Possibilites Playbook

Portland Community College
Career and Technical Programs

and University Transfer Programs
possibilities
H o w w o u ld y o u
describe your life?
Wherever you are in life, if you want something more and wonder
where to start, Portland Community College may be
the place for you. Looking for a career? Starting a bachelor’s
degree? Discovering who you are? Hoping to make a difference?
The smart way to start your bachelor’s degree

More and more students are discovering the best place to begin a bachelor’s
degree: at a community college. Since the courses required in the first two
years of a four-year degree are basically the same no matter where you go to
school, why not start close to home and at a fraction of the cost? You’ll have
plenty of company; nearly 60% of Oregon freshmen are enrolled at community
colleges. The reasons:
Easy Transfer
You can take anywhere from one term to two full years at PCC, then
transfer your credits to a four-year school. Our Oregon Transfer Degree
guarantees your status as a junior when you’re admitted to any institu-
tion in the state system. And, our transfer courses are almost always
accepted out of state, even at the most prestigious universities.
If you didn’t do well in high school but are now ready for a four-year
college degree, we can help you make the transition. In less than a year
at PCC, with a GPA of 2.5 or better, you can apply for transfer admis-
sion to a four-year state school and your high school record
won’t even be a factor.
Small classes
Our average class size is 21. At a university, it’s not unusual to find
300 students in a lecture. Which do you think makes for a better
learning environment?
CONTENTS Dedicated teachers
Getting Started, 6 The instructors at PCC don’t face constant pressure to publish or make
a name in research; they’re here primarily to teach you. You’ll find them
University Transfer Programs, 8 readily available for individual help and advising.
Student Services, 12
Quality education at an affordable cost
Special Programs, 13
A year’s full-time tuition at PCC is well under half the price of a public
The Campuses, 14 four-year college or university, and about one-tenth the price of a private
Career Programs, 15 one. Our broad base of tax support makes a big difference.
Program Descriptions, 16 Proven Results

Application Form, 73 Studies show that students who begin their bachelor’s at a community
college do at least as well as those who begin at a university.
For more on our university transfer programs, see page 8.

launch your career in two years or less
If a four-year degree isn’t for you, we can help you get started on a career right
away. In just one or two years, you can earn a certificate or associate’s degree
that will boost your salary potential and get you into a profession instead of just
a job. Check out the list of programs on page 15, and the detailed program
descriptions starting on page 16.
Real-world instructors
Instructors at PCC have outstanding academic qualifications, and
something more; experience in their profession. Our instructors work
closely with business and industry to keep their classroom teaching
up-to-the-minute.
Hands-on experience
Cooperative education gives PCC students the opportunity to earn
credit — and in some cases, a paycheck for supervised work expe-
rience. It’s valuable practice, and also a good way to start making
career connections.
You get much more than you pay for

At PCC, the tuition you pay is one of the best deals you’ll ever get; it repre-
sents about a third of the actual cost of your education. The rest comes
primarily from state and local taxes.
Besides saving you money on tuition we offer the same types of financial aid
as any college or university in the country. In fact, we award more than $53
million annually in grants, scholarships, loans and work-study fund.
Convenient locations
We offer courses seven days per week at about 200 locations throughout
our five-county district. We call the concept our “Extended Learning
Campus,” and it’s an important part of our commitment to making education
accessible to you.
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Supportive environment
A job, a family, language problems, a disability — no matter what you’re
juggling, if you want to attend PCC we’ll find a way for you to do it. Instruc-
tors and staff are easy to get to know and very available. PCC also has many
programs for 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 who
need academic help.
All this and a chance to have fun outside class!

College isn’t all about work; it’s important to balance your studies with friends
and activities. Many students say PCC gave them the opportunity to explore
new interests that made a big difference in their lives.
With so many campuses to choose from, you’re bound to find activities that
interest you. Go out for intercollegiate basketball or an intramural sports
event. Build your leadership skills in student government, get involved in
a theater production, sign up for a club...the list goes on. Activities are a
terrific way to get to know students, faculty and staff.
Want to find out more?

Check out the rest of this book for information about:
• Admissions and financial aid
• One- and two-year career program descriptions
• The Oregon Transfer Degree
• Where to get your questions answered
Check out the PCC catalog for a detailed description of program require-
ments, courses, student support services and staff. You can look at a catalog
on the Web at (www.pcc.edu/catalog) or in any PCC library or admissions
office, public library, or high school counseling office. You also can buy one
at any PCC bookstore for $3, or order through the mail by sending a check or
money order for $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 unlawful discrimination based
on race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex,
marital status, height/weight ratio, disability, veteran status, age, or sexual
orientation in any area, activity or operation of the District. In addition, the
college complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), related
Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act
of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, USERRA –
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, and all civil
rights laws of the City of Portland and the State of Oregon. Accordingly, equal
opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the college’s
benefit and services shall be extended to all persons, and the college shall
promote equal opportunity and treatment through a positive and continuing
affirmative action plan.
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DO YOU WANT HELP
CHOOSING A CAREER?
Why not learn about yourself or learn about the world?
At Portland Community College we can help you
identify your goals and interests. Find out what kind of
work satisfies you and what you might want in a career.
We offer a variety of ways to help:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSE: CG 140

This credit class helps you gain information about yourself and about the
work world. You will focus on your career decisions through presentations
Starting a bachelor’s degree?
by the instructor, self-evaluation materials and assignments investigating
yourself and the work world. CG 140 Career Development is listed in the Working overtime?
Schedule of Classes under “Career Help and College Success.”
Thinking about computers?
NON-CREDIT COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
Changing diapers?
These courses offer brief introductions to important topics and are listed in
the non-credit section of the Schedule of Classes under “Career Exploration, Ready to finish high school?
Preparation and Training.” The Schedule of Classes is available at all PCC
campuses and most public libraries in our area. Dreaming of a profession?
CAREER COUNSELING Planning your own business?

At the Cascade, Rock Creek and Sylvania campuses, you can discuss
your career concerns with trained counselors. Call for an appointment. Feeling burned out?
Cascade: Student Services Building, Room 104, (503) 978-5271 Discovering who you are?
Rock Creek: Building 9-118, (503) 614-7300
Sylvania: College Center 216, (503) 977-4531 Hoping to make a difference?
Southeast Center: Mt. Tabor Hall, Room 152, (503) 788-6256
CAREER RESOURCE CENTERS

The resource centers at the Cascade, Rock Creek and Sylvania
campuses have books and materials on career topics and up-to-date
labor market information or sit at the computer and find career ideas
through the e-DISCOVER program:
Cascade: Student Services Building, Room 150, (503) 978-5271
Rock Creek: Building 9, Room 108, (503) 614-7335
Sylvania: College Center, Room 216, (503) 977-4891
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it ’ s easy to get started
We offer many options at PCC. Begin a bachelor’s degree and earn
credits that transfer to many four-year universities. Train for a career
—we offer over 80 areas of study! Earn credits during the summer
or while still in high school. Many students take classes to upgrade
job skills.
ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS OFFICES
Admissions representatives and professional advisers are available on
Cascade Campus each campus to help you take a class or start a program. PCC has an open
705 N. Killingsworth admissions policy, which means anyone can enroll, whether or not they have a
Student Services Building 125 high school diploma or previous college experience. However, some programs
(503) 977-8888, select option 2 have prerequisites.
Rock Creek Campus As a first time credit student at PCC, you need to fill out an admissions form
17705 N.W. Springville Rd. before registering. You can get a form by visiting or calling one of our four
Building 9, Room 102 campus admissions offices listed at left or fill one out online at:
(503) 977-8888, select option 2 www.pcc.edu/admissions.
Southeast Center This first-step will help us guide you toward admission to PCC. If you plan to
2305 S.E. 82nd Ave. pursue a degree, certificate, or diploma at PCC, you will participate in a new
Tabor Hall, Room 152 student orientation, basic skills assessment and advising before registering for
(503) 977-8888, select option 2 specific classes.
Sylvania Campus You should start the admission process well in advance of registration, which
2000 S.W. 49th Ave. begins about six weeks before each term. Terms start in September, January,
College Center 225 March and June.
(503) 977-8888 , select option 2
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FINANCIAL AID
FINANCIAL AID OFFICES
PCC offers students three types of financial aid:
Cascade Campus
Grants and scholarships – gift funds that do not have to be repaid.
705 N. Killingsworth
Loans – low-interest funds that must be repaid. Student Services
Work – part-time jobs from which you receive a monthly paycheck. Building 105
(503) 978-5278
Financial aid staff members at PCC will work with you and your family to apply
for these sources of aid, determine your eligibility, and come up with the right Rock Creek Campus
combination of financial aid programs to fit your needs. 17705 N.W. Springville Road
Applications for financial aid are available in January for the next fall term. You Building 9, Room 104
can get them at any PCC admissions office, your local high school and many (503) 614-7216
public libraries. Get started soon, as the process is lengthy. Southeast Center - Tuesday and
To find out more, go to www.pcc.edu/resources/tuition-fees/financial-aid Wednesday only
2305 S.E. 82nd Ave.
Mt. Scott Hall, Room 152a
VETERANS’ BENEFITS
(503) 788-6254
PCC is certified by the Veterans Administration as a veterans training
institution. For information about benefits, contact the veterans office at the
Sylvania Campus
Sylvania Campus, College Center 246, (503) 977-4502 or go online and visit 12000 S.W. 49th Ave.
www.pcc.edu/resources/tuition-fees/financial-aid/veterans.html. College Center 212
(503) 977-4934
SCHOLARSHIPS
Portland Community College awards a number of scholarships each year
through the PCC Foundation. There are many different scholarships and stu-
dents can apply for up to three each year. Applications are available at the
PCC Foundation office, located at Sylvania Campus College Center 234, or
any financial aid office. For information, call (503) 977-4382. COSTS (as of Summer 2008)
Tuition: Oregon Residents, $70 per credit
paying your own way? Application Fee: $25 (one time only)
PCC offers several payment options to make it easier to pay your tuition, in- Student Activity Fee: $1.60 per credit
cluding the 50/50 Deferred Plan. Check out your payment options online at
www.pcc.edu/tuition or call (503) 977-4234. Lab Fees ($30 maximum): varies, see
course description
Special Program Fees: varies, see
CATALOG
course description
The annual college catalog tells you what courses are required for each
PCC degree and certificate. It also contains course descriptions, information Parking Fee: $33 per term
on student support services, and staff listings. If you’re pursuing a degree, Books: Plan on $150-$200 per class
certificate, or credits to transfer, use the catalog and an adviser to plan the
*subject to change, call for latest costs
courses you’ll take. The schedule of classes just lists the times and locations
we’re offering classes each term — it doesn’t tell you what you need to take.
Catalogs are free to all credit students when they attend the new student
orientation offered on each campus or you can find one on the Web at www.
pcc.edu/catalog. You may also buy one at any PCC bookstore for $3 or order
one by mail by sending a check or money order for $6 to: PCC Admissions,
P.O. Box 19000, Portland, Oregon 97280-0990
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
The schedule is published several weeks before each term and lists the
locations, times, and instructors for specific courses being offered. They are
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available at PCC campuses and many public libraries in our area.
T R A N S F E R C ourses C A N
TA K E Y O U A N Y W H E R E
Let’s face it, the courses taken during the first two years of a
four-year degree are similar no matter where you go. That’s
why Portland Community College credits transfer easily to
state universities in Oregon.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS OREGON TRANSFER DEGREE

Dual Enrollment Programs
PCC has worked with the Oregon University System to create the Oregon Transfer
We’ve signed dual enrollment agreements Degree. It says you have met your freshman and sophomore general education
with these institutions: requirements when you are admitted to any of their universities, including the
Portland State University University of Oregon, Oregon State University and Portland State University.
Oregon State University The degree requires you earn at least 90 credits, though all of them don’t
Oregon Institute of Technology have to be from PCC. Like the equivalent freshman and sophomore years
Western Governors University at a university, this program usually takes at least two years to complete.
Concordia University The Oregon Transfer Degree includes courses in communications, arts and
Linfield College letters, social sciences, mathematics, sciences, computer science, physical
Pacific University education and health, plus electives.
Marylhurst University
Associate of Science Transfer Degree
These programs make it easier to tailor
your education to fit your personal goals, This degree is designed for students planning to enter the business program
preferences and timelines. You’ll meet staff of an Oregon University System school. With this degree, you will
and students from both schools who will meet OUS freshman and sophomore general education requirements.
introduce you to extensive course offerings. Admission to the business school of an OUS institution is not guaranteed,
And, you’ll work with advisers to make sure and we strongly recommend that you contact the specific OUS campus
every course counts toward your degree. business school program early in your first term at PCC to be advised of
additional requirements.
■ One application for both schools Associate of Science Oregon Transfer-Business
■ Advising available at either institution The Associate of Science Oregon Transfer – Business (ASOT-BUS) degree
■ Increased schedule flexibility; access is designed for students planning to transfer credits to any Oregon University
to more classes System (OUS) school and seek entry into that institution’s business school
program. Students completing the ASOT-BUS degree will have met the
■ Access to services and participation in lower-division general education requirements of the OUS institution’s
college life on both campuses baccalaureate degree programs. Students transferring will have junior status
■ Coordinated financial aid and for registration purposes.
scholarships Admission to the business school program of an OUS institution is not
■ Access to library and computer resources guaranteed upon completion of the ASOT-BUS degree. It is strongly
on both campuses recommended that students contact the specific OUS campus business
school program early in the first term of their ASOT-BUS program to be
■ Easier transition from community advised of additional requirements.
college to university
OUT-OF-STATE TRANSFER OPTION
■ Most affordable route to your degree
PCC credits are readily accepted out-of-state, even at America’s most pres-
(You pay each school’s respective
tigious colleges and universities. In fact, our alumni have gone on to such
tuition rate.)
schools as MIT, Johns Hopkins and UC Berkley. If you plan on transferring to
a school that is not in the Oregon University System, you need to contact that
school directly to determine their specific transfer requirements. We recom-
mend you do this as soon as you know which school you are interested in.
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Criminal Justice,
OHSU
OHSU
WOU
WOU
SOU
Human Services,
SOU
OSU
OSU
EOU
EOU
PSU
PSU
OIT
OIT
UO
UO
Agriculture, Forestry, Marine Public Administration
Agricultural Business Management • • Administration of Justice/Corrections • •
Agriculture and Resource Economics • • Community Crime Prevention Studies •
Agriculture, General • Community Development •
Animal Sciences • Criminology •
Bioresource Research • Fire Services Administration • •
Crop and Soil Science • • Law Enforcement •
Fisheries Science • Planning, Public Policy & Management • •
Food Science and Technology • Public Administration/Affairs •
Forest Engineering •
Engineering
Forest Engineering—Civil Engineering •
Biological Engineering •
Forest Management •
Chemical Engineering •
Forest Products •
Civil Engineering • • •
Forest Recreation Resources •
Computer Engineering • •
Horticulture •
Computer Engineering Technnology •
Natural Resources •
Construction Engineering Managment •
Rangeland Resources • •
Electrical Engineering •
Wildlidfe Science •
Electrical and Electronics Technology •
Architecture Electronics Engineering Technology •
Architecture • • Engineering Physics •
Interior Architecture • • Environmental Engineering •
Landscape Architecture • Geological Engineering •
Industrial & Maufacturing Engineering
Business
Laser Optical Engineering Technology •
Accounting • • • •
Manufacturing Engineering Technology • •
Business Administration • • • •
Mechanical Engineering • •
Business Administration/Management • • • •
Mechanical Engineering Technology •
Business—Chemistry •
Metallurgical Engineering •
Business/Economics • • • •
Mining Engineering •
Business, General • • • •
Nuclear Engineering •
Business, Mathematics •
Radiation Health Physics •
Business—Music •
Software Engineering Technology •
Fiance • • •
Geomatics •
Industrial Managment •
Technology •
Managment • • •
Managment Information Systems • •
• •
EOU: Eastern Oregon University
Marketing
Advertising • OHSU: Oregon Health & Science University
Supply and Logistics
OIT: Oregon Institute of Technology
Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics OSU: Oregon State University
Business—Mathematics •
PSU: Portland State University
Computer and Information Science •
Computer Science • • • • • SOU: Southern Oregon University
Computer Science and Mathematics • • •
UO: University of Oregon
Computer Science/Multimedia Design •
Mathematics • • • • • • WOU: Western Oregon University
Mathematics Sciences •
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OHSU
OHSU
WOU
WOU
SOU
SOU
OSU
OSU
EOU
EOU
PSU
PSU
OIT
OIT
UO
UO
Fine Arts, Arts Health Professions
Applied Visual Arts • • Communication Disorders and Science •
Art • • • • • • Dental Hygiene • •
Art History • • Emergency Medical Services • •
The Arts • Health Sciences •
Ceramics • Medical Technology • • • •
Dance • • Nursing • • • •
Fibers • Pharmacy •
Fine and Applied Arts • Physician Assistant
Fine and Performing Arts • Radiation Therapy Technology • •
Jazz Studies • • Radiologic Science •
Metalsmithing and Jewlery • Speech/Hearing Science •
Music • • • • • • Ultrasound •
Music Comosition •
Home Economics, Family Studies
Music Education •
Apparel Design •
Music Performance • •
Housing Studies •
Music Theory •
Human Development & Family Studies •
Painting • •
Interior Merchandising •
Printmaking • •
Merchandising Management •
Sculpture • •
Theater Arts • • • • • Journalism
Visual Design • Journalism •
Foreign Languages Liberal Arts, Humanities

American Sign Language • American Studies • •
Chinese • • Applied Linguistics • •
Foreign Languages • Arts and Letters • •
French • • • Asian Studies •
German • • • Classical Civilization •
Greek • Classics • •
Italian • Communication • • •
Japanese • • Comparative Literature • •
Latin • English • • • • • •
Romance Languages • Enviromental Studies • • •
Russian • • Ethnic Studies • •
Spanish • • • • General Studies •
Humanities • • •
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Independent Study •
Environmental Health and Safety •
Interdisciplinary Studies • • • •
Exercise and Movement Science •
International Studies • • • • •
Exercise and Sport Science •
Liberal Studies • •
Health and Physical Education • •
Linguistics •
Health Care – Administration •
Philosophy • • • •
Health Education •
Philosophy, Politics, Economics •
Health Promotion and Education •
Religious Studies •
Physical Education and Health •
Speech Communication • • •
Women’s Studies • • •
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WOU
SOU
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Natural Sciences
Applied Environmental Science •
Biochemistry • •
Biochemistry and Biophysics • •
Biology • • • • • •
Botany • •
Chemistry • • • • • •
Entomology •
Environmental Science • • •
General Science • • • •
Geology • • • •
Microbiology •
Natural Science •
Physics • • • • •
Zoology •
Social Sciences
Anthropology • • • • •
Anthropology/Sociology •
Applied Psychology •
Child and Family Studies •
Community Development •
Economics • • • • •
General Social Science • • •
Geography • • • • •
History • • • • • •
Political Science • • • • • •
Psychology • • • • • •
Social Science • • • •
Sociology • • • • •
EOU: Eastern Oregon University
OHSU: Oregon Health & Science University
OIT: Oregon Institute of Technology
OSU: Oregon State University
PSU: Portland State University
SOU: Southern Oregon University
UO: University of Oregon
WOU: Western Oregon University
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SERVICES FOR SUCCESS
Child Care Services can refer you to off-campus care, help you evaluate
MORE QUESTIONS? care quality and provide information on financial assistance. Limited on-
campus care is available at Cascade, Rock Creek and Sylvania Campuses.
Admissions
Cascade (503) 977-8888
Rock Creek (503) 977-8888 The Career Resource Center provides personalized assistance to
Southeast (503) 977-8888 students who are exploring careers or looking for part- or full-time jobs with
Sylvania (503) 977-8888 information about various careers, employers, job search skills, or cooperative
education opportunities.
Advising
Cascade (503) 978-5271
Rock Creek (503) 614-7297 Cooperative Education is supervised work experience directly tied to
Southeast (503) 788-6272 your college major or your career goals. You earn college credit and, in some
Sylvania (503) 977-4531 cases, a paycheck.
Bookstore
Cascade (503) 977-4704
Distance Learning enables students alternative delivery of courses.
Rock Creek (503) 614-7209 Courses may be taken by Tel-Net live interactive courses, modem,
Southeast (503) 978-5267 teleconferences, telecourses and the Web.
Sylvania (503) 788-6261
The Multicultural Center at Sylvania provides academic advising, one-
Child Care on-one tutoring, seminars on personal and academic skill development,
Rock Creek (503) 614-7511
and a mentoring program for African Americans, Asians, Hispanics, Native
Sylvania (503) 977-4424
Americans and other ethnic minorities.
Resource and Referral (503) 977-4366
Disability Services (503) 977-4341 Job Placement is a job referral service for PCC students and graduates
TTY (503) 246-4072 designed to give all students equal access to job leads.
Financial Aid
Cascade (503) 978-5278 Developmental Education helps build skills to succeed at PCC through
Rock Creek (503) 614-7216 individualized programs in basic reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary,
Southeast (503) 788-6254 grammar and mathematics.
Sylvania (503) 977-4934
International Student Info. (503) 614-7535 Learning Centers offer reading, writing, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary,
study skills and basic math skills in an individualized lab format using tutoring,
Personal and Vocational Counseling self-help materials, videos and computer-aided instruction with some credit
Cascade (503) 978-5271 options available.
Rock Creek (503) 614-7300
Sylvania (503) 977-4531
The Women’s Resource Centers at Cascade, Rock Creek and Sylvania
Southeast (503) 788-6240
offer information and referral services for child care, community services and
Parking (503) 977-8181 campus student services, sponsor educational workshops and symposiums,
and are a bridge for women returning to school after an absence, as well as
Placement Testing for those first entering college.
Cascade (503) 978-5234
Rock Creek (503) 614-7289
Southeast (503) 788-6277 The Washington County Consortium provides vocational training and
Sylvania (503) 977-4533 job placement services to low-income adults in that county with the goal of
helping them become economically self-sufficient.
Safety and Security (503) 977-4902
Scholarships (503) 977-4382
Student Government (ASPCC)

