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Portland Community College

Career and Technical Programs

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Getting Started, 6

University Transfer Programs, 8

Student Services, 12

Special Programs, 13

The Campuses, 14

Career Programs, 15

Program Descriptions, 16

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launch your career in two years or less

I a our-year degree isnt or you, we can help you get started on a career rightaway. In just one or two years, you can earn a certicate or associates degreethat will boost your salary potential and get you into a proession instead o justa job. Check out the list o programs on page 15, and the detailed programdescriptions starting on page 16.

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Instructors at PCC have outstanding academic qualications, andsomething more; experience in their proession. Our instructors workclosely with business and industry to keep their classroom teachingup-to-the-minute.

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Cooperative education gives PCC students the opportunity to earncredit and in some cases, a paycheck or supervised work expe-rience. Its valuable practice, and also a good way to start makingcareer connections.

you get much more than you pay or

At PCC, the tuition you pay is one o the best deals youll ever get; it repre-sents about a third o the actual cost o your education. The rest comesprimarily rom state and local taxes.

Besides saving you money on tuition we oer the same types o nancial aidas any college or university in the country. In act, we award more than $53million annually in grants, scholarships, loans and work-study und.

convenient locations

We oer courses seven days per week at about 200 locations throughoutour ve-county district. We call the concept our Extended LearningCampus, and its an important part o our commitment to making educationaccessible to you.


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supportive environment

A job, a amily, language problems, a disability no matter what youre

juggling, i you want to attend PCC well nd a way or you to do it. Instruc-tors and sta are easy to get to know and very available. PCC also has manyprograms or students with special needs, including displaced homemakers,parents who need child care, ethnic students, students with disabilities, non-English speakers, unemployed or low-income students, and students whoneed academic help.

all this and a chance to have un outside class!

College isnt all about work; its important to balance your studies with riendsand activities. Many students say PCC gave them the opportunity to explorenew interests that made a big dierence in their lives.

With so many campuses to choose rom, youre bound to nd activities thatinterest you. Go out or intercollegiate basketball or an intramural sports

event. Build your leadership skills in student government, get involved ina theater production, sign up or a club...the list goes on. Activities are aterric way to get to know students, aculty and sta.

want to ind out more?

Check out the rest o this book or inormation about:

Admissions and nancial aid

One- and two-year career program descriptions

The Oregon Transfer Degree

Where to get your questions answered

Check out the PCC catalog or a detailed description o program require-ments, courses, student support services and sta. You can look at a catalogon the Web at (www.pcc.edu/catalog) or in any PCC library or admissionsoce, public library, or high school counseling oce. You also can buy oneat any PCC bookstore or $3, or order through the mail by sending a check ormoney order or $6 to:

PCC Bookstore

12000 SW 48th Avenue

Portland, OR 97219

Visit our Web site at www.pcc.edu

non-discrimination

Portland Community college does not tolerate unlawul discrimination basedon race, color, religion, ethnicity, use o native language, national origin, sex,

marital status, height/weight ratio, disability, veteran status, age, or sexualorientation in any area, activity or operation of the District. In addition, thecollege complies with the Civil Rights Act o 1964 (as amended), relatedExecutive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX o the Education Amendments Acto 1972, Sections 503 and 504 o the Rehabilitation Act o 1973, USERRA Uniormed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, and all civilrights laws o the City o Portland and the State o Oregon. Accordingly, equalopportunity or employment, admission, and participation in the collegesbenet and services shall be extended to all persons, and the college shallpromote equal opportunity and treatment through a positive and continuingarmative action plan.


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D O Y O U W A N T H E L PC H O O S I N G A C A R E E R ?

career development course: cg 140

This credit class helps you gain inormation about yoursel and about thework world. You will ocus on your career decisions through presentationsby the instructor, sel-evaluation materials and assignments investigatingyourself and the work world. CG 140 Career Development is listed in theSchedule of Classes under Career Help and College Success.

non-credit courses and worKshops

These courses oer brie introductions to important topics and are listed inthe non-credit section o the Schedule o Classes under Career Exploration,Preparation and Training. The Schedule o Classes is available at all PCCcampuses and most public libraries in our area.

career counseling

At the Cascade, Rock Creek and Sylvania campuses, you can discuss

your career concerns with trained counselors. Call or an appointment.

Cascade: Student Services Building, Room 104, (503) 978-5271

Roc Cree: Building 9-118, (503) 614-7300

Slvania: College Center 216, (503) 977-4531

Southeast Center: Mt. Tabor Hall, Room 152, (503) 788-6256

career resource centers

The resource centers at the Cascade, Rock Creek and Sylvaniacampuses have books and materials on career topics and up-to-datelabor market inormation or sit at the computer and nd career ideas

through the e-DISCOVER program:

Cascade: Student Services Building, Room 150, (503) 978-5271

Roc Cree: Building 9, Room 108, (503) 614-7335

Slvania: College Center, Room 216, (503) 977-4891

Why not learn about yourself or learn about the world?

At p c c we can help you

identiy your goals and interests. Find out what kind o

work satises you and what you might want in a career.

We oer a variety o ways to help:

Starting a bachelors degree?

Working overtime?

Thinking about computers?

Changing diapers?

Ready to nish high school?

Dreaming of a profession?

Planning your own business?

Feeling burned out?

Discovering who you are?

Hoping to make a difference?


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I T S E A S Y T O G E T S TA R T E D

admissions

Admissions representatives and proessional advisers are available oneach campus to help you take a class or start a program. PCC has an openadmissions policy, which means anyone can enroll, whether or not they have ahigh school diploma or previous college experience. However, some programshave prerequisites.

As a rst time credit student at PCC, you need to ll out an admissions ormbeore registering. You can get a orm by visiting or calling one o our ourcampus admissions oces listed at let or ll one out online at:www.pcc.edu/admissions.

This rst-step will help us guide you toward admission to PCC. I you plan topursue a degree, certicate, or diploma at PCC, you will participate in a newstudent orientation, basic skills assessment and advising beore registering o

specic classes.You should start the admission process well in advance o registration, whichbegins about six weeks beore each term. Terms start in September, January,March and June.

admissions oices

Cascade Campus

705 N. KillingsworthStudent Services Building 125(503) 977-8888, select option 2

Roc Cree Campus17705 N.W. Springville Rd.Building 9, Room 102(503) 977-8888, select option 2

Southeast Center2305 S.E. 82nd Ave.Tabor Hall, Room 152

(503) 977-8888, select option 2Slvania Campus2000 S.W. 49th Ave.College Center 225(503) 977-8888 , select option 2

We oer many options at pcc. Begin a bachelors degree and earn

credits that transer to many our-year universities. Train or a careerwe oer over 80 areas o study! Earn credits during the summer

or while still in high school. Many students take classes to upgrade

job skills.


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costs (as of Summer 2008)

Tuition: Oregon Residents, $70 per credit

Application Fee: $25 (one time only)

Student Activity Fee: $1.60 per credit

Lab Fees ($30 maximum): varies, seecourse description

Special Program Fees: varies, seecourse description

Parking Fee: $33 per term

Books: Plan on $150-$200 per class*subject to change, call for latest costs

inancial aid

PCC oers students three types o nancial aid:

Grants and scholarships git unds that do not have to be repaid.

Loans low-interest unds that must be repaid.

Wor part-time jobs rom which you receive a monthly paycheck.

Financial aid sta members at PCC will work with you and your amily to applyor these sources o aid, determine your eligibility, and come up with the rightcombination o nancial aid programs to t your needs.

Applications or nancial aid are available in January or the next all term. Youcan get them at any PCC admissions oce, your local high school and manypublic libraries. Get started soon, as the process is lengthy.

