Using Python as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages for computation, this
course aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize
computing and introduce professional tools that foster creativity and collaboration.
Environmental Sustainability | 3 college credits *course # TBD
Students investigate and design solutions in response to real world challenges related to clean and
abundant drinking water, food supply issues, and renewable energy. Applying their knowledge through
hands on activities, students research and design potential solutions to true-to-life challenges.
EGT/EGR-420 | Digital Electronics | 3 college credits
Uses computer simulations to teach students the logic of electronics as they design, test and construct
circuits and devices. This course was developed by Project Lead the Way.
SDV-102 |How College Works | 3 college credits
HCW if intended as a course for high school Academy students will prepare for a successful transition to
college. This document summarizes the list of topics and/or activities that are included in the course.
This course is a blend of the former one credit HCW course and the two credit Career Decision Making
course with some expanded interpersonal skills added.
SPC-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 college credits
Studies basic communication theory and practice including communication process, interpersonal
relationships, small group interaction and public speaking. Credits: 3, Hours: (3/0/0/0), Prereq: none;
Coreq: none; Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A