Cascade (503) 978-5379
Rock Creek (503) 614-7442
Southeast (503) 788-6259
Sylvania (503) 977-4361
Veterans’ Services (503) 977-4502

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
PCC offers five college entry programs for single parents, PAVTEC is a consortium of 12 school districts, private indus-
displaced homemakers, and other students in transition try, labor, and other educational institutions. PAVTEC works
four English and one Spanish language). The tuition free with 30 high schools and PCC to provide quality, articulated
programs are strength-based supportive learning communities professional-technical programs.
dedicated to easing the transitions to college, career, and life
The Margaret Carter Skill Center recruits unemployed
changing possibilities. The programs are geared to the needs
and underemployed residents to increase their earning power
of students with families, jobs, and other responsibilities who
through basic skills education and technical training. The goal is
wish to prepare for the future.
to prepare them for family-wage jobs, and may include other edu-
Project Independence - Cascade Campus 503-978-5249 cational programs on the Cascade campus. Skill Center programs
New Directions - Rock Creek Campus 503-614-7448 are offered in partnership with the Private Industry Council, the
Transiciones Oeste - Rock Creek Campus 503-614-7437 State Employment Department and the Urban League of Portland.
Life Tracks - Southeast Center 503-788-6198 Steps to Success provides welfare clients with life skills
Transitions Program - Sylvania Campus 503-977-8580 training, basic skills training and job placement services, plus
other support services necessary to obtain a living-wage job.
Adult Basic Education / General Education Devel-
Centers are in East Portland, North Portland and at Rock Creek.
opment (ABE / GED) is a low-cost program in basic skills for
students whose abilities range from non-literate to the eighth- The Student Transfer Center at Cascade, Rock Creek,
grade level, as well as high school level skills needed for the and Sylvania provides students with information on how to
GED test. GED tests also are offered at PCC. make contact with colleges and universities to which they plan
to transfer. Additionally, advisers from other schools will be
College Success Skills at Sylvania Campus assists new available on campus to help students make the transition.
and returning students by providing college preparation
coursework which strengthens skills in English, reading, writing Technical Learning Specialists provide support services
and math. Department advisers work with students to build in select career programs including automotive, civil and me-
academic and personal goals and ensure that students have chanical engineering, electrical engineering technology, com-
equal access to college resources. puter software engineering and nursing.
Career Pathways students gain the skills to jump-start their
The Computer Training program at the Washington Coun-
career in a variety of in-demand occupations in the Portland
ty Workforce Training Center ranges from basic computer liter-
metro area. Career Pathways are PCC classes offered in an
acy to advanced instruction in complex, specialized software
intensive, short-term format (3-6 months) that allow students,
applications in a traditional classroom format and specially
including English language learners, to work in their chosen
contracted, customized workshops.
field and continue their education toward an advanced certifi-
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) cate and/or degree. In addition to their job-specific education,
offers low-cost classes for people whose native language is not students will learn tools needed to get a job, including résumé
English. Reading, writing, conversation and American culture writing, cover letters and interviewing skills. Completion awards
are stressed. are available for most Pathways. For more information on pro-
gram offerings visit www.pcc.edu/cp or call (503) 788-6218.
The Portland Teachers Program is a partnership among
PCC, PSU, UP and Portland and Beaverton School Districts. It is
designed to help prepare culturally competent K-12 teachers for
Portland and Beaverton schools with a special focus on the re-
cruitment of historically under-represented groups in the teaching
profession. For more information call (503) 978-5444. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Project ¡Adelante Maestros! provides support ser- It is against the college’s policy for any manager,
vices and educational opportunities for Spanish-speaking supervisor, faculty, staff or student to engage in
students working toward their AAS degree in Early Education harassment or discrimination of any member of the
and Family Studies. college community based on his/her race, color,
religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national
International Cooperative Education offers opportuni- origin, age, sex, marital status, height/weight ratio,
ties in several countries where students earn academic credit disability or sexual orientation. Inquires regarding these
for work experience that usually lasts for eight weeks. matters may be directed to Director, Affirmative Action,
(503) 978-5841, TTY (503) 978-5464, P.O. Box 19000,
Portland, OR 97280-0990. Questions specific to the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be directed
to the Office for Students with Disabilities,
(503) 977-4341 or TTY (503) 246-4072.
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the campuses
SYLVANIA CAMPUS
The Sylvania Campus is in suburban Southwest Portland between Lake
Oswego and Tigard. The campus rests on a gently sloping hillside,
bordered by a forest of Douglas firs, oaks, maples and alders. It offers
breathtaking views of Tualatin Valley, Bull Mountain and the Oregon Coast
Range. The Sylvania Campus is home for the PCC nursing and dental
programs, which have national reputations for excellence. Sylvania also
provides college transfer, career and technical programs, and develop-
mental education. The campus is large, but classes are small, so students
are able to develop excellent teaching and learning relationships with their
instructors.
CASCADE CAMPUS
The Cascade Campus is situated in the revitalized North Portland area,
offering students a centralized location and a growing list of academic pro-
grams. It is a developing urban campus and enjoys a culturally rich land-
scape, featuring an exciting atmosphere of expanding academic
services and campus facilities. Numerous community programs like legal
aid, neighborhood associations and job referral services are located
either on the campus or within easy reach of it. In addition to its traditional
academic programs, Cascade also is the home of the Margaret Carter Skill
Center, which gives people of all ages a chance to learn basic education
to start a new life.
ROCK CREEK CAMPUS

The Rock Creek Campus is situated about 12 miles west of downtown Port-
land. The campus sits amid wetland and farms, perfect for PCC’s Veterinary
Technology, Landscape Technology and Biology programs. It’s also a fine
venue for its Diesel Service Technology, Agricultural Mechanics, Auto Colli-
sion Repair, and Building Construction Technology programs. The on-campus
hangar 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 facility allows students to com-
plete the first year of a college transfer degree and courses range from art,
history and writing to math, business administration, economics and general
science. Several of the classrooms hold brand new flat-screened computers
and students can study career and technical training programs like Computer
Applications and Office Systems, Management and Supervisory Development,
and Industrial Occupations (trades).
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career programs
Portland Community College offers more than

100 career and technical certificates
and degrees designed to prepare students
for entry-level jobs or to upgrade skills in a
variety of occupations.
ASSOCIATE DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND JOB-FOCUSED CAREER TRAINING

While the associate of applied science degree may be earned in two years of full-time study, certificate programs typically require a
year or less full time.
Accounting, 16 Facilities Maintenance Technology, 43

Alcohol and Drug Counseling, 17 Fire Protection Technology, 44
Apprenticeship and Trades, 18 Fitness Technology, 45
Architectural Drafting and Design, 19 Gerontology, 46
Auto Collision Repair Technology, 20 Graphic Design, 47
Automotive Service Technology, 21 Health Information Management, 48
Aviation Maintenance Technology, 22 Interior Design, 49
Aviation Science, 23 Landscape Technology, 50
Biomedical Engineering Technology, 24 Library and Media Assisting, 51
Bioscience Technology, 25 Machine Manufacturing Technology, 52
Building Construction Technology, 26 Management, 53
Building Inspection Technology, 27 Management and Supervisory Development, 54
Civil Engineering Technology, 28 Marketing, 55
Computer Applications and Office Systems, 29 Mechanical Engineering Technology 56
Computer Applications and Office Systems Medical Assisting, 57
Web Site Development, 30 Medical Laboratory Technology, 58
Computer Education Program, 31 Microelectronics Technology, 59
Computer Information Systems, 32 Multimedia, 60
Computer Information Systems: E-Commerce, 32 Music, Professional, 61
Criminal Justice, 33 Nursing, 62
Dental Assisting, 34 Ophthalmic Medical Technology, 63
Dental Hygiene, 34 Paraeducation, 64
Dental Laboratory Technology, 35 Paralegal, 64
Diesel Service Technology, 36 Radiography, 65
Drafting Technology and Design, 37 Real Estate, 66
Early Education and Family Studies, 38 Sign Language Interpretation, 67
Electronic Engineering Technology, 39 Solar Voltaic Manufacturing Technology, 68
Emergency Management, 40 Veterinary Technology, 69
Emergency Medical Technician, 41 Video Production, 70
Emergency Medical Services, 41 Virtual Assistant, 71
Emergency Telecommunicator (9-1-1), 42 Welding Technology, 72
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A
A ccounting
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?

PCC Program Overview
As an accounting clerk or bookkeeper, you will compute, classify and record
The accelerated certificate emphasizes numerical data to keep sets of financial records complete. You may also
computerized accounting courses. check the accuracy of data originally recorded by other workers. Some
The one-year certificate emphasizes book- accounting clerks or bookkeepers are fully responsible for the accounting
keeping, accounting specialty courses and records of a business. Others may be responsible for specific parts of the
keyboarding, in addition to general business records, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial
microcomputer applications courses. statements, budgets and costing systems.
The two-year associate of applied science These tasks are performed under the direction of a professional accountant.
degree program includes accounting and Professional accounting requires a four-year degree and is not available
specialty courses, in addition to general through this program.
business and General Education courses.
What skills will I use on the job?
Associate of Applied Science Degree:
PCC’s program is designed to develop your skills in areas such as: business
92-94 credit hours; includes 77-78 credit
mathematics, accounting, law and tax, ten-key on business calculators, micro-
hours of required courses, three credit
computer applications, financial management, communication and organization.
hours of business electives and 18 credit
hours of General Education. Consult a
program advisor for help in planning General How much can I earn?
Education courses. MTH 65 is required for
Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:
graduation. A math competency exam is
Starting: $20,000–$24,000 Experienced: $24,000–$30,000
available. You must meet college graduation
requirements, including General Education,
math and English competencies. Who will hire me?
Accounting clerks and bookkeepers are hired by public accounting firms,
Two-Term Certificate: Accelerated private and public organizations, businesses, and occasionally by individuals.
computerized accounting: 30 credit hours. Our graduates work with such firms as Oregon Graduate Institute, Wells Fargo
Bank, Accountemps, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and Intel.
One-year Certificate: 47 credit hours as
outlined in the catalog.
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A
A lcohol and
D rug counseling
Cascade Campus | Jackson Hall | Room 210 | (503) 978-5661

PCC Program overview
As an alcohol and drug counselor you will motivate clients to enter treatment,
conduct intake interviews, write treatment plans, provide individual counsel- Most courses are offered in late afternoons or
ing, conduct family education, do group counseling, manage cases and keep evenings for those who work during the day.
records, make ethical decisions, use multicultural competency, and employ The program has been designed to update the
gender-specific treatment methods. skills of individuals currently working in related
areas. Corrections personnel, mental health
What skills will I use on the job? counselors, health care workers and prevention
specialists use PCC’s program for upgrading. If
The alcohol and drug counselor program is carefully designed to develop you would like to take specific courses without
your skills in one-on-one counseling, family education, group counseling, drug being in the program, talk with an advisor at
and alcohol treatment methods, case management, advanced counseling (503) 978-5254 to determine eligibility and
procedures and cross-cultural awareness. course availability.
How much can I earn?

Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area: 92 credit hours; includes 79 credit hours of re-
Starting: $21,000–$28,000 Experienced: $28,000–$52,000 quired program courses plus 16 credit hours
of General Education. Consult a program
Who will hire me? advisor to plan General Education classes.
Students must meet PCC graduation require-
This field has been rapidly growing for several years. In the Portland area
ments, including General Education, math
and statewide, the demand for qualified counselors has far outnumbered
and English competencies.
the supply.
Prevention Specialist Program award:

You may find work in rural and metropolitan areas in businesses and agen-
26 credit hours; includes 23 credit hours of
cies such as correctional alcohol and drug programs, medical centers, public
alcohol, tobacco and other drug preven-
social agencies, rehabilitation centers, adolescent programs, older adult
tion, academic, skill training and speech
programs, multicultural counseling agencies and clinics.
courses, and three credit hours of supervised
experimental learning.
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A
A ppr E nticeship
and T rades
cascade campus | Technology Education Building | Room 101 | (503) 978-5650
Career description
PCC provides classes in accordance with the Apprenticeship and Training
At PCC, men and women attend evening Laws for the State of Oregon. These classes present technical instruction for
classes as a part of their training program. the trades and are intended to complement on-the-job skills for both men
PCC provides approximately 10 percent and women. Each apprenticeship trade has a joint apprenticeship commit-
of an apprentice’s training through in class tee, which outlines the procedures to become a journey person. This outline
work, while 90 percent of the student’s usually consists of two to five years of supervised, on-the-job experience
training is received on the job. in various aspects of the trade, combined with PCC classes. The training
committees outline the type of supportive courses needed to prepare qualified
Associate of Applied Science Degree: journey persons in addition to working with PCC for related training classes.
The Statewide Apprenticeship Degree PCC also offer an Oregon State approved – eight credit pre-apprenticeship
requires a minimum of 90 credit hours. training to prepare students to successfully apply for and enter any
Includes completion of apprenticeship, Oregon Apprenticeship.
related technical education and 16 credit Electrical trades: PCC is an approved continuing education provider for
hours of approved General Education. journey person electrical license renewal through the State of Oregon
Consult the Trades and Industry depart- Electrical Licensing Division.
ment for help exploring and planning your
program. You must meet college graduation Apply through Oregon State Apprenticeship and Training, 800 NE Oregon
requirements, including General Education, Street, Portland, Oregon, or call them at (503) 731-4072.
Math and English competencies.
Approximate salaries in the Portland area:
Starting: $10–$14 per hour
Journeymen: $27–$40 per hour
Who will hire me?

Electrical, construction, building, manufacturing, industrial, manual,
heavy, mechanical and maintenance trades and industries may hire you.
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A
A rchitectural
D esign and D rafting
Sylvania Campus | Science Technology | Room 208 | (503) 977-4163

The architectural drafter is a skilled technician who designs and/or develops
the working drawings required to guide the construction of buildings. This program is designed to help you
Architectural drafters are concerned with building designs, site, floor and develop the technical and other skills
foundation plans, elevations, building sections and details, cost estimates, needed in architectural drafting. Contact the
specification writing, code and zoning applications, renderings and perspec- architectural drafting and design depart-
tives, models of buildings, structural design, environmental system design ment for program advising, program costs
and computer applications. and employment opportunity information.
What skills will I use on the job? Associate of Applied Science Degree:
98 credit hours includes: 79 credit hours of
PCC’s architectural design program is structured to develop your knowl-
architectural design and drafting courses;
edge and skills in building design, working drawings, computer-aided
three credit hours of ART 215; 16 hours of
drafting (AutoCAD), sustainability, building systems, building codes and
general education courses as defined in the
structural analysis.
general education section of the catalog.
How much can I earn? In addition, students must meet college
Starting annual salaries in the Portland area range from approximately graduation requirements of Math 65 (or
$25,000–$28,000; an experienced drafter may earn more than $52,000. competency) and Writing 121. Consult a
program advisor for assistance in planning
Who will hire me? General Education classes.
The demand is good for competent, skilled drafters. Growth is predicted

for the drafting field. Architectural designers and drafters are hired by firms
of all sizes or are self-employed. Employment is also available in the draft-
ing departments of many corporations, cities, counties and state or federal
agencies. Graduates of the PCC drafting program are currently working
with design and architectural firms such as Coopridge Group Design &
Construction, Suntel Home Design, Neil Kelly, Morrisette Homes, Streitberger
Home Designs, Argo/Architect, Ankrom/ Moisen Associated Architects,
Zimmer, Gunsul, Frasca Partnership, Icon Architecture/Planning Inc and
Perkowitz+Ruth Architects.
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A
A uto C ollision
R epair T echnology
Rock Creek Campus | Building 2 | Room 230 | (503) 614-7229 or (503) 614-7331

The auto collision repair technician is a skilled crafts person and a member
The program is designed to train you for of a respected trade. The technician’s duties and responsibilities will vary
semiskilled positions in the auto collision according to the size of the shop and the number of employees.
repair field. Training is varied to give you a
Duties and responsibilities may include parts replacement, straightening
broad understanding and background in
damaged body panels, welding, auto glass replacement, auto frame straight-
the different aspects of the auto collision
ening, damage analysis, estimating repair costs and refinishing damage.
repair industry.