To nd out more, go to www.pcc.edu/resources/tuition-ees/nancial-aid

veterans Beneits

PCC is certied by the Veterans Administration as a veterans traininginstitution. For inormation about benets, contact the veterans oce at theSylvania Campus, College Center 246, (503) 977-4502 or go online and visitwww.pcc.edu/resources/tuition-ees/nancial-aid/veterans.html.

scholarships

Portland Community College awards a number o scholarships each yearthrough the PCC Foundation. There are many dierent scholarships and stu-dents can apply or up to three each year. Applications are available at thePCC Foundation oce, located at Sylvania Campus College Center 234, orany nancial aid oce. For inormation, call (503) 977-4382.

paying your own way?

PCC oers several payment options to make it easier to pay your tuition, in-cluding the 50/50 Deferred Plan. Check out your payment options online atwww.pcc.edu/tuition or call (503) 977-4234.

catalog

The annual college catalog tells you what courses are required or eachPCC degree and certicate. It also contains course descriptions, inormationon student support services, and sta listings. I youre pursuing a degree,certicate, or credits to transer, use the catalog and an adviser to plan thecourses youll take. The schedule o classes just lists the times and locationswere oering classes each term it doesnt tell you what you need to take.

Catalogs are ree to all credit students when they attend the new studentorientation oered on each campus or you can nd one on the Web at www.pcc.edu/catalog. You may also buy one at any PCC bookstore or $3 or orderone by mail by sending a check or money order or $6 to: PCC Admissions,P.O. Box 19000, Portland, Oregon 97280-0990

schedule o classes

The schedule is published several weeks beore each term and lists thelocations, times, and instructors or specic courses being oered. They are

available at PCC campuses and many public libraries in our area.

financial aid offices

Cascade Campus

705 N. Killingsworth

Student ServicesBuilding 105

(503) 978-5278

Rock Creek Campus

17705 N.W. Springville RoadBuilding 9, Room 104

(503) 614-7216

Southeast Center - Tuesday and

Wednesday only

2305 S.E. 82nd Ave.

Mt. Scott Hall, Room 152a

(503) 788-6254

Sylvania Campus

12000 S.W. 49th Ave.College Center 212

(503) 977-4934


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dual enrollment programs

Weve signed dual enrollment agreementswith these institutions:

Portland State University

Oregon State UniversityOregon Institute o Technology

Western Governors University

Concordia UniversityLineld College

Pacic University

Marylhurst University

These programs make it easier to tailor

your education to t your personal goals,

preerences and timelines. Youll meet sta

and students rom both schools who willintroduce you to extensive course oerings.

And, youll work with advisers to make sureevery course counts toward your degree.

One application or both schools

Advising available at either institution

Increased schedule fexibility; access

to more classes

Access to services and participation in

college lie on both campuses

Coordinated nancial aid and

scholarships

Access to library and computer resources

on both campuses

Easier transition rom communitycollege to university

Most aordable route to your degree

(You pay each schools respective

tuition rate.)

T R A N S F E R C O U R S E S C A NTA K E Y O U A N Y W H E R E

associate o arts oregon transer degree

PCC has worked with the Oregon University System to create the Oregon Transe

Degree. It says you have met your freshman and sophomore general educationrequirements when you are admitted to any o their universities, including theUniversity o Oregon, Oregon State University and Portland State University.

The degree requires you earn at least 90 credits, though all o them donthave to be rom PCC. Like the equivalent reshman and sophomore yearsat a university, this program usually takes at least two years to complete.

The Oregon Transfer Degree includes courses in communications, arts andletters, social sciences, mathematics, sciences, computer science, physicaleducation and health, plus electives.

associate o science transer degree

This degree is designed or students planning to enter the business programo an Oregon University System school. With this degree, you will

meet OUS reshman and sophomore general education requirements.Admission to the business school o an OUS institution is not guaranteed,and we strongly recommend that you contact the specic OUS campusbusiness school program early in your rst term at PCC to be advised oadditional requirements.

associate o science oregon transer-Business

The Associate o Science Oregon Transer Business (ASOT-BUS) degreeis designed or students planning to transer credits to any Oregon UniversitySystem (OUS) school and seek entry into that institutions business schoolprogram. Students completing the ASOT-BUS degree will have met thelower-division general education requirements o the OUS institutionsbaccalaureate degree programs. Students transerring will have junior statusor registration purposes.

Admission to the business school program o an OUS institution is notguaranteed upon completion o the ASOT-BUS degree. It is stronglyrecommended that students contact the specic OUS campus businessschool program early in the rst term o their ASOT-BUS program to beadvised o additional requirements.

out-o-state transer option

PCC credits are readily accepted out-o-state, even at Americas most pres-tigious colleges and universities. In act, our alumni have gone on to suchschools as MIT, Johns Hopkins and UC Berkley. If you plan on transferring toa school that is not in the Oregon University System, you need to contact thatschool directly to determine their specic transer requirements. We recom-

mend you do this as soon as you know which school you are interested in.

Lets ace it, the courses taken during the rst two years o a

our-year degree are similar no matter where you go. Thats

why p c c credits transer easily to

state universities in Oregon.


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Bioresource Research

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Fisheries Science

Food Science and Technolog

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Industrial & Maufacturing Engineering

Laser Optical Engineering Technolog

Manufacturing Engineering Technolog

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technolog

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Mining Engineering

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Radiation Health Phsics

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Applied Visual Arts

Art

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Dance

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Fine and Applied Arts

Fine and Performing Arts

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Metalsmithing and Jewler

Music

Music Comosition

Music Education

Music Performance

Music Theor

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Chinese

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Japanese

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International Studies

Liberal Studies

Linguistics

Philosoph

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c c s can reer you to o-campus care, help you evaluatecare quality and provide inormation on nancial assistance. Limited on-campus care is available at Cascade, Rock Creek and Sylvania Campuses.

The c r c provides personalized assistance tostudents who are exploring careers or looking or part- or ull-time jobs withinormation about various careers, employers, job search skills, or cooperativeeducation opportunities.

c e is supervised work experience directly tied toyour college major or your career goals. You earn college credit and, in some

cases, a paycheck.

d l enables students alternative delivery o courses.Courses may be taken by Tel-Net live interactive courses, modem,teleconerences, telecourses and the Web.

The m c at Sylvania provides academic advising, one-on-one tutoring, seminars on personal and academic skill development,and a mentoring program for African Americans, Asians, Hispanics, NativeAmericans and other ethnic minorities.

Jb p is a job reerral service or PCC students and graduatesdesigned to give all students equal access to job leads.

d e helps build skills to succeed at PCC through

individualized programs in basic reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary,grammar and mathematics.

l c oer reading, writing, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary,study skills and basic math skills in an individualized lab ormat using tutoring,sel-help materials, videos and computer-aided instruction with some creditoptions available.

The w r c at Cascade, Rock Creek and Sylvaniaoer inormation and reerral services or child care, community services andcampus student services, sponsor educational workshops and symposiums,and are a bridge or women returning to school ater an absence, as well asor those rst entering college.

The w c c provides vocational training andjob placement services to low-income adults in that county with the goal ohelping them become economically sel-sucient.

S E R V I C E S F O R S U C C E S S

more Questions?

