BMCC Pendleton

2411 N.W. Carden Avenue
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: 541-276-1260
Fax: 541-278-5871
Email: getinfo@bluecc.edu

Blue Mountain Community College’s main camus is located on a scenic 160-acre hilltop site, which includes a 100-acre farm, overlooking Pendleton, a city of 16,600 residents, located 200 miles east of Portland and nearly equidistant from Seattle, Spokane, and Boise.

Programs and classes include:

• College credit classes/A.A.O.T. degree
• Career-technical programs (certificate and associate of applied science degrees)
• College preparatory classes including adult basic education, general education development (GED) preparation, and English as a second language (ESL)
• Customized training for business and industry
• Continuing education classes
• Community education/personal enrichment courses
• Small Business Development Center

The Pendleton campus houses both cultural and recreational venues. The Betty Feves Memorial Gallery, located in Pioneer Hall, exhibits a wide variety of art and functions as an educational tool to encourage creativity and to foster an appreciation of the visual arts. The Bob Clapp Theater, also in Pioneer Hall, hosts a variety of activities including concerts, lectures, and workshops and is home to the College Community Theatre, which produces three plays a year. The college also hosts an Arts & Culture Festival in April, with a focus on diversity. The McCrae Activity Center, houses handball and racquetball courts, a weight room, a total fitness room, a gymnasium, and a 25-meter heated swimming pool.

Varieties of co-curricular activities augment the education offered on campus and are an important component of the Blue Mountain Community College experience. For the serious athlete, BMCC has a well-rounded athletic program for both men and women. The college fields intercollegiate teams in basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, and rodeo. Students have an opportunity to become involved in the Associated Student Government (ASG), work as a student ambassador, or join a variety of student clubs, all of which provide educational, recreational, social, and leadership opportunities for interested students.

Student support servicesa include a TRiO program (for qualified students), a Student Learning Center, a full-service library, computer labs, tutoring, and faculty advisors. 

Tours of the BMCC Pendleton campus may be arranged by contacting the outreach coordinator at 541-278-5936 or by emailing: getinfo@bluecc.edu.

BMCC Hermiston

975 S.E. Columbia Drive
Hermiston, OR 97838
Phone: 541-567-1800
Fax: 541-567-1020
Email: bmcchermiston@bluecc.edu

BMCC Hermiston serves western Umatilla County and North Morrow County. Offerings include:

• College credit classes/A.A.O.T. degree
• Job skills workshops
• College preparatory classes, including ABE, GED preparation and testing, and ESL in English and Spanish
• Customized training for business and industry
• Emergency medical training, first aid, and occupational certifications
• Personal enrichment courses
• Citizenship classes
• Welding classes
• Business Technology (Business Lab)

With the fall 2011 opening of the Eastern Oregon Higher Education Center, BMCC Hermiston offers students increased  access to postsecondary education and related student services, in partnership with Eastern Oregon University (EOU). BMCC offerings include courses leading to the A.A.O.T. degree, as well as other degrees and certificates, and expanded course offerings throughout the day and evening.  EOU offers new on-site courses in business, education, and liberal studies, as well as the continued availability of online programs.  

The Oregon JOBS program (a welfare-reform contract with the Oregon Community Human Services Department) and the Small Business Development Center have services available at BMCC Hermiston. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please contact the BMCC Hermiston office. An EOU representative is also on-site full time.

BMCC Milton-Freewater

311 N. Columbia
Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
Phone: 541-938-7176
Fax: 541-938-3763
Email: bmccmiltonfreewater@bluecc.edu

Service Center Hours

This growing center, located five miles south of the Oregon-Washington state line on State Highway 11, offers classes on-site in a variety of delivery formats including traditional, condensed, and weekend classes, as well as a wide offering of courses delivered via ITV. By combining on-site and distance courses, students may complete a variety of degrees and certificates. In addition, Milton-Freewater offers:

• College credit classes/A.A.O.T. degree
• Business technology labs
• Job skills workshops
• College preparatory classes, including ABE, GED preparation and testing, and ESL
• Customized training for business and industry
• Personal enrichment courses
• Welding classes
• First Aid/CPR courses
• Citizenship classes

The Oregon JOBS program is available at Milton-Freewater. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please contact the BMCC Milton-Freewater office.

BMCC Baker County

3275 Baker Street
Baker City, OR 97814
Phone: 541-523-9127
Fax: 541-523-9128
Email: bmccbaker@bluecc.edu

With two sites in Baker City, on Baker Street and in the National Guard Armory, BMCC Baker County offers a variety of:

• College credit classes/A.A.O.T. degree
• Job skills workshops
• College preparatory classes including ABE, GED preparation and testing, and ESL
• Customized training for business and industry
• Emergency medical training, certified nursing assistant (CNA), pharmacy technician, phlebotomy, first aid, and certain occupational certifications
• Personal enrichment courses

BMCC Baker count offers the entire A.A.O.T. degree with tranditional class offerings. Students can also combine distance learning classes with traditional day/evening classes for more flexibility. The A.A.O.T. degree transfers to any Oregon University System institution towards a Baccalaureate degree.

The Small Business Development Center also has a representative at BMCC Baker County. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please contact the BMCC Baker County office.

BMCC Grant County

835-B S. Canyon Boulevard
John Day, OR 97845
Phone: 541-575-1550
Fax: 541-575-2920
Email: getinfo@bluecc.edu

Established in 1987, and located in John Day, BMCC Grant County provides learning opportunities to the residents of Grant County, including:

• College credit classes
• Community enrichment classes
• Job training courses/workshops
• Certified nursing assistance certificate program
• College preparatory classes including, ABE, GED preparation, and ESL

BMCC Grant County focuses on building relationships with community organizations, local businesses, and area schools to serve the citizens of Grant County.  This site provides support services for students to access BMCC distance learning courses. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please contact the BMCC Grant County office.

BMCC North Morrow County

300 N.E. Front Street
Boardman, OR 97818
Phone: 541-481-2099
Fax: 541-481-3990
Email: bmccnorthmorrow@bluecc.edu

BMCC North Morrow County serves the westernmost region of the college district. The center offers a variety of:

• Job skills workshops
• College preparatory classes including ABE, GED preparation, and ESL
• Customized training for business and industry

Students have the opportunity to take classes at the local site, or they may choose to take advantage of the distance education classes, which allow students to complete their classes using the Internet, videotapes, independent study, ITV, or workbooks. Using a combination of on-site and distance education, students may complete their A.A.O.T. degree at BMCC North Morrow County.  Classes are offered at BMCC North Morrow County during both day and evening hours.

BMCC South Morrow County

P.O. Box 21
Ione, OR 97843
Phone: 541-422-7040
Fax: 541-422-7015
Email: bmccsouthmorrow@bluecc.edu

BMCC South Morrow County provides support services for students in the Heppner, Lexington, and Ione areas and offers the following services:

• BMCC distance education classes
• Job skills workshops
• Personal enrichment classes

For additional information or assistance, please contact the BMCC Morrow County office.

BMCC Wallowa County

107 S.W. 1^st
Enterprise, OR 97828
Phone: 541-426-4109
Fax: 541-426-6059
Email: getinfo@bluecc.edu

Established in 1989 and located in Enterprise, BMCC Wallowa County provides learning opportunities to the residents of Wallowa county, including:

• College credit classes
• Job skills workshops
• College preparatory classes including ABE, GED preparation, and ESL
• Customized training for business and industry
• Personal enrichment courses

Students have the opportunity to take classes at the local site. The site provides support services for students to access BMCC distance education courses.  For additional information or assistance, please contact the BMCC Wallowa County office.

Solomon Amendment Disclosure

The Solomon Amendment requires by law that the college release to U.S. military recruiters the following student information: name, address, telephone numbers, date of birth, educational level, academic major, and degrees awarded. Note: students who have selected the Directory Exemption option will cause Blue Mountain to withhold their information from military recruiters.

 

Student Right-to-Know Information

In compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-542), Blue Mountain Community College discloses completion/graduation rates and transfer rates to all current and prospective students. Rates are based on fall-term enrollment of full-time (12 term credits), first-time, and degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates. Students are counted as graduates or as transfer-outs if they graduated or transferred within 150 percent of the normal time for completion or graduation. Rates do not include part-time credit students, students who have attended college elsewhere before attending BMCC, students who began their studies in a term other than fall, or students not seeking degrees. For further information, contact the Office of Enrollment Management at 541-278-5774.

Statement of Non-Discrimination and Grievance Procedure

It is the policy of the Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment. If you have questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination, contact the executive assistant to the president at  BMCC, PO Box 100, 2411 N.W. Carden, Room P-103 in Pioneer Hall, telephone 541-278-5951 or TDD 541-278-2174.

The college has adopted a grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging any discrimination based on sex or disability.  To view this procedure, go to the Human Resource Information Webpage at http://www.bluecc.edu/hr

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Drug and Alcohol Statement

Blue Mountain Community College is legally required and morally committed to the prevention of illicit drug use and abuse of alcohol by both students and employees.

The college reinforces this message through various publications that explain our policy and procedures on this issue, including the Students Rights, Responsibilities, and Code of Conduct document, the Student Handbook, and all employee handbooks.  These items are available to students through the Office of Enrollment Management and to employees via the StaffWeb or the Office of Human Resources.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acts

The college abides by and honors all state and federal laws pertaining to the privacy and confidentiality of your directory information and academic records. If you choose to do so, you have the right to restrict access to specific information.

FERPA allows colleges to disclose your directory information without consent. If you do not want this information released, you must update your response to “May BMCC release your directory information” question within the Student Information area of the Student Wolfweb, or complete, sign and return a Directory Exemption Request form along with a picture ID to any BMCC location.  

Placing a directory exemption on your file will:

• Prevent staff from being able to assist you over the phone.
• Exclude your information from publication in the newspaper should you qualify for Honors, the Dean’s List, or the President’s List.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) grants you, the student, certain rights, privileges, and protections relative to individually identifiable student educational records that are maintained by BMCC. In general students are afforded the following rights.

• The right to inspect and review their own individual educational records.
• The right to have some control over the disclosure of information from their own educational records (by authorizing or denying access in writing).
• The right to file complaints of alleged failures to comply with the requirements of FERPA (with the U.S. Department of Education).

A student’s educational records (with the exception of directory information) will be released to third parties only with the written consent of the student.

Directory information at Blue Mountain Community College includes a student’s:

• Full name
• Address
• Telephone number
• Field of study
• Class level
• Dates of attendance
• Degrees, honors, and awards
• Athletic participation (including the height and weight of team members)
• Most recent previous educational institution attended.

For more information or to exercise your rights contact the associate vice president of enrollment management at 541-278-5774.

Immunizations

The Oregon Department of Health requires community college students born on or after January 1, 1957, to have two doses of measles vaccine before participating in clinical experiences in allied health, nursing, and human services programs; practicum experiences in education and child care programs; and intercollegiate sports.  If you are enrolling in the nursing program and in some health programs, you may also be required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis B prior to entering any clinical experiences. For details about these requirements, contact the department that oversees the program in which you plan to participate.

Degree and Certificate Programs

If you are seeking a degree or certificate, you are required to:

• Complete and submit a BMCC Application for Admission to any BMCC location.
• Complete the COMPASS placement assessments. Transfer students who have not successfully completed a college- or university-level math and writing course will be asked to take the COMPASS placement assessmentS. If you have taken a math or writing course from another institution you will need to submit a Pre-requisite Override form and attach at least an unnofficial copy of your transcript, to the Service Center located on the Pendleton campus. If you have taken a math or writing placement assessment at another college within the last two years, you may submit a copy of your placement results to BMCC's Testing Center on the Pendleton campus for placement in your BMCC courses.

International Admissions

Blue Mountain Community College is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students, and welcomes international students. We provide an affordable education in a safe, comfortable environment. To be considered for admission as an international student, you must:

1. Complete BMCC’s International Application for Admission packet.
2. Pay a $25 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
3. Submit an official TOEFL score report  (minimum 550 paper-based, or 97 internet-based). Students from areas that English is their native language will not be required to submit TOEFL scores however, they must have the ability to benefit from instruction based on scores from the Compass placement assessments using the Federal Title IV aid standards.

Additional requirements to be met for admission, and to obtain an I-20 visa, include:

• Proof of adequate funds for the student’s studies.
• A complete set of documents for all of the student’s previous and current studies.
• Proof of health insurance.

International students must be enrolled full-time (12 or more credits) and successfully complete 12 or more credits each term to remain in good standing with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

For more information, or to receive an international student application packet, please contact the Admissions Office; email getinfo@bluecc.edu; or visit the International Student Admissions page on BMCC’s Website. You will be notified by mail after all of the application materials are received and verified.

Non-Degree Admissions

If you wish to enroll for courses at BMCC but not obtain a degree or certificate, you are required either to:

• Create and use an on-line Student WolfWeb account to enroll.
• Submit a completed BMCC Registration form to your local BMCC site.

Every student, whether degree-seeking or not, who intends to take a credited math or writing course is required to take the math or writing placement test. Placement in these courses is mandatory. If you have completed a math or writing course, you will need to submit either an unofficial grade transcript or placement assessment from your prior college (test must have been taken within the last two academic years).  Once you have submitted your documentation to our Advising and Testing Center on the Pendleton campus, an override will be applied to your student record within two business days. Note: You must have passed your math or writing course with a grade of “C” or higher. If you have been out of school for two or more years, you must take the math or writing placement assessment.

Placement Assessment

Placement assessment is required if you intend to take a math or writing course and have not already taken a math or writing course at a college or university. In addition, degree-seeking students may need to complete placement assessments for reading and computer literacy. You are encouraged to review the topics covered in the placement assessment. Our testing center can recommend a variety of study tools. BMCC uses a self-paced, computerized assessment designed to determine your level of academic ability in each of these subject areas. The scores are used to assist you and your advisor in placing you in the correct course.

If you have taken either a math or writing course from another college or university, you will need to provide the Advising and Testing Center with a copy of your unofficial grade transcript to determine proper placement in math and or writing courses at BMCC. Note: You must have passed your math or writing course with a grade of “C” or higher.  If you have taken a math and/or writing assessment from another college within the last two years, you may submit that to the Advising and Testing Center on the Pendleton campus in lieu of having to take the assessment at BMCC.  Placement assessment scores are valid for two years.  If you took a math and/or writing placement assessment at BMCC or another college more than 2 years ago and have not taken a math and/or writing course since that time, you will be required to take the placement assessment in that subject area.

All BMCC locations administer placement assessments. Dates and times for testing are posted on the college Website, or you can call 541-278-5931. There is a $10 fee for taking the initial placement assessment for math, writing, reading, and computer literacy. Students wishing to re-take the assessment in a subject area will be charged $5 for each retest.

The scores will be uploaded each day to provide the most current information to your advisor to assist you in planning an appropriate course schedule. BMCC does not use placement assessment scores to determine admittance to the college.

If you disagree with the placement recommendation in  writing, you may be referred to the academic department for further placement advising and possible further testing. Should you disagree with your math placement  you may request to take a challenge test.