Auto collision repair, 90 credit hours The auto collision repair program at PCC is designed to develop your skills in
includes 72 credit hours of auto colli- areas such as basic mechanics, metal working, welding, damage analysis and
sion repair courses and 18 credit hours structural repair, communication, health and safety, math and preparation for
of General Education. Consult a program painting repaired automobiles.
advisor for help planning General Education
classes. You must meet college graduation How much can I earn?
math and English competencies.
Two-year Certificate: Auto collision

Some technicians work in hourly shops and some technicians choose to work
repair, 72 credit hours of required courses. as independents and receive a commission based on a percentage of the
labor produced. Some technicians are members of a repair team.
One-year Certificate: Auto painting, 36
Who will hire me?
credit hours; Painting I, Painting II, Painting III.
Auto collision repair technicians are hired by automobile dealerships and inde-
One-year Certificate: Auto collision pendent auto body repair shops. An experienced technician may also choose
repair, 36 credit hours of required courses. to open his or her own business, work as an adjuster for insurance companies
or become a factory representative for industry suppliers.
Graduates of the program are currently working with such firms as Preci-
sion Autobody and Paint of Beaverton, Kadel’s Autobody Shops, Lukas Auto
Painting and Repair, Kuni Cadillac and BMW, Farmer’s Insurance, Alexander
Chrysler Plymouth, Artistic Auto Body Ships, Obrist and Cunningham, Beaver-
ton Honda, Mackin and Sons, and many more.
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A
A utomotive S ervice
T echnology
Sylvania Campus | Automotive Metals | Room 210 | (503) 977-4130

As an automotive service technician, you will inspect, test, diagnose, repair,
and/or supervise the repair of mechanical and electrical/electronic systems on A student can earn an Associate of
automobiles and light trucks. Other responsibilities may include documenting Applied Science Degree in General Motors
vehicle, customer, and repair information, customer relations, sales, account- Automotive Service Education Program
ing, supervision, and management. (ASEP) or Automotive Service and Repair
Technology (ASRT). The Automotive
Specific duties will depend on the type of job and employer you choose. Your Service and Repair Technology (ASRT)
automotive education can be used in a wide variety of industry related jobs. Program also has a two-year certificate and
Some of those jobs include automotive technician, maintenance technician, four separate awards that can be earned.
specialty technician (specializing in a particular system on the car, i.e. brakes,
suspension, alignments, electrical, or engine performance), customer service The ASRT program consists of 20 three-
advisor, shop/service manager, and training instructor. week instructional modules. Each module
is an intensive course in a specialized
What skills will I use on the job? system/area of the vehicle. Modules consist
of time spent in lecture, laboratory work,
PCC’s automotive program is designed to develop your skills in these areas: and actual hands-on vehicle tasks. At the
Research information needed to diagnose and repair various automotive completion of each module a student can
systems; logical, step-by-step, diagnostic processes to locate, diagnose, and successfully perform actual on-the-job
repair defects; proper use and operation of hand tools and shop equipment; tasks with limited supervision. Students
proper use of electronic diagnostic meters, gas analyzers, oscilloscopes, and will need to purchase a shop coat, safety
scan tools; basic arithmetic for effective use of measuring tools and diagnos- glasses, and a basic set of hand tools for
tic equipment; written and verbal communication with employers, customers, use while working in the laboratory.
and colleagues; reading and researching industry related advancements,
innovations and repairs. The GM ASEP program consists of eight
terms. Four terms consist of time spent in
lecture, laboratory work, and actual hands-
on vehicle tasks at the school. Four terms
Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area: are spent at your sponsoring dealership
Entry level/Apprentice $20,800–$31,200 learning in a hands-on, getting paid while
Skilled/Journeyman $35,000–$70,000 you learn environment.
Experienced/Career Journeyman $45,000–$100,000
Who will hire me? ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:

Students graduating with an Associate of Applied Science Degree or the Two- 105 credit hours plus the course work to
Year Certificate in Automotive Service Technology can expect to find jobs with satisfy the writing and math competencies.
these automotive employers: new car and truck dealerships, independent car The 105 credit hours consist of 89 Automotive
repair shops/garages, specialty maintenance/repair shops, company-owned credits and 16 general education credits. You
mass merchandise service providers, city, state, government, and private must meet college graduation requirements,
fleets, parts stores/warehouses, insurance companies including general education, math and English
competencies. Consult with a program advisor
for entry into each of the programs and help in
planning your education requirements.
TWO-YEAR CERTIFICATE: Automotive Service

Technology 89 credit hours
Program Awards: brakes, 20 credit hours;

alignment, 20 credit hours; engine perfor-
mance, 40 credit hours; transmisison/drive
train, 24 credit hours.
You may receive PCC nontraditional college

credit for passing the Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) tests. See the department
chairperson for details.
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A
A viation M aintenance
T echnology

As an airframe and powerplant mechanic, you will be responsible for keeping
The aviation maintenance program is an aircraft in safe condition to fly by doing the following activities: servicing,
18-day program offered in a recommended repair, overhaul and inspection of aircraft, including airframe components
sequence of 24 courses, each a four-week and systems such as engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, propellers,
module. However, flexibility in program avionics and instruments.
design does allow some variation in sched-
You may decide to specialize in hydraulics and pneumatics, assembly and
ule but should be approved by the depart-
rigging, inspection, bonded repair, corrosion control, sheet metal repair, elec-
mental representative.
trical systems, avionics installation, propeller service, repair and overhaul,
General: These courses contain require- welding, painting, record keeping and engine service, repair and overhaul.
ments which are common to both airframe
and powerplant ratings. They should be What skills will I use on the job?
completed prior to entry into the airframe
and powerplant areas. Develop your skills in the following areas: problem solving and trouble shoot-
ing, reading and interpreting technical data, writing technical reports and
Airframe: Students who have completed all records, inspection techniques and adapting to new technologies.
of the courses in the airframe and general
area may receive a certificate of comple- How much can I earn?
tion which qualifies them to take FAA tests
for an Aviation Mechanics License with the Approximate annual salaries:
airframe rating. Starting: $21,000–$46,600 Experienced: $34,000–$70,000 +
Powerplant: Students who have completed Salaries based on a 250 workday year. Overtime at one and one-half to two
all of the courses in the powerplant and times the hourly rate is common.
general area may receive a certificate of
Added benefits include airline pass privileges, ranging from reduced rates
completion which qualifies them to take FAA
to free, unlimited travel. Employers commonly offer medical, dental and
tests for an Aviation Mechanics License with
retirement plans.
the powerplant rating.
Who will hire me?

minimum of 109 credit hours; includes 93 You will be eligible for employment with the following employers: global and
credit hours of aviation maintenance courses major air carriers, national, regional airlines, repair stations (general avia-
and 16 credit hours of General Education. tion), helicopter operators, fixed based operations, research and develop-
ment organizations, military aviation and other government agencies, self
Two-year Certificate: minimum 93 credit employed, corporate aviation operations, air taxi and charter operators,
hours of required aviation maintenance contract maintenance companies, aircraft manufacturers and many other
courses, including general, airframe and related industry employers.
powerplant area courses, demonstrated Math
Working conditions range from outside, in all types of weather, to inside
competency and WLD 210.
a climate controlled shop or hangar. Due to a wide variety of skills learned
Certificate (Airframe): 59 credit hours of
in the program, graduates have also found employment in many other
required aviation maintenance technology non-aviation industries.
courses; includes 25 credit hours of required
general area courses and 32 credit hours of
required airframe area courses, demonstrat-
ed Math competency and WLD 210.
Certificate (Powerplant): 61 credit

hours of required aviation maintenance
technology courses; includes 25 credit
hours of required general area courses
and 36 credit hours of required power-
plant area courses, plus demonstrated
Math competency.
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A
A viation S cience

General Aviation
The professional airplane or helicopter pilot is responsible for the safety
of each flight. This includes airplane preflight checks to assure readiness As a holder of an FAA commercial pilot
for flight, flight route planning, weather checks and evaluation, and certificate with instrument rating and over
communication with flight control during flight. The professional pilot also 500 hours of flight experience, you will be
manages aircraft speed, altitude and heading based on aircraft flight infor- eligible for:
mation. A pilot must make split-second decisions on aircraft control for safe • Short haul cargo pilot
take off and landing, and manage abnormal or emergency flight conditions • Charter pilot
that may occur in the course of the flight; a pilot must also oversee cargo or • Regional airline pilot
passenger loading and unloading, and resolve any related problems. • Corporate pilot
• FAA aviation administration
• Airport operations
• Mercy flights
A pilot must be willing to proactively take responsibility for the safety of the • Test pilot
flight. Pilots will need to make sound judgments rapidly based on flight condi-
tions. Problem solving as well as reading and interpreting technical data are
required skills of the professional pilot. The pilot must be able to maintain
concentration under demanding conditions for extended periods of time.
Pilots need to adapt to new technologies, provide customer service and write Transport Aviation
concise reports related to flight activities. As a holder of an FAA airline transport pilot
(ATP) rating with over 4000 flight hours, you
How much can I earn? will be eligible for:
Wages and salaries for airplane and helicopter pilots vary depending on the • Regional airline pilot
career path selected, experience and time working for a specific company. • Domestic airline pilot
Long-term potential for commercial pilots can exceed $100,000 per year. • Long-haul cargo pilot
• FAA aviation administration
Who will hire me? • Airline training pilot
• Test pilot
Certified pilots have several opportunities available after building their initial
• Corporate pilot
flight experience. They may find work in regional airlines such as Horizon or
• Airport operations
SkyWest. Those who pursue a four-year degree at another school may find
jobs in any of the major, international airlines. Pilots may also fly private or Note: Employment as a flight instructor is
corporate aircraft or work as airplane life flight pilots. And those graduating independent of general or transport avia-
with the Aviation Science degree specializing in helicopters can find both tion employment. FAA instructor ratings are
work in commercial flying or sightseeing, helicopter logging, oil rig support or minimum requirements.
construction. Graduates have found work both in the U.S. and in foreign coun-
tries, though foreign countries may require additional certification. Associate of Applied Science degree:
A minimum of 90 credit hours of 100- and
200-level courses are required, including
57 – 67 credits of Aviation Science core
courses (depending on degree option
selected), 16 credits of General Education
courses, and approved electives. Consult
a program advisor to help plan General
Education courses, approved electives and
math/writing competencies. The associate
degree allows credit transfer to some four-
year schools toward a bachelor’s degree.
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B
B iomedical E ngineering
T echnology
What Will I Do On The Job?

Biomedical engineering technicians or BMETs are responsible for servicing
and maintaining medical equipment and technology for hospitals and other
Full-time and Part-Time students: BMET health care facilities, manufacturers, and third-party service organization.
is a limited enrollment program for students Some BMETs are self-employed.
seeking a degree. A day program starts
in the fall and a late afternoon/evening Certification And Licensing
program starts in the winter. Qualified
students are accepted in the order in which The Biomedical equipment technician (CBET) certification is available from
the application process is completed. the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). Certi-
fication is voluntary, but employers look for it.
Job-upgrade Students: Students who
only want to upgrade their job skills must How Much Can I Earn?
meet individual course prerequisites and Salary range may be: $41,350–$47,736
complete an advising interview with an EET
faculty advisor prior to enrollment. Admis- Who Will Hire Me?
sion is granted on a space available basis
BMETs are usually hired by hospitals, medical equipment manufacturers, and
after the needs of the full-time and part-time
third-party service organizations.
of the EET degree and its options seeking
students are met.
Continuing Education: You may fully

transfer your AAS degree to the BSEET
of Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) or
choose other schools to pursue a BS degree
in EET. You may also transfer many courses
to OIT into the Renewable Energy Systems
(RES) program. You may also transfer
courses into a BS in Biomedical Electronics.
Faculty advisors will provide help in select-
ing additional course work appropriate for
your goals.
Biomedical Engineering Technology

is an option of the EET program.
NOTE: This degree includes 330 hours
internship. Placement in a hospital intern-
ship is based on department approval
and availability.

See the PCC catalog for courses, includ-
ing 18 credit hours of general education
courses. You must meet college graduation
requirements, including general education,
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B
B ioscience technology
ROCK CREEK Campus | Building 7 | Room 202 | (503) 614-7282

As a bioscience technician, your job might include making and
packaging pharmaceutical drugs or medical devices; researching and The Bioscience Technology program
developing new bioscience products; and working in non-clinical labs combines basic science study and the
with specialized practices such as forensics, food quality measurements application of real-life techniques.
and DNA diagnostics. Our program offerings were developed
in collaboration with Genentech and
What skills will I use on the job? other members of the Oregon Bioscience
Association to provide appropriate training
On the job, you may make and handle solutions, take measurements, for a variety of entry-level positions in the
culture cells, run manufacturing processes, and carry out analytical bioscience industry.
and preparative procedures with biological molecules such as DNA
and antibodies. Technicians need to be careful and detail-oriented with
a solid understanding of how the precision of their work contributes to the
larger development and production of bioscience products. Technicians
also need to be comfortable working in a highly regulated setting. ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:
90 credit hours, including 240 hours of
How much can I earn? work experience. Students who wish to
transfer should discuss specific requirements
Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area: with a departmental advisor.
Starting: $28,000 ($11 to $17 per hour)
Experienced: $38,000 ($13 to $20 per hour, or higher
CERTIFICATE: 13 credit hours.
with a bachelor of science).
Who will hire me? Students must achieve placement into

WR115 and MTH65 for entry into the certificate
A variety of companies and research institutions employ entry-level program and placement into WR 121 and MTH
bioscience technicians. Because our programs were designed with 95 for entry into the associate of applied science
input from local industry partners, our graduates are in an excellent degree program.
position to find 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 for crossover
work into physical sciences like microelectronics to increase your
employment opportunities.
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B B
B uilding C onstruction
T echnology

Skills taught in this program are used in many occupations. Your specific
The program is designed to help you duties will depend on the area in which you choose to work. Within the
develop the technical qualifications and construction industry are many niches where you can find the type of work
life skills needed to enter the construction that suits you, such as new construction or remodeling, residential construc-
industry, as well as to help those currently in tion or commercial construction and cabinetry. Your job duties will change and
the construction trades upgrade and learn become more challenging as you become more skilled.
new skills.
Building Construction Starting salaries for BCT graduates will vary, depending on skill level and from
Technology employer to employer. Starting salaries range from $10–$20 per hour.
Predicting earnings for graduates intending to become self-employed is diffi-
cult due to the number of variables. However, self-employed graduates can
Minimum of 93 credit hours; includes 77
earn from $20,000–$100,000 per year.
credit hours of approved classes for the
building construction technology and 16
credit hours of General Education. Consult
a program advisor for assistance in plan- All areas of construction require skills taught in the BCT program, such as:
ning General Education classes. Students framing (floor, wall, roof and stair), concrete (pouring, finishing and associ-
must meet college graduation requirements ated form work), exterior finishing (roofing, siding, exterior door and window
including General Education, math and installation); interior finishing (door hanging, trim work, drywall, finished stair
English competencies. construction) and cabinet making.
If you plan to go into business for yourself you will need estimating, sched-
Certificate: Minimum of 37 credit hours of uling and job management skills, as well as the skills needed to run a
approved building construction technology successful business.
classes. See course listing for Certificate.
Who will hire me?
Design Build Remodeling You might work for national and local construction, remodeling and cabinet
companies, state and federal agencies, overseas construction companies
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE: and individual home and business owners. BCT graduates are now working in
Minimum of 107 credit hours of approved most states of the union, including Alaska and Hawaii.
design/build remodeling classes includ-
ing 91 credit hours of approved classes for
the design/ build remodeling and 16 credit
hours of general education.
Construction Management
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:

Minimum 92 credit hours of approved
construction management classes
includes 76 credit hours of approved
classes for construction management
two year certificate and 16 credit hours in
General Education.
Students must meet college graduation

requirements including General Education,
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B uilding I nspection
T echnology
This program is designed to help you
What will I do on the job? develop technical and other skills needed in
Building Inspection Technology. Contact the
The two-year degree program prepares you for a career as a building inspec-
Building Inspection Technology department
tor or plans examiner. After passing national certification exams offered by
for program advising, program costs and
the International Code Council and the Oregon Inspector Certification, you
employment opportunity information.
might work as a commercial structural/mechanical inspector, commercial
plans examiner, one-and two-family dwelling structural/mechanical inspector, You may transfer from Portland Community
one- and two-family dwelling plans examiner, or all of the above. A one-year College to other colleges or universities
certificate prepares the student with extensive construction background for a to complete a bachelor’s degree. Students
career as a commercial building/mechanical inspector or one-and two-family interested in transferring credits should
dwelling structural/ mechanical inspector and plans examiner. Plans examin- see a building inspection technology
ers review new and remodel construction drawings submitted for building program advisor.
code compliance before a permit can be issued. Building inspectors check
construction sites for compliance to the permitted plans and applicable
code and standards. As an inspector and/or plans examiner you will identify, Associate of Applied Science Degree:
interpret and administer state and local codes; effectively communicate and 95 credit hours. Prospective students are
interact with the public and design professionals; conduct plan reviews and expected to be prepared for college level
inspections to protect the safety of the public. courses with minimum entrance test place-
ment into WR121 and MTH60 or above for all
What skills will I use on the job? INSP courses. You must complete 16 hours of
General Education courses as outlined in the
Excellent “people skills” are needed to work with the public on a daily basis. PCC regulations for degree seeking students.
Reading and writing skills are used for research and plan review. Knowl- Consult a PCC advisor for help planning
edge of construction materials, structural concepts, and good math skills General Education classes. You must meet
are needed to compute and review structural loads. Computer skills are college graduation requirements, including
required for both the inspector and plans examiner. Good driving records are General Education, Math and English compe-
usually required. tencies. Included in the degree is a require-
ment for 10 credits of cooperative work expe-
How much will I earn? rience. The work experience is an extension
Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area: of the material leaned in class and is during
Starting: $38,000 Experienced: $60,000 + the weekday at a building department.
Earnings depend on experience and the number of State Certifications held, One Year Certificate: Commercial
and individual jurisdiction salary rates. Building and Mechanical Inspector,
44 credits.
Who will hire me?
One Year Certificate: Residential
Employment opportunities exist in the Northwest and throughout the US. Building and Mechanical Inspector and
Most building inspectors and plans examiners work for cities and counties. Plans Examiner, 44 credits.
Some work for the State Building Codes Agency and other public agencies
such as the Port Authority, Housing Authority and Federal Agencies. Others One Year Certificate: One year certificates
work for private inspections companies, construction companies or larger are designed for the student with extensive
corporations with numerous buildings and different locations. construction background in a wide variety of
construction fields. Prospective students inter-
ested in a one year certificate are expected to
be prepared for college level courses with a
minimum entrance test placement into WR 121
and MTH 60 or above for all INSP courses.
Included in the certificate is a requirement for
cooperative work experience. The work experi-
ence is an extension of the material learned in
class and is during the weekday at a building
department. Consult the Building Inspection
Technology program advisor before beginning
a one year certificate program.
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C ivil E ngineering T echnology

As a civil engineering technician, you will work with engineers to plan, design,
The CET curriculum is designed to provide and construct environmental protection facilities, water and wastewater treat-
students with a broad range of engineering ment plants, air pollution control systems, solid and hazardous waste disposal
skills, making graduates very employable in systems, structures, buildings, bridges, dams, transportation systems, high-
a wide variety of engineering work places ways, rapid transit facilities, airport and coastal improvements, land develop-
and job roles. ment projects, residential and commercial complexes, storm water control
CET is an immersion-style engineering tech- facilities, and utilities.
nology program, featuring a great deal of You may be called on for a variety of assignments assisting in the administration
student-instructor contact, low program entry and management of engineering and construction projects, field reconnais-
prerequisites and high-level exit skills. sance, engineering and boundary surveys, design calculations, environmental
Full-time Students: The program starts in sampling, computer-aided drafting, construction layout, specification writing,
fall and winter terms. Prospective students sales, scheduling, estimating, and construction management, among others.
must meet with a faculty advisor and apply
to enter the program prior to enrolling. CET What skills will I use on the job?
is a limited-enrollment program; qualified The CET program is designed to develop your skills in a broad range of tech-
applicants are accepted in the order in nical areas, and in the areas of problem analysis and solution, spoken and
which the application process is completed. written communication, computer software use, and computer-aided drawing.
Job-upgrade Students: Individuals
seeking to upgrade skills are welcome to How much will I earn?
enroll in individual classes, on a space- Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:
available basis. Students must meet course Starting: $30,000–$40,000 Experienced: $40,000–$50,000
prerequisites and obtain departmental
permission prior to enrolling. Many companies also offer outstanding benefits, including health, dental and
life insurance, retirement and education.
Continuing Education: You may transfer to
a four-year school to pursue a B.S. degree
Who will hire me?
in engineering technology. See an advisor.
As a graduate of PCC’s civil engineering technology program, you may
work for consulting engineering firms, government agencies, construction
companies, manufacturing organizations, educational institutions or sales
See the PCC Catalog for courses. You must organizations. Graduates work for organizations such as AMEC, Boeing,
meet college graduation requirements, in Bonneville Power Administration, CH2M-Hill, Freightliner, Hewlett-Packard,
addition to department requirements, includ- Intel, Obayashi, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, ODOT, Portland
ing English competency and general educa- General Electric, Tectronix, Temp Control Mechanical, U.S. Army Corps of
tion courses. Engineers and W & H Pacific.
One Year Certificate: See the PCC

Catalog for courses, including department
requirements plus communications and
general education courses.
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C omputer A pplications and O ffice S ystems

Cascade Campus | Technology Education Building | Room 207 | (503) 978-5696
Sylvania Campus | Technology Classroom Building | Room 312 | (503) 977-4393
Rock Creek campus | Building 3 | Room 201 | (503) 614-7447
Southeast Center | Mt. Tabor Hall | Room 116 | (503) 788-6203

As an office employee, administrative assistant, or office manager, you will
have a variety of responsibilities. Some of your activities may include comput- Computer Applications and Office
ers, accounting, telephones, filing and information management, supervising Systems Certificate (Core): The program
office employees, greeting the public, planning and scheduling. emphasizes use of computers, document
preparation, document editing, filing and
What skills will I use on the job? use of current technology.
PCC’s computer applications and office systems program emphasizes the Administrative Assistant: The program
following skills: business computer applications, presentation graphics, e-mail, emphasizes communications and the use
oral and written communications, editing and proofreading, general account- of popular software. Not all second-year
ing, filing and records management, word processing applications, spread- courses are offered at every campus.
sheets, database, desktop publishing, human relations and web site creation Administrative Assistant–Office
and maintenance. Management: This program is designed for
people enrolled in computer applications
How much can I earn? and office systems or business administra-
Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area: tion career courses, people now employed
Starting: One-year certificate: $14,000–$19,000 in business who are interested in becoming
Starting: Two-year degree: $18,000–$24,250 office managers, and those already in office
Experienced: $18,000–$32,500 management who wish to update their skills.
Many employers provide benefits, including health, dental and life insurance,
retirement and profit sharing.
Administrative Assistant, Office Management,
94-101 credit hours; includes 81 credit hours
Who will hire me? of required courses and 18 credit hours of
You will find PCC computer applications and office systems graduates General Education. Consulting a CAS/OS
employed by both large and small, domestic and international, privately instructor for help is critical in planning your
owned and corporate employers. Following are examples of organizations in classes. You must meet college graduation
which you can find career opportunities: government agencies, financial insti- requirements, including General Education,
tutions, educational institutions, temporary agencies, high-technology indus- math, and English competencies.
tries, manufacturing firms, real estate agencies, health care organizations and
insurance agencies. Associate of Applied Science Degree:
Administrative Assistant, 90-100 credit
Program Requirements hours; includes 79 credit hours of required
The computer applications and office systems classes are open to all students. courses and 18 credit hours of General
In order to be admitted into the specific certificate and degree programs, Education. Consulting an instructor for help
placement in WE 115 an MTH 20 and keyboarding by touch or CAS 121 is is critical in planning your classes. You must
required. All CAS/OS courses applied to the certificate or degrees must be meet college graduation requirements,
passed with a “C” grade or better. including General Education, math and
English competencies.
One Year Certificate: 52 credit hours as

outlined in the PCC catalog.
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C omputer A pplications and O ffice
S ystems : W eb S ite D evelopment
What will I do on the Job?