AdmissionsCascade (503) 977-8888Rock Creek (503) 977-8888Southeast (503) 977-8888Sylvania (503) 977-8888

AdvisingCascade (503) 978-5271Rock Creek (503) 614-7297Southeast (503) 788-6272Sylvania (503) 977-4531

BookstoreCascade (503) 977-4704Rock Creek (503) 614-7209Southeast (503) 978-5267Sylvania (503) 788-6261

Child CareRock Creek (503) 614-7511Sylvania (503) 977-4424Resource and Reerral (503) 977-4366

Disability Services (503) 977-4341TTY (503) 246-4072

Financial AidCascade (503) 978-5278

Rock Creek (503) 614-7216Southeast (503) 788-6254Sylvania (503) 977-4934

International Student Info. (503) 614-7535

Personal and Vocational CounselingCascade (503) 978-5271Rock Creek (503) 614-7300Sylvania (503) 977-4531Southeast (503) 788-6240

Parking (503) 977-8181

Placement TestingCascade (503) 978-5234

Rock Creek (503) 614-7289Southeast (503) 788-6277Sylvania (503) 977-4533

Safety and Security (503) 977-4902

Scholarships (503) 977-4382

Student Government (ASPCC)Cascade (503) 978-5379Rock Creek (503) 614-7442Southeast (503) 788-6259Sylvania (503) 977-4361

Veterans Services (503) 977-4502


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PCC oers ve college entry programs or single parents,displaced homemakers, and other students in transitionour English and one Spanish language). The tuition ree

programs are strength-based supportive learning communitiesdedicated to easing the transitions to college, career, and liechanging possibilities. The programs are geared to the needso students with amilies, jobs, and other responsibilities whowish to prepare or the uture.

pj i - Cascade Campus 503-978-5249

n d - Rock Creek Campus 503-614-7448

t o - Rock Creek Campus 503-614-7437

l tk - Southeast Center 503-788-6198

t p - Sylvania Campus 503-977-8580

a B e / g e d- (ABE / GED) is a low-cost program in basic skills for

students whose abilities range rom non-literate to the eighth-grade level, as well as high school level skills needed or theGED test. GED tests also are offered at PCC.

c s sk at Sylvania Campus assists newand returning students by providing college preparationcoursework which strengthens skills in English, reading, writingand math. Department advisers work with students to buildacademic and personal goals and ensure that students haveequal access to college resources.

The c t program at the Washington Coun-ty Workorce Training Center ranges rom basic computer liter-acy to advanced instruction in complex, specialized sotwareapplications in a traditional classroom ormat and speciallycontracted, customized workshops.

e sk o l (esol)oers low-cost classes or people whose native language is notEnglish. Reading, writing, conversation and American cultureare stressed.

t p t p is a partnership amongPCC, PSU, UP and Portland and Beaverton School Districts. It isdesigned to help prepare culturally competent K-12 teachers for

Portland and Beaverton schools with a special ocus on the re-cruitment o historically under-represented groups in the teachingproession. For more inormation call (503) 978-5444.

pj a m!provides support ser-vices and educational opportunities or Spanish-speakingstudents working toward their AAS degree in Early Educationand Family Studies.

i c e oers opportuni-ties in several countries where students earn academic creditor work experience that usually lasts or eight weeks.

S P E C I A L P R O G R A M S

pavtec is a consortium o 12 school districts, private indus-try, labor, and other educational institutions. PAVTEC workswith 30 high schools and PCC to provide quality, articulated

proessional-technical programs.

t m c sk c recruits unemployedand underemployed residents to increase their earning powerthrough basic skills education and technical training. The goal isto prepare them or amily-wage jobs, and may include other edu-cational programs on the Cascade campus. Skill Center programsare oered in partnership with the Private Industry Council, theState Employment Department and the Urban League of Portland.

s s provides welare clients with lie skillstraining, basic skills training and job placement services, plusother support services necessary to obtain a living-wage job.Centers are in East Portland, North Portland and at Rock Creek

The s t c at Cascade, Rock Creek,and Sylvania provides students with inormation on how tomake contact with colleges and universities to which they planto transer. Additionally, advisers rom other schools will beavailable on campus to help students make the transition.

t l s provide support servicesin select career programs including automotive, civil and me-chanical engineering, electrical engineering technology, com-

puter sotware engineering and nursing.

c p students gain the skills to jump-start theircareer in a variety o in-demand occupations in the Portlandmetro area. Career Pathways are PCC classes o ered in anintensive, short-term ormat (3-6 months) that allow students,

including English language learners, to work in their choseneld and continue their education toward an advanced certi-cate and/or degree. In addition to their job-specic education,students will learn tools needed to get a job, including rsumwriting, cover letters and interviewing skills. Completion awardsare available or most Pathways. For more inormation on pro-gram oerings visit www.pcc.edu/cp or call (503) 788-6218.

eQual opportunity

It is against the colleges policy or any manager,supervisor, aculty, sta or student to engage in

harassment or discrimination o any member o the

college community based on his/her race, color,religion, ethnicity, use o native language, national

origin, age, sex, marital status, height/weight ratio,

disability or sexual orientation. Inquires regarding these

matters may be directed to Director, Afrmative Action,

(503) 978-5841, TTY (503) 978-5464, P.O. Box 19000,

Portland, OR 97280-0990. Questions specic to the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be directed

to the Ofce for Students with Disabilities,

(503) 977-4341 or TTY (503) 246-4072.


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sylvania campus

The Sylvania Campus is in suburban Southwest Portland between LakeOswego and Tigard. The campus rests on a gently sloping hillside,bordered by a forest of Douglas rs, oaks, maples and alders. It offersbreathtaking views of Tualatin Valley, Bull Mountain and the Oregon CoastRange. The Sylvania Campus is home or the PCC nursing and dentalprograms, which have national reputations or excellence. Sylvania alsoprovides college transer, career and technical programs, and develop-mental education. The campus is large, but classes are small, so studentsare able to develop excellent teaching and learning relationships with theirinstructors.

cascade campus

The Cascade Campus is situated in the revitalized North Portland area,oering students a centralized location and a growing list o academic pro-grams. It is a developing urban campus and enjoys a culturally rich land-scape, eaturing an exciting atmosphere o expanding academicservices and campus facilities. Numerous community programs like legalaid, neighborhood associations and job reerral services are locatedeither on the campus or within easy reach o it. In addition to its traditionalacademic programs, Cascade also is the home o the Margaret Carter SkillCenter, which gives people o all ages a chance to learn basic educationto start a new lie.

rocK creeK campus

The Rock Creek Campus is situated about 12 miles west o downtown Port-land. The campus sits amid wetland and farms, perfect for PCCs VeterinaryTechnology, Landscape Technology and Biology programs. Its also a nevenue for its Diesel Service Technology, Agricultural Mechanics, Auto Colli-sion Repair, and Building Construction Technology programs. The on-campushangar houses the Aviation Maintenance Technology program where stu-dents can get hands-on experience maintaining airplanes and helicopters.

southeast center

The modern and airy Southeast Center at Southeast 82nd Avenue and Divi-sion Street opened to students in 2004. The acility allows students to com-plete the rst year o a college transer degree and courses range rom art,history and writing to math, business administration, economics and generalscience. Several o the classrooms hold brand new fat-screened computersand students can study career and technical training programs like ComputerApplications and Ofce Systems, Management and Supervisory Developmentand Industrial Occupations (trades).

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associate degrees, certiicates and JoB-ocused career training

While the associate o applied science degree may be earned in two years o ull-time study, certicate programs typically require ayear or less ull time.