To request a placement assessment with accommodations due to a documented disability please contact the assistant director of advising, testing and student disability services at 541-278-5931.

Computer Literacy Requirement

Computer literacy is a graduation requirement for all one-year certificate and two-year degree programs. The computer literacy component allows you some options. If you take the computer literacy placement assessment and score an average of 75% or higher, the college will waive your computer literacy course requirement for graduation. If you score an average of 85% or higher, you may receive credit for CS120 under the  credit by examination (CBE) process. To receive credit, you must complete the CBE form and pay related tuition. If you average below 75%, a computer literacy course will become a requirement for graduation; should that occur, the college strongly recommends that you take the computer literacy course early in your coursework to ensure your success.

You may also meet this requirement by taking one of the following courses and completing it with a grade of C or higher: CS120, BA131, ED235, and AGR111.  Please work with your advisor to determine which option best fits the needs of your degree.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Development (GED) Admissions

These programs are open to non-high school graduates who are at least sixteen years of age and not enrolled in high school. Students who are sixteen and seventeen years of age must provide the college with a release from the high school district in which they reside according to O.R.S. 339.030. For more information, contact the Department of College Preparatory Programs at 541-278-5795.
 

Degree Seeking Students

If you are a new or returning degree-seeking student, you will need to make an advising appointment with an academic advisor. To make an appointment, call the Advising and Testing Center in Pendleton at 541-278-5931 or contact the BMCC location closest to you. You may also contact your advisor or academic department directly to set up an advising appointment.

The advising process will include information regarding registration for classes.

Non-degree Seeking Students

If you wish to enroll in courses at BMCC but not to obtain a degree or certificate, you may register online using the Student WolfWeb link found on BMCC’s Website. If you do not have access to the Internet or need assistance in registering for courses, you may visit any BMCC location to register in person. You are considered to be registered when the college receives your completed registration unless the college notifies you that the courses for which you registered are full or cancelled or that you have been placed on a waitlist.

Course Numbers

Generally, courses with letter prefixes apply toward degrees and certificates, and courses with 100 and 200 numbers are college transfer courses; those numbered 200 to 299 are considered sophomore-level courses. Be sure to check the degree requirements for the certificate or degree you are seeking to ensure that the course you are taking will be counted.

Credits

In order to earn an Associate Degree in two years, you should enroll for an average of 16 college-level credits in fall, winter, and spring terms. If college preparatory courses are required, the number of credits each term would increase accordingly. Curriculum and program requirements described in this catalog provide more information on the program or degree of your choice.

If you are participating in intercollegiate athletics, you must complete and pass at least 12 credit hours each term for eligibility purposes. You are encouraged to visit with BMCC’s Athletic Director and/or our coaches for detailed eligibility requirements.

Attendance

Blue Mountain Community College believes that it is the student’s obligation to attend and participate in classes and that there is a direct correlation between participative attendance in a course and successful completion. Individual courses may have their own attendance policies. The college has instituted an administrative drop process for the first five days of class each term, which provides a 100% refund for each class dropped. If you are not in attendance the first day of class, someone from the academic department may contact you to inquire whether you plan to attend the rest of the term. The administrative drop process is not guaranteed. If you are not intending to continue in classes, you must not assume that you will be automatically dropped for non-attendance. To drop a course or courses, you can go online or complete and return an Add/Drop/Withdraw form to any BMCC location for processing. You will be responsible for payment of any and all courses you have not dropped as of the end of the 100% refund period.

Auditing Classes

You may audit a course at a reduced tuition rate. If you register for a course online and wish to audit it, you must complete a paper Add/Drop Form requesting the audit option. This status cannot be changed after the 100% refund period. The audit option is not available for “late add” either as a new selection or a status change. Courses taken as an audit status do not count as credits attempted in financial aid award calculations, and the AU (audit) status does not count in calculating GPAs. The audit indicator AU indicates a registration status, not an evaluation.

Drop/Withdrawing from Classes

Definitions:
Drop: When you remove a course from your schedule before the end of the 100% refund period for that course. If you drop a course from your schedule, it will not show up on your grade transcript.  Note: Courses that are less than a full term in length have different refund periods. These dates are indicated on your schedule as “last date to drop and pay.”  

Withdraw: When you remove a course from your schedule after the 100% refund period for that course.  If you withdraw from a course, it will show up on your grade transcript with a status of W to indicate that you withdrew from that course.  Note: Courses that are less than a full term in length have different withdrawal deadline dates. 

To drop or withdraw from a course, log in to your student account on the Student Wolfweb from BMCC’s Website. If you are having problems online, you may complete an Add/Drop/Withdraw form and turn it into the Service Center for processing.

If you leave BMCC without following the withdrawal procedures described above, you are responsible for the final grades that you receive.

Waitlisted Courses

If you have been placed on a waitlist you must attend the course up through the first week of classes.  You will be notified by email (sent to your assigned BMCC email account) from the Office of Instruction if space becomes available in the course.  It is your responsibility to ensure your status in any waitlisted courses.  You may not attend the course after the first week of the term unless you have been officially admitted to the course.  To check the status of your waitlisted course, you may check your term schedule on the student Wolfweb and be sure to check your BMCC student email. 

Withdrawal from College

If you find you can no longer attend classes, you should officially withdraw from school. Before doing so, please be sure to work with your advisor to determine if other options are available to you. The last day to withdraw from classes without receiving a grade is listed on the academic calendar. Note: Courses that are less than a full term in length have different withdrawal deadline dates.  

If you are receiving financial aid, be aware that totally withdrawing prior to completing more than 60% of the term can result in your owing money back to the U.S. Dept of Education or to BMCC. Please refer to the Financial Assistance section of the catalog for further information.

NOTE: A student who is registered is considered to be in attendance. Non-attendance or non-payment does not constitute official withdrawal, nor does it release you from the obligation to pay for your course or courses.

Withdrawal for Military Duty

The following guidelines apply when a veteran, Reserve, or National Guard student is called to active duty for military purposes during the term (This does not include being called to start basic training):

• You may drop courses and receive a full tuition and fee refund.
• You may, at your discretion, elect to complete courses after making special arrangements with your
• instructor(s) to create an incomplete contract allowing reasonable time to complete the academic work required.

Please contact the Service Center in Pendleton for further information at 541-278-5759, or send an email to: getinfo@bluecc.edu. If you are receiving financial aid you need to refer to the Financial Assistance section of the catalog for further information regarding withdrawals.

Priority Registration

BMCC uses a priority registration process at the start of each pre-registration period.  Credits considered for pre-registration purposes include credits completed at BMCC and evaluated credits from other colleges. The Priority Registration schedule is available on our Website; select the link for Calendars.

Grading System

The quality of your work is measured by a system of grades and by computed grade-point averages. All assigned courses, regardless of curriculum, are included when determining a cumulative grade-point average while attending BMCC.

The grading system consists of the following:

Grade		Points
A	Superior	4
B	Above Average	3
C	Average	2
D	Inferior	1
F	Failing	0
INC	Incomplete	0
P	Pass	0
NP	No Pass	0
R	Course Repeated	0

Only grades of  A, B, C, D, and F are considered in the computation of grade point averages. All other grades will be  disregarded in the calculation of your GPA; however, other grade marks will affect financial aid and athletic eligibility.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Your grade point average (GPA) is calculated as follows: take the number of points from the table above for each grade that you received and multiply it by the number of credits for that course; then repeat the process for each course in which you received a grade of A, B, C, D, or F. Add all of the results together and then divide by the total credit hours in which grades A, B, C, D, or F were received. Note: If a course is repeated, only the most recent grade is used in computing the GPA unless the course is designated as repeatable in the Course Descriptions section of this catalog.

INC (Incomplete)
Your instructor(s) may assign an incomplete grade when the quality of your completed work is satisfactory but the course has not been completed for reasons acceptable to the instructor. At least sixty percent (60%) of your course work must be completed for an incomplete grade to be given. An incomplete grade must be made up within a maximum of one calendar year from the date that the incomplete appears on the grade report; however, the student and instructor may choose a shorter time in which to complete the course work. Incomplete Grade Contracts are submitted at the time grades are submitted and do not require the student’s signature. The Registrar’s Office will maintain and monitor INC contracts for the college. If the instructor does not return your completed INC contact to the Registrar’s Office providing your final grade earned by the contract deadline date, the alternative grade indicated on the contract will automatically be entered into your permanent record. It is your responsibility to complete the work agreed upon and the instructor’s responsibility to submit the final grade earned in a timely manner to the Registrar’s Office.

P/NP (Pass/No Pass)
If you wish to use the P/NP option you must:

• Elect to do so by the end of the fourth week of the term. Once you declare the P/NP grading option, no changes in grading can be made.
• Submit an application for the P/NP grading option to the Registrar’s Office. Before submitting this form to the Registrar's Office, you must first collect the signature of the instructor of the course for which you are exercising this option.

You may apply a maximum of 12 program or elective credits with a grade of P toward a degree at BMCC. This number would include pass grades earned in regular BMCC classes and those earned from another college or university. This number does not include pass grades earned in course work with obligatory pass grades or advanced placement credits transcribed as pass.

The P/NP option is not available in courses being repeated by the student, in courses required for a degree, or in courses in the core area required for an Associate of Arts degree (pass grades would be accepted in advanced placement test credit.).

The P grade denotes a level of accomplishment of C or better.
 
Pass grades from other institutions will be examined on an individual basis. If the registrar determines that the course meets or exceeds BMCC requirements, then credit may be granted.

If you are planning to transfer to a four-year institution, you should determine the policy of that school before electing the P/NP option at BMCC.

When computing credits earned and GPA, the Registrar’s Office treats the P/NP credits as follows:
The pass credits will be transcribed as credits earned and will not be computed in the grade point average.
The no pass credits will show on the transcript as credits attempted and will not be computed in the grade point average.

R (Course Repeated)
Assigned when you have repeated a course. If you repeat a course, the college will count the grade received for your most recent attempt. All other attempts at the course where a grade of A, B, C, D, or F was given will be changed to a grade of “R” on your transcript.

Enrollment Status

In addition to the above grades, other enrollment-status indicators may be entered on your grade report or transcript. These include AU (audit), CIP (course in progress), MSG (missing grade), and W (withdrawal).

AU (Audit)
This is NOT a grade. It is an enrollment status and must be declared at the time of registration for the course. See http://www.bluecc.edu/cat_auditing_classes for more information.

CIP (Course in Progress)
CIP is an enrollment status to be used when a course is scheduled to continue from one academic term into the next. The CIP is not a terminal grade but is, rather, a state of progress to be used until the ending date of the class. At the time a course is scheduled to conclude, the CIP status will be replaced by a grade.

MSG (Missing Grade)
A grade designation of MSG, or a blank, indicates that the course grade is missing for some reason. Please contact your instructor to ensure that the grade was submitted to the Registrar’s Office.

W (Withdrawal)
A grade of W indicates that you followed the formal withdrawal procedure and withdrew from the course during the term. This grade is not used in computing GPA. A W grade is not punitive. It simply indicates that you withdrew from the course and therefore received no grade. 

Grade Changes

College procedures allow for grade changes up to one year after the end of the term in which the course or courses were taken.  Once a grade has been assigned other than an INC, the only acceptable reason for a grade change is instructor or college error.  The instructor/student relationship in a given class concludes at the end of the term with the assignment of a grade unless the student receives a grade of INC to allow for the submission of late course work. If you cannot complete all of the course work before the end of the term, you should work with the instructor before the term ends to request a grade of INC. Otherwise, the only way that an instructor can agree to change your grade is for you to submit a grade appeal (see the section on grade appeals).  All grade appeals are reviewed by the Office of Instruction and, if approved, sent to the Registrar’s Office for final processing.

Grade Appeal Process

The responsibility for assigning grades rests with the individual instructor, who uses his or her best judgment in accordance with what is deemed fair, given the requirements of the course and the work performed by the student.

If you believe that you have been awarded an inappropriate grade by an instructor, you may fill out a grade appeal form and submit it to the Office of Instruction. This will initiate the grade appeal process as outlined in Student’s Rights and Responsibilities.

Grade Point Average (GPA) Renewal Policy

Students who have previously attended BMCC and have earned poor grades often feel discouraged about trying again. In order to encourage these students, Blue Mountain Community College has established a GPA renewal policy.

If you have returned to BMCC after an absence of at least two years and have subsequently passed two academic quarters of work of at least 12 credit hours each quarter with a 2.00 GPA or better, you may petition the registrar to implement the GPA renewal policy. If the petition is accepted, grades for the term chosen, and for all prior terms, will be changed to no credit (NC). All courses previously taken will remain on the transcript, but the grade point average will be adjusted. A notation will appear on your transcript indicating that the GPA renewal policy was implemented. All courses included in the GPA renewal policy will still be counted as attempted for the purposes of federal financial aid eligibility.

This policy may be used only once. You must be enrolled in at least one credit hour at the time that the policy is implemented. Any courses taken at another college and transferred to BMCC are not subject to the provisions of this policy and are not included in this policy.

Final Examinations

Final examinations are given at the close of each term. You are required to take final examinations at the regularly scheduled time. Final examination schedules are available online or on the academic calendar found in this catalog. If circumstances warrant taking final examinations at another time, you must make prior arrangements with your instructor.

Academic Achievement Recognition

Blue Mountain Community College recognizes exceptional academic achievement of students at the end of each term and at graduation.

Honor Roll, Dean’s List, and President’s List
You may attain honor status each term by qualifying for the Honor Roll, the Dean’s List, or the President’s List. In all cases, you must have completed 12 or more BMCC credits during the term with grades of A, B, C, or D.

Only courses taken at BMCC count towards academic achievement. Only term GPAs, not cumulative GPAs, are counted for these recognitions.

Honor status includes:

• Honor Roll: term GPA of 3.00 to 3.39
• Dean’s List: term GPA of 3.40 to 3.84
• President’s List: term GPA of 3.85 or higher

Grades of P, NP, INC, and W do not count toward recognition of academic achievement. 

Institutional Academic Progress (IAP)

BMCC considers a degree-seeking student to be in good academic standing and making satisfactory academic progress if the student maintains at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) each term, maintains a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 each term, and successfully passes 66.67% of attempted credits for each term.

Degree- and certificate-seeking students will be placed on academic progress notification for any of the following reasons:  

• Single term GPA below 2.0
• Cumulative GPA below 2.0
• Failure to successfully complete at least 66.67% of attempted credits for the term

In this procedure, consecutive means two back-to-back terms of attendance separated by no more than one term.  Examples:

• Spring and Fall (non-attendance during summer term)
• Fall and Winter
• Fall and Spring (non-attendance during winter term)

Guidelines:
At the end of each academic term the student success advisor (SSA) will evaluate the academic progress of degree- and certificate-seeking students to determine their academic status applying the criteria listed above.  The SSA will send electronic notification, prior to the start of the next term, to each student placed on Academic Alert, Academic Warning, or Academic Suspension.

Good Academic Standing:
Criteria: Students are considered in good academic standing if they earn a minimum term GPA of 2.0, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, and pass at least 66.67% of attempted credits for each term.