Program Overview
A web site development certificate is intended to meet business career needs
This program is located at Cascade, Rock for entry level positions that assist web site developers, HTML program-
Creek and Sylvania campuses. The program mers, web designers, web producers, and web technologists. Administrative
is targeted to students and working profes- support personnel and entrepreneurs will gain the necessary skills to develop
sionals who wish to specialize in web site and manage departmental and personal web sites.
creation and maintenance. A one-year
certificate is offered requiring 48-51 credits Program Requirements
as outlined in the PCC Catalog. Courses
are not listed in the order in which they Students must be competent with basic composition, basic math skills, word
should be completed. It is critical that processing, spreadsheet, and basic formatting skills for common office docu-
you see a CAS/OS instructor or pick up ments. Basic browser navigation, searching the web, and file management
a “Recommended Course Sequence” skills are also essential to be successful in this program. Recommended prior
handout to use when planning your sched- coursework: WR 121, MTH 20, CAS 104, CAS 133, CAS 170, CAS 216, OS
ule. Recommended course sequences will 120, BA 101, and BA 131. All CAS/OS courses applied to this certificate must
differ at each campus. be passed with a “C” grade or better.
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C
C omputer E ducation P rogram

Central Portland Workforce Training Center | Room 208 | (503) 788-6200
Southeast Center | Mt. Tabor Hall | Room 116 | (503) 788-6200
Washington County Workforce Training Center | Room 1507 | (503) 533-2794

Depending on the individual program and area of specialization that you
choose, you could be employed as a database administrator, programmer, The Computer Education Program (CEP)
Web developer, network analyst, security professional, computer technician, is a department in the Extended Learning
application developer, user support specialist, system engineer or one of Campus.
many other high tech careers. The program is targeted to students
and working professionals who wish to
What skills will I use on the job? gain education and training in the latest
PCC’s program is designed to develop high-level computer technology skills computer technologies.
in the areas of vendor-recognized IT certification, workplace applications, Courses are non-credit and will show on
Web development and administration, database administration, open source a transcript. CEP is an authorized training
solutions, operating systems, security, programming and hardware. Each center for Cisco, CompTIA, Java, Juniper,
specialty area requires a different set of core technical skills, but problem Microsoft and Oracle technologies.
solving, communication and team interpersonal skills are critical in each field.
For more information on available
programs and course sequences, please
call (503) 788-6200 or visit us online at
www.computers.pcc.edu.
Starting: $28,000–$40,000 Experienced: $40,000 +
Who will hire me?

Companies of all sizes hire specialists to design, implement and maintain
their computer systems. Individuals interested in a career in information
technologies should pair an undergraduate degree in a computer related
field (CS, CIS, CSET) with industry-recognized IT certifications in their field(s)
of choice. Individuals with these qualifications work with such firms as Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Oregon, Tektronix, Corillian, Intel, IBM, Mentor Graphics,
non-profit organizations and state and federal agencies.
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C omputer I nformation S ystems

Cascade Campus | (503) 978-5404
Rock Creek | (503) 614-7235
Southeast Center | (503) 788-6203

Depending on the specialization of your choice, you could be employed as
Students in the program are able to build a programmer-analyst, network administrator, end user support specialist or
CIS program to meet their career objectives. application developer.
You are expected to work with an advisor
to plan term-by-term class schedules, What skills will I use on the job?
leading toward fulfillment of all program PCC’s program is designed to develop your skills in areas such as organiza-
requirements. Contact an advisor as soon tion and communication, business-oriented programming languages, working
as possible. as part of a team of users and technicians, structured design methodology
Many of the courses in the CIS program are and using the computer as a business problem-solving tool.
transferable to four-year colleges or univer-
sities. PCC has transfer agreements with How much can I earn?
some local colleges for the CIS program. Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:
Contact an advisor for current information. Starting: $28,000–$40,000 Experienced: $40,000–$80,000
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Who will hire me?

92 minimum credit hours; includes 16 credit
Companies of all sizes hire programmer-analysts to design, implement and
hours of General Education, 76 credit hours
maintain their computer systems. The demand for computer programmer-
of CIS, business or writing courses. You
analysts is expected to keep growing. You will find jobs in both technical
must meet college graduation requirements,
and end-user departments of many corporations. Graduates of the program-
including General Education, math and
mer-analyst program work with such firms as Consolidated Freightways,
Freightliner, Nike, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon, Tektronix, Pacific
Telecom, Hewlett Packard, U.S. Bancorp and civil service agencies.
C omputer I nformation systems :

E – C ommerce
Sylvania Campus | Technology Classroom Building | Room 312 | (503) 977-4393 or (503) 977-4287

Program Prerequisites
With an e-commerce certificate you will meet the technical career needs
You must have a strong CIS background, in business and industry for such positions as web server administrator,
which may be accomplished by earning webmaster, E-Commerce manager, HTML programmer, help desk and user
the CIS AAS degree or by equivalent indus- support, web technologist, web developer, web designer and programmer,
try experience. The program is targeted and web producer. Specialists in these positions will administer and manage
to those who wish to specialize in web web servers, and design and program transaction-based web sites that inter-
server and database programming and face to databases. You will communicate effectively and use key program-
administration as they relate to e-business ming, publishing, data and transaction tools. With both a business and techni-
and e-commerce. A one-year certificate is cal perspective, you will identify e-commerce issues such as telecommunica-
offered, requiring 46 credits as outlined in tions, security and scalability.
the PCC catalog.
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C
C riminal J ustice
Cascade Campus | Public Services Education Building | Room 121/122 | (503) 978-5236

Criminal justice offers a wide variety of opportunities in police work, adult and
juvenile corrections, community corrections and security in the private sector. PCC offers an associate of applied science
Work in these fields may include uniform policing, criminal investigations, degree in criminal justice and a certificate
forensics and working with adult and juvenile offenders and the business in juvenile corrections. Many of the courses
community. Police officers and investigators are responsible for working with offered in this program are restricted to those
citizens to solve crimes when they occur and making the community a safer who have met eligibility requirements.
place through problem solving and the community policing concept.
Corrections work can include institutional assignments with inmates and also Associate of Applied Science Degree:
working with those who are on parole, probation, or some other court sanc- Completion of 90 credit hours; math,
tioned program such as restitution and work release. The private security field science and humanities courses must be
can involve asset protection, confidential investigations and personal protec- accepted as General Education.
tion services. Those who enter the criminal justice arena can expect to work
closely with people at all levels of society to promote public safety. Certificate, juvenile corrections:
Successful completion of the 48 credit hours
What skills will I use on the job? of required courses.
PCC’s program is designed to expose you to the criminal justice system,
its components and how they work together. You will have the opportunity
to learn the elements of criminal investigations, forensics and police report
writing. The program also provides an opportunity to learn the criminal laws
and how they pertain to enforcement, search and seizure and the gathering
and processing of evidence. Interpersonal skills are necessary in the criminal
justice field. The program is designed to develop skills in interviewing and
interrogation, crisis intervention, dealing with difficult people and people who
are in need of help because of a crime-related problem.

Municipal, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies normally have
excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance and retire-
ment. Jobs in the private sector may vary, depending on company policy.
Who will hire me?

PCC criminal justice students have been hired by numerous law enforcement
and corrections agencies. Area agencies and state and federal agencies
routinely seek recruits in the PCC program. A variety of juvenile corrections
and treatment facilities hire certificate graduates.
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D
D ental A ssisting
PCC Program overview Sylvania Campus | Health Technology | Room 206 | (503) 977-4795
The one year certificate program is

accredited by the commission on
Dental Accreditation (approval without
reporting requirements). With the 48 hours A dental assistant is the dentist’s right arm, using technical and
earned, students will be ready for national communication skills as well as working independently with dental patients.
certification testing in dental radiology, Office management and some laboratory skills are part of the dental
basic dental assisting and expanded assistant’s responsibilities.
function dental assisting.
One Year Certificate: See the PCC Specific tasks will depend upon state regulations and the needs of the office
Catalog for courses, including communica- where you work. Duties may include: passing instruments, handling water, air
tions and General Education courses. and suction devices, mixing dental cements, bases and impression materi-
als, taking and developing X-rays, recording medical and dental histories,
Student are strongly recommended to take
maintaining order and sterilizing instruments, making study models of patients’
additional support courses, such as SP 111,
teeth, providing oral hygiene instructions, making dental appointments and
PSY 101, SOC 204, and FN 225 or FN 270,
answering the telephone.
and gain experience in the dental field prior
to application.
WR 115 (or placement into WR 121 or
higher); MTH 10 (or placement into Approximate hourly salary in the Portland area is $12–$16.
MTH 20 or higher), Approved college level
psychology course (PSY 101 recommended), Who will hire me?
Approved College Level health or Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistants (EFDA) are in high demand.
nutrition course Dental assistants are hired by private dental offices and large dental clinics
PCC Program overview D ental H ygiene

The program offers a two-year curriculum
that is accredited by the Commission on
Dental Accreditation (approval without Sylvania Campus | Health Technology | Room 206 | (503) 977-4795
reporting requirements). The program
of study prepares you for the national What will I do on the job?
board written examination and regional
licensure examinations. You must acquire The licensed dental hygienist specializes in periodontal therapy and mainte-
basic computer skills in word processing nance (bone and gums around teeth) and has a broad-based education in the
before the second term. It is recommended biological sciences and humanities, as well as clinical skills.
that this preparation be taken before you
enter the program. What skills will I use on the job?
Specific duties may vary from state to state or according to the place of work:
oral prophylaxis (cleaning teeth), complete oral health assessments, taking,
41 credit hours of General Education and developing and interpreting X-rays, applying topical fluorides and sealants,
science courses and 76 specific dental nutritional counseling, oral hygiene education, local anesthetic and nitrous
hygiene credits for a total of 117 credits. You oxide sedation, and periodontal therapy.
including General Education, math and How much can I earn?
English competencies. Approximate hourly salary in the Portland area is $34–$38.
Students must have a High School Diploma or
GED to apply and complete WR 121; BI 121 or Who will hire me?
231, 122 or 232, 234; CH 102 or 106; MTH 65. Areas of employment include private dental offices or clinics, public health
Student are strongly recommended to take agencies, armed forces and teaching in educational institutions.
additional support courses, such as SP 111,
PSY 101, SOC 204, and FN 225 or FN 270,
and gain experience in the dental field prior
to application.
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D ental L aboratory T echnology
Sylvania Campus | Health Technology | Room 206 | (503) 977-4795

TThe dental laboratory technologist is considered the artist of the dental team.
Working with a wide variety of dental materials such as waxes, plastics, metal PCC offers a two-year program that is
alloys, acrylic resins (plastic) and ceramics (porcelain), you will design and accredited by the American Dental Associ-
fabricate dental restorations, crowns, bridges and dentures on the written ation, Commission on Dental Accreditation.
order of the dentist. Students must have a High School Diploma
or GED to enter the program.
Specific functions will depend upon the wishes of the lab owner, the orders of
the dentist or the specialty of the technician. Functions may include: pouring
dental models in a variety of dental stones and plasters, mounting set models Associate of Applied Science Degree:
on a variety of devices that imitate jaw relationships, carving intricate tooth 75 credit hours of basic Dental Lab
structures in wax, casting wax patterns with metal alloys, designing and fabri- Technology courses, plus 16 credit hours
cating dental bridges and dentures, and duplicating tooth color, form and of approved General Education courses
translucency in porcelain fused to metals. and PCC requirements in writing and algebra
competencies. You must meet college
graduation requirements, including general
education, math and English competencies.
Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area: Certificate: 75 credit hours of basic
Starting: $15,000–$24,000 Experienced: $30,000–$40,000 + Dental Lab Technology courses.
Wages are based on the quality of work and speed of the worker. Because a Certificate: 75 credit hours of basic Dental
new graduate has not reached professional levels of speed, entry-level wages Lab Technology courses.
are low, but should rise as productivity increases.
Students must have a High School Diploma
or GED to apply and have completed the
Who will hire me?
following: RD 90 or WR 115 (or placement
PCC graduates have a history of obtaining employment within six weeks of into RD 115 or higher; MTH 20 (or placement
graduation. Laboratory technicians are hired by both small and large into MTH 60 or higher).
commercial dental laboratories, some private dental offices and large dental
Students will also be required to show satis-
clinics such as Kaiser Permanente. A successful, privately owned laboratory
factory performance on manual dexterity
offers the greatest opportunity for high earnings, so small business courses
tests, including a wax carving test.
are included in the program of study. Also, dental laboratory technology
makes an excellent part-time or second job, and small laboratories can be
set up in the home.
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D iesel S ervice T echnology

PCC Program overview The diesel service mechanic must be able to work on a great variety of
The program is designed to prepare you models and sizes of diesel engines and their related systems: air brakes,
for entry-level positions in diesel service hydraulic and electronic electrical systems, air conditioning systems and
technology. Training is varied to give a power trains.
broad understanding and background Diesel engines are used in trucks, tractors, construction machines, boats
in the different disciplines of the diesel and trains. The transportation industry depends on diesel power to move the
service industry. You will have additional nation’s and the world’s goods.
costs for tools and books. In addition, the
program offers industry upgrade courses. What skills will I use on the job?
The widespread use of this type of equipment allows diesel service mechan-
Associate of Applied Science Degree: ics to be able to work inside in a shop or outdoors. You could work on a
90 credit hours, including 72 credit hours of construction job, in the woods with a logging operation or at sea on a tug
required diesel courses, CAS 133, WLD 217 or fishing boat. The diesel engine is used whenever a rugged, dependable
and 18 credit hours of General Education. source of power is needed.
Consult a program advisor for help in plan-
PCC’s diesel service technology program is designed to develop skills in
ning General Education classes. You must
repair procedures: power trains, electrical electronic systems, hydraulic
meet college graduation requirements,
systems, air conditioning systems, diesel engines, diesel fuel pumps, air brake
systems and electronic engine controls.
Other skill areas introduced or developed include organization, understand-
TWO-year certificate: Minimum of 72 ing service manuals, following directions, communication, computers (diesel
credit hours of required diesel courses and industry usage), diesel service mechanic vocabulary, use of precision tools,
three credits of WLD 217 and CAS 133. and use of hand and power tools.

one-year certificate: Minimum of 36
credit hours of required diesel courses and Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:
three credits of WLD 217 or CAS 133. Starting: $26,000 Journeyman: $32,000–$60,000
Many industries offer outstanding benefits, including health, dental, life
You may be required to complete additional insurance and retirement.
course work in reading, writing, and math-
ematics for completion of one-and two- Who will hire me?
year certificates.
PCC diesel service technology program graduates are presently employed as
apprenticeship mechanics, journeyman mechanics, factory representatives,
shop foremen, superintendents and warranty representatives. Graduates have
found work locally and throughout the United States.
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D rafting T echnology and design

The drafter is a skilled technician who starts with a design and develops the
working drawings required to guide the production of machines, mechanical This program is designed to help you learn
products or the construction of buildings. the knowledge and skills required of entry
level drafters. The program and courses
Industrial drafters and designers are concerned with the development and
are developed with the advice and support
drawing of machines, castings, tooling jigs and fixtures, fluid power, kinemat-
of an industrial advisory committee.
ics, electrical and electronic schematics, piping and structural details, sheet
metal layouts and pictorial drawings. Primarily evening classes are offered with
some late afternoon classes as well.
What skills will I use on the job? Contact a program advisor for possible
curriculum variations.
PCC’s drafting and design technology programs are designed to develop your
skills in areas such as freehand sketching, drawing organization, computer-
aided drafting (AutoCAD or Solidworks, Inventor), proper linework, abstract
and mechanical reasoning, spatial relations, and graphic design and layout. Certificate in Drafting Technology
and Design –42 credit hours of Drafting
How much can I earn? Technology and Design. Consult a
Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area: program advisor for assistance in planning
Starting: $25,000–$30,000 Experienced: $35,000–$47,000 your program.
Who will hire me?

The demand is good for competent, skilled drafters, and growth is predicted
for the drafting field. There are opportunities for a successful, rewarding
career in this challenging field. Drafters are hired by firms of all sizes or are
self-employed.
Employment is available in the drafting or illustration departments of many
corporations, cities, counties and state or federal agencies. Graduates of
the PCC drafting and illustration programs have been hired by organizations
such as A-DEC, CH2M Hill, City of Portland, Corps of Engineers, ESI, FPS
Computing, Freightliner Corporation, KPFF Consulting Engineers, Mentor
Graphics Corp., NACCO, Tektronix, Williams Air Controls, CD Medikol
Mechanical Kidney Machines, Allied Systems Heavy Equipment and HuntAir.
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E arly E ducation and family studies

PCC PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Teachers and home care providers plan the environment and develop suitable
The early childhood education program is learning experiences for young children in care situations. They supervise play
planned to accommodate the part-time as and meet physical needs of small children. They assess children’s progress
well as the full-time student. Early child- and confer with parents. As a specialist, you will work closely with young chil-
hood education courses can be used to dren and their families as the children learn to communicate, solve problems
fulfill training and education requirements and work and play together. It will be your job to help provide an environ-
for family child care providers and day care ment that fosters growth and self-esteem—a place where children can thrive.
teachers in Oregon Early childhood graduates may also work in related fields, such as child care
The early childhood certificate provides resource and referral.
foundational child care skills and meets the
minimum requirements for day care teach- What skills will I use on the job?
ers in Oregon licensed child care facilities. PCC’s program is designed to develop your ability to: understand children and
The associate of applied science degree their families, observe and assess children, guide children individually and
qualifies you to become a teacher in a child- in groups, plan and implement activities, develop and maintain environments
care facility licensed by the Oregon Child where children will thrive, supervise assistants or other teachers, communicate
Care Division. with parents daily and in formal conferences, refer families and children with
The National Association for the Education special needs to appropriate community resources, provide nutritious snacks,
of Young Children’s minimum suggested identify and correct safety hazards, and maintain children’s and center’s
training for teachers is an AAS degree in records.
early childhood education. All courses and
competencies mastered at the certificate How much can I earn?
level apply to the AAS degree. Early educa- Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:
tion classes meet state continuing education Early Childhood Certificate: $7.50–$10 per hour
requirements for teachers and family child Associate’s Degree: $10–$15 per hour
care providers.
Who will hire me?
Graduates of this program are hired by Headstart programs, day-care centers,
parent cooperative preschools, private preschools and kindergartens, and
Associate of Applied Science Degree: resource and referral agencies. Public schools hire graduates as teaching
90 credits. Requires completion of WR 121 assistants and parents hire graduates as nannies.
or its equivalent.
Most jobs are located in or near cities. Graduates also start their own in-home
child care and preschool programs.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATE: 33–34
credits. WR 115 or its equivalent is
strongly recommended.
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E
E lectronic E ngineering
T echnology and E E T O ptions

Graduates of an associate degree program in EET are called electronic engi-
neering technicians and find employment in circuits and systems testing, Students can complete the EET degree and/
product development, prototype construction and testing, circuit and systems or they can complete the EET options in:
medication, systems operation and manufacturing. Biomedical Engineering Technology,
Wireless and Data Communications,
Biomedical Engineering Technology technicians can work in the manufactur- Renewable Energy Systems and
ing and servicing of medical equipment/systems sector. They can also assist Mechatronics/Automation/Robotics
engineers with the design of medical equipment. Engineering Technology.
Renewable Energy Systems technicians can work in the manufacturing and Full-time and part-time Students: EET is a
servicing of renewable energy systems. They can work with wind mills manu- limited enrollment program for those seeking
facturing companies as well as wind servicing, solar manufacturing, solar a degree. A day program starts in the fall
installation, fuel cells and others. They can also assist engineers with the and a late afternoon/evening program
design of renewable energy systems and with solar systems design. starts in the winter. Qualified applicants are
accepted in the order in which the applica-
Mechatronics/Automation/Robotics Engineering Technology technicians can tion process is completed.
work in the manufacturing and servicing/repair of automated systems. They an Job-upgrade Students: Students who
also assist engineers with the design of automated systems. only want to upgrade their job skills must
meet individual course prerequisites and
complete an advising interview with an EET
Electronic engineering technicians are expected to have good communication faculty advisor prior to enrollment. Admis-
skills and be capable of creative problem solving, working independently and sion may be granted on a space-available
in teams. They should have extensive knowledge of both the hardware and basis after the needs of the full-and part-
software of electronic systems. time of the EET degree and its options-seek-
ing students are met.
Continuing Education: You may fully
transfer your AAS degree to the BSEET
of Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT)
Many companies also offer outstanding benefits, including health, dental and or choose other schools to pursue a BS
life insurance, retirement and education. degree.
Who will hire me?