Accounting, 16

Alcohol and Drug Counseling, 17

Apprenticeship and Trades, 18

Architectural Drafting and Design, 19

Auto Collision Repair Technology, 20

Automotive Service Technology, 21

Aviation Maintenance Technology, 22

Aviation Science, 23

Biomedical Engineering Technology, 24Bioscience Technology, 25

Building Construction Technology, 26

Building Inspection Technology, 27

Civil Engineering Technology, 28

Computer Applications and Oce Systems, 29

Computer Applications and Oce Systems

Web Site Development, 30

Computer Education Program, 31

Computer Inormation Systems, 32

Computer Inormation Systems: E-Commerce, 32

Criminal Justice, 33

Dental Assisting, 34

Dental Hygiene, 34

Dental Laboratory Technology, 35

Diesel Service Technology, 36

Drafting Technology and Design, 37

Early Education and Family Studies, 38

Electronic Engineering Technology, 39

Emergency Management, 40

Emergency Medical Technician, 41

Emergency Medical Services, 41

Emergency Telecommunicator (9-1-1), 42

Facilities Maintenance Technology, 43

Fire Protection Technology, 44

Fitness Technology, 45

Gerontology, 46

Graphic Design, 47

Health Information Management, 48

Interior Design, 49

Landscape Technology, 50

Library and Media Assisting, 51Machine Manuacturing Technology, 52

Management, 53

Management and Supervisory Development, 54

Marketing, 55

Mechanical Engineering Technology 56

Medical Assisting, 57

Medical Laboratory Technology, 58

Microelectronics Technology, 59

Multimedia, 60

Music, Proessional, 61

Nursing, 62

Ophthalmic Medical Technology, 63

Paraeducation, 64

Paralegal, 64

Radiography, 65

Real Estate, 66

Sign Language Interpretation, 67

Solar Voltaic Manufacturing Technology, 68

Veterinary Technology, 69

Video Production, 70

Virtual Assistant, 71

Welding Technology, 72

Portland Community College oers 100 f

designed to prepare students

or entry-level jobs or to upgrade skills in a

variety o occupations.

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pcc program overview

The accelerated certicate emphasizescomputerized accounting courses.

The one-year certicate emphasizes book-keeping, accounting specialty courses andkeyboarding, in addition to general businessmicrocomputer applications courses.

The two-year associate o applied sciencedegree program includes accounting andspecialty courses, in addition to generalbusiness and General Education courses.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:

92-94 credit hours; includes 77-78 credithours o required courses, three credithours o business electives and 18 credithours o General Education. Consult aprogram advisor or help in planning GeneralEducation courses. MTH 65 is required forgraduation. A math competency exam isavailable. You must meet college graduationrequirements, including General Education,math and English competencies.

TWO-TERM CERTIFICATE: Accelerated

computerized accounting: 30 credit hours.

ONE-yEAR CERTIFICATE: 47 credit hours asoutlined in the catalog.

A C C O U N T I N G

cascade campus | Technology Education Building | (503) 978-5501

rocK creeK campus | Building 3 | Room 201 | (503) 614-7235

sylvania campus | Social Sciences Building | Room 215 | (503) 977-4324

southeast center | Mt. Scott Hall | Room 103 | (503) 788-6146

what will i do on the JoB?

As an accounting clerk or bookkeeper, you will compute, classiy and recordnumerical data to keep sets o nancial records complete. You may alsocheck the accuracy o data originally recorded by other workers. Someaccounting clerks or bookkeepers are ully responsible or the accounting

records o a business. Others may be responsible or specic parts o therecords, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, nancialstatements, budgets and costing systems.

These tasks are perormed under the direction o a proessional accountant.Proessional accounting requires a our-year degree and is not availablethrough this program.

what sKills will i use on the JoB?

PCCs program is designed to develop your skills in areas such as: businessmathematics, accounting, law and tax, ten-key on business calculators, micro-computer applications, nancial management, communication and organization.

how much can i earn?

Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:Starting: $20,000$24,000 Experienced: $24,000$30,000

who will hire me?

Accounting clerks and bookkeepers are hired by public accounting rms,private and public organizations, businesses, and occasionally by individuals.Our graduates work with such rms as Oregon Graduate Institute, Wells FargoBank, Accountemps, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and Intel.

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A L C O H O L A N DD R U G C O U N S E L I N G

cascade campus | Jackson Hall | Room 210 | (503) 978-5661


92 credit hours; includes 79 credit hours o re-quired program courses plus 16 credit hourso General Education. Consult a programadvisor to plan General Education classes.Students must meet PCC graduation require-ments, including General Education, mathand English competencies.

PREVENTION SPECIALIST PROGRAM AWARD:

26 credit hours; includes 23 credit hours oalcohol, tobacco and other drug preven-tion, academic, skill training and speech

courses, and three credit hours o supervisedexperimental learning.


Most courses are oered in late aternoons orevenings or those who work during the day.The program has been designed to update theskills o individuals currently working in relatedareas. Corrections personnel, mental healthcounselors, health care workers and preventionspecialists use PCCs program or upgrading. Iyou would like to take specic courses withoutbeing in the program, talk with an advisor at(503) 978-5254 to determine eligibility and

course availability.


As an alcohol and drug counselor you will motivate clients to enter treatment,conduct intake interviews, write treatment plans, provide individual counsel-ing, conduct amily education, do group counseling, manage cases and keeprecords, make ethical decisions, use multicultural competency, and employgender-specic treatment methods.


The alcohol and drug counselor program is careully designed to developyour skills in one-on-one counseling, amily education, group counseling, drugand alcohol treatment methods, case management, advanced counselingprocedures and cross-cultural awareness.



who will hire me?

This eld has been rapidly growing or several years. In the Portland areaand statewide, the demand or qualied counselors has ar outnumberedthe supply.

You may nd work in rural and metropolitan areas in businesses and agen-cies such as correctional alcohol and drug programs, medical centers, publicsocial agencies, rehabilitation centers, adolescent programs, older adult

programs, multicultural counseling agencies and clinics.

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A P P R E N T I C E S H I PA N D T R A D E S

cascade campus | Technology Education Building | Room 101 | (503) 978-5650


At PCC, men and women attend eveningclasses as a part o their training program.PCC provides approximately 10 percent

o an apprentices training through in classwork, while 90 percent o the studentstraining is received on the job.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:The Statewide Apprenticeship Degreerequires a minimum o 90 credit hours.Includes completion o apprenticeship,

related technical education and 16 credithours o approved General Education.Consult the Trades and Industry depart-ment or help exploring and planning yourprogram. You must meet college graduationrequirements, including General Education,Math and English competencies.

career description

PCC provides classes in accordance with the Apprenticeship and TrainingLaws or the State o Oregon. These classes present technical instruction orthe trades and are intended to complement on-the-job skills or both menand women. Each apprenticeship trade has a joint apprenticeship commit-tee, which outlines the procedures to become a journey person. This outlineusually consists o two to ve years o supervised, on-the-job experiencein various aspects o the trade, combined with PCC classes. The trainingcommittees outline the type o supportive courses needed to prepare qualiedjourney persons in addition to working with PCC or related training classes.PCC also oer an Oregon State approved eight credit pre-apprenticeshiptraining to prepare students to successully apply or and enter anyOregon Apprenticeship.

ELECTRICAL TRADES: PCC is an approved continuing education provider orjourney person electrical license renewal through the State o OregonElectrical Licensing Division.

Apply through Oregon State Apprenticeship and Training, 800 NE OregonStreet, Portland, Oregon, or call them at (503) 731-4072.


Approximate salaries in the Portland area:Starting: $10$14 per hourJourneymen: $27$40 per hour

who will hire me?

Electrical, construction, building, manufacturing, industrial, manual,

heav, mechanical and maintenance trades and industries ma hire ou.

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A R C H I T E C T U R A LD E S I G N A N D D R A F T I N G


This program is designed to help youdevelop the technical and other skillsneeded in architectural drating. Contact thearchitectural drating and design depart-ment or program advising, program costsand employment opportunity inormation.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:98 credit hours includes: 79 credit hours oarchitectural design and drating courses;three credit hours o ART 215; 16 hours o

general education courses as dened in thegeneral education section o the catalog.

In addition, students must meet college

graduation requirements o Math 65 (orcompetency) and Writing 121. Consult aprogram advisor or assistance in planningGeneral Education classes.


The architectural drater is a skilled technician who designs and/or developsthe working drawings required to guide the construction o buildings.Architectural draters are concerned with building designs, site, foor andoundation plans, elevations, building sections and details, cost estimates,specication writing, code and zoning applications, renderings and perspec-tives, models o buildings, structural design, environmental system designand computer applications.