Action:  Students will receive electronic notification of good academic standing.

Academic Alert:
Criteria: Students are considered on academic alert after the first term in which their term GPA falls below 2.0 or they do not successfully complete at least 66.67% of attempted credits for each term.

Action: Students will be provided with a list of academic resources and referred to the SSA for guidance on those resources. The SSA will recommend that they utilize 10 hours of tutoring to assist them in subject matters in which they are deficient.

Students will be reinstated to good academic standing upon achieving a minimum term GPA of 2.0, and having completed at least 66.67% of attempted credits for each term.

Academic Warning:
Criteria: Students are considered on academic warning if their term GPA is below 2.0 and they do not successfully complete at least 66.67% of attempted credit for each term, and/or if they have a cumulative GPA below 2.0 for two consecutive terms.

Action:  Students will be required to enroll in a student success module or other accepted BMCC course and successfully complete it with a C or better grade for the next consecutive term. The SSA will recommend that they utilize 10 hours of tutoring to assist them in subject matters in which they are deficient.

Students will be reinstated to good academic standing upon successful completion of the student success module or other accepted BMCC course, achievement of a minimum term GPA of 2.0, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, and completion of at least 66.67% of attempted credits for each term.

Academic Suspension:
Criteria: Students are placed on academic suspension when their term GPA falls below 2.0, and they do not successfully complete at least 66.67% of attempted credits for a third consecutive term, if they do not meet the requirements of the action taken for academic warning status, or if they have a cumulative GPA below 2.0 for three consecutive terms.

Action: The SSA will update a student’s suspension status with the notation of “Academic Suspension.”  While suspended, that student may not register for classes.

Students have the right to appeal their academic suspension by submitting a packet including an Academic Suspension Appeal form, Written Plan for Academic Success, and Weekly Schedule Worksheet to the Pendleton Service Center. The Institutional Academic Progress Review Committee (IAP Review Committee), consisting of the SSA, registrar/director of admissions and advising, assistant director advising, testing and student disability services, and director student financial assistance, will review appeal packets on the third day of classes.  If a student fails to submit the complete packet prior to the third  day of classes, the student will be administratively dropped from all courses.

The IAP Review Committee may require that the student complete one or more of the following:

• Participate in 10 hours of documented tutoring through the Student Learning Center
• Limit enrollment with the requirement that the student take no more than 10 credits during his/her consecutive term of attendance
  
• Submit three-week progress reports from instructors
  
• Participate in any BMCC course or student success module recommended by the IAP Review Committee

In the event the IAP Review Committee rules the suspension valid, the student will have the right to appeal the decision to the associate vice president of enrollment management.

The IAP Review Committee has discretionary power to work within these guidelines to implement any step if warranted or to extend any step, as they deem appropriate.

A student will be reinstated to good academic standing upon successful completion of requirements set forth by the IAP Review Committee, attainment of a minimum term GPA of 2.0, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for two consecutive terms of attendance, and completion of at least 66.67% of attempted credits for each term.

A student academically suspended more than once will not be allowed to register for credit classes for one full academic year beginning the term after the second academic suspension.  A student may ask to return in the corresponding term in the next academic year by submitting to the Pendleton Service Center an Academic Appeal packet consisting of the forms listed above.

Non-Traditional College Credit

The purpose of awarding credit for prior learning is to acknowledge and validate knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired by students through experience. With the exception of cooperative work experience (CWE) credits (see page 32), students receiving alternate credits are not eligible for state or federal aid for those credits.

The maximum credits that may be earned through a combination of credit by examination, advanced placement (AP), and military credit are no more than 25 percent of the credits needed for a certificate or degree.

Credit by Examination (CBE): To obtain credit for certain courses, you must be enrolled as a BMCC student taking at least one course for credit and satisfactorily pass a comprehensive examination or series of examinations. You may not obtain credit by examination (CBE) for a course at a lower level than one in which you have already demonstrated competency. Some courses are not eligible for this program. If you wish to obtain credit in this manner, you must pay a fee in addition to any other tuition and fees that you may have paid in that term. Contact the Office of Instruction, at 541-278-5969, for more information.  Students are limited to 15 CBE credits. CBE credits are reflected on BMCC’s transcripts with the exam identifier of (CH) next to the course title. Example: ART204 (CH)

Advanced Placement (AP) Test: You may earn credit for certain courses by taking tests administered by the Advanced Placement (AP) program sponsored by the College Board. Below is a list of approved AP courses, AP minimum scores, and advanced placement action. AP credits are reflected on BMCC’s transcripts with a grade of P and with the exam identifier of (AP) next to the course title.  Example:  ART204 (AP)
 
To receive AP credit you must:

• Request your AP scores be sent from the College Board to BMCC. Scores are accepted for up to three years after the exam date.
• Be enrolled at BMCC in at least one credit course.
• Pay the AP course transcription fee of $10 per course.
• Complete and return an advanced placement credit form to BMCC. 

Please contact the Registrar’s Office at 541-278-5757 or email getinfo@bluecc.edu for additional information.

Subject	AP Score	Advanced Placement Action
Art --Art History --Art Studio	4, 5 4, 5	ART 204, 205: 9 credits ART 101: 4 credits
Biology	4, 5	BIO 101, 102, 103: 12 credits
Chemistry	3, 4, 5	CH 104, 105, 106: 15 credits
Computer Science A	4, 5	CS 161: 4 credits
Computer Science AB	3 4, 5	CS 161: 4 credits CS 162, 162: 8 credits
Economics --Macro Economics --Micro Economics	3, 4, 5 3, 4, 5	EC 202: 4 credits EC 201: 4 credits
English --English Composition --English Literature	3, 4, 5 3, 4, 5	WR 121: 4 credits ENG 104: 4 credits
Environmental Science	3, 4, 5	GS 142: 4 credits
Geography --Human Geography	3	GEOG 103: 4 credits
Government - U.S.	4, 5	PS 201: 4 credits
History --History - U.S. --History - World	3, 4, 5 3, 4, 5	HST 201, 202: 8 credits HST 104, 105: 6 credits
Math --Calculus AB	3 4, 5	MTH 251: 4 credits MTH 251, 252: 8 credits
--Calculus BC	3 4, 5	MTH 251, 252: 8 credits MTH 251, 252, 253: 12 credits
--Statistics	4, 5	MTH 243: 4 credits
Music --Music Theory	4, 5	MUS 111, 112: 8 credits
Physics --Physics B --Physics C - Electricity & Magnetism --Physics C - Mechanics	4, 5 4, 5 4, 5	PHY 201, 202, 203: 15 credits PHY 201: 5 credits PHY 201 5 credits
Spanish Language	3, 4, 5	SPAN 101, 102, 103: 12 credits

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP): You may earn credit for certain courses by taking the CLEP exams sponsored by the College Board. Below is a list of BMCC’s approved CLEP exams, minimum scores, number of possible credits granted and corresponding BMCC course equivalencies. CLEP credits are reflected on BMCC’s transcripts with a grade of P and with the exam identifier of (CL) next to the course title. Example: ART204 (CL)
 
To receive CLEP credit you must:

• Request your CLEP scores be sent from the College Board to BMCC. Scores are accepted for up to three years after the exam date.
• Be enrolled at BMCC in at least one credit course
• Pay the CLEP course transcription fee of $10 per course
• Complete and return a CLEP credit form to BMCC.

Please contact the Registrar’s Office at 541-278-5757 or email getinfo@bluecc.edu for additional information.

Exam Subject	Min. Score	Credit	BMCC Course Equivalency
Business
Infomation System & Computer Applications	-	-	No credit awarded
Principles of Management	50	4	BA 206
Principles of Accounting	50	12	BA 211, 212, 213
Introductory Business Law	50	4	BA 226
Principles of Marketing	50	4	BA 223
Composition and Literature
Composition and Literature	50	12	ENG 253, 254, 255
English Literature (with essay)	50	12	ENG 204, 205, 206
History and Social Sciences
American Government	50	4	PS 201
History of the U.S. I	50	4	HST 201
American History II	50	4 OR 12	HST 203 OR w/Part 1 test HST 201, 202, 203
General Psychology	50	8	PSY 201, 202
Human Growth and Development	50	4	PSY 237
Principles of Microeconomics	50	4	EC 201
Principles of Macroeconomics	50	4	EC 202
Introduction to Sociology	50	4	SOC 204
Science and Mathematics
Calculus	50	4	MTH 251
College Algebra	50	5	MTH 111
Trigonometry	50	4	MTH 112
College Algebra-Trigonometry	50	5	MTH 111
College Mathematics	50	4	MTH 105
General Chemistry	50	15	CH 221, 222, 223
General Biology	50	15	BI 211, 212, 213

Military Credit: Military credit will be evaluated according to American Council of Education guidelines. Typically, credit is considered only when it is equivalent to regular course offerings.

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Transfer Credits

Transferring Credits to BMCC
To have credits earned from other colleges evaluated towards your certificate/degree intent at BMCC, you will need to complete BMCC’s Transcript Evaluation Request form. You will also need to request official transcripts from be sent to BMCC’s Registrar’s Office.  Official transcripts must include a signature from the issuing institution and its authorized seal and be delivered to BMCC in a sealed envelope.

In general, BMCC accepts college-level credits earned at  regionally-accredited colleges or universities.

Your accepted credits will become a part of your permanent academic record at BMCC and will be noted and posted on your official grade transcript at the time a certificate or degree is earned.  Grades earned from BMCC and other colleges that are applied towards a specific certificate or degree will be used to compute your grade point average for that specific program only. In all other cases, only grades earned at BMCC are used to compute your cumulative GPA.

If you have taken the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or the Advanced Placement (AP) test, request that your scores be forwarded to the Registrar’s Office.  Exams must have been taken within 3 years of the date you are requesting credit.  Credits received for AP and CLEP at other colleges and universities will not be accepted.  You must have your exam scores sent directly to BMCC from ACT.  Go to the Nontraditional College Credit Webpage for more information.

Transferring Credits from BMCC
Up to 120 lower division transfer credit hours earned at a community college may transfer and be accepted toward graduation requirements by colleges and universities of the Oregon University System (OUS): University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Portland State University, Eastern Oregon University, Western Oregon University, Southern Oregon University, and Oregon Institute of Technology.

Discuss transferability of courses with both your academic advisor and the school to which you wish to transfer in order to facilitate a smooth transition from BMCC.

Appeal of Graduation Requirements

If you are pursuing an associate of applied science degree and would like to request a course substitution to meet program requirements, you must discuss this request with your advisor. If the advisor considers the request appropriate, he/she will complete the necessary paperwork, and then obtain the approval and signature of the vice president of instruction. The Registrar’s Office will process the information, once approved, and it will become a part of your permanent record.

Graduation

You are responsible for fulfilling the requirements for graduation and should work with your advisor to ensure that you complete the degree and/or certificate requirements.

As a candidate for graduation, you are encouraged to complete an Application for Graduation at least two terms before the term in which you expect to complete your program requirements (refer to the academic calendar in the catalog for specific deadline dates). This allows your academic advisor to assist you in selecting coursework necessary to meet your graduation requirements. Completed applications may be submitted to any BMCC location.

Upon the college’s receipt and processing of your graduation application form, the Office of the Registrar will notify you by email that your degree audit has been completed along with directions for viewing your completed degree audit online. Should there be any discrepancy, you and your advisor will be asked to notify the Office of the Registrar. A graduation file will be established for you at that time. Your degree audit becomes your official degree check-off for degree completion purposes.

Degrees and certificates become official when recorded on your transcript. Certificates and diplomas will be mailed to the address listed on your application for graduation within two months after final grades have been posted and reviewed.

If you do not graduate in the term identified on your application for graduation, the Office of the Registrar will identify your final graduation requirements and will send an email notification regarding your official degree audit to you and your advisor. Your graduation file will be retained with the active files for a period of one (1) year from your intended date of graduation.

If you have not graduated after one year, your application will be returned to your student file and you will be required to reapply for graduation and pay any fees in effect at the time of reapplication.

If you graduate with more than one degree, you must complete a separate application for graduation form for each degree you plan to complete.

Additional Guidelines:
BMCC reviews and updates degree requirements annually. Please note that some of the requirements for graduation may change if your studies are interrupted by two or more years and/or if a course of study extends beyond five years. Depending upon the college certificate or degree, you may be asked to complete updated requirements.
 

Situation	Catalog of year started	Catalog of year re-started	Catalog of year Graduating
Attend for fewer than five years with no break of over two years	X		X
Re-attend with more than a two year break		X	X
Attend for longer than five years with no break of more than two years			X or work with your advisor
Attend for longer than five years with more than a two-year break		X	X

The previous table outlines which catalog you may use in determining degree requirements for graduation.

Honors at Graduation
Students with exceptional academic qualifications may graduate from BMCC with honors or high honors designation. This designation appears on the graduate’s transcript and diploma and applies to all of BMCC’s degrees and certificates for academic, career, and technical programs. To qualify, you must have attended at least two terms and have earned at least 24 credit hours at BMCC. Honors designations are:

• Honors: cumulative GPA of 3.40 to 3.84
• High Honors: cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher

Only the courses used to meet your certificate or degree requirements will be counted in the cumulative GPA calculation which may include courses accepted for transfer from other colleges. The calculation is performed on all courses completed the term prior to your stated term of degree completion.

Example 1:  If the anticipated term of graduation is spring term 2012, your GPA will be calculated at the end of winter term 2012.  If you meet one of the above referenced GPA requirements, you qualify to walk in the spring commencement ceremony with an honors designation.

Example 2: If the anticipated term of graduation is summer term 2012, your spring-term 2012 grades will be used to calculate your GPA.  Since the commencement ceremony occurs before spring-term grades are posted, you will not qualify to walk in the 2012 commencement ceremony with an honors designation.

Example 3: If you plan to complete your requirements no later than fall 2012, you may walk in the spring 2012 commencement ceremony but will not qualify to walk with either honors designation.  If, however, you believe that you may qualify for honors designation by the end of summer 2012, you could consider walking in the 2012 commencement ceremony.

Suspended Programs of Study
If BMCC suspends your program of study and if you are eligible for “teach-out” assistance as determined by the college, BMCC will work with you to help you complete the program within three years. Methods and types of assistance will vary by individual circumstance and will be available only to eligible students. Following the three-year period, if you have not satisfied your degree requirements for that certificate/degree but still wish to obtain a certificate/degree, you must either apply your earned credits to a different BMCC program or transfer them to another institution. Contact the Office of the Registrar to determine eligibility.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are subject to BMCC Board of Education policy and may be changed at any time. Please refer to http://www.bluecc.edu/tuition for the most accurate tuition and fee schedule, or call the college at 541-278-5759 to obtain current rates.

Paying Tuition

Tuition and fees are payable in full by cash, check, or credit card (Visa or MasterCard) by the end of the fifth class day of each term, or the equivalent  percentage of days of terms or classes of varying length. Students may also use financial aid funds or third-party agency funds to pay their tuition and fees if they are eligible for these funds. Payments can be made at any location, by mail, or through the Student WolfWeb.

