Agriculture Academy

Interested in a career in agribusiness, farm management, conservation, or working with animals? Complete up to a year of college courses for a variety of EICC Agriculture degree programs, before you graduate. The college credit you earn is free and after high school, finish your degree at EICC or transfer to a four-year institution.

Start your Agriculture degree during high school

Part 1: Foundation of Agriculture

AGA:390 Introduction to Renewable Resources, 3 credits
AGB:108 Human Relations I, 1.5 credits
AGS:119 Advanced Animal Science, 2 credits

AGS:315 Principles of Animal Nutrition, 3 credits
SPC:112 Public Speaking, 3 credits
WBL:101 Exploring Careers: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, 1 credit

Part 2: Advanced Foundation of Agriculture

AGA:182 Introduction to Soil Science, 3 credits
AGA:285 Crop Protection, 3 credits
AGS:352 Genetics, 1.5 credits

AGA:210 Corn and Soybean Production, 3 credits
AGB:231 Futures and Options, 1.5 credits
ECN:130 Principles of Microeconomics, 3 credits

Your Career in Agriculture

Agriculture careers aren’t just for farmers! If you love working with your hands & being outdoors, they might just be for you. Check out what kinds of careers you can have when you earn a two-year degree in Agribusiness Management!

Agribusiness Management
Ag sales and marketing skills qualify you for a career in all aspects of retail agriculture.
Farm Management
Run a successful farming business with skills in marketing, risk management, and financial management.

Veterinary Technician
Work in zoos, large- and small-animal clinics, biomedical facilities, and industry as a vet tech.
Conservation
Environmental Science, Fisheries, and Wildlife Habitat Management make up the heart of EICC’s Conservation Program. If you love nature, this program might be perfect for you!

Clinton Career Advancement Center Welding Lab

Career Advancement Centers

Brand new ultramodern facilities for career and technical education programs, including automotive tech, culinary, healthcare, welding, and more. Enjoy multi-purpose labs, classrooms, and a large common area. Your successful career starts here.

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Your Degree = Success

Complete your education in two years. Qualify for better jobs. Earn a higher salary. Enjoy a better quality of life. The benefits of an associate's degree are impressive and wide-ranging.

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Contact our High School Team

Concurrent Advisors

Joe Shovlain

Concurrent Advisor
jshovlain@eicc.edu
563-244-7014

Office 100B
Advises High School Concurrent: Clinton, Career Academies

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College & Career Transition Counselors/Coaches

Holly Hansen

College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
hmhansen@eicc.edu
563-441-4004
Serves Cal-Wheat and DeWitt Central High Schools

Lorene McLaughlin

College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
ltmclaughlin@eicc.edu
563-244-7192
Serves Bellevue and Maquoketa High Schools

Marla Schultz

College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
mschultz@eicc.edu
563-244-7131
Serves Clinton and Easton Valley High Schools

Concurrent Advisors

Anabelia Calderon-Flores

Concurrent Advisor
acalderon-flores@eicc.edu
563-288-6035
Advises Durant and Muscatine High Schools

College & Career Transition Counselors/Coaches

Mikayla Cardenas

College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
micardenas@eicc.edu
Serves Muscatine High School

Theresa Putnam Genz

College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
tputnamgenz@eicc.edu
563-288-6047
Serves Columbus Junction and Louisa-Muscatine High Schools

Sara Schnepper

College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
sschnepper@eicc.edu
Serves Wilton and West Liberty High Schools

Concurrent Advisors

Molly Gleason

Concurrent Advisor
mmgleason@eicc.edu
563-336-5241
Advises Assumption, Davenport Central and Davenport North High Schools

Lori Perez

Concurrent Advisor
ljperez@eicc.edu
563-441-4057
Advises Davenport West and North Scott High Schools

Jill Spengler

Concurrent Advisor
jmspengler@eicc.edu
563-441-4137
Advises Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley High Schools

College & Career Transition Counselors/Coaches

Patricia Madden

College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
pamadden@eicc.edu
Serves North Scott High School