PCCs architectural design program is structured to develop your knowl-edge and skills in building design, working drawings, computer-aideddrafting (AutoCAD), sustainability, building systems, building codes and

structural analysis.


Starting annual salaries in the Portland area range rom approximately$25,000$28,000; an experienced drater may earn more than $52,000.

who will hire me?

The demand is good or competent, skilled draters. Growth is predictedor the drating eld. Architectural designers and draters are hired by rmso all sizes or are sel-employed. Employment is also available in the drat-ing departments o many corporations, cities, counties and state or ederalagencies. Graduates o the PCC drating program are currently workingwith design and architectural rms such as Coopridge Group Design &Construction, Suntel Home Design, Neil Kelly, Morrisette Homes, StreitbergerHome Designs, Argo/Architect, Ankrom/ Moisen Associated Architects,Zimmer, Gunsul, Frasca Partnership, Icon Architecture/Planning Inc andPerkowitz+Ruth Architects.

sylvania campus | Science Technology | Room 208 | (503) 977-4163

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A U T O C O L L I S I O NR E P A I R T E C H N O L O G Y


The program is designed to train you orsemiskilled positions in the auto collisionrepair eld. Training is varied to give you a

broad understanding and background inthe dierent aspects o the auto collisionrepair industry.


Auto collision repair, 90 credit hoursincludes 72 credit hours o auto colli-sion repair courses and 18 credit hours

o General Education. Consult a programadvisor or help planning General Educationclasses. You must meet college graduationrequirements, including General Education,math and English competencies.

TWO-yEAR CERTIFICATE: Auto collisionrepair, 72 credit hours o required courses.

ONE-yEAR CERTIFICATE: Auto painting, 36credit hours; Painting I, Painting II, Painting III.

ONE-yEAR CERTIFICATE: Auto collisionrepair, 36 credit hours o required courses.

rocK creeK campus | Building 2 | Room 230 | (503) 614-7229or(503) 614-7331


The auto collision repair technician is a skilled crats person and a membero a respected trade. The technicians duties and responsibilities will varyaccording to the size o the shop and the number o employees.

Duties and responsibilities may include parts replacement, straighteningdamaged body panels, welding, auto glass replacement, auto rame straight-ening, damage analysis, estimating repair costs and renishing damage.


The auto collision repair program at PCC is designed to develop your skills inareas such as basic mechanics, metal working, welding, damage analysis andstructural repair, communication, health and saety, math and preparation or

painting repaired automobiles.



Some technicians work in hourly shops and some technicians choose to workas independents and receive a commission based on a percentage o thelabor produced. Some technicians are members o a repair team.

who will hire me?

Auto collision repair technicians are hired by automobile dealerships and independent auto body repair shops. An experienced technician may also chooseto open his or her own business, work as an adjuster or insurance companies

or become a actory representative or industry suppliers.

Graduates o the program are currently working with such rms as Preci-sion Autobody and Paint of Beaverton, Kadels Autobody Shops, Lukas AutoPainting and Repair, Kuni Cadillac and BMW, Farmers Insurance, AlexanderChrysler Plymouth, Artistic Auto Body Ships, Obrist and Cunningham, Beaver-

ton Honda, Mackin and Sons, and many more.

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A student can earn an Associate oApplied Science Degree in General MotorsAutomotive Service Education Program(ASEP) or Automotive Service and RepairTechnology (ASRT). The AutomotiveService and Repair Technology (ASRT)Program also has a two-year certicate andour separate awards that can be earned.

The ASRT program consists o 20 three-week instructional modules. Each moduleis an intensive course in a specialized

system/area o the vehicle. Modules consisto time spent in lecture, laboratory work,and actual hands-on vehicle tasks. At thecompletion o each module a student cansuccessully perorm actual on-the-jobtasks with limited supervision. Studentswill need to purchase a shop coat, saetyglasses, and a basic set o hand tools oruse while working in the laboratory.

The GM ASEP program consists o eightterms. Four terms consist o time spent inlecture, laboratory work, and actual hands-on vehicle tasks at the school. Four terms

are spent at your sponsoring dealershiplearning in a hands-on, getting paid whileyou learn environment.


105 credit hours plus the course work tosatisy the writing and math competencies.The 105 credit hours consist o 89 Automotivecredits and 16 general education credits. Youmust meet college graduation requirements,including general education, math and Englishcompetencies. Consult with a program advisoror entry into each o the programs and help in

planning your education requirements.

TWO-yEAR CERTIFICATE: Automotive ServiceTechnology 89 credit hours

PROGRAM AWARDS: brakes, 20 credit hours;alignment, 20 credit hours; engine peror-mance, 40 credit hours; transmisison/drivetrain, 24 credit hours.

You may receive PCC nontraditional collegecredit or passing the Automotive ServiceExcellence (ASE) tests. See the departmentchairperson or details.

sylvania campus | Automotive Metals | Room 210 | (503) 977-4130

A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C ET E C H N O L O G Y


As an automotive service technician, you will inspect, test, diagnose, repair,and/or supervise the repair o mechanical and electrical/electronic systems onautomobiles and light trucks. Other responsibilities may include documentingvehicle, customer, and repair inormation, customer relations, sales, account-ing, supervision, and management.

Specic duties will depend on the type o job and employer you choose. Yourautomotive education can be used in a wide variety o industry related jobs.Some o those jobs include automotive technician, maintenance technician,specialty technician (specializing in a particular system on the car, i.e. brakes,suspension, alignments, electrical, or engine perormance), customer serviceadvisor, shop/service manager, and training instructor.


PCCs automotive program is designed to develop your skills in these areas:Research inormation needed to diagnose and repair various automotivesystems; logical, step-by-step, diagnostic processes to locate, diagnose, andrepair deects; proper use and operation o hand tools and shop equipment;proper use o electronic diagnostic meters, gas analyzers, oscilloscopes, andscan tools; basic arithmetic or eective use o measuring tools and diagnos-tic equipment; written and verbal communication with employers, customers,and colleagues; reading and researching industry related advancements,innovations and repairs.


Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:

Entry level/Apprentice $20,800$31,200Skilled/Journeyman $35,000$70,000Experienced/Career Journeyman $45,000$100,000

who will hire me?

Students graduating with an Associate of Applied Science Degree or the Two-Year Certicate in Automotive Service Technology can expect to nd jobs withthese automotive employers: new car and truck dealerships, independent carrepair shops/garages, specialty maintenance/repair shops, company-ownedmass merchandise service providers, city, state, government, and privatefeets, parts stores/warehouses, insurance companies

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The aviation maintenance program is an18-day program oered in a recommendedsequence o 24 courses, each a our-week

module. However, exibility in programdesign does allow some variation in sched-ule but should be approved by the depart-mental representative.

General: These courses contain require-ments which are common to both airrameand powerplant ratings. They should becompleted prior to entry into the airrame

and powerplant areas.

Airrame: Students who have completed allo the courses in the airrame and generalarea may receive a certicate o comple-tion which qualies them to take FAA testsor an Aviation Mechanics License with the

airrame rating.

Powerplant: Students who have completedall o the courses in the powerplant andgeneral area may receive a certicate ocompletion which qualies them to take FAAtests or an Aviation Mechanics License withthe powerplant rating.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:minimum o 109 credit hours; includes 93credit hours o aviation maintenance coursesand 16 credit hours o General Education.

TWO-yEAR CERTIFICATE: minimum 93 credithours o required aviation maintenancecourses, including general, airrame andpowerplant area courses, demonstrated Mathcompetency and WLD 210.

CERTIFICATE (AIRFRAME): 59 credit hours orequired aviation maintenance technology

courses; includes 25 credit hours o requiredgeneral area courses and 32 credit hours o

required airrame area courses, demonstrat-ed Math competency and WLD 210.