Deferred (Tuition) Installment Plan: BMCC’s tuition installment payment plan is designed to assist students in paying their tuition and fees by setting a reasonable timetable and structure for payment. Students may sign up for this plan at any BMCC location or through the BMCC Website. An agreement is not binding for the college until a representative of the business office has signed the completed form. Upon such signature, BMCC will return a copy of the signed document to the student. The plan will consist of a down payment of $100 plus a $20 processing fee. The balance of tuition and fees will be paid in two installments due at the fourth and eighth week of the term (or equivalent for terms of varying length). Interest penalties of $15 will be charged for each late payment.

Late Fee/Interest Penalties: Students who have not paid or made payment arrangements by the end of the fifth class day in fall, winter, and spring terms, or the equivalent day of terms or classes of varying length, will be assessed late fees. The fee is 3% of the balance due, assessed monthly until the balance is paid. The minimum charge is $10, and the maximum charge is $75 per term.

Stop-Payment Fees for Financial Aid Refund Checks: If you are eligible for a financial aid refund check and it does not arrive at the address indicated on your student account after ten days from the date of issuance by the college, BMCC will re-issue the check without charge to you.  If you wish the college to re-issue the check before the 10-day period is over, BMCC will charge you a $35 stop-payment fee.

Tuition Refund Policy

Students who withdraw from the College or from college courses, and who have complied with regulations governing withdrawals are entitled to certain tuition refunds depending on the time of withdrawal.

Tuition refunds are calculated as follows:

• First five (5) days of the term for an 11-week course or the equivalent day of the term for courses of varying length = 100 percent.
• After the first five (5) days of the term for an 11-week course or the equivalent day of the term for courses of varying length = 0 percent.

Federal and State Aid

BMCC participates in the following types of federal and state aid:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Work Study
• Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
• Federal Direct PLUS (Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students)
• Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG)

Applying for Federal and State Aid: Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) form each year in order to receive federal and state aid. Students may apply online at www.fafsa.gov, or they may complete and submit a paper application. Be sure to include BMCC’s Federal School Code (003186) so that BMCC receives the FAFSA information. Applying online can reduce the amount of time for processing financial aid by approximately six weeks. Note: January 1 is the first day of the financial aid application period for the next academic year. Refer to the “Dates & Deadlines” link on the BMCC Financial Assistance Webpage for more details.

Disbursement of Aid: Aid is disbursed (credited to student accounts) one week prior to the start of a term so that students can access their funds for the purchase of books in the BMCC bookstore. If students have a credit balance on their student account after all charges have been covered, including any books they have purchased, they will receive a check for the balance of their financial assistance funds. Checks are available on the eighth class day of the term, which is typically the second Wednesday of each term. For actual disbursement dates, refer to the “Dates & Deadlines” link on the BMCC Office of Student Financial Assistance Webpage for more details.

Aid-Ineligible Courses:  For some degree programs, certain courses may not count toward financial aid eligibility. Students should consult with the financial assistance staff if they have questions.

Mid-Year Transfer Students: If you transfer to BMCC during the academic year and received financial aid at the previous college, you should be aware that the BMCC financial assistance office will adjust your award amount accordingly to avoid an overpayment. For most mid-year transfer students, the federal or state aid award at BMCC will be reduced by the amount of aid received at the previous college.

Taking Courses at BMCC AND Another Institution (Co-enrolled): If you are planning to take courses from BMCC and another college during the same term, you must complete a consortium agreement form and provide both proof of registration and a course description for each class taken at another college. Once processed, the consortium agreement is valid for one academic year; however, you must submit proof of registration and course descriptions each term of that year for each college from which you plan to take courses. Forms and additional information regarding co-enrollment are at www.bluecc.edu/students_fa_dual.

 
Second Degree: If you have received an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree and wish to receive financial aid from BMCC, you must complete a length of time (LOT) appeal and submit it, along with appropriate documentation, to the Office of Student Financial Assistance. You will be notified in writing of the decision made. This process does not guarantee an award. Depending upon the kind of degree that you already hold, your aid, if awarded, may be limited to loans.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): The Office of Student Financial Assistance is responsible for ensuring that all students who receive federal and state aid are demonstrating satisfactory progress toward the completion of their educational programs.  The office will review a student’s SAP before making awards each academic year and again at the end of each term. The standards of SAP apply for all state and federal financial assistance programs including Federal Pell Grant, Federal-Work Study (FWS), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Direct Loans (Stafford and PLUS) and Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG).

Students are evaluated on all of the following standards:

• Completion rate.
• Cumulative grade point average (GPA).
• Maximum time frame.

Students must meet all three progress requirements (completion rate, GPA, and be within the maximum time frame) to remain in good standing.  Students not meeting the requirements will be placed on Financial Aid Probation or Suspension status during their next term of enrollment and will receive, in writing from the Office of Student Financial Assistance, a notice of such standing.  
For additional information regarding this policy and for more detailed information about financial aid, please visit BMCC’s Website or contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Total Withdrawal and Return of Federal Aid: If you withdraw from or quit attending all classes in a term before completing more than 60.01 percent of the term for which you are eligible, BMCC will recalculate your aid award based upon the percentage of the term completed. For example, if you withdraw after completing only 30 percent of the term, you will have earned only 30 percent of your federal aid received (other than Federal Work Study). You and/or BMCC, as determined by college and federal rules, must return (repay) to the federal government the remaining 70 percent of the federal funds received. This policy applies to all students receiving federal Title IV aid who withdraw, drop out, or are suspended from BMCC. Types of federal Title IV funds that students can receive while attending BMCC included in this policy are: Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, ACG, and FFEL (Federal Stafford Loans).

For additional information regarding this policy and for more detailed information about financial aid, please visit BMCC’s Website, click on “Students,” “Financial Assistance,” then “Policies.”

Other Financial Assistance

Foundation Scholarships
The Blue Mountain Community College Foundation offers scholarships to both full- and part-time students. Scholarship information and scholarship applications are posted on the college Website. Most full-time scholarships are awarded during spring term for the next academic year. Scholarships for part-time students may be available each term. An applicant must be enrolled before a scholarship can be awarded. Stipulations concerning financial need, credit hours, grade point average, and area of study may apply.

The BMCC Foundation posts information on its scholarships as well as information that it receives from local civic groups; fraternal organizations; and state, regional, and national agencies. For further information, contact 541-278-5775.

Military Educational Benefits

The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs has assigned a veteran service officer to Blue Mountain Community College to work with veterans to ensure that they receive maximum education benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  Check the Veterans/Military Benefits page on the BMCC Website for specific information about dates and times when the veteran service officer will be on campus.

BMCC assists veterans and family members of veterans with three primary types of benefits:

• United States Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits – Students apply for these benefits through the VA, and the BMCC Financial Assistance Office certifies them.  Benefits are paid directly to the student by the VA.
• Oregon Veteran Educational Aid Program (Tuition Assistance) – Students apply for this benefit through the State Veterans’ Affairs Office, and the benefit is paid by the state directly to the school to be applied towards the students’ tuition and fees.
• BMCC tuition waivers for military and qualifying family members – students apply for one of these three waivers through BMCC.  Forms are available on the BMCC Website.  The BMCC Registrar’s Office reviews these requests.

Since each of these three types of benefits are administered by different agencies and/or offices, they have distinctly different processes for accessing.  The following is a guide for requesting and receiving each of these benefits:

VA Educational Benefits:
General Information about applying: In order to receive VA educational benefits, veterans must:

• Take the BMCC placement test to determine proper course placement before enrollment
• Be assigned an academic advisor
• Be pursuing a BMCC degree or certificat

To begin receiving educational benefits, veterans must:

• Apply for VA Education Benefits online
• Complete 2011-2012 Enrollment Certification
• Read the Statement of Rights and Responsibilities

Additional documents needed:

• Those discharged from active duty also provide a copy of ‘Certificate of Eligibility’ letter from the VA or DD-214
• Active members of the National Guard and Reserves also provide a copy of their Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)

Return forms to:

Mail:  BMCC Veterans Certifying Official,
P.O. Box 100, Pendleton, OR 97801
Email:  finaid@bluecc.edu
Fax: 541-278-5889

Processing: Please allow two to three weeks for processing and certification of your enrollment to the VA. Benefits are paid directly to the student.  It is important that you are aware of tuition payment deadlines and payment options.

Pay Table: Rates of pay depend on the veteran’s chapter and on his or her enrollment level. BMCC will inform the VA of any enrollment changes during the term, which may result in adjustments to the monthly allowance. It is the veteran’s responsibility to report any changes to the veterans certifying official.

Pay rates are updated each year, usually in October. Veterans may be eligible for additional tuition assistance, or “kickers.” Contact the VA directly at 1-888-442-4551 for specific payment questions.

Chapter 30 - Discharged from Active Duty
Chapter 1606 - Selected Reserve
Chapter 1607 - Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
Chapter 35 - Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance
Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill

Advance Pay Request: Veterans who need financial assistance to begin classes may request advance pay for the first term. Requests must be made four to six weeks before the beginning of the term. With advance pay, veterans are paid for the first two months of the term; however, the VA payments are based on the number of days that the veteran was enrolled for a given month. For example, if fall term begins the last week of September, the advance paycheck would be for part of September and all of October. The advance check is sent directly to the BMCC Business Office.

Certification Periods: The veterans certifying official will certify based on BMCC’s official academic calendar. Some courses vary in length. The veterans certifying official will certify enrollment according to each course’s beginning and ending dates, which may affect the rate of pay.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP):  The veterans certifying official at BMCC is responsible for ensuring that all students who receive VA benefits are demonstrating satisfactory progress toward the completion of their educational programs.  The office will review a student’s SAP before making awards each academic year and again at the end of each term. The standards of SAP are the same as those for all state and federal financial assistance programs previously listed.
 
Oregon Veterans  - Tuition Assistance
The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs provides educational benefits for pursuit of approved training courses.

Benefits will be paid for as many months as the veteran spent in active service, up to a maximum of 36 months. Veterans who qualify for the program are entitled to receive up to $150 per month.

ODVA’s educational aid will not be paid if the veteran is currently receiving federal educational benefits under any federal act.

Payment Amounts:

• Full-time students are entitled to receive up to $150 per month.
• Part-time students are entitled to receive up to $100 per month.
• School criteria determine full-time and part-time status.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Active duty in the Armed Forces of the U.S. for not less than 90 days; and
• Released from military service under honorable conditions; and
• Resident of Oregon when applying for state educational aid; and
• Citizen of the United States; and
• Served during the Korean War (June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955) or after June 30, 1958.

Getting Started:
Eligibility forms, application forms, and counseling about Oregon educational aid for veterans are available by calling 1-800-692-9666, or go to www.oregon.gov/ODVA/BENEFITS/OregonEducationBenefit.shtml.

BMCC Military Tuition Waivers:
BMCC, with the purpose of enhancing student support while providing a premier learning environment, provides military tuition waivers to honor returning veterans and the dependents of deployed, disabled, and fallen military service members.

Definitions:
Veteran: any Oregon resident who is a member of the United States armed services and is currently on active duty or is an Oregon resident who has been honorably discharged. Veterans will register in the same manner as all other students.

Disabled Veteran: 100% disabled as a result of a military-connected disability as certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, or fallen while in military service.

Dependent: spouse or any unmarried child under the age of 24 of a deployed veteran, a 100% disabled veteran (as described above), or a veteran who died as a result of military connected disability or service.

Guidelines:
This tuition waiver is for 50% of the tuition costs for credit courses during the student’s first year of his/her degree program at BMCC, unless these costs are covered by the Montgomery GI Bill or tuition assistance.

The student must be taking a minimum of three credits; the tuition waiver will apply to a maximum of twelve credits per term. All credits taken over twelve in a term will be at full cost to the student.  The student must apply for the tuition waiver each term.

The student’s year will begin with the first term in which the student commences degree course work and will end after four consecutive terms.  If a student chooses to attend for fewer than the four given terms, his/her eligibility is still exhausted after the fourth consecutive term.

This waiver will not cover fees and AFEES (i.e., fees for non-credit classes).

If the student is co-enrolled, this tuition waiver covers only the cost of BMCC courses.

The waiver cannot exceed the number of credits required for an associate’s degree.

The prospective student must reside within the BMCC service area, which includes Umatilla, Morrow, Baker, Grant, and Wallowa counties.

If the veteran is called to active duty, he/she will have the choice of continuing course work via distance education or re-entering the program upon his/her return.  Returning veterans who were enrolled in limited-entry programs will be allowed re-entry if the program allows and if the curriculum has not undergone significant changes.

To Apply:

Veterans: To receive a tuition waiver, each term a veteran must present current identification card or discharge papers (DD214) to the Registrar’s Office along with the completed waiver form.

Dependents: To receive a tuition waiver, each term the prospective student must present proof of the residency and death or 100% disability of the Oregon service member, proof of his/her campaign service (DD Form #214), and proof of his/her dependent status to the Registrar’s Office along with the completed waiver form, which can be found on BMCC’s Website at www.bluecc.edu/admissions_forms.

Important links:

• GI Bill Information - www.gibill.va.gov
• GI Bill WAVE - Web Automated Verification of Enrollment - www.gibill.va.gov/wave/
• Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs ODVA - www.oregon.gov/ODVA/
• ODVA Educational Aid for Veterans - www.oregon.gov/ODVA/BENEFITS/Education.shtml
• DD 214 Requests Online - www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/

Testing Services

Testing services are available at all BMCC locations. Services will vary by site. Contact the BMCC center nearest you for schedules, appointments, and details.

The testing centers provide placement testing services to help a diverse student population successfully achieve a variety of educational goals. The testing centers also provide test proctoring services for distance education students, special accommodations testing, and GED testing. In addition, the Testing Center on the Pendleton campus provides testing services for a variety of tests for professional licenses and certifications. Information on other testing services is available upon request.

For more information on testing services, please check http://www.bluecc.edu/students_testing

Academic Advising

The Academic Advising Philosophy at BMCC states, “Academic advising is a collaborative process through which advisors assist students with timely, meaningful educational planning that is compatible with the students’ life goals. The advisor serves as an advocate and resource in an interactive partnership with the student. Advising encourages students to think critically, seek out resources, and develop action plans.”

To help ensure student success, BMCC requires all degree- seeking students, whether full- or part-time, to work with an advisor to plan and develop their academic career paths.  Advisors work with students to help ensure they are taking classes that apply to their chosen degree plan and that are appropriate for the students’ level of readiness and preparedness for a variety of courses.  Advisors also help students navigate the complex world of degree audits, graduation, academic support systems, and transfer information.

An advisor will be assigned to students seeking a degree; however, academic advising is available for all students at BMCC, whether degree-seeking or not, to help them effectively plan to meet their educational goals. There is an advisor for every academic program at BMCC. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university can find catalogs, applications, scholarship information, and other helpful information from all Oregon University Systems schools and other colleges in the Pacific Northwest by contacting the advising department at the Pendleton campus or by visiting the BMCC Library.

