computer tech computer programs at portland community college
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Computer TechComputer Programs at Portland Community College
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:• 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 ClassesNew To College; tested into WR 121 and MTH 60
WR 121 – English Composition – 4 creditsMTH 60 – intro to algebra I – 4 creditsCAS 133 – Microsoft Office – 4 credits
New To College; tested below WR 121 and/or MTH 60WR 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 133 – Microsoft Office – 4 creditsCAS 216 – beginning word – 3 creditsCAS 170 – beginning excel – 3 creditsAdditional classes: see advisor
Web: First Term ClassesNew To College; tested into WR 121 and MTH 60
WR 121 – English Composition – 4 creditsMTH 60 – intro to algebra I – 4 creditsCAS 206 – html/css – 4 creditsCAS 110 – intro to graphics – 1 creditCAS 101 – intro to wdd – 1 credit
New To College; tested below WR 121 and/or MTH 60WR 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 206 – html/css – 4 creditsCAS 110 – intro to graphics – 1 creditCAS 101 – intro to wdd – 1 creditAdditional classes: see advisor
Computer Information Systems
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
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 60WR 121 – English Composition – 4 creditsMTH 60 – intro to algebra I – 4 creditsCIS 120 – computer concepts I – 4 credits
New To College; tested below WR 121 and/or MTH 60WR 115 (or 90 or 80)RD 115 (or 90 or 80)MTH 20 (or ABE 0287)
Returning college student with prior credits/degree(s)CIS 120 – computer concepts I – 4 creditsAdditional 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 ClassesNew To College; tested into WR 121 and MTH 65 - 95
WR 121 – English Composition – 4 creditsMTH 65 or MTH 95 – algebra – 4 creditsCS 160 – exploring computer science – 4 credits
New To College; tested below WR 121 and/or MTH 65WR 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 ([email protected])
Cascade Campus
• Graphic Design: Arlene McCashew ([email protected]) Sylvania Campus
• Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD): Mark Hagen ([email protected]) Sylvania Campus
• Computer Engineering: Mike Farrell ([email protected]) Sylvania Campus
Questions about Computer Programs?
Being a Successful Student
1. Choose a major
2. Know the requirements of your major and use school resources
3. 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.
1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; and2. 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 Progressrequirements are stricter!
Pay Attention to Deadlines
Note Registration, Pre-payment and Refund Deadlines for each termhttp://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 RequirementsComplete 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 AppealIf you go into Academic Probation with the school, you will go into Academic Suspension with Financial Aid
Time Frame Extension AppealYour 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!