1. Computer Information Systems Portland Community College Michele Maxwell Portland Community College Michele Maxwell

2. CIS Information Session Part One  CIS Certificates and Associate of Applied Science Degrees  Jobs and Careers in Computer Information Systems  Transfer Options  First Term classes Part Two  PCC Resources  Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress  Financial Aid Information  Academic Planning Part One  CIS Certificates and Associate of Applied Science Degrees  Jobs and Careers in Computer Information Systems  Transfer Options  First Term classes Part Two  PCC Resources  Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress  Financial Aid Information  Academic Planning

3. Computer Programs Computer Application Systems  Certificate and AAS Degree in Administrative Assistant  Certificate and AAS Degree in Website Development and Design Computer Information Systems  Certificate and AAS Degree in Computer Information Systems  AAS Degree in Network Administration  Advanced CIS Certificates for IT Professionals Computer Science  Transfer Degree only – PCC does not offer an AS degree in Computer Science  Transfer Schools: PSU, OSU, UO and OIT Computer Application Systems  Certificate and AAS Degree in Administrative Assistant  Certificate and AAS Degree in Website Development and Design Computer Information Systems  Certificate and AAS Degree in Computer Information Systems  AAS Degree in Network Administration  Advanced CIS Certificates for IT Professionals Computer Science  Transfer Degree only – PCC does not offer an AS degree in Computer Science  Transfer Schools: PSU, OSU, UO and OIT

4. Information Technology Jobs/Employment  Good News:  IT Computer Jobs are in every sector  Constantly growing  Transferable skills = increase your marketability  Bad News  Highly competitive industry  Increasing level of expertise needed  Good News:  IT Computer Jobs are in every sector  Constantly growing  Transferable skills = increase your marketability  Bad News  Highly competitive industry  Increasing level of expertise needed

5. What are entry-level IT Jobs? IT Help Desk Computer Support Software Tester; Game Tester Junior Programmer Database Developer Web Developer Networking (Linux and Windows Server Exchange) Network Security IT Help Desk Computer Support Software Tester; Game Tester Junior Programmer Database Developer Web Developer Networking (Linux and Windows Server Exchange) Network Security

6. One Year Certificate in CIS  Equal to the first year of the AAS Degree in CIS  Requires placement into WR 121 and MTH 60 or higher  Most successful for entry-level Jobs in IT Tech Support  Can also be used as add-on skills for another major or career  Equal to the first year of the AAS Degree in CIS  Requires placement into WR 121 and MTH 60 or higher  Most successful for entry-level Jobs in IT Tech Support  Can also be used as add-on skills for another major or career

7. Associate of Applied Science Degrees in CIS Both degrees require placement into WR 121 and MTH 60 or higher Both require completion of MTH 65 or higher to graduate The beginning classes are the same for both degrees AAS Degree in Computer Information Systems  Choose this degree if you wish to focus on database development, web development and/or programming skills  Choose this degree if you want to maximize your degree for later transfer to OIT’s BS Degree in Information Technology AAS Degree in Network Administration  Choose this degree if you wsih to focus in networking and network security Both degrees require placement into WR 121 and MTH 60 or higher Both require completion of MTH 65 or higher to graduate The beginning classes are the same for both degrees AAS Degree in Computer Information Systems  Choose this degree if you wish to focus on database development, web development and/or programming skills  Choose this degree if you want to maximize your degree for later transfer to OIT’s BS Degree in Information Technology AAS Degree in Network Administration  Choose this degree if you wsih to focus in networking and network security

8. Advanced CIS Certificates  Designed for the IT Professional  Assume prior knowledge of networking, programming, and/or database development skills  Not designed to help someone get their first job in IT  Certificates are available in: Java Programming C#.Net Programming Database Design & SQL Microsoft Server Admin Linux Network Admin Web Application Development NEW: Network Security  Designed for the IT Professional  Assume prior knowledge of networking, programming, and/or database development skills  Not designed to help someone get their first job in IT  Certificates are available in: Java Programming C#.Net Programming Database Design & SQL Microsoft Server Admin Linux Network Admin Web Application Development NEW: Network Security