To see an advisor, you can call or stop by the advising center in Pendleton (Morrow Hall, room 118), call 541-278-5931 in Pendleton, or contact the center nearest you to have an advisor assigned. You can set up appointments directly through your assigned advisor, or the centers can set them up for you.

More information on Academic Advising can be found at http://www.bluecc.edu/students_advised

HD109 Academic Planning

First-year experience courses have shown to benefit student success at colleges across America. Students who successfully complete a first-year experience course are more likely to complete and attain their academic goals. Therefore, BMCC has designed and implemented a 1-credit course entitled HD109 Academic Planning. HD109 was created to improve the success rate of our students and to help with transition into college.

All degree- and certificate-seeking students are required to take  HD-109 Academic Planning within the first term of enrollment. Students who qualify for a waiver of this requirement are:

• Students with a minimum of 24 transfer credits from another institution and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater
• Students who have minimum of 12 or more credits at BMCC with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater (not including credits earned while in high school).
• Students with an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree

Students who qualify for a waiver must submit a waiver request form along with supporting documentation to the BMCC Pendleton Service Center.  The registrar or the assistant director of advising, testing, and student disability services, or their designee, will review and process approved waivers.

Designated program-specific introductory course can be substituted for HD109 Academic Planning. Work with your program advisor to determine the most appropriate academic planning course to meet your needs.

Bookstore

The BMCC Bookstore is located adjacent to the library in Pioneer Hall on the BMCC campus in Pendleton and provides services to all students at all BMCC locations. Bookstore products and services include new and used textbooks, study aides, calculators, school and art supplies, sundries, and stamps. The bookstore also offers a wide selection of clothing, gifts, snacks, and beverages.  Academic pricing on computer software is also available to those who qualify.

Textbooks are also made available at the centers in Baker City, Milton-Freewater, and Hermiston for classes held at those locations. If you are taking classes at any of these locations and have questions about textbook purchases, please contact the local center directly. Please contact the bookstore for our book refund and buy-back policy.

For your convenience, you can  order textbooks and merchandise online, www.bookstore.bluecc.edu. For more information or questions regarding the site, please contact the bookstore at 541-278-5733.

Copy Center

The BMCC Copy Center is located in the bookstore in Pioneer Hall on the Pendleton campus and is open to the public. The copy center offers a variety of services, including black and white or color copies, term paper covers, resume printing, laminating, and various types of binding, among others. It is available for drop-off service. Please stop in and speak with a member of the copy center staff for more information, or call 541-278-5966.

Student Union Cafeteria

The Pendleton campus houses the BMCC Student Union and Cafeteria, located in Pioneer Hall. The cafeteria is operated by a local, privately run business. The cafeteria offers catering services to support the college faculty, staff, and students by assisting with special events and college catering. If you need any of these services, please call 541-278-5946.

The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Payment methods include cash, check, or debit card.  The cafeteria is closed on Fridays and holidays and during finals week, Christmas and spring breaks, and the summer.  On Fridays, student clubs may sponsor special lunch events.

Library

The BMCC Library plays a vital role in the teaching and learning process. Through its various services, the library connects people, technology, and resource collections for student success in academics and in the pursuit of lifelong learning goals.

Located in Pioneer Hall on the Pendleton campus, the library provides a physical space for BMCC students, staff, and faculty and the general public to use a carefully selected collection of books, audio and video tapes, DVDs, periodicals, and newspapers. Individual carrels accommodate quiet study while mezzanine rooms provide for small group work and media listening/viewing sessions. Computer workstations and networked study carrels for laptops are available along with a copier, scanner, and laser printer.

The library’s Web-based homepage, www.bluecc.edu/library, expands its collection and the availability of academic products and library services to students. Here, research is guided by links to subscription-based indexes and full-text databases, recommended Websites, request forms, study aids, and tutorials. The online public catalog provides rapid identification of media and print holdings at BMCC, other schools, and public and academic libraries in eastern Oregon. BMCC library cards, available to all students, allow access to additional services, including remote access to Web-based journal and newspaper databases, electronic reserves, and direct online requests for materials not in the BMCC library. The librarian and staff are available for reference assistance and course-related research instruction either in person or through "Ask a Librarian" feature on the Website.

Regardless of when and where you participate in courses, the library is available to teach you to retrieve and evaluate information in a society that places increasing importance upon these skills. For more information, call 541-278-5915.

Services for Students with Disabilities

BMCC is committed to providing equal access to all qualified students with disabilities. Providing academic adjustments and auxiliary aides and services to students with disabilities in order to remove barriers to physical spaces and program access is an important goal at BMCC. Faculty and staff members are informed, understanding, and supportive.

Students may qualify for services by providing appropriate documentation of their disability(-ies) at the time of the initial request. Accommodations will be arranged upon verification of provided documentation. Those requiring assistance with this process may work with the assistant director for advising, testing and disability services, located at the Pendleton campus but available to all students at any BMCC location. Once the student is qualified for services, the assistant director and the student will work together to determine which services will most benefit the student in a particular situation. All accommodations are arranged on an individual basis.

Each campus is equipped with a computer featuring some of the most popular assistive technology available.

Other available support services include: academic and career advising, special parking, and resource and referral information. Some accommodations take time to prepare and require advanced notice. For further information, contact the Section 504 coordinator at 541-278-5958.

Tutoring Program

Housed in the Student Learning Center at BMCC Pendleton in Morrow Hall, the tutoring program offers drop-in tutoring to students who would like assistance with their classes. The tutoring program is provided at no cost to all BMCC students. Tutoring is provided to our other locations via ITV and Elluminate Live. If you want tutoring, drop by the Student Learning Center or complete an online tutor request form by clicking the Connect with a Tutor button on the right hand side of these webpages. Instructors may also refer students who need tutoring to the Student Learning Center.

Bilingual tutors are available on-site at our Hermiston and Milton-Freewater locations, and via ITV and Elluminate Live.

More information on Tutoring can be found at http://www.bluecc.edu/tutor.

 

TRiO Student Support Services

TRiO/Student Support Services works with eligible, admitted students to provide comprehensive academic support.  Nationwide, students who are part of a TRiO program tend to have higher GPAs and earn more credits than those who are not involved with TRiO. The TRiO program at BMCC offers a student computer lab, professional and peer tutoring, advising and four-year transfer assistance, workshops on study strategies and time management, book and calculator loans, snacks, and a place to meet other BMCC students.

To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and enrolled in a degree program at the Pendleton campus of Blue Mountain Community College. In addition, you must meet at least one of the following criteria: be a first-generation student (neither parent graduated with a bachelor’s degree), have low income, or have a documented disability. For more information or to learn if you qualify, drop by the TRiO offices on the Pendleton campus in Morrow Hall, Room M141, or call 278-5853.

More information on TRiO is available at http://www.bluecc.edu/departments_trio.

Co-Curricular Activities

Athletics
BMCC participates in both the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) and the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). The NWAACC is the parent organization for 36 community colleges in Oregon and Washington. BMCC sponsors athletic teams under the NWAACC, including women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s softball, and men’s baseball. The BMCC rodeo team competes in the NIRA Northwest Region with universities and colleges from Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. NWAACC and NIRA colleges provide a variety of academic and vocational offerings as well as many enrichment activities for their students.

Under the guidance of BMCC’s coaches and athletic director, student athletes are part of an athletic program that:

• Stresses academic, personal, and athletic excellence
• Strengthens success-producing traits such as dedication, discipline, focus, integrity, communication, organization, and leadership
• Emphasizes the value of teamwork
• Creates a positive, lasting memory of BMCC for each athlete

BMCC has been active in the rodeo world almost since the college was founded. Our men’s and women’s rodeo teams compete in intercollegiate rodeos throughout the Northwest and nationally. The team has enjoyed great success over the years by winning numerous regional championships and by winning the national championship in 1987 and the national reserve championship in 1999. The BMCC rodeo team has produced many regional and national champions who have gone on to participate in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and become world and national PRCA champions.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Timberwolves pride and spirit, please contact the BMCC Athletics Department or team coach.

BMCC Althletics Department	541-278-5900
Baseball Coach	541-278-5900
Women's Softball Coach	541-278-5895
Men's Basketball Coach	541-278-5893
Women's Basketball Coach	541-278-5894
Women's Volleyball Coach	541-278-5910
Men's and Women's Rodeo Coach	541-278-5930
Athletic Secretary	541-278-5896

Clubs
BMCC offers a variety of student activities that enhance the cultural atmosphere of the Pendleton campus and provide educational, recreational, social, and leadership opportunities for interested students. For more information contact the Associated Student Government (ASG) club coordinator in the ASG Office in Pioneer Hall on the Pendleton campus.

Housing
BMCC does not provide on-campus housing, nor do we recommend, endorse, or make claims of any type concerning private housing available in our district.  We do, however, provide a listing on our Web site of property management companies that have rentals available to students. In addition, local newspapers in the region list available housing.

Music
The Department of Music offers opportunities for students to participate in a variety of performing groups such as choir, vocal jazz ensemble, jazz band, and two local symphonies. Students may take guitar, piano, and voice lessons to develop musicianship and songwriting skills. For more information about this program, please call the music department at  541-278-5174.

Student Ambassadors
BMCC student ambassadors represent various regions, programs, and interests of the student body.  They participate in recruitment events and college fairs, visit high schools, give campus tours, communicate with potential students, and represent BMCC to the community.

The student ambassadors’ primary function is to provide leadership, assistance, and information to prospective BMCC students.  The program is an exciting opportunity that helps students develop their leadership skills, while making lifelong friends.  By becoming an ambassador, you can make a difference in a prospective student’s outlook by giving him/her information about the transition into college life and how to make the most out of the college experience.

In exchange for weekly service, student ambassadors receive tuition waivers and leadership training.  Each spring, the college selects ambassadors for the following academic year.  For more information contact the Outreach Office at 541-278-5936.

Student Government
BMCC has an active student government. The Associated Student Government (ASG) is responsible for planning various cultural, governmental, and entertainment events as well as contributing to college governance committees. The executive committee of the ASG consists of the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, club coordinator, publicity director, and outreach liaison officer. The remaining members of the ASG are student senators. If you are interested in becoming an active member of ASG, please contact any ASG executive committee member, by email at asgbmcc@bluecc.edu, or the ASG Advisor at 541-278-5154. All BMCC students are encouraged to become involved.

Theatre Arts
For over 40 years, the BMCC Theatre Arts Department has enjoyed a unique collaboration directing with College Community Theatre (CCT), the local community theatre company. Together, and often also working with the BMCC Music Department, these combined programs produce a minimum of three major productions each academic year, presented in the 275-seat Bob Clapp Theatre on the BMCC Pendleton campus. These productions provide creative opportunities and valuable hands-on experience for students and volunteers alike, while presenting first-rate theatre for the enjoyment of audiences from throughout the region. Whether merely seeking a creative outlet, or preparing for a career in the theatre arts, participants can work both on and off stage in all areas of theatrical production, including: acting, scenic, costume, and lighting design and construction, box office, stage management, assistant directing, and more.  For more information contact the BMCC Fine Arts Department at 541-278-5944 or email theatre@bluecc.edu.

More information on these programs and more is available at http://www.bluecc.edu/students_life.

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

The ABE program serves students who are at least sixteen years of age and not enrolled in school. Students who are sixteen and seventeen must have a release from the high school district in which they reside. Students in the ABE program must take CASAS tests as part of the entry requirements and demonstrate functioning skills below the post-secondary level.

ABE instruction is available for students interested in improving basic skills in reading, writing, and/or math. ABE programs operate at the following BMCC locations: Pendleton, Hermiston, Baker City, Milton-Freewater, Boardman, Enterprise, Wallowa, and John Day.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL instruction is offered for people for whom English is not their primary language. They can receive instruction in oral communication, adult survival skills, and English reading and writing skills.  ESL courses are available at the following BMCC locations: Pendleton, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Boardman, and Baker City.

General Education Development (GED)

GED preparation is available for students who are studying to pass the battery of GED tests.  Instruction in reading, writing, and math is available in the classroom.  GED preparation courses are available at the following BMCC locations:  Pendleton, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Baker County, Boardman, Enterprise, Wallowa, and John Day.

Students earn the GED certificate when they receive passing scores on the five parts of this standardized exam. A school release is required before an individual under eighteen years of age may attempt the test. Information on testing and school release may be obtained from the BMCC testing center in Pendleton at 541-278-5931.  Students earning a GED may participate in the BMCC commencement exercises held in June.

JOBS Program

JOBS for Oregon’s Future (JOBS: Job Opportunities and Basic Skills) is the state’s employment and training program for people on public assistance. In addition, JOBS can help low-income families avoid the need for welfare.

Through a contract with the Oregon Department of Human Services, BMCC provides JOBS Program services in Umatilla County, including employment assessment, work-search assistance, and training in workplace basics and life skills. Clients receiving help through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program may be eligible for JOBS Plus services, which places persons in limited-duration training positions with private employers. As part of BMCC’s Department of College Preparatory Programs, the JOBS Program works closely with basic skills offerings as well as with other BMCC educational services in order to help JOBS students meet their goals.

The JOBS Program is located at BMCC Hermiston, BMCC Milton-Freewater, and the Oregon Employment Department in Pendleton.  For more information, please call the JOBS Program manager at 541-938-4082 x3172.

College Preparation Courses

College preparation courses include language arts, math, and writing.  A student’s COMPASS placement score determines whether and at which level the student should be placed into a college preparation course. Students can also decide independently to take college preparation courses to improve their basic skills knowledge. Instructors also may refer students whose academic performance indicates they would benefit from additional college preparation. In addition, students can be referred by their instructors based upon their performance in class. College preparation courses are offered at the following BMCC locations: Pendleton, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, and Baker City.

Business Partnerships

Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship training as a method of career and technical education is recognized by the Apprenticeship and Training Division of the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). It combines on-the-job training and trade-related instruction taken in conjunction with each other. Apprenticeship courses are approved for BOLI-registered apprentices or journey-level workers and are not available to the general public.

BMCC’s apprenticeship program offers associate of applied science degrees and certificates of completion for journeymen in the areas of inside electrician, manufacture plant electrical, limited maintenance electrical, plumbing, and programmable logic controller technician, as part of Oregon’s community college statewide apprenticeship degree program. The program provides statewide transfer opportunities, certificates of completion, and an optional transfer path into a bachelor of science degree in operations management at the Oregon Institute of Technology.  Electricians and plumbers require state licensure. Related training courses meet industry standards and are offered through a partnership between the Oregon State Apprenticeship Training Council and the local Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee.

If you are interested in becoming registered in an Oregon State Apprenticeship program, please contact the Oregon State Bureau of Labor and Industries Apprenticeship Training Division at 971-673-0761 or www.boli.state.or.us for program and entrance requirements. For more information on BMCC’s apprenticeship certificates and degrees, see pages 62-65 of this catalog, or contact by phone at 541-278-5854.

Cooperative Work Experience (CWE)
Students may earn college credit for cooperative work experience (CWE) related to their occupational goal. Such work experience must take place at work sites approved by the college and be monitored by the course instructor. The experience may be in business, industry, agriculture, or education, or with public service agencies that are willing to enter into work experience agreements with the college.

