College Expectations
How Prepared Are You?
Portland Community College offers placement tests in math and English. Contact the Admissions Office at the campus where you plan to enroll.
Use the information below as a general guideline to gauge minimum PCC Program requirements for completion in Engineering and Architecture-related Pathways.
- For a program that takes less than one year, there are minimal or no program entry requirements.
- For a one-year certificate program, students should place at basic math – arithmetic (Math 20*) and basic reading (RD 90) and writing (WR 90).
- For a two-year certificate program, students should place at an introductory algebra level (MTH 65) and English Composition (WR 121).
- For advanced degree programs, students should place at college algebra (MTH 111), Statistics and Calculus and English Composition/Technical Writing (WR 121, 122, 227).
*Some programs may require a higher level of these basic skills.
Career Ladder – PCC and Beyond
If you’re interested in taking your PCC education a step further, consider building on your experience and earn advanced degrees. There are opportunities to continue your education in the following fields:
PCC Programs
- Architectural Design & Drafting
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Drafting Technology & Design
- Certificate
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- One-year Certificate
- Electronic Engineering Technology
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Directly transferable to junior status at OIT for work towards a B.S Degree.
- Engineering Programs at PCC
- Engineering (University Transfer)
- Associate of Applied Science Transfer Degree
- Mechanical Engineering
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- One-year Certificate
PCC Scholarships
- Architecture and Drafting
- Electronic Engineering and Microlectronic Engineering
- More Scholarships...
| Engineering | OHSU | OIT | OSU | PSU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Engineering | Yes | |||
| Chemical Engineering | Yes | |||
| Civil Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Computer Engineering | Yes | Yes | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology | Yes | |||
| Construction Engineering Management | Yes | |||
| Electrical Engineering | Yes | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Technology | Yes | |||
| Electronics Engineering Technology | Yes | Yes | ||
| Engineering Physics | Yes | |||
| Environmental Engineering | Yes | |||
| Geological Engineering | Yes | |||
| Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering | ||||
| Laser Optical Engineering Technology | Yes | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology | Yes | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | Yes | Yes | ||
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | Yes | |||
| Metallurgical Engineering | Yes | |||
| Mining Engineering | Yes | |||
| Nuclear Engineering | Yes | |||
| Radiation Health Physics | Yes | |||
| Software Engineering Technology | Yes | |||
| Geomatics | Yes | |||
| Technology Education | Yes |
