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 Health Support Services-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
- Biotechnology
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Transfer into Portland State University with junior status toward a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Medical Assisting
- Certificate
- Pharmacy Technician
- Certification preparation courses
- One or Two Term Training (Designed to prepare students for entry-level work in the Pharmacy field. More information can be found by clicking on the above link or by contacting Laurie Chadwick at 503-788-6233, laurie.chadwick@pcc.edu.)
PCC Scholarships
Four-Year Degrees
- Oregon State University
- Oregon Health and Science University