To find out more about the CWE program, check with the course instructor, your advisor, or contact the Office of Instruction.

Small Business Development Centers
BMCC serves business communities in our region through our Small Business Development Centers (SBDC).  We are part of a network that includes 19 centers in Oregon and over 2,000 in the U.S.  BMCC’s SBDC is funded by the college, by the Small Business Administration (SBA), and by the Oregon Business Development Department.

Our premier service is free, confidential, one-on-one, business counseling by experienced business counselors for business owners and managers. Additional training programs and a variety of services are available, many on a reduced-cost basis, to SBDC clients.  Visit our statewide SBDC Website www.bizcenter.org for an overview of programs or to register as a new client.

To take advantage of SBDC programs and services, you may not have to leave your home or office.  Many are available online as workshops, webinars, or complete courses.  You can meet with a business counselor using Internet video conferencing at locations throughout eastern Oregon.  Visit www.ed2go.com/bmcc to view online courses and call 1-888-441-7232 for more information about additional distance learning opportunities.

The programs and services of the BMCC Small Business Development Centers are available year-round to new or experienced business owners throughout eastern Oregon.  Clients range from students planning their first business to owners and managers of companies with hundreds of employees.  Information on programs and registration as an SBDC client is available toll-free at 1-888-441-7232 or by email at sbdc@bluecc.edu.

High School Partnerships

Dual-Credit Program
In cooperation with many high schools and the local education service district (ESD), BMCC offers a state-approved dual-credit program. Students at a public high school that has an articulation agreement with BMCC may meet the educational requirements of both the high school and a college-level BMCC course if they are enrolled for dual credit in a class taught at the high school. This challenging course work offers students the opportunity to begin building a college transcript while still enrolled in high school. Dual-credit courses and credits appear on a BMCC transcript as though they were taken at BMCC. Dual-credit courses normally transfer to four-year institutions in the same way as any other BMCC course work. Not all courses are available at every high school. High school students may check with their high school counselors and teachers for course availability, costs, and other requirements, or they may check with the ESD for further information. Students should also check with the college to which they wish to transfer if they want to ensure that dual-credit course work will transfer.

Expanded Options
BMCC offers a dual-enrollment program that conforms with the Oregon Expanded Options legislation (also known as SB300 and SB23). This program offers high school students the ability to take BMCC classes to earn college credit and earn credit toward high school graduation at the same time. Each high school sets its own criteria for entry into the program and monitors student progress. College-level credits earned are transcribed through BMCC and are, in most cases, transferable to other colleges.

Though similar, the dual-credit and expanded options programs have distinct differences:

• Students participating in the dual-credit program take classes at their high school from high school instructors and earn college credit at the same time
• Students participating in the expanded options program take a college course from college instructors with other college students and earn high school credit at the same time; the high school pays all of the cost of the college course.

If you are interested in one or both of these opportunities, contact your high school or ESD; or contact the Office of Enrollment Management at BMCC.

Inter-College Partnerships

Eastern Oregon Collaborative Colleges Council (EOCCC)
BMCC, Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC), and Eastern Oregon University (EOU) have worked together in several academic disciplines to improve articulation opportunities for students, allowing them to share lower division course work among BMCC, TVCC, and EOU; to transfer those credits to EOU; and to complete upper division courses at EOU culminating in a four-year degree.  For more information on the co-enrollment process, please go to the Service Center or call 541-278-5759.

Oregon State University Dual Admission
Through an agreement with Oregon State University (OSU), BMCC students may be jointly admitted to BMCC and OSU and be eligible to enroll concurrently at both institutions.  There is a joint application process for eligible students; the admission deadline is one week before the start of classes of each term based on OSU’s academic calendar. Students enrolled in the program are required, as a condition of admission, to agree that their student records will be shared between and available to each institution. For more information on this program, contact BMCC’s Office of Admissions and Records.

Articulated Degree Programs

BMCC enjoys articulation agreements with a variety of institutions. The following agreements allow you to attain your degree while staying in your local area.

CUESTE: Teacher Education Program
CUESTE (pronounced “quest”) stands for Curriculum of Undergraduate Elementary School Teacher Education and is a collaborative program between BMCC and Eastern Oregon University (EOU).

Students seeking elementary teacher licensure need to complete a major in multidisciplinary studies; a minor in an academic area, endorsement area, or course of study; and a minor in elementary education. When students are within 100 credit hours of finishing the CUESTE program requirements, they may apply to EOU’s CUESTE program.  The completion of CUESTE program requirements leads to a bachelor’s degree (science or art) in multidisciplinary studies, a minor in elementary education, and certification in primary (age 4 through grade 4) and elementary (3-8) grades.  Through the CUESTE program, BMCC offers the first two years, and an A.A.O.T. degree, and EOU provides the last two years of the elementary education degree at BMCC’s Pendleton campus.

Two full-time EOU education professors are in residence at BMCC’s Pendleton campus to advise students, teach classes, and coordinate EOU and BMCC processes. (Please note: Much of the major course work for secondary teaching certification may be acquired through distance education courses available from EOU and BMCC. However, the secondary education component needs to be completed on EOU’s campus in LaGrande.)

CUESTE is a highly prescriptive program that entails several key elements.

Diagnostic Imaging (Radiologic Technology) Program:
BMCC has partnered with Linn Benton Community College to offer a distance education program for diagnostic imaging. Using a combination of clinical instruction, online courses within the college learning management system, and the synchronous virtual classroom environment, distance education students can receive dynamic instruction to help them achieve their learning goals.

The Diagnostic Imaging Program prepares students through a progressive, outcome-based educational format. Modules of study include radiation protection, radiographic procedures, image production and evaluation, equipment maintenance operation, patient care and management, and clinical radiography.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students to practice as proficient, multi-skilled professionals in culturally diverse health care settings; to demonstrate outcomes required by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) and The American Society of Radiological Technologists (ASRT) Course Curriculum Guide; and to apply for and successfully complete ARRT certification examinations.  Upon completion of the program and the general education requirements students will be eligible to apply for an associate of applied science degree through Linn Benton Community College.

The Diagnostic Imaging Program is highly prescriptive and entails several key elements; please contact the BMCC program coordinator for more information.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program:
BMCC has partnered with Linn Benton Community College to offer a two-year associate’s degree program designed to prepare the student to function as an entry-level occupational therapy assistant (OTA).

OTAs work under the supervision of occupational therapists to help clients develop, maintain, and/or regain health and function through the use of purposeful activity. They address physical, mental, and social components of activity as they work with clients to improve the underlying cause of impairment and/or to adapt activities for client success. This program follows a hybrid-delivery model in which the classroom portion is delivered online (to allow participation by students at remote sites) and the laboratory and clinical portions are delivered locally and at partner sites throughout Oregon. Graduates will be eligible and prepared to sit for the national certification examination.

Pharmacy Technician Program:
BMCC has partnered with Central Oregon Community College to offer this three-term program developed to prepare individuals for employment in the pharmacy industry. Pharmacy technicians are skilled workers who are educated and trained to work in a pharmacy and assist in all areas of the pharmacy not requiring the professional judgment of the registered pharmacist. Some current practice areas for the pharmacy technician include retail, hospital, manufacturing, disease state management, and mail order and insurance claim specialists. The pharmacy technician processes prescriptions and medication orders and plays an integral role in maintaining the pharmacy department.

Courses are completed in an online and hybrid format. They focus on the abilities needed to assist the pharmacist and provide the skills necessary to process prescriptions accurately, participate in administration and management of a pharmacy, and maintain inventory. Topics of study include medical terminology, anatomy and functions of the human body, therapeutic classification and drug names, pharmacy procedures, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy law and interpersonal communications. Students will have a working knowledge of sterile technique, standards of practice, quality assurance and patient confidentiality. In addition, students will develop and practice communication skills needed to function in a professional setting. In order to gain workplace experience, students will also participate in a hospital and retail pharmacy practicum.

The program will prepare students to take the national certification examination to become a certified pharmacy technician as required by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy and to be employed in a pharmacy setting.

Medical Lab Technician Program:
BMCC has partnered with Wenatchee Valley College to offer this two-year degree to provide students with the general knowledge and basic skills needed for this allied health profession.

During the preparatory first three quarters of the first year, the typical MLT student takes general education courses and specialized medical laboratory courses designed to provide a solid base for the second year of on-the-job training. Students spend the second year in medical laboratory facilities that have agreed to be training centers, while simultaneously taking theoretical supporting courses.

A.A.S./Accounting

 Business & Management

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. degree in accounting offers students the opportunity to develop an advanced understanding of accounting principles. Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

• Use of current computer technologies, especially spreadsheet and accounting software, to perform the duties within a business setting.
• Balance and reconcile financial information to ensure accuracy of information.
• Analyze financial data in order to understand it and to use the data to make decisions.
• Use reconciliation processes when working with data to identify and correct errors
• Prepare professional financial statements and other reporting documents.
• Preparation for licensure process within the state of Oregon to prepare tax returns.
• Ability to effectively seek and respond to accounting-related opportunities for increased responsibilities and professional advancement.
• Understand the various business functions as they contribute to the success of an organization

Employment possibilities include bookkeeper, accounting clerk, payroll clerk, accounting associate, cost accountant, financial accountant or tax accountant. Jobs are available in business, industry, government agencies, service industries and banks.

		CREDITS
BA101 Introduction to Business		4
BA110X Business Computer Applications/MS Excel		3
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing		4
BA177 Payroll Accounting		4
BA209Q Accounting Applications/Quickbooks		3
BA210 Microcomputer Application/Advanced Excel		3
BA211 Principles of Accounting		4
BA212 Principles of Accounting		4
BA213 Principles of Accounting		4
BA215 Cost Accounting		4
BA220 Tax Accounting		4
BA221 Accounting Problems/Tax		4
BA226 Business Law		4
BA261 Intermediate Accounting		4
BA268 Introduction to Auditing		3
BA284 Pre-Employment Seminar		1
BA285 Human Relations in Business		3
BT121 Document Processing I		3
BT220 Calculating Machines		3
COM111 Fundamentals of Speech		4
WR121 English Composition		4
BA111 Basic Accounting		4
BA155 Introduction to Fraud Examination		3
BA116 Bookkeeping Practice		2
BA295 Professional Bookkeeping Review		3
BA104 Business Mathematics	OR	4
MTH095 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)		(5)
BA105 Business Mathematics	OR	4
MTH095 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)		(5)
Total Credits		94

 (Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Gainful Employment Data

A.A.S./Administrative Office Professional

 Business and Management

Intended Program Outcomes:

This program leading to an A.A.S. degree in administrative assistant offers students the opportunity to develop top-level office skills. Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

• Use current and emerging word processing technologies to produce organizational documents and presentation materials.
• Meet or exceed the current speed and accuracy requirements for typing and 10-key operation in the industry.
• Individually and collaboratively manage multiple office tasks, prioritizing and reprioritizing in response to changing demands.
• Assess the image that is expected of office personnel in a specific industry group; reflect those expectations in personal appearance, professional conduct, and personal hygiene.
• Produce clear, concise, and mechanically correct written documents.
• Model effective customer service interactions.
• Seek and respond to opportunities for increased responsibilities and professional advancement.
• Understand office functions as they contribute to sound business practices and procedures.
• Perform the general office procedures of filing, equipment operation, mail distribution, phone calls, and tasks requiring basic math calculations (like inventory).

		CREDITS
Administrative Office Professional Preapproved Electives		4
BA101 Introduction to Business		4
BA104 Business Mathematics		4
BA110A Business Computer Applications/MS Access		3
BA110X Business Computer Applications/MS Excel		3
BA111 Basic Accounting	OR	4
BA211 Principles of Accounting		(4)
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing		4
BA206 Principles of Management		4
BA209Q Accounting Applications/QuickBooks		3
BA214 Business Communications		3
BA224 Human Resource Management		3
BA226 Business Law		4
BA277 Business Ethics	OR	3
BA285 Human Relations in Business		(3)
BA280 CWE Business		3
BA284 Pre-Employment Seminar		1
BT116 Professional Office Procedures		3
BT121 Document Processing I		3
BT122 Document Processing II		3
BT123 Document Processing III		3
BT124 Keyboarding for Accuracy & Speed		3
BT140 Business Document Editing		3
BT201M Word Processing Procedures/Word		3
BT202M Word Processing Procedures/Word		3
BT206 Desktop Publishing		3
BT220 Calculating Machines		3
BT290 Integrated Office Systems	OR	3
BA280 CWE Business		(3)
COM111 Fundamentals of Speech		4
HTM131 Customerer Service Management I		3
WR121 English Composition		4
Total Credits		94

 (Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Gainful Employment Data

A.A.S./Administrative Office Professional: Legal Option

 Business & Management

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. in administrative office specialist, legal option, provides students with the specialized skills necessary for employment as legal administrative assistants. Students will be effective in the workplace in the following areas:

• Use of appropriate legal terminology with written and oral accuracy,
• Use of transcription machines effectively to produce legal documents,
• Office bookkeeping and general accounting tasks,
• Effective use of database and spreadsheet software,
• Understanding of the legal system.

Students have the opportunity to develop top-level office skills in various computer applications, formatting specialized legal documents, dictation using word processing equipment, as well as the ability to prioritize. Employment possibilities include private and public legal and cruminal justice offices, courtrooms, and various criminal justice facilities.

		CREDITS
Criminal Justice Electives		6
BA110X Business Computer Applications/MS Excel		3
BA111 Basic Accounting		4
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing		4
BA206 Principles of Management		4
BA209Q Accounting Applications/QuickBooks		3
CJ220 Criminal Law	OR	3
BA226 Business Law		(4)
BA277 Business Ethics		3
BA280 CWE Business		3
BA284 Pre-Employment Seminar		1
BA285 Human Relations in Business		3
BT131 Legal Office Procedures OR	OR	3
BT116 Professional Office Procedures		(3)
BT121 Document Processing I		3
BT122 Document Processing II		3
BT123 Document Processing III		3
BT124 Keyboarding for Accuracy & Speed		3
BT140 Business Document Editing		3
BT201M Word Processing Procedures/Word		3
BT202M Word Processing Procedures/Word		3
BT206 Desktop Publishing		3
BT220 Calculating Machines		3
BT230 Legal Terminology		3
BT231 Legal Transcription		3
BT232 Legal Terminology II		3
COM111 Fundamentals of Speech (or higher)		4
HTM131 Customerer Service Management I		3
BA104 Business Mathematics	OR	4
MTH095 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)		(5)
WR121 English Composition		4
BA214 Business Communications	OR	3
WR227 Technical Report Writing		(4)
Total Credits		94

 (Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Gainful Employment Data

A.A.S./Administrative Office Professional: Medical Option

 Business and Management
 Health Services

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. in administrative office assistant, medical option, provides students with the specialized skills necessary for employment as medical administrative assistants. Students will be effective in the workplace in the following areas:

• Use of appropriate medical terminology with written and oral accuracy.
• Use of transcription equipment effectively to produce medical documents.
• Office bookkeeping and general accounting tasks.
• Effective use of database and spreadsheet software.