Employers of electronic engineering technicians include research and Associate of Applied Science Degree:
development laboratories, electronic equipment manufacturers, public utili- See the PCC Catalog for courses, includ-
ties, colleges and universities, government agencies, medical laboratories ing 18 credit hours of General Education
and hospitals, electronic equipment distributors, semiconductor manufac- courses. You must meet college graduation
turers, and manufacturing and processing industries that use electronic requirements, including General Education,
control equipment. math and English competencies.
As a graduate of PCC’s electronic engineering technology program, you

may work for companies that manufacture and sell electronics instruments
and systems. Graduates work for firms such as: Axiom Electronics, Cascade
Microtech, Credence Systems, ESI, Hewlett Packard, In-Focus Systems, Intel,
Maxim, Micro Systems Engineering, NEC America, OECO, Oregon Public
Broadcasting, RadiSys, Selectron, and Tektronix.
Renewable Energy Systems graduates can be hired by renewable energy

companies in the wind, solar, fuel cell industries amongst others.
Biomedical graduates can hired by hospitals, medical equipment manufactur-

ers/repairs, etc.
Mechatronics/Automation/Robotics graduates may be hired by any company

who uses automated systems.
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E
E mergency M A N A G E M E N T
Cascade Campus | Public Services Education Building | Room 129 | (503) 978-5424

As an emergency management professional you will develop plans,
The associate of applied science degree design exercises and provide training to prepare your business, community,
and one-year certificate programs city, county or state to respond to both natural and man-made disasters.
combine classroom lecture with projects, You will put these plans into action, coordinate the response to such events
community-based activities, table-top and act as the liaison between departments and agencies. You will do
exercises, real-world drills, exercises after-actions plans, response assessments and analysis of results. You
at both the state and local levels, and will develop partnerships with both public and private sector entities to
online coursework developed by the coordinate effective response to major incidents.
Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Courses include emergency management What skills will I use on the job?
basics, such as history and theory, plan-
ning and design, response, mitigation, Emergency managers must display organizational skills, knowledge of
training and reconstruction. natural and man-made hazards and the ability to quickly coordinate resources
and implement plans. Emergency response requires a high degree of critical
thinking, problem solving and great creativity and flexibility. Many emergency
managers have experience as first responders from working in law enforcement,
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE: fire protection or the military.
97 credit hours; includes 69 credit hours
of Emergency Management courses, How much can I earn?
12 credit hours of electives from the EM
Approximate annual salaries in Oregon:
recommended list, and 16 credit hours
Starting: $45,000 - $85,000 Experienced: $55,000-$125,000
of General Education courses. Many of
the CJA, FP and ETC courses will fill elective
Who will hire me?
requirements. Competency in WR121 and
MTH 65 required. Entry-level positions, such as emergency management technicians or
specialists, are found in both government and industry. Cities, counties
ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE: and the state have emergency management departments, and there are
44 credit hours; includes 28 credit hours positions at all levels among public-safety organizations. Private industry
of EM courses and 16 credit hours of and business also have various positions responsible for employee and
prescribed electives. Placement into customer safety and security, business continuity and resumption, and
WR 121 and MTH 60 required. day-to-day operations. Police and fire departments have emergency
management positions to plan, train and coordinate response to
large-scale events.
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E
E mergency M edical T E C H N I C I A N
CASCADE CAMPUS | Public Service Education Building | (503) 978-5530

As members of the emergency medical services system, EMTs respond to
emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and The emergency medical technician (EMT)
injured, and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities. program offers career training for entry-level
positions in an emergency medical setting.
What skills will I use on the job? Those students who successfully complete
the EMT-Basic training will be eligible to
EMTs use communications skills in person, via radio and in writing. A solid apply to take state certification exams at
foundation in the basic elements of emergency pre-hospital care is developed that level.
and is required to make sound judgements in critical circumstances. Duties
include, but are not limited to, patient assessment, airway and ventilation
management, CPR, bleeding control, bandaging and splinting, administration Associate of Applied Science Degree:
of certain medications, and even the use of automated external defibrillators. 108 credit hours includes 92 credit hours
EMTs also help with childbirth, cardiac, respiratory and endocrine emergen- of required technical and related courses,
cies, behavioral problems, extrication, and lifting and moving patients under plus 16 credit hours of General Education.
the authority of an approved medical director. Consult a program advisor for help in plan-
ning General Education.
Wages vary greatly, depending upon the level of EMT certification and the one year certificate: 68 credit hours
type of agency. (required to enter the second year AAS
degree program). Includes the EMT Basic
Who will hire me? Part I and 2, related technical courses and
General Education electives.
EMTs are employed by numerous agencies, both public and private, emergen-
cy and non-emergency. These may include ambulance companies, fire depart-
ments, recreational facilities, law enforcement, hospitals, educational institu-
tions, care centers, search and rescue squads, transfer services and others.
Positions range from volunteer services to part- and full-time employment.
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E
E mergency T elecommunicator /
9-1-1 D ispatch
Cascade Campus | Public Services Education Building | Room 133 | (503) 978-5530

As an emergency telecommunicator, you will play a key role on the public
The curriculum includes skills, knowl- safety team by providing the communications link connecting agency, the
edge, and abilities that have been departments you serve, field operations and the public. Your responsibili-
identified as critical for career entry by ties may include: answering both emergency and non-emergency telephone
9-1-1 center directors, the PCC 9-1-1 calls, operating sophisticated two-way radio equipment, dispatching police,
advisory committee and professional fire and medical personnel and equipment, monitoring and controlling radio
telecommunications organizations. and computer-based communications, helping people in crisis situations,
The program is designed to introduce the responding to requests for emergency help, and providing information and
student to emergency communications and referrals to the public.
covers the basics of call receiving, two-way
radio communications and computer- What skills will I use on the job?
aided dispatching, and follows the national PCC’s program is designed to develop skills in areas such as crisis intervention,
40-hour telecommunicator training program stress management, oral communication, human relations, criminal and civil
developed by the National Academies of law, keyboarding, telephone techniques and radio broadcasting procedures.
Emergency Dispatch.
CERTIFICATION: The emergency telecom- Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:
municator program offers career training Starting: $37,450–$45,750 Experienced: $42,000–$62,000
for entry-level positions in the emergency
communication field. The program, consist- Who will hire me?
ing of 46 credits, is completed through Emergency telecommunicator graduates have been hired by the follow-
a three term curriculum. The sequenced ing agencies: Bureau of Emergency Communications, Washington County
course work meets the National Academies Consolidated Communications Agency, Willamette Valley Communications,
of Emergency Dispatch basic telecommuni- Clark Regional Emergency Services, Cowlitz County Communications,
cator course, resulting in a nationally recog- Oregon State Police Regional Communications, Oregon Health Sciences
nized training certificate. University, Deschutes County 9-1-1, private ambulance companies and
private alarm companies.
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F
F acilities M aintenance
T echnology
CASCADE CAMPUS | Technology Education Building | Room 101 | (503) 978-5650

The facilities maintenance technician installs, maintains and repairs HVAC/R
and other equipment and systems where environmental quality is essential. PCC offers the skills and concepts neces-
FMTs work in the semiconductor industry, large health care facilities, heavy sary to install, operate, maintain and repair
industry organizations, commercial facilities or HVAC/R companies. control, piping, and mechanical systems in
Some job tasks include determining problems in facilities systems, large commercial, medical, institutional, and
performing corrective maintenance, performing preventative maintenance, industrial buildings. You will also learn trou-
installing facilities systems and insuring facilities systems are operating at bleshooting skills, problem solving methods
optimum performance. and electrical concepts. Classes are offered
in lecture and lecture/lab format to give you
What skills will I use on the job? a solid foundation in general maintenance
Analytical thinking and troubleshooting, and mechanical skills. You will need skills, including HVAC/R. Short Term Training
effective written, verbal and electronic communications, good organizational is available, contact department for details.
skills and a familiarity with computer applications.
Who will hire me? Associate of Applied Science Degree:

90 credit hours, including 59 credit hours
Hi-tech industries such as Intel and Siltronic; public utilities such as PGE and
of required FMT courses, 16 credit hours of
Northwest Natural Gas; hospitals such as OHSU and Kaiser Permanente;
General Education and 15 credit hours of
large facilities such as universities and building management companies,
approved electives.
and HVAC/R services companies.
How much can I earn? 44 Credit certificate: includes 41 credit

hours of required courses, and three credit
The average annual wage after completing the program is $34,000.
hours of elective courses.
14 Credit certificate of completion in

hvac/r installation
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F
F ire P rotection
T echnology
Cascade campus | Public Service Education Building | (503) 978-5580

During duty hours, firefighters must be prepared to respond immediately to
PCC’s Fire Protection Technology program any emergency situation. They may connect hose lines to hydrants, operate
is unique in that it offers you the ability to a pump or other equipment, or position and climb ladders. They may rescue
launch a career of public service in a short victims, ventilate smoke filled areas, and salvage the contents of a disaster-
amount of time, while meeting state and stricken building.
national standards for certification, providing
Firefighters have assumed a range of responsibilities, including emergency
you with a strong foundation in the field.
medical services. This may include advanced life support measures in the
Our program will prepare you to meet the
pre-hospital setting, assisting in the recovery from natural disasters such as
unique demands of the profession by basing
earthquakes and floods and the control of chemical spills, illegal drug labs
the training on national standards from the
and other hazardous material incidents.
National Fire Protection Association and the
National Fire Academy. Designed to corre- Between alarms, firefighters clean and maintain equipment, conduct prac-
late classroom, laboratory and field experi- tice drills, fire inspections and other related duties. They also prepare written
ence in public and private sector fire orga- incident reports, which will become legal documents and can be evidence in
nizations, our program provides a diverse court. Training is continuous throughout a firefighter’s career.
yet relevant variety of courses. Students
who obtain an AAS degree meet specific What skills will I use on the job?
State of Oregon Department of Public Safety
Firefighters need a high degree of mechanical aptitude and manipulative skill.
Standards & Training (DPSST) certification
Physical strength, stamina and flexibility are necessary to carry equipment
requirements and meet entry requirements
like fire hose, ladders, tools and equipment that can weigh 50 pounds while
for B.A./B.S. programs in fire administration.
wearing 60 pounds of protective gear.
Communication and problem solving skills are essential to comprehending
Associate of Applied Science Degree: emergency instructions as well as assimilating large amounts of information. It
103 credit hours; includes 80 credit hours is imperative that firefighters have strong interpersonal skills with the desire to
of required fire science courses, 16 credit help others and display appropriate empathy, diplomacy and discretion in the
hours of General Education and 7 credit face of troublesome situations.
hours of approved electives. Students
should contact a program advisor for help How much can I earn?
in planning a course of study. Students
Approximate top annual salaries in the Portland area:
including General Education courses, Math Firefighter $48,000
and English competencies. Fire Lieutenant $55,200
Fire Captain $63,480
certificate of completion: Department Battalion Chief $73,000
certificates are available in the following Division Chief $83,952
courses of study: Fire Inspection, Fire and Deputy Chief $96,545
Life Safety Education, Fire Officer, Fire Chief $111,026
Fighter, and Emergency Service Rescue. Any Fire Fighter or Fire Officer that is certified as a paramedic receives
up to an additional 11% increase.
Who will hire me?

Candidates are expected to face keen competition for available job open-
ings but those who have an AAS degree in fire protection technology from
PCC will have an extra advantage over others by possessing the basic skills
required for entry level hiring. Most job growth will occur in departments that
convert from volunteer position to paid. In addition, openings are expected
to result from the need to replace firefighters who retire or stop working for
other reasons.
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FITNESS TECHNOLOGY

The fitness technologist performs a variety of instructional and administra- PCC Program overview
tive duties. Instructional duties include directing safe and effective exercise
You are prepared for job entry as a
programs, designing programs for clients, fitness testing, and monitoring their
fitness technologist or specialist with
client’s progress in appropriate sport and fitness activities.
opportunities for developing additional
Administrative duties include sales, club business operations and member skills as a personal trainer or group fitness
retention efforts. Fitness technologists have a background in basic anatomy instructor. The program is designed to
and physiology, applied kinesiology, fitness assessment and programming, correlate classroom and laboratory
and training in interpersonal skills and customer relations. experience with practical experience in
Fitness technologists wear many hats and are known by a variety of titles fitness facilities in the community. Graduates
within the health and fitness industry. Common titles you may have heard are eligible to take the national personal
are: personal trainer, exercise specialist, exercise leader, member services trainer certifying examination given by the
specialist and fitness testing coordinator. American Council on Exercise (ACE),
ACSM Personal Trainer and Health Fitness
Instructor certifying examination given by the
American College of Sports Medicine
PCC’s program is designed to develop your ability to: enjoy participating in (ACSM), and Certified Personal Trainer with
physical activity, work closely with fitness-oriented clients, set an example of a National Strength and Conditioning
healthy lifestyle, promote wellness and it’s benefits, encourage clients to meet Association (NSCA). Students can
their goals, and develop fitness programs. co-enroll in the gerontology program
to receive a certificate or degree. They
How much can I earn? can also dual enroll to take classes at an
approved school, then easily transfer to
Approximate hourly salary in the Portland area: $20–$30 per hour
a four-year program
Most employers offer medical benefits. Wages increase as experience
is gained on the job, and many employers offer bonuses, commissions,
additional instructional duties and other incentives, which can significantly
increase your salary. A motivated fitness technologist can often move into
91 credit hours of required fitness
sales, marketing or club management.
technology and related core courses,
General Education courses and college
Who will hire me?
degree requirements.
The fitness technologist is a professional member of the preventive health
care team and will find employment in health and fitness clubs, wellness Co-Certificates and degrees:
centers, public and private recreation facilities, hospitals and corporate fitness Combine Gerontology and Fitness
programs, and some physical therapy programs. Technology for a Fitness and
Aging Speciality.
certificate: Fitness technology, 48 credit

hours of required fitness technology courses
and additional coursework.
College courses that a student must

complete before applying to the program:
MTH 65 Introduction to Algebra
WR 121 English Composition
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G
G erontology
Sylvania Campus | Social Sciences | Room SS-1 | (503) 977-8254

Age specialist positions in a wide range of careers are experiencing
You may earn a short-term, job-related exponential growth with the unprecedented aging of the population —
certificate of completion, a career pathway a trend expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Entry level and
certificate, a one-year certificate or an professional development opportunities abound in healthcare, financial
associate of applied science degree in and legal services, business, housing, leisure, life-long learning, hospitality,
Gerontology at PCC. Students completing an fitness and wellness.
AAS degree can transfer to Portland State,
Marylhurst, and Eastern Oregon Universities What skills will I use on the job?
as juniors, where they can also complete
an undergraduate or graduate certificate in As an age specialist, you will bring your knowledge of the life course
Gerontology. and the aging process to whatever professional career path you choose.
The changing field of aging offers you the opportunity to apply your
experience, creativity and passion to addressing the challenges of
longevity and extending the quality of life whether in direct services,
Associate of Applied Science degree: advocacy, education, or public policy.
Minimum of 90 credit hours to include
one-year certificate.
Who will hire me?
ONE-YEAR certificate: 47 credit hours;

Opportunities for age specialists are emerging in all sectors, public
includes 28 credit hours of core courses, and private, and also in self-employment. While traditionally, most
3 career management credits, 4 credit jobs working with older people have been in human services, long-term
internship experience, 11 elective credits, care and healthcare, the trend of healthy and engaged aging is
and 8 basic competency credits. creating careers in new and unexplored areas.
Co-Certificates and degrees:

Combine Gerontology and Fitness
Technology for a Fitness and
Aging Speciality.
Certificates of completion:
Activity Assistant, Activity Director,
Activity Consultant, Advanced Behavioral
and Cognitive Care, Horticultural Therapy,
and more.
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G
G raphic D esign
Sylvania Campus | Communications Technology | Room 102 | (503) 977-4790 or (503) 977-4264

The graphic designer’s job involves the application of art, technical and PCC Program overview
communication skills to the needs of business and industry. A graphic design- The program combines applied design and
er organizes type, layout and images for the purpose of communication, publishing technology with fine arts courses.
usually to motivate or inform an audience. Students learn principles and practices used
to carry an idea from thumbnail sketches
What skills will I Use On the job? through layouts. Professional design and
The designer will apply design theory and art skills while using the most current the production processes are covered in
versions of page layout and editing software, such as Adobe InDesign, Illustra- hands-on and computer-generated exercises.
tor and Photoshop. They may produce a range of communication materials Both two- and three-dimensional design
such as advertisements, brochures, identity systems, signage, magazines, problem solving concepts are explored.
books and electronic graphics. Discover the steps to enrolling and additional
program information by going online to
How much can I earn? www.pcc.edu/gd

Starting: $27,000–$35,000 Experienced: $40,000–$75,000 Associate of Applied Science DEGREE:
Freelance: ($25–$100 per hour) 105 credit hours; includes 80 credit hours
of required courses, 18 credit hours of
Who will hire me? General Education courses, plus completion
of MTH 65, WR 121, and college gradua-
Many corporate businesses have marketing and advertising departments tion requirements. Specific information on
which have full-time positions for graphic designers. Advertising, design enrolling in the program is available online at
and marketing studios hire entry-level graphic designers. Other job oppor- www.pcc.edu/gd
tunities can be found in the printing industry, non-profit organizations and
freelance work.
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H
H ealth I nformation
M anagement

You will conduct health data collection, monitor and report activities in accor-
The program is designed to correlate class- dance with established data quality principles, legal and regulatory stan-
room and laboratory experience with practi- dards, and professional best practice guidelines. These functions encompass
cal experience in health care facilities. monitoring electronic and paper-based documentation, processing and
This program prepares you to function under using health data for billing and reporting purposes. In an “e-health” envi-
administrative supervision. The program is ronment this individual performs these functions through the use of various
accredited by the Commission on Accredita- electronic systems.
tion for Health Informatics and Information
Management Education (CAHIM), in cooper- What skills will I Use On the job?
ation with the Council on Accreditation of the You will manage health records and health information systems, enhance the
American Health Information Management quality and uses of data within the health care industry, summarize data into
Association. Graduates are eligible to take useful information, comply with standards and regulations regarding health
the national certification examination given information, protect the privacy and security of patient health information,
through the American Health Information ensure health information is complete and available to legitimate users, and
Management Association. code health information for reimbursement and research.
Students must have transportation to
clinical facilities. How much can I earn?
An online program offered through Portland Starting: $15–$19 per hour Experienced: $19–$25 per hour
Community College’s Cascade Campus.
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Who will hire me?
Minimum of 90 credit hours. You must A variety of health and payer organizations, research and policy agencies,
meet college graduation requirements, and accounting and legal firms. In the information systems environment HIM
including General Education, math and professionals develop, market and implement software; see that systems
English competencies. Consult a program comply with standards and regulation; and work to ensure the quality, privacy
advisor for help in planning General and security of the health information collected.
Education classes.
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I nterior D esign

You will assume a variety of roles and responsibilities, depending upon where
you are employed. Designers assess and analyze the needs of clients, and The interior design program provides
create and implement design solutions. They work on business, sales and students with entry-level skills required for
marketing strategies, and deal with merchandise related to client projects. interior designers. To assist with the mastery
of design concepts, students are required to
What skills will I use on the job? participate in studio work to gain hands-on
experience. Articulation agreements with
This field requires critical thinking, strong interpersonal and communication Marylhurst University and the Art Institute
skills, and a broad knowledge base in design and business concepts, as well are in place for those students who want to
as technical expertise in design. further their education in a four-year bach-
elor’s degree program.
Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area: Associate of Applied Science Degree:
Starting: $20,000–$25,000 95-96 credit hours; including 79/80 credits
Salary is commensurate with experience. Some employers supplement sala- within the major, and 16 of general educa-
ries with commissions and the “sky is the limit” if you own your business. tion. Students must demonstrate compe-
tencies in Writing 121 and Math 65 to earn
Who will hire me? an AAS degree in Interior Design. Please
contact our department advisor to help you
You may work in a variety of settings, including wholesale and retail sales, develop an individualized plan of study that
lighting, kitchen and bath, or universal design. You may choose to be a design meets your needs.
assistant or own your own business.
Interior Furnishings certificate:
41 credits.
kitchen and bath Certificate:

Pending state approval
sustainable building
Certificate:Pending state approval.
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L andscape T echnology

Landscapers and horticulturists perform a wide variety of jobs. These may
This program can serve you with concen- include jobs like the growing and marketing of plants, design of new land-
trated career specific certificates and with scapes, landscape installation, landscape maintenance, golf course work and
a broad-based degree program that draws sales. You may move to supervisory positions or become the owner of your
from the general landscape and horticul- own landscape business.
ture field as a whole. The first year of the
program focuses on the basic science, math What skills will I use on the job?
and landscape knowledge required in all
phases of the industry. In the second year PCC’s landscape technology program is designed to develop a broad back-
you have more flexibility to pursue areas ground of skills in areas such as client and fellow worker communications, the
of interest through certificate and elec- production and marketing of plants, landscape drafting, interpretation and
tive choices. Completion of all certificates installation of landscape designs, identification of plants and plant problems,
and the degree will satisfy the educational construction skills for outdoor structures, basic requirements for landscape
portion of the eligibility for the Landscape businesses, landscape math skills, equipment operation and nursery green-
Contractors Licensing Exam. house operations.

one-year certificate:
Landscape Services Technician; includes Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:
41 credit hours of required landscape Starting: $15,000–$20,000 Experienced: $21,000–$31,000
technology courses.
Self-employed landscapers earn $15–$70 per hour, depending on their expe-
rience and the type of work.
two-year certificates:
Landscape Construction; includes 66 credit Who will hire me?
hours of required landscape courses and six
credit hours of approved landscape elec- Landscape technology graduates are hired by landscape contracting firms,
tives plus six hours of general education. landscape maintenance firms, large institutions, nurseries and golf courses.
Many landscapers are self-employed.
Landscape Management; includes 74 credit Graduates of the PCC landscape technology program work for such firms
hours of required courses and six credit as Northwest Landscape Industries, Cedar Landscape Maintenance,
hours of approved landscape electives plus Drake’s Seven Dees, Port of Portland, City of Portland, Evergreen Agricultural
six hours of general education. Enterprises, Inc., Kurisu International, Inc., Riverside Country Club, Tuefel
Landscapes and the Oregon Zoo.
Landscape Design; includes 72 credit hours Landscapers usually work outdoors in all types of weather. However, some
of required courses and six credit hours of work is done in greenhouses.
approved electives. 72 credit hours related
to design and meeting the academic stan-
dards set by the national Association of
Professional Landscape Designers plus six
hours of general education.

