For example, those interested in teaching as a career are encouraged to take courses in Child Development to gain experience in working with children in pre-school and elementary schools. Earn College Credit in High School Class MHS in cooperation with Muscatine Community College will be offering child development courses that will earn both high school and college credit when successfully completed. These courses have been approved for college credit in the Eastern Iowa Community College system. Completion of these courses in high school will allow the student to go into other courses in the child development area. Students wishing more information on this dual credit course opportunity should contact their counselor.
Students participate in classroom, lab and clinical worksite experiences.
Worksite jobs shadowing experiences enable participants to explore a wide variety of health careers available. The first semester is spent learning Medical Terminology and becoming certified as Nurse Aide. During the second semester, job shadowing experiences enable students to explore a variety of Muscatine based Health Care Pathway worksites. Understanding that prior coursework in Chemistry may by helpful. Interest in the Health Care Field as a Career Path Approval of your counselor.