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

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

11. Transfer: BS Degree in Information Technology Offered through Oregon Technology: www.oit.eduwww.oit.edu Two choices: 1.Complete our AAS Degree in CIS and focus on specific CIS electives to maximize later transfer to Oregon Tech Pros: stopping off point with AAS Degree in CIS Cons: will take longer to get BS Degree in IT (more time = more $$) 2.Complete ONLY the transfer classes Oregon Tech wants for their degree – you would NOT get the AAS Degree in CIS Pros: will take less time (= less $$) Cons: No stopping off point Offered through Oregon Technology: www.oit.eduwww.oit.edu Two choices: 1.Complete our AAS Degree in CIS and focus on specific CIS electives to maximize later transfer to Oregon Tech Pros: stopping off point with AAS Degree in CIS Cons: will take longer to get BS Degree in IT (more time = more $$) 2.Complete ONLY the transfer classes Oregon Tech wants for their degree – you would NOT get the AAS Degree in CIS Pros: will take less time (= less $$) Cons: No stopping off point

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

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14. Need help choosing a major?  Review PCC’s Academic ProgramsPCC’s Academic Programs  Attend Information Session(s), if offered for the majors you’re interested in  Meet with a Career Counselor in our Advising Centers Advising Centers  Visit a PCC Career Exploration Center PCC Career Exploration Center  Do your own research  Review PCC’s Academic ProgramsPCC’s Academic Programs  Attend Information Session(s), if offered for the majors you’re interested in  Meet with a Career Counselor in our Advising Centers Advising Centers  Visit a PCC Career Exploration Center PCC Career Exploration Center  Do your own research

15. How to be a successful student  Stay in touch with your academic advisor  Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)  Use PCC resources, such as:  Financial Aid and PCC Scholarships Financial AidPCC Scholarships  Multicultural Center Multicultural Center  Disability Services Disability Services  Free Tutoring Free Tutoring  Veteran Affairs Resource Center Veteran Affairs Resource Center  Women’s Resource Center Women’s Resource Center  Stay in touch with your academic advisor  Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)  Use PCC resources, such as:  Financial Aid and PCC Scholarships Financial AidPCC Scholarships  Multicultural Center Multicultural Center  Disability Services Disability Services  Free Tutoring Free Tutoring  Veteran Affairs Resource Center Veteran Affairs Resource Center  Women’s Resource Center Women’s Resource Center

16. Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Students are expected to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. 1.Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; and 2. Successfully pass at least 2/3 or 67% of your attempted credits each term If you don’t meet one or both of the above requirements, you will be placed into Academic Warning, Academic Probation or Academic Suspension Financial Aid’s Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements are stricter! Students are expected to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. 1.Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; and 2. Successfully pass at least 2/3 or 67% of your attempted credits each term If you don’t meet one or both of the above requirements, you will be placed into Academic Warning, Academic Probation or Academic Suspension Financial Aid’s Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements are stricter!

17. Pay Attention to Deadlines  Note Registration, Pre-payment and Refund Deadlines for each term http://www.pcc.edu/enroll/registration/academic-calendar.html  Attend first day of all on-campus classes  Log into all online classes on the first day of the term Not attending the first day of class(es) and/or not logging into your online class(es) in a timely fashion can result in your being dropped from your class(es)!!  Note Registration, Pre-payment and Refund Deadlines for each term http://www.pcc.edu/enroll/registration/academic-calendar.html  Attend first day of all on-campus classes  Log into all online classes on the first day of the term Not attending the first day of class(es) and/or not logging into your online class(es) in a timely fashion can result in your being dropped from your class(es)!!

18. GRAD Plan: track your progress Learn to use GRAD Plan on a regular basis: http://www.pcc.edu/resources/help-desk/gradplan.html GRAD Plan is not always accurate ! Please work closely with an academic advisor to ensure you are meeting the requirements of your certificate or degree correctly. Learn to use GRAD Plan on a regular basis: http://www.pcc.edu/resources/help-desk/gradplan.html GRAD Plan is not always accurate ! Please work closely with an academic advisor to ensure you are meeting the requirements of your certificate or degree correctly.

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

20. Financial Aid Appeals Financial Aid SAP Appeal If you go into Academic Probation with the school, you will go into Academic Suspension with Financial Aid Time Frame Extension Appeal Your must complete your degree or certificate within 150% of the credits required for your program of study: http://www.pcc.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/financial-aid/maintain- eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress.html Financial Aid SAP Appeal If you go into Academic Probation with the school, you will go into Academic Suspension with Financial Aid Time Frame Extension Appeal Your must complete your degree or certificate within 150% of the credits required for your program of study: http://www.pcc.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/financial-aid/maintain- eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress.html