Landscape Technology; includes 96 credit
hours, including 68 credit hours of required
landscape technology courses, 12 credit
hours of approved landscape technology
electives and 16 credit hours of General
Education. PCC requirements in English and
math must also be met. Consult a depart-
mental advisor with respect to program
planning and degree requirements.
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L ibrary and M edia A ssisting
Cascade Campus | Terrell Hall | Room 213 | (503) 978-5229

You will be helping people in different types of libraries and media centers.
Duties may include helping library patrons find materials, working on the A one-year certificate program requires 44
circulation desk, checking materials in and out of the library, producing credit hours, which will develop skills used
materials on computers, developing signs and posters, answering reference in school, public and private libraries, and
questions, online information searching, reading stories to young children, and media centers. Two terms of practicum are
ordering books and materials. included.

Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area: One-Year certificate: 44 credit hours.
Starting: $10–$12 per hour Experienced: $10–$16 per hour
teacher relicensing: Many of the library
What skills will I use on the job? courses can be used for teacher relicens-
Some of the skills used on the job are library operation, media production, ing. For specific information contact an
reference work, interpersonal communication, using media equipment, using education advisor.
computers for searching, circulation and graphic production.
Who will hire me?

Library and media assistants are hired by local school districts, public
libraries, private libraries and colleges and universities.
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M achine M anufacturing T echnology
Sylvania Campus | Automotive Metals | Room 113 | (503) 977-4155

As a machinist, you will operate material removal equipment such as lathes,
The machine manufacturing technology milling machines and grinders, many of which are computer numerically
program at PCC has been developed controlled (CNC). Some of the work in today’s manufacturing companies
specifically as a self-paced learning format require machinists to use computers to model and program the parts for these
to fit the needs of a student or organization. automated machines. Machinists may specialize in the operation of one type
This program is offered as either continuing of machine or they may work on a variety of different equipment, dependent
education units (CEUs) or transfer credits, on the kind of work their future employers do. You will also learn to read blue-
and offers a flexible, open entry, open exit print drawings and convert this information into high quality finished products.
program that can be tailored to your needs. A machinist’s job is typically very creative in nature and gives the individual a
deep sense of satisfaction from making things. There are many branch areas
Associate of Applied Science Degree: that an entry level machinist can pursue, such as general machinist, CNC
108 credit hours; satisfactory comple- machine tool operator, or tool and die making, just to name a few.
tion of requirements for the two-year
certificate, plus 18 credit hours of General What skills will I use on the job?
Education classes.
You will develop skills in areas such as reading technical language, shop
mathematics, blueprint reading, basic metallurgy, basic machining processes,
two-year certificate: Satisfactory precision layout and measurement, organization, communication, team-
completion of 90 credit hours of work, and programming and operating computer numerical controlled
MCH courses. (CNC) equipment.
one-year certificate: Satisfactory How much can I earn?

completion of 45 credit hours of
MCH courses.
Who will hire me?

Machinists are hired by repair, new product design, manufacturing, aircraft,
logging and ship repair firms, among others. Graduates of the PCC program
work with such firms as Boeing, Leupold & Stevens, Oregon Cutting Systems,
Freightliner, Leatherman Group and Turk Manufacturing.
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M anagement

Your responsibilities will vary, and may include planning, organizing, staffing,
directing (provide leadership and motivation to personnel) and controlling The emphasis of the management program
(meet established company performance standards). is on management principles, marketing,
accounting, office management and small
What skills will I use on the job? business management. Program options
include individualized study, college credit
PCC’s program is designed to develop your skills in areas such as plan- and open exit plans.
ning, organization, communication, human relations, accounting and finance,
human resources, computers, sales and marketing.
Who will hire me? 95 credit hours; includes 77 credit hours
Graduates of PCC’s program work with such firms as Pacific Power & Light of required courses and 18 credit hours
Co., Tektronix, RSG Forest Products, U-Haul Co., Mt. Hood Chemical Corp., of General Education. MTH 65 is required
Avia, Lighting Specialties, Telecomm Systems Inc., The Storage Place, for graduation. A math competency
Schuck’s Auto Supply, Newport Bay Seafood Broiler, Carrier Corp, First exam is available.
Security Bank and Nike.
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M anagement and
S upervisory D evelopment
Southeast Center | Mt. Scott Hall | Room 103 | (503) 788-6146

You will put the skills and concepts you learn in the certificate or degree
The management and supervisory devel- programs to lead your work unit to a better quality of work life and higher
opment courses are offered throughout profits. Achieve this through the combined efforts of upper management,
the PCC district both on campus and staff experts and the unit’s team members. Work environments vary from
through distance learning. Credit may be manufacturing to service, from for-profit to nonprofit, from high-tech to
earned for projects or other learning experi- low-tech. Tasks involve innovating change, short-term planning, organizing
ences at work. For specific information on and staffing, training, delegating, improving quality, motivating individuals
transferability or for program information, and diverse teams, budgeting, and report writing.
contact the Management and Supervisory
Development Department. What skills will I use on the job?
The management and supervisory development program is designed to
develop your skills in areas such as: problem solving; written and oral commu-
Mangement and Supervisory Development nication; team leadership and motivation; productivity and quality improve-
includes a minimum of 90 credit hours; 45 ments; controlling costs and budgets; long and short-term planning; orga-
credit hours of management and supervi- nizing the workplace and delegating; and working effectively with a diverse
sory development courses, including MSD work force.
101, MSD 105, MSD 111, MSD 115, and/
or MSD 222 and MSD 216; 29 credit hours How much can I earn?
from the restricted elective course list,
including BA 211 Principles of Accounting
Starting: $25,000 Experienced: $30,000 +
I and CIS 120 Computer Concepts I; and
16 credit hours from the General Education
course list. In addition, WR 121 and your Who will hire me?
choice of MTH 63, or MTH 65 must be Graduates of the management and supervisory development program are
completed with a “C” grade or better within employed by private, public and governmental agencies, both locally and
five years prior to receiving the associate of internationally. Examples of these are A-dec, Cascade Steel, Climax Portable
applied science degree. Machine Tools, Fujitsu, Intel, Marylhurst College, Portland Community College,
Tektronix and Wacker Siltronic Corporation. Skills acquired in this program will
Advanced certificate: Management also increase your potential for self-employment opportunities.
and Supervisory Development includes a
minimum of 45 credit hours; 36 credit hours
from the management and supervisory
development course areas, including MSD
101, MSD 105, MSD 111, MSD 115, and/
or MSD 222 and MSD 216. Nine credit
hours must be selected from the restricted
elective course list. This must include BA
211 Principles of Accounting I and CIS 120
Computer Concepts I.
program award: Management and

Supervisory Development includes 18
credit hours of management and supervi-
sory development courses, including MSD
101, MSD 105, MSD 206, MSD 111 and 6
credit hours from other MSD offerings.
other 18 credit hour program

awards are available: Please call the
department at 503-788-6146 for a list or
visit our website at www.pcc.edu/programs/
management-training.
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M arketing

As a graduate of this program, you will have a wide range of job opportunities:
direct sales, direct mail, telemarketing, convention and trade show promo- The program emphasizes a cross section
tions, distribution, visual displays, developing sales and marketing channels, of marketing courses which will enable you
buying, scheduling and managing personnel, supervising and managing a to successfully compete in the marketing
selling floor, developing visual displays, handling an order desk, planning environments of commerce, industry and
sales and promotions, producing print or radio ads, industrial and institutional retailing. Practical experience is provided
sales, and assisting a manufacturer’s representative. through outside cooperative education jobs.
Graduates are prepared to enter marketing
What skills will I use on the job? management training programs.
In the high-energy field of marketing, successful professionals are flexible,

creative and highly motivated. You will possess the following skills: sales
techniques, human relations skills, buying, management, use of computers in Associate of Applied Science Degree:
business, organization, speech and communication, accounting, planning and 91 credit hours; includes 74 credit hours
cash flow management. of required courses in business and
computer applications, and 16 credit hours
of General Education. MTH 65 is required
for graduation—a competency exam is
Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area: $17,000–$36,000. available. Students must meet college
Marketing and merchandising businesses offer opportunities for rapid graduation requirements.
advancement in both earnings and position. Advancement depends entirely
on personal effort. one-year certificate: 44 credit hours;
41 credit hours of required courses and three
credit hours of business electives.
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M echanical E ngineering
T echnology
Sylvania Campus | Science Technology Building | Room 208 | (503) 977-4163

You will work with engineers to plan, design, manufacture, inspect, or test
The MET curriculum is designed to provide mechanical systems. These may include machines and machine tools, HVAC
students with a broad range of engineering systems, manufacturing processes, conventional and renewable energy
skills, making graduates very employable in systems, gas and liquid distribution systems, among others.
a wide variety of engineering work places
and job roles. What skills will I use on the job?
MET is an immersion-style engineering The MET program is designed to develop your skills in a broad range of tech-
technology program, featuring a great deal nical areas, and in the areas of problem analysis and solution, spoken and
of student-instructor contact, low program written communication, computer software use, and computer-aided drawing.
entry prerequisites and high-level exit skills.
Full-time Students: The program starts in How much can I earn?
fall and winter terms. Prospective students
must meet with a faculty advisor and apply
to enter the program prior to enrolling. MET
is a limited-enrollment program; qualified Who will hire me?
applicants are accepted in the order in
As a graduate of PCC’s mechanical engineering technology program, you
which the application process is completed.
may work for manufacturers, consulting engineering firms, contractors,
Job-upgrade Students: Individuals seeking educational institutions and equipment sales organizations. Graduates work
to upgrade skills are welcome to enroll in for firms such as AMEC, Boeing, Bonneville Power Administration, CH2M-
individual classes, on a space-available Hill, Freightliner, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Obayashi, Oregon Department of
basis. Students must meet course prereq- Environmental Quality, ODOT, Portland General Electric, Tektronix, Temp
uisites and obtain departmental permission Control Mechanical, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and W & H Pacific.
prior to enrolling.
Continuing Education: You may transfer to
a four-year school to pursue a B.S. degree in
engineering technology. See an advisor.

See the PCC Catalog for courses. You must
in addition to department requirements,
including English competency and general
education courses.
One-Year Certificate: See the PCC

Catalog for courses, including department
requirements plus communications and
general education courses.
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M edical A ssisting

You will be a vital part of the medical team. Clinical duties may include assist-
ing with examinations and treatments, taking medical histories, performing You are prepared to function under the
certain diagnostic tests, maintaining instruments and equipment, prepar- supervision of a licensed physician. The
ing, administering and documenting medications and collecting and program is accredited by the Commission
processing specimens. on Accreditation of Allied Health Educa-
tional Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration
Administrative duties may include scheduling and receiving patients, obtain-
with the American Association of Medical
ing patient data, maintaining medical records, handling telephone calls, corre-
Assistants. Graduates are eligible to take
spondence and reports, purchasing and maintaining supplies and equipment,
the national certifying examination given
seeing that the office is cleaned and maintained, and handling insurance
through the American Association of
matters, office accounts, fees and collections.
Medical Assistants.
What skills will I use on the job? The program is designed to correlate class-
room and laboratory experience with practi-
PCC’s program is designed to develop your abilities in areas such as legal cal experience in ambulatory medical facili-
concepts, communication, professionalism, administrative skills, clinical skills, ties. Students must have transportation to
management of emergency situations, patient instruction, and management of clinical facilities.
facilities and personnel.
How much can I earn? Certificate: 43 credit hours of required

Approximate annual salaries in Oregon: medical assisting courses. For require-
Starting: $12–$14 per hour Experienced: $15–$18 per hour ments for an associate of general studies
degree, refer to Comprehensive Degree
Who will hire me? Requirements in the PCC catalog.
Medical assistants are hired by clinics and offices of all sizes. Graduates of
the PCC medical program work for such firms as Kaiser Permanente, Oregon
Health Sciences University, Legacy, Providence Intermediate Care Facilities,
private physicians’ offices and outpatient facilities.
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M edical L aboratory
T echnology

Medical laboratory technology is one of the most rapidly expanding health care
You are prepared to perform routine clinical fields. As a medical laboratory technician, you will play an increasingly impor-
laboratory tests under the supervision of a tant role in health care delivery. Your responsibilities will vary according to the
pathologist, medical technologist or physi- size of the institution for which you work and the extent of services it offers.
cian. The course combines on-campus
Your work may include: collection, screening and processing of blood transfu-
instruction in fundamental principles with
sion components, blood glucose determinations for diabetes and hypoglyce-
clinical experiences gained through rotation
mia, isolation and identification of disease-causing organisms and determina-
in clinical laboratories. You will be required
tion of appropriate antibiotics, blood-clotting studies to detect hemophilia and
to use medical devices and follow safety
related disorders, blood analyses to aid in the identification of cancer, leuke-
precautions of the clinical laboratory. If you
mia and anemia, communication with patients and medical staff, and sample
have a health, physical or psychological
testing and processing, using both expanding computer technology and tests
problem which may effect or be effected
involving pioneering methods and highly developed, automated equipment.
by the use of the devices or precautions,
contact the department before entering the
program. Graduates are eligible to sit for What skills will I use on the job?
national examinations for certification given Medical Laboratory Technicians measure various substances in the
by several agencies. blood and other body fluids to aid in the detection and classification of
different blood cells and other analytes in order to aid in the diagnosis of
various disease processes including anemia, leukemia and other conditions.
Associate of Applied Science Degree: They also perform serological procedures to aid in the diagnosis of such
105 credit hours. You must meet college diseases as AIDS and infectious mononucleosis. Skills such as preparing
graduation requirements, including general blood for transfusion, identifying various infectious processes caused by
education, math and English competencies. bacteria, fungi and viral organisms.
Consult a program advisor for help in plan-
ning general education courses. How much can I earn?
Currently the annual salary for MLT’s in Oregon ranges from
$34,000–$49,000.
Who will hire me?

The demand for competent, skilled medical laboratory technicians is high and
is expected to increase significantly in coming years. As a medical labora-
tory technician, you will find job opportunities in a variety of settings: hospital
laboratories, independent clinical laboratories, physicians’ office laboratories,
local and state health agencies, sales and service industry, educational insti-
tutions, consulting firms, volunteer organizations, blood banks, and veterinary
hospitals and clinics.
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M icroelectronics
T echnology
Rock creek campus building 7 | Room 202 | (503) 614-7626 | microelec@pcc.edu

Your skills will include effective verbal and written communications to enable PCC Program overview
you to work in a team environment, attention to detail, applied chemistry and The two-year curriculum begins by laying
physics, electronics and mechanical skills needed to maintain and trouble- a foundation in mathematics, chemistry,
shoot equipment, computer skills, and the ability to interpret specifications, physics and electronics before introducing
schematics and technical manuals. topics in semiconductor manufacturing.
You will gain an understanding of the
complete process of taking silicon from its
Technicians in the semiconductor industry evaluate problems, take corrective raw state, fashioning it into wafers, manu-
action on both process and product, and maintain and troubleshoot process- facturing the integrated circuits on the
ing equipment. The “clean room” work environment requires both indepen- wafers and finally testing the integrated
dent and team activities. Responsibilities are usually based in a functional circuits to see if they perform to specifi-
area, such as photolithography, pattern etch, high temperature diffusion, high cations set for the product. You will also
vacuum and implant, deposition of thin films, or sort and test. develop your oral and written communi-
Technicians use test instruments and analytical equipment, as well as cation skills in the English language. The
computer-based systems. They also process production materials and ability to communicate is needed to func-
support process improvement experiments. tion effectively in factory teams.

Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area: Associate of Applied Science Degree:
Starting: $30,000–$40,000 Experienced: $40,000–$50,000 101 credit hours, including 16 credit hours
If you choose to earn a bachelor’s degree through the Oregon Institute of of General Education courses. You must
Technology, you can expect to earn $45,000 or more with several years meet college graduation requirements,
of experience. including General Education, math and
Who will hire me?
Rapid expansion in the local semiconductor industry is creating new job This program is available on either a
opportunities in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Potential employers of full-or part-time basis. Scholarships avail-
program graduates include Intel Corporation, Oregon’s largest employer, able. Credits can be transferred to Oregon
Cascade Microtech, and other wafer and integrated circuit manufacturers. Institute of Technology toward a bach-
elor of science degree in manufacturing
engineering technology.
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M ultimedia
Cascade Campus | Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building | Room 218 | (503) 978-5398

Within the creative industry, students may find positions such as: interface
The PCC Multimedia Program provides designer, multimedia programmer / authoring specialist, 3d artist, multimedia
students an opportunity to acquire entry- graphic production artist, digital video specialist, interactive / technical writer,
level skills needed in the creative industry by multimedia production assistant, multimedia project manager, web designer,
focusing on the basic concepts and applica- web content creation specialist, and more.
tions encountered in the design, production,
and delivery of rich interactive multimedia What skills will I use on the job?
content. Multimedia students must have
strong Macintosh or Windows computer Individuals seeking a career in this competitive industry must
skills and CAS 111D is highly recommended. demonstrate proficiency using cutting edge technology and superior
Students may earn a certificate by complet- creativity. The PCC Multimedia Program challenges students to enhance
ing 60 credit hours, including 45 multimedia their technical skills, and expand their aestheic values and creative abilities
credit hours and 15 credit hours of approved to current industry requirements.
electives or an Associates of Applied
Science degree in Multimedia by completing How Much can i earn?
101 – 105 credit hours. Entry level, contract work in the creative industry is generally in the range of
$12 to $15 per hour. Financial compensation is directly related to experience
and skills.
Who will hire me?
Opportunities for employment may be found in World Wide Web develop-
ment, communications, T.V., education, training, and marketing. With continu-
ing experience and education, students in the Multimedia Program explore
employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in traditional business sectors
ranging from advertising to manufacturing as well as the ever-changing enter-
tainment and Internet related industries.
Individuals seeking to expand their knowledge of multimedia applications and

methods will benefit from the program’s constantly evolving focus on design,
production, and delivery methods in a setting that emphasizes cross training
and teamwork. With the rapid expansion and adoption of digital media deliv-
ery and distribution systems, such as the World Wide Web, CD-ROM, DVD,
and handheld devices such as cellular phones and PDA’s, opportunities for
employment in this field will continue to grow.
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M usic , P rofessional
Cascade Campus | Moriarty Arts Building | MAHB Room 210 | (503) 978-5226

There are a variety of positions as a music professional. Writers work on
scores, settings, themes and jingles independently for studios, publishing This program is designed for the occupa-
houses and advertising agencies. Arrangers work with other artists’ material tionally-oriented music student whose career
for bands, orchestras or small ensembles. Solo artists work with small and goals can best be reached by improving
medium groups or big bands—where your career is limited only by your skill skills in music performance, music writing
and circumstance. Music professionals also work in recording and project and/or production. Students may earn a
studios, and as engineering and production assistants. The music scene in one-year certificate by completing 48 credit
Portland is comparable to San Francisco and New York on a per capita basis. hours including 37 credit hours of required
professional music courses, eight credit
What skills will I use on the job? hours of elective professional music courses
and three credits of writing (WR 115 or
Professional music courses emphasize a broad range of skills from the technical above).
to the aesthetic. In all areas of the program, skill and artistry are emphasized.
Graduates of the programs are employed in the music industry as writers and
performers that work with professionals who reflect these same qualities.