CERTIFICATE (POWERPLANT): 61 credithours o required aviation maintenancetechnology courses; includes 25 credithours o required general area coursesand 36 credit hours o required power-plant area courses, plus demonstratedMath competency.

A V I A T I O N M A I N T E N A N C ET E C H N O L O G Y

rocK creeK campus | Building 2 | Room 230 | (503) 614-7256 or (503) 614-7246


As an airrame and powerplant mechanic, you will be responsible or keepingaircrat in sae condition to fy by doing the ollowing activities: servicing,repair, overhaul and inspection o aircrat, including airrame componentsand systems such as engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, propellers,avionics and instruments.

You may decide to specialize in hydraulics and pneumatics, assembly andrigging, inspection, bonded repair, corrosion control, sheet metal repair, elec-trical systems, avionics installation, propeller service, repair and overhaul,welding, painting, record keeping and engine service, repair and overhaul.


Develop your skills in the following areas: problem solving and trouble shoot-ing, reading and interpreting technical data, writing technical reports andrecords, inspection techniques and adapting to new technologies.


Approximate annual salaries:

Starting: $21,000$46,600 Experienced: $34,000$70,000 +

Salaries based on a 250 workday year. Overtime at one and one-hal to twotimes the hourly rate is common.

Added benets include airline pass privileges, ranging rom reduced ratesto ree, unlimited travel. Employers commonly oer medical, dental andretirement plans.

who will hire me?

You will be eligible or employment with the ollowing employers: global andmajor air carriers, national, regional airlines, repair stations (general avia-tion), helicopter operators, xed based operations, research and develop-ment organizations, military aviation and other government agencies, selemployed, corporate aviation operations, air taxi and charter operators,contract maintenance companies, aircrat manuacturers and many otherrelated industry employers.

Working conditions range rom outside, in all types o weather, to insidea climate controlled shop or hangar. Due to a wide variety of skills learnedin the program, graduates have also ound employment in many othernon-aviation industries.

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A minimum o 90 credit hours o 100- and200-level courses are required, including57 67 credits o Aviation Science corecourses (depending on degree option

selected), 16 credits o General Educationcourses, and approved electives. Consulta program advisor to help plan GeneralEducation courses, approved electives andmath/writing competencies. The associatedegree allows credit transer to some our-year schools toward a bachelors degree.

general aviation

As a holder o an FAA commercial pilotcerticate with instrument rating and over500 hours o fight experience, you will beeligible or:

Short haul cargo pilot Charter pilot Regional airline pilot Corporate pilot FAA aviation administration Airport operations

Mercy ights

Test pilot

transport aviation

As a holder o an FAA airline transport pilot(ATP) rating with over 4000 fight hours, youwill be eligible or:

Regional airline pilot Domestic airline pilot Long-haul cargo pilot FAA aviation administration Airline training pilot

Test pilot Corporate pilot Airport operations

Note: Employment as a fight instructor is

independent o general or transport avia-

tion employment. FAA instructor ratings are

minimum requirements.

A V I A T I O N S C I E N C E



The proessional airplane or helicopter pilot is responsible or the saetyo each fight. This includes airplane prefight checks to assure readinessor fight, fight route planning, weather checks and evaluation, andcommunication with fight control during fight. The proessional pilot alsomanages aircrat speed, altitude and heading based on aircrat fight inor-mation. A pilot must make split-second decisions on aircrat control or saetake o and landing, and manage abnormal or emergency fight conditionsthat may occur in the course o the fight; a pilot must also oversee cargo orpassenger loading and unloading, and resolve any related problems.


A pilot must be willing to proactively take responsibility or the saety o thefight. Pilots will need to make sound judgments rapidly based on fight condi-tions. Problem solving as well as reading and interpreting technical data arerequired skills o the proessional pilot. The pilot must be able to maintain

concentration under demanding conditions or extended periods o time.Pilots need to adapt to new technologies, provide customer service and writeconcise reports related to fight activities.


Wages and salaries or airplane and helicopter pilots vary depending on thecareer path selected, experience and time working or a specic company.

Long-term potential or commercial pilots can exceed $100,000 per year.

who will hire me?

Certied pilots have several opportunities available ater building their initialight experience. They may nd work in regional airlines such as Horizon orSkyWest. Those who pursue a our-year degree at another school may ndjobs in any o the major, international airlines. Pilots may also fy private or

corporate aircrat or work as airplane lie fight pilots. And those graduatingwith the Aviation Science degree specializing in helicopters can nd bothwork in commercial fying or sightseeing, helicopter logging, oil rig support orconstruction. Graduates have ound work both in the U.S. and in oreign coun-tries, though oreign countries may require additional certication.

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BB

B I O M E D I C A L E N G I N E E R I N GT E C H N O L O G Y


Full-time and Part-Time students: BMETis a limited enrollment program or studentsseeking a degree. A day program startsin the all and a late aternoon/eveningprogram starts in the winter. Qualiedstudents are accepted in the order in whichthe application process is completed.

Job-upgrade Students: Students whoonly want to upgrade their job skills must

meet individual course prerequisites andcomplete an advising interview with an EETaculty advisor prior to enrollment. Admis-sion is granted on a space available basisater the needs o the ull-time and part-timeo the EET degree and its options seekingstudents are met.

Continuing Education: You may ullytranser your AAS degree to the BSEETo Oregon Institute o Technology (OIT) orchoose other schools to pursue a BS degreein EET. You may also transer many coursesto OIT into the Renewable Energy Systems

(RES) program. You may also transercourses into a BS in Biomedical Electronics.Faculty advisors will provide help in select-ing additional course work appropriate oryour goals.



Biomedical engineering technicians or BMETs are responsible or servicingand maintaining medical equipment and technology or hospitals and otherhealth care acilities, manuacturers, and third-party service organization.Some BMETs are sel-employed.

certiication and licensing

The Biomedical equipment technician (CBET) certication is available romthe Association or the Advancement o Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). Certi-cation is voluntary, but employers look or it.


Salary range may be: $41,350$47,736

who will hire me?

BMETs are usually hired by hospitals, medical equipment manuacturers, andthird-party service organizations.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGy

IS AN OPTION OF THE EET PROGRAM.

NOTE: This degree includes 330 hoursinternship. Placement in a hospital intern-

ship is based on department approvaland availability.


See the PCC catalog or courses, includ-ing 18 credit hours o general educationcourses. You must meet college graduationrequirements, including general education,math and English competencies.


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As a bioscience technician, your job might include making andpackaging pharmaceutical drugs or medical devices; researching anddeveloping new bioscience products; and working in non-clinical labswith specialized practices such as orensics, ood quality measurementsand DNA diagnostics.


On the job, you may make and handle solutions, take measurements,culture cells, run manuacturing processes, and carry out analyticaland preparative procedures with biological molecules such as DNAand antibodies. Technicians need to be careul and detail-oriented witha solid understanding o how the precision o their work contributes to the

larger development and production o bioscience products. Techniciansalso need to be comortable working in a highly regulated setting.


Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:Starting: $28,000 ($11 to $17 per hour)Experienced: $38,000 ($13 to $20 per hour, or higherwith a bachelor o science).

who will hire me?

A variety o companies and research institutions employ entry-levelbioscience technicians. Because our programs were designed withinput rom local industry partners, our graduates are in an excellentposition to nd employment with bioscience companies, research institutions,local and state agencies, private service laboratories and related industries.At PCC, you will have the opportunity to take electives or crossoverwork into physical sciences like microelectronics to increase youremployment opportunities.


The Bioscience Technology programcombines basic science study and theapplication o real-lie techniques.Our program oerings were developedin collaboration with Genentech andother members o the Oregon BioscienceAssociation to provide appropriate trainingor a variety o entry-level positions in thebioscience industry.