Employment possibilities include hospitals, medical laboratories, and doctors’ offices. 

		CREDITS
BA110A Business Computer Applications/MS Access		3
BA110X Business Computer Applications/MS Excel		3
BA111 Basic Accounting		4
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing		4
BA177 Payroll Accounting		4
BA209Q Accounting Applications/QuickBooks		3
BA214 Business Communications		3
BA277 Business Ethics		3
BA280 CWE Business		2
BA284 Pre-Employment Seminar		1
BA285 Human Relations in Business		3
BT116 Professional Office Procedures		3
BT121 Document Processing I		3
BT122 Document Processing II		3
BT123 Document Processing III		3
BT124 Keyboarding for Accuracy & Speed		3
BT140 Business Document Editing		3
BT201M Word Processing Procedures/Word		3
BT202M Word Processing Procedures/Word		3
BT206 Desktop Publishing		3
BT220 Calculating Machines		3
BT251 Medical Terminology		3
BT252 Medical Terminology		3
BT253 Medical Transcription		3
BT254 Medical Transcription		3
BT257 Medical Office Procedures		3
BT258 Medical Insurance Procedures & Coding		3
COM111 Fundamentals of Speech (or higher)		4
HTM131 Customerer Service Management I		3
BA104 Business Mathematics	OR	4
MTH095 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)		(5)
WR121 English Composition		4
Total Credits		96

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Gainful Employment Data

A.A.S./Agriculture Business

 Business and Management
 Ag, Food and Natural Resources Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. in agriculture business, will prepare the student for a career in the broad field of agri-business or in support areas of production agriculture by providing the necessary knowledge in the following areas:

• Industry-related employment skills
• Animal science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Crop science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Agriculture-related business practices
• Agricultural operations (safety, mechanical technology)

Opportunities are available in sales of equipment, fertilizer and chemicals, agricultural credit, record keeping and other areas. Many of the business and agriculture courses may be transferred to other four-year colleges. Students wishing to transfer to a four-year institution should review the program requirements of that school. The following schedule is illustrative only; an individual student’s schedule may be different.

		CREDITS
Business Electives		16
AGM131 Agriculture Safety		3
AGM140 Agriculture Engines		3
AGM211 Agriculture Construction & Surveying		3
AGM221 Metals and Welding		3
AGR101 Agriculture Orientation		1
AGR111 Agriculture Computers		3
AGR200 Pre-Employment Seminar		1
AGR210 Agriculture Accounting		4
AGR211 Agricluture Business Management		3
AGR221 Agriculture Marketing		3
AGR226 Agriculture Issues		3
AGR280 CWE Agriculture		2
AGR296 Production Problems		4
ANS121 Animal Science		3
ANS122 Animal Science		3
COM111 Funamentals of Speech (or higher)		4
CSS100 Soils and Fertilizers		3
CSS210 Forage Crops		3
EC201 Principles of Economics (Micro)		4
EC202 Principles of Economics (Macro)		4
HE252 First Aid	OR	3
HPE295 Health & Fitness for Life		(3)
HORT100 Plant Science		3
MTH095 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)		5
WR121 English Composition		4
WR227 Technical Report Writing		4
Total Credits		95

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Gainful Employment Data

A.A.S./Agriculture Production

 Ag, Food and Natural Resources Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. degree in agriculture/production, will prepare the student concerned with the raising of an agriculture crop commodity by providing the necessary knowledge in the following areas:

• Industry-related employment skills
• Animal science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Crop science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Agriculture-related business practices
• Agricultural operations (safety, mechanical technology)

The curriculum includes a balanced selection of courses in the areas of crops, mechanics and business. Student wishing to specialize in a particular area should consult their advisor to develop an academic plan. The following schedule is illustrative only; an individual student's schedule may be different.

		CREDITS
Human Relations Courses		3
Agriculture Electives		12
AGM131 Agriculture Safety		3
AGM140 Agriculture Engines		3
AGM211 Agriculture Construction & Surveying		3
AGM221 Metals and Welding		3
AGM240 Tractors		2
AGM241 Agriculture Machinery		3
AGR101 Agriculture Orientation		1
AGR111 Agriculture Computers		3
AGR200 Pre-Employment Seminar		1
AGR210 Agriculture Accounting		4
AGR211 Agricluture Business Management		3
AGR221 Agriculture Marketing		3
AGR226 Agriculture Issues		3
AGR280 CWE Agriculture		3
AGR296 Production Problems		4
ANS121 Animal Science		3
ANS122 Animal Science		3
COM100 Human Communications (or higher)		4
CSS100 Soils and Fertilizers		3
CSS201 Principles of Crop Science		3
CSS210 Forage Crops		3
HE252 First Aid		3
HORT100 Plant Science		3
MTH070 Elementary Algebra (or higher)		5
RNG241 Range Management		3
WR065 Introduction to Technical Writing (or higher)		3
Total Credits		93

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Gainful Employment Data

A.A.S./Agriculture Production: Crops Option

 Ag, Food and Natural Resources Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. in agriculture/production: crops, will prepare the student concerned with the raising of an agriculture crop commodity by providing the necessary knowledge in the following areas:

• Industry-related employment skills
• Animal science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Crop science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Agriculture-related business practices
• Agricultural operations (safety, mechanical technology)

The curriculum includes a balanced selection of courses in the areas of crops, mechanics and business. Students wishing to specialize in a particular area should consult their advisor to develop an academic plan. The following is illustrative only; an individual students schedule may be different.

		CREDITS
AAS Human Relations Courses		3
AGM131 Agriculture Safety		3
AGM140 Agriculture Engines		3
AGM211 Agriculture Construction & Surveying		3
AGM221 Metals and Welding		3
AGM240 Tractors		2
AGM241 Agriculture Machinery		3
AGM250 Irrigation System Design		3
AMG251 Irrigation Systems		3
AGR101 Agriculture Orientation		1
AGR111 Agriculture Computers		3
AGR200 Pre-Employment Seminar		1
AGR210 Agriculture Accounting		4
AGR211 Agricluture Business Management		3
AGR221 Agriculture Marketing		3
AGR226 Agriculture Issues		3
AGR280 CWE Agriculture		5
AGR296 Production Problems		4
ANS121 Animal Science		3
ANS122 Animal Science		3
COM100 Human Communications (or higher)		4
CSS100 Soils and Fertilizers		3
CSS201 Principles of Crop Science		3
CSS210 Forage Crops		3
CSS240 Pest Management		4
HE252 First Aid		3
HORT100 Plant Science		3
HORT111 Alternative Crop Production		3
MTH070 Elementary Algebra (or higher)		5
RNG241 Range Management		3
WR065 Introduction to Technical Writing (or higher)		3
Total Credits		96

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Gainful Employment Data

A.A.S./Agriculture Production: Livestock Option

 Ag, Food and Natural Resources Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. degree in agriculture/production: livestock, will prepare the student concerned with the raising of an agriculture livestock commodity by providing the necessary knowledge in the following areas:

• Industry-related employment skills
• Animal science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Crop science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Agriculture-related business practices
• Agricultural operations (safety, mechanical technology)

The curriculum includes a balanced selection of courses in the areas of crops, livestock, mechanics and business. Students wishing to specialize in a particular area should consult with their advisor to develop an academic plan. The following schedule is illustrative only; an individual students's schedule may be different. 

		CREDITS
Human Relations Courses		3
AGM131 Agriculture Safety		3
AGM140 Agriculture Engines		3
AGM221 Metals and Welding		3
AGM240 Tractors		2
AGM241 Agriculture Machinery		3
AGR101 Agriculture Orientation		1
AGR111 Agriculture Computers		3
AGR200 Pre-Employment Seminar		1
AGR211 Agricluture Business Management		3
AGR226 Agriculture Issues		3
AGR280 CWE Agriculture		4
AGR296 Production Problems		4
ANS121 Animal Science		3
ANS122 Animal Science		3
ANS201 Introduction to Equine Science		3
ANS211 Animal Nutrition		4
ANS216 Pregnancy Testing/Bovine		1
ANS217 Artificial Insemination		3
ANS220 Beef Production		4
ANS231 Livestock Evaluation		3
ANS240 Animal Health		5
COM100 Human Communications (or higher)		4
CSS100 Soils and Fertilizers		3
CSS201 Principles of Crop Science		3
CSS210 Forage Crops		3
HE252 First Aid		3
HORT100 Plant Science		3
MTH070 Elementary Algebra (or higher)		5
RNG241 Range Management		3
WR065 Introduction to Technical Writing (or higher)		3
Total Credits		95

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Gainful Employment Data

A.A.S./Business Administration

 Business and Management

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree program will prepare the student to either transfer to an Oregon University System (OUS) institution on a course-by-course basis, or be effective in the workplace in the following areas:

• Establish and promote a collaborative work environment where all voices are heard and valued as they contribute to shared goal,
• Work within the ethical, legal, and regulatory parameters of the industry,
• Calculate, compile, and analyze financial records to make practical business decisions,
• Attract, screen, hire, train, and supervise personnel,
• Select and integrate appropriate current and emerging technologies to support business functions,
• Use verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills effectively in the business context,
• Interact effectively with clients and customers,
• Use critical thinking skills to solve business problems,
• Exhibit work behaviors that maximize opportunity for continued employment, increased responsibilities, and business success,
• Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous assessment of business strategies based on consumer needs and market changes,
• Lead a work unit in a direction that aligns with stated organizational vision, mission, and values.

The program offers a combination of online and on-campus instruction along with cooperative work experience to give students a look at day-to-day experiences and decisions in the business world.

		CREDITS
BA101 Introduction to Business		4
BA104 Business Mathematics	OR	4
MTH095 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)		(5)
BA105 Business Mathematics	OR	4
MTH095 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)		(5)
BA110A Business Computer Applicatons/MS Access		3
BA110X Business Computer Applications/MS Excel		3
BA111 Basic Accounting		4
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing		4
BA155 Introduction to Fraud Examination		3
BA177 Payroll Accounting		4
BA206 Principles of Management		4
BA210 Microcomputer Applications/Advanced Excel		3
BA211 Principles of Accounting		4
BA212 Principles of Accounting		4
BA213 Principles of Accounting		4
BA214 Business Communications		3
BA215 Cost Accounting		4
BA223 Principles of Marketing		4
BA224 Human Resource Management		3
BA226 Business Law		4
BA249 Retail Selling		3
BA277 Business Ethics		3
BA284 Pre-Employment Seminar		1
BT121 Document Processing I		3
BT201M Word Processing/Word		3
BT220 Calculating Machines		3
COM111 Fundamentals of Speech		4
HTM131 Customer Service Management		3
WR121 English Composition		4
Total Credits		97

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Gainful Employment Data

A.A.S./Business Administration Hospitality & Gaming Option

 Business and Management

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree program will prepare the student to either transfer to an Oregon University System (OUS) institution on a course-by-course basis, or be effective in the workplace in the following areas:

• Establish and promote a collaborative work environment where all voices are heard and valued as they contribute to shared goal,
• Work within the ethical, legal, and regulatory parameters of the industry,
• Calculate, compile, and analyze financial records to make practical business decisions,
• Attract, screen, hire, train, and supervise personnel,
• Select and integrate appropriate current and emerging technologies to support business functions,
• Use verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills effectively in the business context,
• Interact effectively with clients and customers,
• Use critical thinking skills to solve business problems,
• Exhibit work behaviors that maximize opportunity for continued employment, increased responsibilities, and business success,
• Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous assessment of business strategies based on consumer needs and market changes,
• Lead a work unit in a direction that aligns with stated organizational vision, mission, and values,
• Gain a basic foundation in hospitality and gaming business practices,
• Provide various business principles and practices,
• Promote job advancement, professional growth and career mobility within the hospitality/gaming industry.

The program offers a combination of online and on-campus instruction along with cooperative work experience to give students a look at day-to-day experiences and decisions in the business world.

Important Program Notes: Students who expect to work in the gaming industry will most likely be subject to passing background checks and age requirements to gain employment.  CWE classes should be completed in hospitality, gaming, restaurant, or closed related industries.

		CREDITS
BA104 Business Mathematics		4
BA106 Supervision of Table Games		4
BA107 Survey of Gaming Regulations		4
BA108 Slots Management I		4
BA110X Business Computer Applications/MS Excel		3
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing		4
BA155 Introduction to Fraud Examination		3
BA206 Principles of Management		4
BA211 Principles of Accounting		4
BA212 Principles of Accounting		4
BA213 Principles of Accounting		4
BA214 Business Communications		3
BA223 Principles of Marketing		4
BA224 Human Resource Management		3
BA225 Introduction to Gaming Management		4
BA249 Retail Selling		3
BA277 Business Ethics	OR	3
BA285 Human Relations in Business		(3)
BA280 CWE Business		5
BT201M Word Processing/Word	OR	3
BT121 Document Processing I		(3)
COM111 Fundamentals of Speech		4
COM115 Intercultural Communication		4
GAM225 Introduction to Gaming Management		4
HTM100 Hospitality Tourism and Industry		3
HTM131 Customer Services Management I		3
HTM226 Event Management		3
HTM230 Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law		3
WR121 English Composition		4
Total Credits		94

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Gainful Employment Data

A.A.S./Civil Engineering Technology

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This 2-year program will prepare the student either for transfer to a four-year degree program in construction management or be effective as a technician on a civil engineering team in the workplace in the following areas:

• Concrete design
• Applied structural design methods
• Applied technology (production software, CAD, GIS)
• Communication skills (writing, presentation techniques)
• Property surveying
• Professional (estimating, proposal development)

Students with appropriate math/science aptitude can complete the civil engineering/construction technology curriculum in two years at BMCC. Students desiring to transfer to four-year engineering programs are encouraged to see a civil engineering advisor for appropriate coursework..

		CREDITS
AAS Human Relations Courses		8
BA131 Introduction to Bsuiness Computing	OR	4
CS120 Concepts of Computing		(4)
CET111 Introduction to Engineering Technology		3
CET112 Computer Aided Drafting		3
CET114 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems		3
CET145 Engineering Graphics		3
CET152 Materials of Construction	OR	2
CET162 Engineering Materials		(3)
CET215 Contract Documents		4
CET222 Concrete Practices		4
CET223 Soil Mechanics		3
CET231 Structures		4
CET235 Structures		4
CET242 Structures		4
CET251 Estimating Construction Costs		4
CET261 Hydraulics		4
COM100 Human Communications (or higher)		4
GS104 Physical Science/Physics	OR	4
PHY201 General Physics		(5)
MTH112 Elementary Functions (or higher)		4
SUR161 Plan Surveying		5
SUR162 Surveying and Mapping		5
SUR166 Highway Fundamentals		3
WR115 Introduction to College Writing (or higher)		4
WR227 Technical Report Writing		4
Total Credits		90

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Gainful Employment Data

A.A.S./Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

(Limited-entry program - Journeyman's Card required)

Intended Program Outcomes:

• Complete a minimum of 6000-8000 hours State of Oregon-approved on-the-job training (OJT).
• Repair, install, and maintain a variety of building construction projects using trade specific tools and techniques in compliance with building codes and OSHA regulations.
• Seventy-five percent of applicants have documented trade-specific skills listed on the Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship Outcomes Assessment Tool.
• Complete required related trianing with a grade of "C" or better.

