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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

CS: First Term Classes New To College; tested into WR 121 and MTH 65 - 95 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

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.

Other Computer Programs Other computer-related programs at PCC Multimedia: Traci Simmons (traci.simmons15@pcc.edu) Cascade Campus Graphic Design: Arlene McCashew (arlene.mccashew1@pcc.edu) Sylvania Campus Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD): Mark Hagen (mhagen@pcc.edu) Sylvania Campus Computer Engineering: Mike Farrell (mike.farrell@pcc.edu) Sylvania Campus

Questions about Computer Programs?

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

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

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

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!

Pay Attention to Deadlines Note Registration, Pre-payment and Refund Deadlines for each term http://www.pcc.edu/enroll/registration/academic-calendar.html 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)!!

GRAD Plan: track your progress Learn to use GRAD Plan on a regular basis: http://www.pcc.edu/resources/help-desk/gradplan.html 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.

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

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: http://www.pcc.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/financial-aid/maintain-eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress.html

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!