90 credit hours, including 240 hours owork experience. Students who wish totranser should discuss specic requirementswith a departmental advisor.

CERTIFICATE: 13 credit hours.

Students must achieve placement intoWR115 and MTH65 for entry into the certicateprogram and placement into WR 121 and MTH95 or entry into the associate o applied science

degree program.

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The program is designed to help youdevelop the technical qualications andlie skills needed to enter the constructionindustry, as well as to help those currently inthe construction trades upgrade and learnnew skills.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONTECHNOLOGy


Minimum o 93 credit hours; includes 77credit hours o approved classes or thebuilding construction technology and 16credit hours o General Education. Consulta program advisor or assistance in plan-ning General Education classes. Studentsmust meet college graduation requirementsincluding General Education, math andEnglish competencies.

CERTIFICATE: Minimum o 37 credit hours oapproved building construction technologyclasses. See course listing or Certicate.

DESIGN BUILD REMODELING


Minimum o 107 credit hours o approveddesign/build remodeling classes includ-ing 91 credit hours o approved classes orthe design/ build remodeling and 16 credit

hours o general education.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT


Minimum 92 credit hours o approvedconstruction management classesincludes 76 credit hours o approvedclasses or construction managementtwo year certicate and 16 credit hours inGeneral Education.

Students must meet college graduationrequirements including General Education,math and English competencies.

B U I L D I N G C O N S T R U C T I O NT E C H N O L O G Y

rocK creeK campus | Building 7 | Room 202 | (503) 614-7255 or (503) 614-7405


Skills taught in this program are used in many occupations. Your specicduties will depend on the area in which you choose to work. Within theconstruction industry are many niches where you can nd the type o workthat suits you, such as new construction or remodeling, residential construc-tion or commercial construction and cabinetry. Your job duties will change andbecome more challenging as you become more skilled.


Starting salaries or BCT graduates will vary, depending on skill level and romemployer to employer. Starting salaries range rom $10$20 per hour.

Predicting earnings or graduates intending to become sel-employed is di-

cult due to the number of variables. However, self-employed graduates canearn rom $20,000$100,000 per year.


All areas o construction require skills taught in the BCT program, such as:raming (foor, wall, roo and stair), concrete (pouring, nishing and associ-ated orm work), exterior nishing (roong, siding, exterior door and windowinstallation); interior nishing (door hanging, trim work, drywall, nished stairconstruction) and cabinet making.

I you plan to go into business or yoursel you will need estimating, sched-uling and job management skills, as well as the skills needed to run asuccessul business.

who will hire me?

You might work or national and local construction, remodeling and cabinetcompanies, state and ederal agencies, overseas construction companiesand individual home and business owners. BCT graduates are now working inmost states of the union, including Alaska and Hawaii.

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This program is designed to help you

develop technical and other skills needed inBuilding Inspection Technology. Contact theBuilding Inspection Technology departmentor program advising, program costs andemployment opportunity inormation.

You may transer rom Portland CommunityCollege to other colleges or universities

to complete a bachelors degree. Studentsinterested in transerring credits shouldsee a building inspection technologyprogram advisor.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:95 credit hours. Prospective students areexpected to be prepared or college levelcourses with minimum entrance test place-ment into WR121 and MTH60 or above for all

INSP courses. You must complete 16 hours ofGeneral Education courses as outlined in thePCC regulations or degree seeking students.Consult a PCC advisor or help planningGeneral Education classes. You must meetcollege graduation requirements, includingGeneral Education, Math and English compe-tencies. Included in the degree is a require-ment or 10 credits o cooperative work expe-

rience. The work experience is an extensiono the material leaned in class and is duringthe weekday at a building department.

ONE yEAR CERTIFICATE: CommercialBuilding and Mechanical Inspector,44 credits.

ONE yEAR CERTIFICATE:ResidentialBuilding and Mechanical Inspector andPlans Examiner, 44 credits.

ONE yEAR CERTIFICATE: One year certicatesare designed or the student with extensiveconstruction background in a wide variety o

construction elds. Prospective students inter-ested in a one year certicate are expected tobe prepared or college level courses with aminimum entrance test placement into WR 121and MTH 60 or above for all INSP courses.Included in the certicate is a requirement orcooperative work experience. The work experi-ence is an extension o the material learned inclass and is during the weekday at a buildingdepartment. Consult the Building InspectionTechnology program advisor beore beginning

a one year certicate program.

B U I L D I N G I N S P E C T I O NT E C H N O L O G Y



The two-year degree program prepares you or a career as a building inspec-tor or plans examiner. Ater passing national certication exams oered bythe International Code Council and the Oregon Inspector Certication, youmight work as a commercial structural/mechanical inspector, commercialplans examiner, one-and two-amily dwelling structural/mechanical inspector,one- and two-amily dwelling plans examiner, or all o the above. A one-yearcerticate prepares the student with extensive construction background or acareer as a commercial building/mechanical inspector or one-and two-amilydwelling structural/ mechanical inspector and plans examiner. Plans examin-ers review new and remodel construction drawings submitted or building

code compliance beore a permit can be issued. Building inspectors checkconstruction sites or compliance to the permitted plans and applicable

code and standards. As an inspector and/or plans examiner you will identiy,interpret and administer state and local codes; eectively communicate andinteract with the public and design proessionals; conduct plan reviews andinspections to protect the saety o the public.


Excellent people skills are needed to work with the public on a daily basis.Reading and writing skills are used for research and plan review. Knowl-edge o construction materials, structural concepts, and good math skillsare needed to compute and review structural loads. Computer skills arerequired or both the inspector and plans examiner. Good driving records areusually required.

how much will i earn?

Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:Starting: $38,000 Experienced: $60,000 +

Earnings depend on experience and the number o State Certications held,and individual jurisdiction salary rates.

who will hire me?

Employment opportunities exist in the Northwest and throughout the US.Most building inspectors and plans examiners work or cities and counties.Some work or the State Building Codes Agency and other public agenciessuch as the Port Authority, Housing Authority and Federal Agencies. Otherswork or private inspections companies, construction companies or largercorporations with numerous buildings and dierent locations.


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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:See the PCC Catalog or courses. You mustmeet college graduation requirements, inaddition to department requirements, includ-ing English competency and general educa-tion courses.

ONE yEAR CERTIFICATE: See the PCCCatalog or courses, including departmentrequirements plus communications andgeneral education courses.

C I V I L E N G I N E E R I N G T E C H N O L O G Y



As a civil engineering technician, you will work with engineers to plan, design,and construct environmental protection acilities, water and wastewater treat-ment plants, air pollution control systems, solid and hazardous waste disposalsystems, structures, buildings, bridges, dams, transportation systems, high-ways, rapid transit acilities, airport and coastal improvements, land develop-ment projects, residential and commercial complexes, storm water controlacilities, and utilities.

You may be called on or a variety o assignments assisting in the administrationand management o engineering and construction projects, eld reconnais-sance, engineering and boundary surveys, design calculations, environmentalsampling, computer-aided drating, construction layout, specication writing,sales, scheduling, estimating, and construction management, among others.


The CET program is designed to develop your skills in a broad range o tech-nical areas, and in the areas o problem analysis and solution, spoken andwritten communication, computer sotware use, and computer-aided drawing.

how much will i earn?


Many companies also oer outstanding benets, including health, dental andlie insurance, retirement and education.

who will hire me?

As a graduate o PCCs civil engineering technology program, you maywork or consulting engineering rms, government agencies, constructioncompanies, manuacturing organizations, educational institutions or salesorganizations. Graduates work or organizations such as AMEC, Boeing,Bonneville Power Administration, CH2M-Hill, Freightliner, Hewlett-Packard,Intel, Obayashi, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, ODOT, Portland

General Electric, Tectronix, Temp Control Mechanical, U.S. Army Corps oEngineers and W & H Pacic.