There is no wage scale as a music writer. However, this means there is no
limit to what a resourceful writer or arranger can make. The wage scale for
performers is dependent upon type of venue and number of engagements
worked per week. Experienced engineers and producers can command large
salaries. However, the field is competitive and client-dependent.
Who will hire me?

As a writer you will work with music groups, studios and publishing houses.
As a performancer you will work with clubs and organizations that feature
live music, music groups and bands. As a recording professional you will
work with independent studios and project partnerships. Most engineers and
producers are self-employed.
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N ursing

As a nurse, your responsibilities will vary depending on where you choose to
Starting in fall 2010, PCC will be imple- work. Hospital staff nurses care for a group of patients and often supervise
menting a new nursing curriculum. PCC others. They assess the needs and problems of their clients, diagnose nursing
has joined the Oregon Consortium for problems, and plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. The job requires
Nursing Education (OCNE), a partnership of technical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills. Nurses interact with clients
Oregon nursing programs. Through OCNE, and their families, as well as other members of the health care team.
students on community college campuses
have the option of completing the associ- Your exact job activities will vary from day to day, depending on the type and
ate of applied science degree in nursing condition of the clients under your care. However, each day will call for
and sitting for the RN licensure exam, and/ careful observation, decision-making and problem solving. Providing
or they can continue directly to distance- nursing care is both challenging and rewarding. Nurses are also employed
delivered, senior-level coursework required in a variety of settings including long term care, community agencies,
for the bachelor’s degree. schools, and home care.
The curriculum is an innovative design
based on a set of core competencies that What skills will I use on the job?
ensure graduates from an OCNE program
PCC’s program is designed to develop the use of problem-solving skills such
are skilled in clinical judgment, cultur-
as assessing, analyzing, planning, intervening and evaluating nursing care.
ally appropriate and relationship-centered
Along with problem-solving skills there is an emphasis on interpersonal and
care, systems thinking and leadership, and
professional skills such as communication, delegation and supervision, and
evidence-based practice.
teaching. As a nurse, you will also use a variety of technical skills such as
Students accepted into the nursing program the administration of medication, sterile technique, and use of technology and
are required to successfully pass a criminal computers in the healthcare setting.
background check and a drug screen.
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Salary range: $52,000 - $75,000
106 credit hours, including 55 credit hours of
required nursing courses and 51 credit hours
Salaries vary, depending on the employer and work location. The ongoing
of support courses. You must meet college
nursing shortage should cause average salaries to increase as employers
graduation requirements, including General
compete for skilled professionals.
Education, math and English competencies.
College courses a student must complete Who will hire me?
before applying to the Nursing program.
There are hundreds of nursing employers in the Portland area: major medical
WR 121 & 122 English Composition centers, community hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, reha-
MTH 95 Intermediate Algebra bilitation centers, emergency departments, intensive care units, schools,
BI 231 Anatomy & Physiology I home health care agencies, birthing centers, physicians’ offices, clinics and
BI 232 Anatomy & Physiology II health departments.
BI 233 Anatomy & Physiology III
FN 225 or 270 Nutrition
You will be able to work just about anywhere your imagination takes you.
PSY 215 Human Development
Nurses are found in cities, rural areas, overseas, in the armed forces, at home,
13 General Education Credits
in institutions and industry.
*PCC is joining the Oregon consortium
for Nursing Education (OCNE) in 2010.
OCNE gives students the option of completing
their BSN through OHSU with one additional
year of coursework after graduating from
PCC’s Nursing program.
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O phthalmic M edical T echnology

You will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician who
specializes in ophthalmology. Your responsibilities may include taking medical The program is designed to correlate
histories, performing diagnostic tests, administering medications, instructing classroom and laboratory experiences with
patients, maintaining equipment, assisting in ophthalmic surgery, and assist- clinical experience in ophthalmic offices
ing in the fitting of contact lenses. and clinics and prepares one to function
under the supervision of a licensed physi-
What skills will I use on the job? cian. Graduates of accredited programs are
eligible to test for national certification as an
PCC’s program is designed to develop your skills in a variety of areas needed ophthalmic technician.
in ophthalmology: ophthalmic optics, ophthalmic pharmacology, surgical
assisting techniques, care and maintenance of instruments and equipment,
contact lenses, refractometry, ocular pathology, ophthalmic echography, and Associate of Applied Science Degree:
human anatomy and physiology. 92 credit hours, one must meet college
graduation requirements, including
How much can I earn? general education courses, math and
Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area: english competencies.
Starting: $32,000–$36,000 With experience: $36,000–$46,000
Who will hire me?

Employment opportunities are excellent. You will find jobs in medical clinics,
private offices and university clinics. A survey conducted by PCC indicates
that demand for ophthalmic technicians is significant and will continue to be
so in the future.
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P araeducation

Our program offers you the opportunity to
explore a rewarding career in K-12 educa- What will I do on the job?
tion. The program is designed to give You will assist teachers in the classroom, workshops or group homes. The
you a variety of skills, including individual particular responsibilities assigned to an assistant depend on the program
instruction, group instruction, behavior and personnel in each school. Some of the responsibilities include assisting
management, interpersonal and intercultural small group or individual instruction in reading, math, spelling, English as a
communication with adults and students, Second Language skills, or self-help skills, daily living skills, on the job train-
and personal growth. Some students use ing (job-coach), and preparing and assembling materials.
this program as an initial, exploratory step
toward a career in teaching. What skills will I use on the job?
The PCC program prepares you to under- PCC’s program is designed to give you a range of skills, including individual
stand the roles and responsibilities of para- instruction, group instruction, job coaching, behavior management, interper-
educators, assist in academic instruction, sonal and intercultural communication with adults and students, and techno-
understand issues of diversity as related to logical expertise.
educational settings, communicate effec-
tively with students, staff, and parents, moti- How much can I earn?
vate and assist students and meet NCLB Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:
academic standards for paraeducators. Starting: $10–$12 per hour Experienced: $10–$16 per hour
one-year certificate: 51 credit hours. Who will hire me?
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Instructional assistants are hired by local school districts, county agencies,
90 credit hours. group homes, workshops, activity centers, and public and private institutions.
TEACHER RELICENSING:
Many of the paraeducator courses can be
used for teacher relicensing. For specific
information contact an education advisor.
P aralegal
This program is designed to provide
students with a high quality background
in paralegal studies, including providing The paralegal is a trained paraprofessional who assists the attorney in deliv-
development of analytic skills; familiarity with ery of legal services to the client. Tasks include client interviews, document
substantive and procedural law; develop- preparation, organization of case materials and data prior to litigation, inves-
ment of various practical skills; familiarity tigation, research and file management. The paralegal performs these tasks
with legal terminology; and research and under the supervision of an attorney.
writing skills. Classes focus on specific
skills, such as client counseling, investi- What skills will I use on the job?
gation and research, as well as various
Important skills necessary to succeed as a paralegal include working well with
substantive law classes
detail, organization, and communication skills including oral and written. The
The Paralegal department has added a law paralegal must also be able to follow directions and work well independently
library as a resource for the program which as well as in a team.
is located in Terrell Hall, room 109.
Starting: $12–$17 per hour. Experienced: $30,000–$50,000 and up
minimum of 90 credits. You must meet Who will hire me?
college graduation requirements, includ- Solo practitioners, law firms, corporations and public agencies.
ing General Education, math and
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R adiography

As a radiographer, you will be an essential member of the health care team.
You will use a variety of equipment to provide images of patients’ tissues, You begin the program only in June. The radi-
organs, bones and blood vessels. These may be still or moving images, ography program is nine terms in length (27
recorded on either film, computers or video tape. This is a people-oriented consecutive months). The program combines
profession. As you record the needed images, you will work with others on the campus instruction with clinical education at
medical team and help patients feel at ease. hospitals in the Portland area and specific
outlying sites.
What skills will I use on the job? PCC’s program is approved by the
PCC’s program is designed to develop your ability to prepare and position Joint Review Committee on Education in
the patient, manipulate a variety of radiographic and patient medical equip- Radiologic Technology.
ment, select proper imaging combinations and exposure factors, limit the Graduates are eligible to take the national
amount of radiation to produce a diagnostic quality image, order radiographic certification examination offered by the Ameri-
supplies, assist medical physicians in radiological procedures, provide patient can Registry of Radiologic Technologists and
care during imaging procedures, communicate with patients and assess for licensure as a radiographer in the state
their conditions, and keep accurate records. You must also be able to touch, of Oregon. You are required to satisfactorily
lift and support patients, manipulate heavy X-ray equipment and provide complete the course of study with a minimum
emotional support to the patient. C grade or higher in each required course and
must maintain an overall grade point average
How much can I earn? of 2.00 for graduation.
Approximate salary in the Portland area: $20–$25 per hour, depending In the radiography program you will be
on location. With additional education, you may specialize in other disciplines, working with ionizing radiation and process-
such as radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, medical sonography, computer- ing chemicals, and will provide patient care
ized tomography, cardiovascular, interventional radiography, magnetic reso- to individuals that may have contagious
nance, mammography, education or management. diseases. Special immunization is required.
Students admitted to the program are required
Who will hire me? to successfully pass a criminal background
check and drug screen.
Radiographers are in demand nationwide. You are most often employed in
hospitals, emergency clinics, medical clinics or physicians’ offices. You will
find additional opportunities in government health agencies, radiological Associate of Applied Science Degree:
manufacturer sales and service, and forensic medicine. 118 credit hours; includes102 credit hours
of required radiography courses and 16
credit hours of General Education. Consult
a program advisor for help in planning
General Education classes or preparatory
courses needed for admission. You must
English competencies. College courses
that a student must complete before
applying to the program:
College courses that a student must

complete before applying to the program:
WR 121; MTH 111B or MTH 111C; BI 231,

232, 233; MP 111
Students need documentation of

computer literacy.
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R eal E state

Real estate training will let you to choose from numerous careers in business.
In conjunction with the Oregon State Real Your job responsibilities will vary according to your specific career choice. As
Estate Agency, PCC offers classes that a professional in real estate sales, you will help property sellers and buyers by
prepare individuals to take license exams preparing listing and earnest money agreements, offering competitive market
for the Oregon Real Estate Broker and opinions and locating financing options.
Property Manager licenses. In conjunction
with the Oregon Appraiser Certification and One specialty is real estate appraising, where you work to determine the
Licensure Board, PCC offers classes that market value of real property. As an employee of a government agency, such
prepare individuals to take the license exam as an assessor, you will determine the assessed value of real property.
for real estate appraisers.
In lending institutions, real estate professionals act as loan officers or prop-
erty managers. And as an employee of a private real estate firm, insurance
company or other business, you may own, develop or manage real property,
or act as property investment adviser.

PCC’s program is designed to develop your skills in areas such as real estate
practices and principles, real estate law, real estate finance, real estate
appraisal, real estate investments and real estate property management.

Income varies greatly, depending on your career choice. Entry-level positions
for salaried jobs start between $20,000–$25,000 per year. With experience,
salaries may exceed $75,000.
If you are paid on a commission basis, the amount is totally dependent on

your productivity. Some agents earn relatively little. Some earn more than
$100,000 a year.
Who will hire me?

A variety of organizations hire people with real estate training: real estate
brokerage firms, real estate appraisal firms, property management firms,
real estate property development firms, banks, savings and loans, mortgage
banking firms, insurance companies, county assessor’s offices, companies
owning real property, title companies, and various state and federal agencies.
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S
S ign L anguage I nterpretation
Sylvania Campus | Communications Technology | Room 219 | (503) 977-4672 (V); (503) 977-4951 (TTY)

An interpreter takes a message delivered in one language and simultane-
ously delivers it in the other language. For example, a Deaf instructor giving This is a full-time, two-year program.
a lecture may use an interpreter to simultaneously speak what he or she is Students may complete the program with
signing so that students who do not sign will understand. A quality assurance either a Certificate of Completion or an
meeting in a manufacturing plant may have an interpreter to allow a Deaf Associate of Applied Science Degree in
supervisor to communicate with employees, and a business may hire an inter- Sign Language Interpretation.
preter to interpret a job interview between a hearing person in human resourc- The program prepares students to work at
es and a Deaf job applicant. Many schools and colleges use interpreters in entry level as sign language interpreters in
classrooms where Deaf and hearing students attend classes together. Most settings such as K-12 and collegiate educa-
students who graduate from the PCC’s Sign Language Interpretation Program tion, business and social services. Students
or SLIP begin their careers in educational settings. must complete prerequisite American
Sign Language classes prior to entering
What skills will I use on the job? the program.
PCC’s program is designed to develop students’ ability to use American Sign Once in the program, students continue
Language appropriately in settings ranging from formal to casual interactions; their study of ASL, and learn the process of
to act with respect, knowledge and understanding of Deaf people and ASL changing a message from one language to
with an appreciation for their linguistic and cultural diversity, values, and social another. They also learn about logistics and
customs; and to understand Deaf people from diverse backgrounds. Students business practices associated with interpret-
also identify their own cultural values and social customs. Students learn to ing, and receive a thorough grounding in
prepare for an interpreting assignment; apply techniques for managing the ethics. Students also participate in practi-
interpreting process; provide accurate, grammatically correct, congruent and cum courses in the community.
comprehensible sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretations; and to apply
Students admitted to the SLIP have the
the National Council on Interpreting’s Code of Ethics to situations involving
option of obtaining a certificate in Deaf
both adults and children.
Studies instead of in Sign Language Inter-
pretation. This degree does not prepare
students to work as interpreters but serves
Interpreters may work as full-time salaried employees in some situations, and students whose actual career goal is to work
as independent contractors in others. Sample earnings from the Portland with Deaf people in a field other than inter-
area include: preting. Coursework for this degree closely
parallels that of the SLIP program, with the
K-12 interpreters: $16–$21 per hour omission of some of the hands-on interpret-
College interpreters: $19–$45 per hour ing courses. This means that students may
Freelance interpreters: $30–$50 per hour begin the SLIP and then decide after a
term or two that the Deaf studies Certificate
better meets their needs.
Pay rates vary depending on training, experience and whether or not the
interpreter is certified by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
or National Council on Interpreting, with higher fees going to experienced, Associate of Applied Science Degree:
certified interpreters. 83 credit hours of required SLIP courses,
18 credit hours of General Education elec-
Who will hire me? tive courses and exit literacy in English and
math. Consult a program advisor for help
Graduates of this program are most often hired by K-12 public schools,
planning General Education electives.
community colleges and four-year colleges. Many also do independent
contracting through one of the local interpreter referral agencies or on their two-year certificate: 83 credit hours
own. Advanced and high-risk settings, such as mental health, medical and of required SLIP courses. Students who
legal, require additional training, passing a national certification exam and receive an Associate of Applied Science
more experience. Graduates who continue to develop their skills are often Degree in Sign Language Interpreting
able to pass the national certification exam within 5 years of graduation. from PCC may continue their education at
Marylhurst University to earn a BA in Human
Studies, through an articulation agreement
between the two schools. Contact the SLIP
at (503) 977-4672 for details.
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s
solar voltaic
manufacturing technology
microelectronics component

As a technician in the field of Solar Voltaic Manufacturing, you will monitor,
The Solar Voltaic Manufacturing evaluate and troubleshoot the complex process of silicon transformation from
Technology degree is a new option of ingot growing to wafers, and from silicon wafers into solar cells. Solar cells are
the existing associate of applied science devices that capture energy from sunlight and convert it into electrical energy.
degree in Microelectronics, designed to Assemblies of multiple solar cells become solar panels used to generate
prepare students for a career in solar renewable energy.
cell production. You also have the option
of pursuing a six-month certificate of What skills will I use on the job?
completion, which satisfies the hiring needs You must be proficient in all the aspects of solar cell manufacturing as well as
of the new solar cell industry for entry-level the safe operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the equipment used in
operator positions. You will develop your the solar cell manufacturing industry. You will need to work well in teams and
oral and written communication skills in effectively communicate with colleagues and vendors.
the English language. The ability to
communicate is needed to function How much can I earn?
effectively in teams and to communicate
with colleagues and vendors. Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:
If you choose to earn a bachelor’s degree through the Oregon Institute

Associate of Applied Science Degree: of Technology, you can expect to earn $45,000 or more with several
95 credit hours, including 43 credits of core years of experience.
classes and 52 credits of math, science,
writing, communication and General Who will hire me?
Education.
Potential employers of program graduates include SolarWorld, Siltronic,
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: and other silicon wafer manufacturers.
13 credit hours, majority of them
transferable to the associate of applied
science degree.
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V
V eterinary T echnology

As a veterinary technician, you will help veterinarians, biological
researchers and other scientists in their work. As part of your duties you This program is accredited by the
may obtain and record patient information and make appointments, treat Committee on Veterinary Technician
and bandage wounds, clean and polish teeth, collect blood, fluid, urine Education and Activities of the American
and fecal specimens, perform hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, cytology Veterinary Medical Association. It is
and fecal laboratory tests, use X-ray equipment and process X-ray film. designed to help you develop the techni-
cal skills needed to perform in a veterinary
Veterinary technicians also prepare and administer medications and fluid medicine environment.
therapy, anesthetize and monitor anesthetized patients, prepare patients for Graduates are prepared to do entry-level
surgery and postoperative recovery and help in diagnostic, medical and surgi- work as technicians in small and large
cal procedures. Veterinary Technicians work with Veterinarians to educate animal hospitals and clinics, laboratory
clients on responsible pet ownership and preventative health care, help scien- animal research facilities, educational insti-
tists with research projects, restrain patients, clean animal housing equipment, tutions, military service and commercial
maintain and inventory supplies, and administer vaccinations (except rabies firms. Graduates of this program are eligible
and brucellosis). to take the Veterinary Technician National
Examination, administered by the Oregon
What skills will I use on the job? Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, and
PCC’s veterinary technology program will develop your knowledge and may also travel to other states to take their
skill in the following areas: nursing and restraint of laboratory, pet and food licensing exam.
animals; clinical laboratory procedures in hematology, serology, microbiology,
and parasitology; applied animal anatomy and physiology; use of the X-ray Associate of Applied Science Degree:
machine; film processing and radiation safety; administration of pre-anesthet- minimum of 104 credit hours; includes
ics, tranquilizers and general anesthetics; formulating doses and administer- 88 credit hours of veterinary technology
ing pharmaceuticals to patients; diseases of food animals, horses, pets and courses and 16 credit hours of General
laboratory animals; client education in animal nutrition and preventative medi- Education. Consult a program advisor for
cine; filling prescriptions and use of microcomputers. help in planning General Education classes
(course work from other colleges may
How much can I earn? substitute for the General Education require-
Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area: ment). You must meet college graduation
Starting: $25,896–$29,120 Experienced: $31,200–$37,400 math and English competencies before
acceptance into the program.
Average entry salaries in government, research and industry: $31,200–
$37,400
Who will hire me?

