1. Computer Programs at Portland Community College
Computer Tech
Computer Programs at Portland Community College

2. Tech Trends 2014-2015 Computer literacy assumed in almost every job
BYOD – multiple devices, multiple OS
24/7 Access
Global Access
Cloud Computing
Wearable technology
Security

3. Jobs/Employment Good News: Bad News
IT/Computer Jobs are in every sector
Constantly growing
Transferable skills
Bad News
Highly competitive
Increasing level of expertise needed

4. Computer Departments Computer Application Systems
Administrative Assistant
Website Development and Design
Computer Information Systems
Network Administration
CIS: Database/Web development/Programming
Health Informatics
Computer Science
Transfer Degree only – PCC does not offer an AS degree in Computer Science
Transfer Schools: PSU, OSU, UO and OIT

5. Computer Application Systems
Administrative Assistant
Jobs: administrative assistant, receptionist, clerical support staff
Certificate is often enough to enter job market
Certificates and AAS Degrees
Website Development and Design
Jobs: entrepreneurial career – 75% of all work is contract-based
Can be a competitive add-on skill to other careers
Certificates and AAS Degree

6. Admin: First Term Classes
New To College; tested into WR 121 and MTH 60
WR 121 – English Composition – 4 credits
MTH 60 – intro to algebra I – 4 credits
CAS 133 – Microsoft Office – 4 credits
New To College; tested below WR 121 and/or MTH 60
WR 115 (or 90 or 80)
RD 115 (or 90 or 80)
MTH 20 (or ABE 0287)
Returning college student with prior credits/degree(s)
CAS 216 – beginning word – 3 credits
CAS 170 – beginning excel – 3 credits
Additional classes: see advisor

7. Web: First Term Classes
New To College; tested into WR 121 and MTH 60
WR 121 – English Composition – 4 credits
MTH 60 – intro to algebra I – 4 credits
CAS 206 – html/css – 4 credits
CAS 110 – intro to graphics – 1 credit
CAS 101 – intro to wdd – 1 credit
New To College; tested below WR 121 and/or MTH 60
WR 115 (or 90 or 80)
RD 115 (or 90 or 80)
MTH 20 (or ABE 0287)
Returning college student with prior credits/degree(s)
Additional classes: see advisor

8. Computer Information Systems
Jobs: IT Help Desk, Software Tester, Database Assistant, Data Analyst
Certificate and AAS degree
Network Administration
Jobs: IT Help Desk, Computer Support, Networking
AAS Degree

9. CIS: Health Informatics
AAS Degree
Limited Entry Program
Jobs: Industry strongly prefers those with healthcare background
Background checks are required for Healthcare Jobs
This information session does NOT fulfill requirement to attend a Health Informatics Information Session
Admissions Process

10. CIS: First Term Classes
New To College; tested into WR 121 and MTH 60
WR 121 – English Composition – 4 credits
MTH 60 – intro to algebra I – 4 credits
CIS 120 – computer concepts I – 4 credits
New To College; tested below WR 121 and/or MTH 60
WR 115 (or 90 or 80)
RD 115 (or 90 or 80)
MTH 20 (or ABE 0287)
Returning college student with prior credits/degree(s)
Additional classes: see advisor

11. AAS Degree versus AS Degree versus AAOT Degree….?
AAS Degrees are for technical or vocational majors
Technical and vocational majors are not generally found at four year universities. For that reason, AAS Degrees are non-transferable.
They are designed to make you work-ready in two years.
AS and AAOT Degrees are for transfer majors, such as Computer Science, History, French, Engineering, Mathematics, Political Science, etc.
They are NOT designed to make you work-ready in two years.

12. Transfer Option for AAS Degree Graduates
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Management
Oregon Technology (OIT)
Southern Oregon University (SOU)
Admission Requirements include:
Completion of an AAS Degree
Completion of MTH 95 or higher
Completion of EC 201, EC 202, BA 211, BA 213, COMM 111 & others

13. Computer Science Computer Science
Jobs: Software Engineering, Software Developer, Game Developer
PCC is a transfer school only for this major
Degree requires high-level math:
Three terms of calculus & two terms of discrete math
Three terms of calculus-based physics
More math at upper division
Transfer Agreements with PSU, OSU, UO and OIT
No transfer agreements with universities outside of Oregon

14. CS: First Term Classes
New To College; tested into WR 121 and MTH WR 121 – English Composition – 4 credits MTH 65 or MTH 95 – algebra – 4 credits CS 160 – exploring computer science – 4 credits New To College; tested below WR 121 and/or MTH 65 WR 115 (or 90 or 80) RD 115 (or 90 or 80) MTH 60 (or 20 or ABE 0287) Returning college student with prior credits/degree(s) Depends on level and date of last completed math class

15. Career Pathways
The CAS Career Pathway certificates are designed for students with little to no background in computer applications.
The CIS Career Pathway certificates, however, were designed for the IT Professional with an IT background.
These are being terminated Fall 2015; replaced with advanced certificates that need advisor approval.

16. Other Computer Programs
Other computer-related programs at PCC
Multimedia: Traci Simmons Cascade Campus
Graphic Design: Arlene McCashew Sylvania Campus
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD): Mark Hagen Sylvania Campus
Computer Engineering: Mike Farrell Sylvania Campus

17. Questions about Computer Programs?

18. Being a Successful Student
Choose a major
Know the requirements of your major and use school resources
Graduate in a timely manner

19. Choose a Major Review PCC’s Academic Programs
Attend Information Session(s), if offered for the majors you’re interested in
Meet with a Career Counselor in our Advising Centers
Visit a PCC Career Exploration Center
Do your own research

20. Know program requirements & use college resources
Stay in touch with your academic advisor
Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Use PCC resources, such as:
Financial Aid and PCC Scholarships
Multicultural Center
Disability Services
Free Tutoring
Veteran Affairs Resource Center
Women’s Resource Center

21. Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Students are expected to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; and
Successfully pass at least 2/3 or 67% of your attempted credits each term
If you don’t meet one or both of the above requirements, you will be placed into Academic Warning, Academic Probation or Academic Suspension
Financial Aid’s Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements are stricter!

22. Pay Attention to Deadlines
Note Registration, Pre-payment and Refund Deadlines for each term
Attend first day of all on-campus classes
Log into all online classes on the first day of the term
Not attending the first day of class(es) and/or not logging into your online class(es) in a timely fashion can result in your being dropped from your class(es)!!

23. GRAD Plan: track your progress
Learn to use GRAD Plan on a regular basis: GRAD Plan is not always accurate! Please work closely with an academic advisor to ensure you are meeting the requirements of your certificate or degree correctly.

24. Graduation Requirements
Complete the requirements of your certificate or degree per the catalog year you are graduating under
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher at the time of graduation
Meet Residency Requirements
AAS Degree: complete at least 30 credits at PCC, 24 of which must apply to the degree you are completing
Certificate: complete at least 12 credits at PCC, 9 of which must apply to the certificate you are completing

25. Financial Aid Appeals Financial Aid SAP Appeal
If you go into Academic Probation with the school, you will go into Academic Suspension with Financial Aid
Time Frame Extension Appeal
Your must complete your degree or certificate within 150% of the credits required for your program of study:

26. In Summary
Choose your major carefully – take time to research jobs & careers
Don’t take on more than you can; know your limits
Be aware of deadlines (both school & funding source, if applicable)
Use school resources
If you receive FA, know what you signed up for
Graduate!