Pathways: Accounting Bookkeeping
This one or two term Pathway is designed for students pursuing entry-level work as accounting or bookkeeping clerks. The target wage for General Office Clerks in the Portland metropolitan area is: $9-$12/hr (Source: Oregon's Labor Market Information System, www.qualityinfo.org).
Students gain a theoretical knowledge base in business and accounting while learning practical skills associated with the accounting field. In addition to the course work students can complete a supervised internship which allows them the opportunity to apply their classroom learning to a real life work situation. At the conclusion of the Pathway students receive a training award and are qualified for entry-level work in a broad array of businesses and industries.
- Conveniently located:
- PCC's Cascade, Rock Creek (Winter term) , and Sylvania (Spring term) campuses.
- Classes start soon:
- Classes for the next training begin the week of June 23, 2008. Summer 2008 Schedule.
- Learn more:
- Download a printable flyer.
Features
- Participate in three hours per week of career planning.
- Through the Career Planning course a cohort learning community is developed and supports students as they pursue employment in the accounting/bookkeeping field.
- Earn college credit that may be applicable to the PCC Accounting Clerk Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree programs.
- Courses in this training are on the State of Oregon Eligible Training Providers List under Accounting Clerk Certificate.
- Offered in partnership with PCC Cascade and Rock Creek Business Administration Departments.
Estimated Cost Of Training:
Term 1: $2,516.20
Term 2:
$1,346.35 (optional)
Total: $3,973.55
Training Cost Sheet
Note: The figures above are based on the 2007/08 PCC fee structure. They are approximations and subject to change without notice.
Prerequisites
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Completion of a COMPASS placement exam at a PCC testing office with placement into: Writing 121, Reading 115, and Math 60
- For information on a free workshop to prepare to take the COMPASS exam call 503-788-6218.
Course of Study
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA111 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BA101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA131 | Computers in Business | 4 |
| BA228 | Computer Accounting Applications | 3 |
| WFTT23 | Career Planning: This course is designed to build a learning community among students pursuing career pathways courses. Students will develop their skills as a student, intern and job seeker. A job search portfolio will be used as an organizational framework for the course. | non-credit |
| Total Credits (Term 1) | 14 | |
| CAS121 | Beginning Keyboarding | 3 |
| OS131 | 10-Key on Calculators | 1 |
| CAS170 | Beginning Excel: WIN | 3 |
| BA177 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| BA280A | Business Experience | 3 |
| Total Credits (Term 2) | 13 | |
What should I do next to get into the training?
- Apply for Admission to the College, there is a $25 fee.
- Take the college placement exam workshop.
- Schedule a time to take the COMPASS placement exam. You can call one of the PCC testing centers to schedule the exam.
- Complete the PCC online student orientation.
- Contact Andrew Roessler at 503-788-6271.