The demand for veterinary technicians is much larger than the current supply.
This is not likely to change in the near future.
Most veterinary technicians work in veterinary hospitals and clinics. You may
also find job opportunities in laboratories, research facilities, such as Oregon
Health Sciences University and the Veterans Hospital, state universities, zoo
and wildlife parks, pet stores, animal control, animal welfare shelters, USDA
Veterinary Services, private companies producing and marketing pharmaceu-
ticals, and in animal production facilities. Jobs are available in rural and urban
areas, nationwide and overseas.
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V
V ideo P roduction
cascade Campus | Moriarty Arts and Humanities | Room 218 | (503) 977-5398

As a member of the video production industry, you will usually perform more
Classes and productions will be scheduled than one job. Responsibilities vary according to the facility and the production.
during daytime hours. However, you might As part of a production crew, you will fill various roles. These may include:
be asked infrequently to attend meetings or producer, director, videographer, editor, audio or lighting technician, produc-
work on productions during evening hours. tion assistant and grip.
The minimum skill criteria for each term
must be satisfactorily achieved prior to What skills will I use on the job?
beginning the next level of video production PCC’s video production certificate program is designed to raise your skill level
responsibilities. Graduates of the program in all areas of video production and to prepare you for work in the industry.
will be well suited for video production posi- You will use your creativity, initiative and problem-solving skills consistently.
tions in industrial in-house facilities and
production companies. How much can I earn?
one-year certificate: 44 credit hours; Starting: $10,000 (part-time)–$16,000 Experienced: $28,000
requires the successful completion of MM 260,
261, 262 and 32 hours of additional profes- Many production facilities offer benefit packages and
sional/technical courses. opportunities for advancement.
Who will hire me?

More than 100 companies in the Portland area actively use video in their
organizations for training, sales, promotional purposes and corporate
newsletters. Opportunities in video production exist in all urban areas and in
the Northwest in general. The industry is growing in Portland and Seattle.
Job opportunities come from various video production houses, government,

education, medical and corporate facilities, advertising agencies, television
stations and telecommunications businesses. Many graduates of the program
are self-employed. Others work for such firms as OHSU, KPDX Television,
cable access stations in Portland, Tri-Met, WB32 and KOIN.
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V
V irtual A ssistant
Cascade Campus | Technical Education Building | Room 202 | (503) 978-5603
WHAT WILL I DO ON THE JOB?

PCC PROGRAM OVERVIEW
A virtual assistant is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative,
creative and technical services to clients. Because virtual assistants can The virtual assistant certificate is offered
specialize in different business areas, the tasks associated with the job vary through the Computer Applications and
greatly. The workday for a typical virtual assistant might include scheduling Office Systems program and can be
conferences, seminars and meetings; designing and managing Web sites; completed in two terms, and all of the
organizational consulting and remote office management; providing mail and courses required may be taken online,
voicemail services; writing letters, reports and routine correspondence; and although traditional in-person classes are
more. available for most.
WHAT SKILLS WILL I USE ON THE JOB? CERTIFICATE: 27 credit hours of required
Students who complete the virtual assistant certificate will create and market program classes. In addition to required
a virtual home-based business and use skills such as word processing, data- classes, students must be competent with
base management, Web design and content management, office manage- composition and math skills, word processing,
ment, critical thinking, problem solving, effective communication, desktop spreadsheets, formatting, filing and editing
publishing, graphic design, bookkeeping, supplies management, time skills for common office documents.
management and planning principles.
HOW MUCH CAN I EARN?

Salaries vary depending on the type and length of each individual project.
Wages may range from $35 to $135 per hour.
WHO WILL HIRE ME?

Individuals, businesses and other organizations hire virtual assistants. Indus-
tries that most often hire virtual assistants include real estate, coaching,
financial services, accounting and legal services. Clients may prefer to hire
a virtual assistant if they do not have office space to support another staff
member; they do not have the equipment necessary to do the tasks they need
performed; or, they need help with a temporary project.
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W
W elding T echnology

The PCC Welding Technology program
provides training in S.M.A.W. (shielded What will I do on the job?
metal arc welding), G.T.A.W. (gas tungsten You may use your welding skills in many occupations or you may choose to
arc welding), G.M.A.W. (gas metal arc be a full-time welder. Your specific duties will depend on the area in which you
welding), F.C.A.W. (flux-cored arc welding), choose to work: boilermaker, maintenance, carpenter, construction, ironwork-
O.A.W. (oxy-acetylene welding), O.A.C. er, manufacturing, sheet metal mechanic, millwright, diesel mechanic, equip-
(oxy-acetylene cutting) and basic fabrica- ment repair, sign hanger, steam fitter, fabricator, pipe fitter, product sales,
tion. Lecture portions of the program include welding inspector, supervisor, pilebuck, marine construction or electrician.
blueprint reading, welding principles,
welding metallurgy, welding inspection and What skills will I use on the job?
quality control.
PCC’s welding program will help you develop your skills in stick welding,
The welding technology program offers wire welding, tig welding, blueprint reading, welding processes and applica-
flexibility in scheduling, which allows you to tions, welding inspection, metallurgy, mathematics, communication and job-
register in full-time, part-time, or open-entry, seeking skills.
open-exit formats.
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Approximate annual salaries in the Portland area:
99 credit hours; includes 81 credit hours
of welding courses and 18 credit hours
of General Education. You must meet the
Who will hire me?
comprehensive requirements for writing, WR
121 and mathematics, MTH 65. Consult a Welders work for shipyards, manufacturers, contractors, federal, state,
program advisor for help planning General county, and city governments, firms requiring maintenance mechanics and in
Education classes. You must meet college repair shops.
graduation requirements, including General
Education, math and English competencies. Graduates of PCC’s program have found positions with such firms as
Northwest Marine Iron Works, Wagner General, Cascade General, Columbia
one-year certificate: minimum of 44 Trailer, Freightliner, Coastal Trailer, Sheetmetal Local #16, Robert Gray
credit hours of welding courses. Partners, Anderson Construction, Hoffman Construction, Royal Oaks
Ornamental and Gunderson Inc.
two-year certificate: minimum of 81
credit hours of welding courses.
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Admission Application for degree programs and credit classes
Upon admission, all students attending PCC will be assigned a unique and randomly generated identification number. This permanently assigned identifi-
cation number is directly connected with students' academic records and used by our students to access their own confidential enrollment and registration
records. PCC uses this student identification number whenever possible.
PCC will request Social Security Numbers (SSN) at the time of application. The SSN will not be used as the student ID number but will be provided to entities
requiring SSNs, including, but not limited to, the federal government for financial aid and the Tax Relief Act (1997) reporting, the U.S. Department of Home-
land Security, and the Oregon Community College Unified Reporting System (OCCURS). Your SSN may be used in connection with developing, validating or
administering predictive tests and assessments; improving instruction; internal identification of students; collection of student debts/ automated verification
functions, including enrollment. Students who choose not to provide their SSN will be ineligible for financial aid, and deferred payment and other financial ar-
rangements. If you provide your SSN to PCC, you consent to allow PCC to use the number in the manner described.
$25 Application Fee

1. Social Security: non-refundable
Cut here and mail to: Office of Admissions, PO Box 19000, Portland, OR 97280
or if known, PCC ID number (G):
2. Term you plan to enroll (mark one): Year: l Fall l Winter l Spring l Summer
3. Have you previously applied to or attended Portland Community College? l Yes l No
If yes, what is the last year attended?
4. Do you plan to earn a degree, certificate or diploma from PCC or another institution? l Yes l No
5. What do you plan to study at PCC? Select the code from the list on the opposite page that best describes your plans at this time.
Enter it here:
6. Name:
Last First MI
7. Former Name(s):
Last First MI
8. Mailing address:
City State ZIP
9. Telephone number: ( ) ( )
Primary Secondary
10. E-mail address:

This email address will be used to contact you during the admissions process. PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY
11. Gender: l Female l Male 15. Citizen type

l U.S. CitizenC l Resident Alien/Refugee/ImmigrantR
12. Birth Date: l Other, Enter Visa TypeNA
Month / Day / Year
16. Are you an Oregon resident?
l Yes l No
13. Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic/Latino?
l Yes 17. Federal law requires that PCC release your name to military
l No recruiters unless you request we do not.
I want to withhold my name from the military.
14. In addition, select one or more of the following racial catego- l Yes l No
ries to describe yourself:
l American Indian or Alaska Native 18. Did either of your parents (step-parents or guardians) earn a
four year degree?
l Asian
l Yes l No
l Black or African American
l Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
l White
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Over >
19.Student type: 23.Are you a veteran?
l First time enrolling at any college for credit F l Yes
l Returning to PCC from an absence R l No
l New to PCC with prior college credit N
24.Do you plan to transfer to another school when you leave PCC?
20.What is your overall educational goal at PCC? l Yes, to a 4-year school T4
l Complete a PCC high school diploma H l Yes, to another 2-year school T2
l Earn a degree or certificate from PCC or another institution D l Yes, to a graduate/post-baccalaureate program
l Take classes for personal interest C l No TN
l Undecided TU
21.Highest level of education/training you have received:
l Some high school N 25.High school information:
l High school diploma D
School name:
l GED G
City:
l Some college courses S
State:
l Associate degree A l Received diploma D Yr:
l Bachelor’s degree B l Received PCC high school diploma P Yr:
l Master’s degree M l Received GED G Yr:
l Doctoral degree Ph D l Still in high school S
l Other X
26.In chronological order, list each prior college or institution you have
22.What is your main reason for attending Portland Community College? attended. Submit or send official transcripts directly to the Student
Select the ONE reason that is most important to you. Records Office at PCC from all institutions attended other than PCC.
l Take classes for high school credit RH
l Improve writing, reading, or math skills RI Institution Name Month/Year of Attendance Degree Received
l Learn skills to get a job or keep a job RJ
l Explore a new career area RN
l Earn credit towards a bachelor’s (4-year) degree RT
l Learn English
l Take a ABE/GED class
l Complete a certificate or career technical program at PCC
l Take courses for professional interest RP
l Explore educational opportunities at PCC RE
l Undecided RD
PCC requires a $25 non-refundable application fee. This will be posted to your student account once your application fee is processed. You must pay this fee even if you choose not to attend.
By submitting this application you certify that all statements on this application are complete and true. You also agree to all policies and procedures governing your application and enrollment
with PCC, including financial liability. If you fail to remit payment when due, you promise to pay to PCC all reasonable costs for collection and attorney fees.
Student Signature Date
OAR 581-41-460 authorizes Portland Community College to ask you to provide your social security number. The number will be used by the college for reporting, research,
determining financial aid eligibility, and record keeping. Your number will also be provided by the college to the Oregon Community College Unified Reporting System (OCCURS),
which is a group made up of all community colleges in Oregon, the State Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development and the Oregon Community College As-
sociation. OCCURS gathers information about students and programs to meet state and federal reporting requirements. It also helps colleges plan, research, and develop programs.
This information helps the colleges to support the progress of students and their success in the workplace and other education programs. OCCURS or the college may provide your
social security number to the following agencies or match it with records from the following systems:
l State and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools, to find out how many community college students go on with their education and to find out whether
community college courses are a good basis for further education;
l The Oregon Employment Department, which gathers information, including employment and earnings, to help state and local agencies plan
education and training services to help Oregon citizens get the best jobs available;
l The Oregon Department of Education, to provide reports to local, state and federal governments. The information is used to learn about
education, training, and job market trends for planning, research, and program improvement.
l The Oregon Department of Revenue and collection agencies only for purposes of processing debts and only if credit is extended to you
by the college.
l The United States Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service for purposes of reporting tuition and related fees in compliance of the
Tax Relief Act of 1997.
l The National Student Clearinghouse to provide enrollment certification and graduation certification services.
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l The American College Testing Service, if you take the Asset Placement test, for educational research purposes.
P CC P r o g r ams Interior Design Degree ID
Interior Furnishings (1 yr) IF
For additional areas of study, see the PCC Catalog. Landscape Technology Degree LAT
Landscape Construction (2 yr) LC
Transfer Degrees Landscape Design (2 yr) LD
Associate of Arts, Oregon Transfer OTRN Landscape Management (2 yr) LMGT
Associate of Science ASTR Landscape Services Technician(1 yr) LSST
Associate of Science, Oregon Transfer Business OTBU Library/Media Assistant (1 yr) EDLV
Associate of General Studies GEN Machine Manufacturing Technology Degree MCH
Machine Manufacturing Technology (1 yr) MCH1
Other Degrees and Areas of Study Machine Manufacturing Technology (2 yr) MCH2
Undecided UND Machine Manufacturing Technician (1 yr) MANT
Oregon Transfer Module OTM Management Degree MGMT
High School Completion HS Management/Supervisory Development Degree MSD
English Language Proficiency (ESOL) LANG Management/Supervisory Development (1 yr) MSD1
Adult Education (ABE, GED, Non-credit) ADED Marketing Degree MKTG
Marketing (1 yr) MKTG1
Marketing: Entry-Level Sales & Service (1 yr) ELSS
Professional and Technical Degrees and Certificates Multimedia Degree MM
Accounting Degree ACCT Multimedia (1 yr) MM1
Accounting Clerk (1 yr cert) ACTC Paraeducator Degree EDPA
Adult High School Completion HS Paraeducator (1 yr) EDPA1
Agricultural Mechanics Degree AG Paralegal Degree PARA
Architectural Design & Drafting Degree ADD Paralegal (1 yr) PARA1
Arch Design & Drafting: Sustainable Building (cert) ASB Professional Music (1 yr) PMUS
Auto Body Painting (1 yr cert) ABP Retail Management (1 yr) RET
Auto Collision Repair Technology Degree AB Video Production (1 yr) VDEO
Auto Collision Repair Tech (1 yr cert) AB Web Site Development and Design (1 yr) WDD
Auto Collision Repair Tech (2 yr cert) AB2 Welding Technology Degree WLD
Automotive Service Technology Degree AM Welding Technology (1 yr) WLD1
Automotive Service Tech (2 yr cert) AM2 Welding Technology (2 yr) WLD2
Aviation Maintenance Technology Degree AMT
Aviation Maintenance Tech (2 yr cert) AMT2
Aviation Maintenance Tech–Airframe (1 yr cert) AMTA Limited Entry Programs**
Aviation Maintenance Tech–Powerplant (1 yr cert) AMTP Alcohol and Drug Counselor Degree*
Aviation Science Degree AVS Alcohol & Drug Counselor: Addiction Studies * (cert)
Aviation Science – Helicopter Degree AVSH Bioscience Technology * Degree
Building Code Administration Degree BCA Bioscience Technology: Biotechnician (cert)*
Building Construction Technology Degree BCT Civil Engineering Technology Degree *
Building Construction Technology (1 yr) BCT1 Civil Engineering Technology *(1 yr)
BCT: Construction Management Degree BCTM Culinary Assistant Training * (1 yr)
BCT: Design/Build Remodeling Degree BCTD Dealer Service Technology Degree *
Building Inspection Technology Degree INSP Deaf Studies * (1 yr)
BIT:Commercial Structural & Mech Inspection (cert) COM Dealer Service Technology Degree *
BIT: Residential Structural & Mech Inspection (cert) RED Dental Assisting * (1 yr)
CAS/OS: Administrative Assistant Degree AS Dental Hygiene Degree *
CAS/OS: Administrative Asst: Dental Laboratory Technology Degree *
Office Management Degree AAOM Dental Laboratory Tech * (2 yr)
Computer Applications & Office Systems (cert) CAS Electronic Engineering Technology Degree*
CAS: Web Site Development and Design (cert) WEBM Electronic Engineering Tech * (1 yr)
Computer Information Systems Degree CIS EET: Biomedical Engineering Tech Degree*
CIS: Network Administration Degree CISN EET: Renewable Energy Systems Degree*
Computer Information Systems (1 yr) CIS1 EET: Wireless & Data Communications Degree*
CIS: E-Commerce (1 yr) ECOM Emergency Medical Technology – Paramedic Degree *
Criminal Justice Degree CJA Emergency Medical Tech * (1 yr)
Criminal Justice: Corrections Technician *(cert) CORT Employment Skills Training * (cert)
Juvenile Corrections (1 yr) JUVI Fire Protection Technology Degree *
Diesel Service Technology Degree DST Fitness Technology Degree
Diesel Service Technology (1 yr) DST1 Fitness Technology (1 yr)
Diesel Service Technology (2 yr) DST2 Health Information Management Degree *
Drafting Technology & Design (cert) DTD Magnetic Resonance Imaging * (1 yr)
Early Education & Family Studies Degree EEFS Mechanical Engineering Tech Degree *
Early Education & Family Studies (cert) EEFS Mechanical Engineering Tech * (1 yr)
Emergency TeleCommunicator/ 911 Dispatcher (1 yr) ETC Medical Assisting * (1 yr)
Facilities Maintenance Technology Degree FMAT Medical Laboratory Technology Degree *
Facilities Maintenance Technology (1 yr) FMAT1 Microelectronics Technology Degree *
Facilities Maintenance Tech: HVAC/R Installer (1 yr) HVCR Nursing Degree *
Fitness Technology Degree FT Occupational Skills Training *(1 yr)
Fitness Technology (1 yr) FT1 Ophthalmic Medical Technology Degree *
Gerontology Degree GREN Radiography Degree *
Gerontology (1 yr) GREN1 Sign Language Interpretation Degree *
Gerontology: Activity Assistant (cert) GRAA Sign Language Interpretation * (2 yr)
Gerontology: Activity Consultant (cert) GRAC Veterinary Technology Degree *
Gerontology: Activity Director (cert) GRAD * Program has special enrollment requirements.
Graphic Design Degree GD **These programs require a separate departmental application.
Industrial Technology Degree APP Select the General Studies (GEN) Degree Option for Initial Admission.
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We offer many options at PCC. Begin a bachelor’s degree
and earn credits that transfer to many four-year universities.
Train for a career – we offer many!
Accounting Facilities Maintenance Technology

Alcohol and Drug Counseling Fire Protection Technology
Apprenticeship and Trades Fitness Technology
Architectural Drafting and Design Gerontology
Auto Collision Repair Technology Graphic Design
Automotive Service Technology Health Information Management
Aviation Maintenance Technology Interior Design
Aviation Science Landscape Technology
BIOMEDICAL Engineering Technology Library and Media Assisting
bioscience technology Machine Manufacturing Technology
Building Construction Technology Management
Building Inspection Technology Management and Supervisory Development
Civil Engineering Technology Marketing
Computer Applications and Office Systems Mechanical Engineering Technology
Computer Applications and Office Systems Medical Assisting
Web Site Development Medical Laboratory Technology
Computer Education Program Microelectronics Technology
Computer Information Systems Multimedia
Computer Information Systems: E-Commerce Music, Professional
Criminal Justice Nursing
Dental Assisting Ophthalmic Medical Technology
Dental Hygiene Paraeducation
Dental Laboratory Technology ParalegaL
Diesel Service Technology Radiography
Drafting and Design Technology Real Estate
Early Education and family studies solar voltaic manufacturing technology
Electronic Engineering Technology Sign Language Interpretation
emergency management Veterinary Technology
Emergency Medical Services Video Production
Emergency Medical Technician virtual assistant
Emergency telecommunicator (9-1-1) Welding Technology

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Portland Community College

Career and Technical Programs

The smart way to start your bachelor’s degree

CONTENTS Dedicated teachers

Program Descriptions, 16 Proven Results

For more on our university transfer programs, see page 8.

You get much more than you pay for

All this and a chance to have fun outside class!

Want to find out more?

CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSE: CG 140

CAREER COUNSELING Planning your own business?

CAREER RESOURCE CENTERS

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS OREGON TRANSFER DEGREE

Foreign Languages Liberal Arts, Humanities

EOU: Eastern Oregon University

OHSU: Oregon Health & Science University

OIT: Oregon Institute of Technology

OSU: Oregon State University

PSU: Portland State University

SOU: Southern Oregon University

UO: University of Oregon

WOU: Western Oregon University

Scholarships (503) 977-4382

Student Government (ASPCC)

Veterans’ Services (503) 977-4502

ROCK CREEK CAMPUS

Portland Community College offers more than

ASSOCIATE DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND JOB-FOCUSED CAREER TRAINING

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How much can I earn?

Prevention Specialist Program award:

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The demand is good for competent, skilled drafters. Growth is predicted

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Two-year Certificate: Auto collision

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Who will hire me? ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:

TWO-YEAR CERTIFICATE: Automotive Service

Program Awards: brakes, 20 credit hours;

You may receive PCC nontraditional college

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Certificate (Powerplant): 61 credit

Rock Creek Campus | Building 2 | Room 230 | (503) 614-7246

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What Will I Do On The Job?

Continuing Education: You may fully

Biomedical Engineering Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree:

ROCK CREEK Campus | Building 7 | Room 202 | (503) 614-7282

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Who will hire me? Students must achieve placement into

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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:

Students must meet college graduation

C ivil E ngineering T echnology

Sylvania Campus | Science Technology | Room 208 | (503) 977-4163

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One Year Certificate: See the PCC

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