The CET curriculum is designed to providestudents with a broad range o engineeringskills, making graduates very employable ina wide variety o engineering work placesand job roles.

CET is an immersion-style engineering tech-nology program, eaturing a great deal ostudent-instructor contact, low program entryprerequisites and high-level exit skills.

Full-time Students: The program starts inall and winter terms. Prospective studentsmust meet with a aculty advisor and applyto enter the program prior to enrolling. CETis a limited-enrollment program; qualiedapplicants are accepted in the order inwhich the application process is completed.

Job-upgrade Students: Individualsseeking to upgrade skills are welcome toenroll in individual classes, on a space-available basis. Students must meet courseprerequisites and obtain departmentalpermission prior to enrolling.

Continuing Education: You may transer toa our-year school to pursue a B.S. degree

in engineering technology. See an advisor.


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C O M P U T E R A P P L I C AT I O N S A N D O F F I C E S Y S T E M S


sylvania campus | Technology Classroom Building | Room 312 | (503) 977-4393


southeast center | Mt. Tabor Hall | Room 116 | (503) 788-6203


Administrative Assistant, Oce Management,94-101 credit hours; includes 81 credit hourso required courses and 18 credit hours oGeneral Education. Consulting a CAS/OSinstructor or help is critical in planning your

classes. You must meet college graduationrequirements, including General Education,math, and English competencies.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:Administrative Assistant, 90-100 credithours; includes 79 credit hours o requiredcourses and 18 credit hours o GeneralEducation. Consulting an instructor or helpis critical in planning your classes. You mustmeet college graduation requirements,including General Education, math andEnglish competencies.

ONE yEAR CERTIFICATE: 52 credit hours asoutlined in the PCC catalog.


Computer Applications and Oice

Systems Certifcate (Core): The programemphasizes use o computers, document

preparation, document editing, ling anduse o current technology.

Administrative Assistant: The programemphasizes communications and the useof popular software. Not all second-yearcourses are oered at every campus.

Administrative AssistantOice

Management: This program is designed orpeople enrolled in computer applicationsand oce systems or business administra-tion career courses, people now employedin business who are interested in becomingoce managers, and those already in ocemanagement who wish to update their skills.


As an oce employee, administrative assistant, or oce manager, you willhave a variety o responsibilities. Some o your activities may include comput-ers, accounting, telephones, ling and inormation management, supervisingoce employees, greeting the public, planning and scheduling.


PCCs computer applications and oce systems program emphasizes theollowing skills: business computer applications, presentation graphics, e-mail,oral and written communications, editing and prooreading, general account-ing, ling and records management, word processing applications, spread-sheets, database, desktop publishing, human relations and web site creationand maintenance.


Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:Starting: One-year certicate: $14,000$19,000Starting: Two-year degree: $18,000$24,250Experienced: $18,000$32,500

Many employers provide benets, including health, dental and lie insurance,retirement and prot sharing.

who will hire me?

You will nd PCC computer applications and oce systems graduatesemployed by both large and small, domestic and international, privately

owned and corporate employers. Following are examples o organizations inwhich you can nd career opportunities: government agencies, nancial insti-tutions, educational institutions, temporary agencies, high-technology indus-tries, manuacturing rms, real estate agencies, health care organizations andinsurance agencies.

program reQuirements

The computer applications and oce systems classes are open to all students.In order to be admitted into the specic certicate and degree programs,placement in WE 115 an MTH 20 and keyboarding by touch or CAS 121 isrequired. All CAS/OS courses applied to the certicate or degrees must bepassed with a C grade or better.


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program overview

This program is located at Cascade, RockCreek and Sylvania campuses. The programis targeted to students and working proes-sionals who wish to specialize in web sitecreation and maintenance. A one-yearcerticate is oered requiring 48-51 creditsas outlined in the PCC Catalog. Coursesare not listed in the order in which theyshould be completed. It is critical thatyou see a CAS/OS instructor or pick up

a Recommended Course Sequence

handout to use when planning your sched-ule. Recommended course sequences willdier at each campus.


A web site development certicate is intended to meet business career needsfor entry level positions that assist web site developers, HTML program-mers, web designers, web producers, and web technologists. Administrativesupport personnel and entrepreneurs will gain the necessary skills to developand manage departmental and personal web sites.

program reQuirements

Students must be competent with basic composition, basic math skills, wordprocessing, spreadsheet, and basic ormatting skills or common oce docu-ments. Basic browser navigation, searching the web, and le managementskills are also essential to be successul in this program. Recommended priorcoursework: WR 121, MTH 20, CAS 104, CAS 133, CAS 170, CAS 216, OS

120, BA 101, and BA 131. All CAS/OS courses applied to this certicate mustbe passed with a C grade or better.


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The Computer Education Program (CEP)is a department in the Extended LearningCampus.

The program is targeted to studentsand working proessionals who wish togain education and training in the latestcomputer technologies.

Courses are non-credit and will show ona transcript. CEP is an authorized trainingcenter or Cisco, CompTIA, Java, Juniper,Microsot and Oracle technologies.

For more inormation on availableprograms and course sequences, pleasecall (503) 788-6200 or visit us online at

www.computers.pcc.edu.

C O M P U T E R E D U C A T I O N P R O G R A M

central portland worKorce training center | Room 208 | (503) 788-6200

southeast center | Mt. Tabor Hall | Room 116 | (503) 788-6200

washington county worKorce training center | Room 1507 | (503) 533-2794


Depending on the individual program and area of specialization that youchoose, you could be employed as a database administrator, programmer,Web developer, network analyst, security proessional, computer technician,application developer, user support specialist, system engineer or one omany other high tech careers.


PCCs program is designed to develop high-level computer technology skillsin the areas o vendor-recognized IT certication, workplace applications,Web development and administration, database administration, open sourcesolutions, operating systems, security, programming and hardware. Eachspecialty area requires a dierent set o core technical skills, but problem

solving, communication and team interpersonal skills are critical in each eld.


Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:Starting: $28,000$40,000 Experienced: $40,000 +

who will hire me?

Companies o all sizes hire specialists to design, implement and maintaintheir computer systems. Individuals interested in a career in inormationtechnologies should pair an undergraduate degree in a computer related

eld (CS, CIS, CSET) with industry-recognized IT certications in their eld(s)o choice. Individuals with these qualications work with such rms as BlueCross Blue Shield o Oregon, Tektronix, Corillian, Intel, IBM, Mentor Graphics,

non-prot organizations and state and ederal agencies.


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sylvania campus | Technology Classroom Building | Room 312 | (503) 977-4393 or (503) 977-4287

program prereQuisites

You must have a strong CIS background,which may be accomplished by earningthe CIS AAS degree or by equivalent indus-try experience. The program is targetedto those who wish to specialize in webserver and database programming andadministration as they relate to e-businessand e-commerce. A one-year certicate isoered, requiring 46 credits as outlined inthe PCC catalog.

cascade campus | (503) 978-5404

rocK creeK | (503) 614-7235

southeast center | (503) 788-6203


C O M P U T E R I N F O R M A T I O N S Y S T E M S


92 minimum credit hours; includes 16 credithours o General Education, 76 credit hourso CIS, business or writing courses. Youmust meet college graduation requirements,including General Education, math andEnglish competencies.


Students in the program are able to build aCIS program to meet their career objectives.

You are expected to work with an advisorto plan term-by-term class schedules,leading toward ulllment o all programrequirements. Contact an advisor as soon

as possible.

Many o the courses in the CIS program aretranserable to our-year colleges or univer-sities. PCC has transer agreements withsome local colleges or the CIS program.Contact an advisor or current inormation.


Depending on the specialization of your choice, you could be employed asprogrammer-analyst, network administrator, end user support specialist orapplication develo

Documents

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