6000-8000-Hr BOLI-ATD Trades: Asbestos Removal, Carpenter, HVAC/R, Interior/Exterior Finisher, Painter, Pile Driver, Plumber, Scaffold Erector, and Sheet Metal.

Plumbing Apprentice List		CREDITS
APR110A Plumbing Apprenticeship Fundamentals		4
APR110B Plumbing Apprenticeship Math & Basic Installations		4
APR110C Plumbing Apprenticeship Print Reading		4
APR110D Plumbing Apprenticeship Intallation		4
APR110E Plumbing Apprenticeship Occupancy		4
APR110F Plumbing Apprenticeship Advanced Waste System		4
APR210G Plumbing Apprenticeship Residential Installation		4
APR210H Plumbing Apprenticeship Commercial Installation		4
APR210I Plumbing Apprenticeship Code		4
APR210J Plumbing Apprenticeship Industrial Installation		4
APR210K Plumbing Apprenticeship Basic Wastae Water System		4
APR210L Plumbing Apprenticeship Code and Test Prep		4
Degree Requirements
COM100 Human Communciations (or higher)		4
WR060 Elements of the Essay (or higher)		3
MTH070 Elementary Algebra (or higher)		5
CS120 Concepts of Computing		4
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing	OR	(4)
Plumbing Apprentice List (above)		48
Journey Credit for Prior Certification		20
Human Relations Courses		6
Total Credits		90

(This degree does not guarantee licensure)

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Gainful Employment Data

A.A.S./Diesel Technology

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

Students must begin this program Fall term.

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year A.A.S. degree will prepare graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to enter the diesel technology field with the following capabilities: 

• Service, diagnose and repair diesel engines
• Service and repair suspension and steering
• Service and repair air conditioning systems
• Service and replace brakes
• Diagnose and repair electrical/electronic systems
• Safe shop practices
• Written and oral communication skills in dealing with customer service and report writing
• Ability to use math in problem solving
• Ability to effectively use the computer to find information, create documents and send correspondence
• Understand and service basic hydraulic systems
• Ability to perform basic arc and oxy-acetylene welding

This program is designed to prepare graduates to meet job entry requirements for a variety of jobs in the field. The curriculum provides classroom work and practical experience in the lab. In addition to the heavy truck focus, this program offers training in agricultural and heavy equipment. Diesel and welding required courses must be completed with a C or better. 

		CREDITS
AAS Human Relations Course		3
BT120 Computer Keyboarding (or higher)		2
COM100 Human Communications (or higher)		4
DSL141 Heavy Duty Steering & Suspension		4
DSL151 Heavy Duty Brakes		3
DSL152 Manual Drive Trains I		3
DSL153 Manual Drive Trains II		3
DSL161 Diesel Engine Theory		4
DSL162 Diesel Engine Repair I		4
DSL175 Heavy Equipment		3
DSL176 Mobile Air-Conditioning & Heating		3
DSL181 Shop Practices		3
DSL184 Applied Fluid Mechanics		4
DSL191 Electrical Systems I		4
DSL192 Electrical Systems II		4
DSL193 Electrical Systems III		4
DSL196 Electronic Diagnostics & Emission Controls		3
DSL200 Pre-Employment Seminar		1
DSL251 Heavy Duty Brakes II		3
DSL262 Diesel Engines Repair II		4
DSL263 Advanced Engine Technology		4
DSL275 Heavy Duty Equipment II		3
DSL280 CWE Diesel		6
MTH042 Technical Mathematics (or higher)		4
WLD111 Basic Gas & Arc Welding		3
WR065 Introduction to Technical Writing (or higher)		3
BA131 Intro to Business Computing	OR	4
CS120 Concepts of Computing		(4)
Total Credits		93

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Gainful Employment Data

A.A.S./Drafting Technology

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year A.A.S. degree program in drafting technology, will prepare the student to be effective as a drafting/CAD (computer-aided drafting) technician in the workplace in the following areas:

• Applied structural detailing
• Applied construction monitoring
• Applied technology (production software, CAD, geographical information systems/GIS)
• Communication skills (writing, presentation techniques)
• Property surveying
• Contract documents, estimating

Students with appropriate math and visualization skills and good attention to detail can complete the drafting technology curriculum in two years at BMCC. 

		CREDITS
BA131 Introduction to Business	OR	4
CS120 Concepts of Computing		(4)
CET111 Introduction to Engineering Technology		3
CET112 Computer Aided Drafting		3
CET113 Advanced Computer Aided Drafting		3
CET114 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems		3
CET145 Engineering Graphics		3
CET152 Materials of Construction	OR	2
CET162 Engineering Materials		(3)
CET205 Structural Drafting		3
CET215 Contract Documents		4
CET222 Concrete Practices		4
CET223 Soil Mechanics		3
CET251 Estimating Construction Costs		4
CET263 3-D Computer Aided Drafting		3
CET280 CWE Civil Engineering Technology		8
COM100 Human Communications (or higher)		4
Science Course	OR	4
GEOG101 Physical Geography		(4)
Social Science Course	OR	4
GEOG206 Geography of Oregon		(4)
GS104 Physical Science/Physics		4
MTH070 Elementary Algebra (or higher)		5
SUR161 Plane Surveying		5
SUR162 Surveying and Mapping		5
SUR166 Highway Fundamentals		3
SUR167 Surveying Seminar		3
WR060 Elements of the Essay (or higher)		3
WR065 Introduction to Technical Writing (or higher)	OR	3
WR227 Technical Report Writing		(4)
Total Credits		93

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

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A.A.S./Early Childhood Education

 Human Resources

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year A.A.S. degree program in early childhood education (ECE), will prepare students to work with young children from birth through eight years of age in a variety of settings including child care centers, family child care settings, preschools, Head Start programs, school age programs, and home visiting and parent education programs. This program will prepare students with the requisite knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Demonstrate knowledge of child development in a sociocultural context
• Apply developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) to meet the needs of diverse populations
• Apply best practices in group management to optimize the potential for learning and social-emotional development
• Practice ethical and legal standards, as well as professional attitudes and behavior
• Apply best practices, observation, and assessment to enhance learning and development

This degree is based on the Guidelines for Preparation of Early Childhood Professionals from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), which qualifies the student to become, among other professional roles, a lead teacher in a child care facility licensed by the Oregon Child Care Division, a teacher in a Head Start program, and a home visitor in the human services field. Some courses in the program may not transfer to other institutions. Students intending to transfer should select electives that meet the A.A.O.T. requirements. It is strongly recommended that students seek advisor assistance prior to and throughout their BMCC educational experience.

The student is required to complete a criminal history check prior to enrollment in ECE 280: Cooperative Work Experience (CWE). 

		CREDITS
Early Childhood Education (ECE) A.A.S. List 1
ECE111 Introduction to ECE Environments		3
ECE112 Introduction to ECE Profession		1
ECE152 Creativity for Young Children		3
ECE153 Music & Movement for Young Children		3
ECE154 Literature and Literacy		3
ECE175A Infant/Toddler Caregiving: Social-Emotional		1
ECE175B Infant/Toddler Caregiving: Group Care		1
ECE175C Infant/Toddler Caregiving: Cognitive Development		1
ECE175D Infant/Toddler Caregiving: Culture & Family		1
ECE198 Special Studies		3
ECE227 Enhancing Social Emotional Development		3
ECE245 Challenging Behavior in Young Children		3
ECE248 Overview of Special Services		3
ECE280 CWE Early Childhood Education		1-5
ECE295 Child Care Administration		3
ECE296 Issues and Trends		3
ECE298 Special Studies		1
ED258 Multicultural Education		3
Total credits from the ECE A.A.S. list above		20
Additional Requirements
Social Science Courses		8
COM100 Human Communications (or higher)		4
ECE100 Developmentally Appropriate		3
ECE101 Family and Community Relations		3
ECE150 Observation/Assessment and Recording		3
ECE151 Guidance and Classroom Management		3
ECE226 Child Development		3
ECE240 Curriculum/Planning		3
ECE249 Inclusion of Children with Special Needs		3
ED157 Introduction to Mathematical Explorations	OR	3
MTH070 Elementary Algebra (or higher)		(5)
WR115 Introduction to College Writing		4
A.A.O.T. Electives	OR	28
Professional/Technical Electives	OR	(28)
Total Credits		91

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

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A.A.S./Electrician Apprenticeship Technologies

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

(Limited entry program-Journeyman's card required)

LME Path - Intended Program Outcomes:

• Complete the 6000-8000 hours State of Oregon-approved on-the-job training.  Apply theory to electrical wiring.
• Repair and install electrical wire devices according to licensure regulations to meet NEC and OSC for inside electrician, limited energy technician license A, limited manufacturing plant electrician, sign assembler/fabricator, sign maker/erector, and stationary engineer.
• Seventy-five percent of applicants have documented trade-specific skills listed on the Electrician Apprenticeship Trades Outcomes Assessment Tool.
• Complete required related training with a grade of C or better.

6000 Hour BOLI-ATD Trades: Limited Energy Technician-License A and Sign Maker/Fabricator.

8000 Hour BOLI-ATD Trades: Inside Electrician, Manufacturing Plant Electrician, Sign Assembler/Fabricator, Sign Maker/Erector and Stationary Engineer.

Inside ElectricianPath - Intended Program Outcomes:

		CREDITS
Inside Electrician (IE) List
APR112A Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Fundamentals		4
APR112B Inside Electrical Apprenticeship AC/DC Circuits		4
APR112C Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Measurements		4
APR112D Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Theory		4
APR112E Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Wiring & Print Reading		4
APR112F Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Installation		4
APR212G Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Safety & Code		4
APR212H Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Motors & Controls		4
APR212I Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Fiber Optics		4
APR212J Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Math/Test Equipment		4
APR212K Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Voltage		4
APR212L Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Code & Test Prep		4
Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) List
APR115A LME Apprenticeship Fundamentals/Theory		4
APR115B LME  Apprenticeship AC/DC Circuits		4
APR115C LME Apprenticeship Measurements & Blueprint Reading		4
APR215D LME  Apprenticeship Safety & Code		4
APR215E LME  Apprenticeship Motors & Control		4
APR215F LME Apprenticeship Code & Test Prep		4
Limited Manufacture Plant Electrician (LMPE) List
APR111A LMPE Apprenticeship Fundamentals		4
APR111B LMPE Apprenticeship AC/DC Circuits		4
APR111C LMPE Apprenticeship Measurement		4
APR111D LMPE Apprenticeship Theory		4
APR111E LMPE Apprenticeship Wiring & Print Ready		4
APR111F LMPE Apprenticeship Installation		4
APR211G LMPE Apprenticeship Safety & Code		4
APR211H LMPE Apprenticeship Motors & Controls		4
APR211I LMPE Apprenticeship Fiber Optics		4
APR211J LMPE Apprenticeship Math/Test Equipment		4
APR211K LMPE Apprenticeship Voltage		4
APR211L LMPE Apprenticeship Code & Test Prep		4
Program Requirements
Journey Credit for Prior Certification		20
A.A.S. Human Relations Courses		6
MTH070 Elementary Algebra (or higher)		5
WR060 Elements of the Essay (or higher)		3
COM100 Human Communications (or higher)		4
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing	OR	4
CS120 Concepts of Computing		(4)
IE, LME, and LMPE include 24 credits from the applicable list above +24 elective credits (no more than 12 credits from career/technical electives)		48
Total Credits		90

(This degree does not guarantee licensure)

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

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A.A.S./Hospitality Management

 Business and Management
 Human Resources

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program will prepare the student either to transfer to an Oregon University System institution on a course-by-course basis, or be effective in a career as manager in the hospitality and tourism industries by having the requisite knowledge in the following areas:

• Identify, understand and apply market appropriate professional guest service standards to deliver competitive guest experiences to diverse cultural groups.
• Identify specific hospitality industry functions and their required procedures and legal techniques.
• Identify techniques for successfully managing human resources and human relations in business.
• Analyze financial statements, isolate potential problems, and identify appropriate corrective action to control and manage the critical revenue and cost centers.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve mathematical problems commonly encountered in hospitality related business setting.
• Utilize the technical/computer skills for keeping business records and preparing financial statements.
• Develop skills for human relations activities for day-to-day business operations.
• Write effective routine, routing, and persuasive styles of written communication.
• Employ effective verbal communications in a variety of settings.
• Develop skills for social/professional aspects of conducting business with individuals and groups.
• Prepare marketing and presentation documents for marketing of business.

This degree is an instructional program that prepares individuals to manage operations and facilities that provide food and /or lodging services to the traveling public or the communities around them. Students who complete this degree may have a competitive advantage in applying for management positions. In addition, this program helps students to gain the confidence and necessary business skills to develop tourism/hospitality entrepreneurship opportunities.

		CREDITS
BA104 Business Math	OR	4
MTH095 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)		(5)
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing		4
BA206 Principles of Management		4
BA211 Principles of Accounting		4
BA223 Principles of Marketing		4
BA277 Business Ethics		3
BA280 Cooperative Work Experience (Business)		6
BA284 Pre-Employment Seminar		1
BA285 Human Relations in Business		3
BT206 Desktop Publishing		3
COM111 Fundamentals of Speech		4
COM115 Intercultural Communication		4
GEOG206 Geography of Oregon	OR	4
GEOG120 World/Regional Geography		(4)
HTM100 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry		3
HTM105 Introduction to the Food/Beverage Industry		3
HTM107 Food and Cost Control		3
HTM109 Front Desk Operations		3
HTM127 Selling in the Hospitality Industry		3
HTM130 Beverage Management		3
HTM131 Customer Service Management I		3
HTM224 Catering Operations		3
HTM226 Event Management		3
HTM230 Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law		3
HTM232 Menu Design		3
SOC204 General Sociology		3
WR121 English Composition		4
WR227 Technical Writing		4
Total Credits		93

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

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A.A.S./Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Apprenticeship

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

(Limited entry program-Journeyman's card required)

Intended Program Outcomes:

• Complete the minimum number of hours State of Oregon-approved on-the-job training (OJT).
• Repair, install, and maintain a variety of industrial equpment using trade specific tools and techniques in compliance with state regulations.

4000-Hour BOLI-ATD Trades: Air Frame and Power Plant Technicians, Boiler Operator, and Programmable Logic Controller

8000-Hour BOLI-ATD Trades: Boiler/Turbine Operator, Die Cast Mod, Heat and Frost Insulator, Industrial Mobile Mechanic, Instrument Technician, Machinist, Millwright, Motor Winder, Pipefitter, Roll Turner, and Welder.

		CREDITS
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance (IMM) Course List
APR117A IMM Apprenticeship Blueprint Reading & Schematics		3
APR117B IMM Apprenticeship Industrial Math/Measurement		3
APR117C IMM Apprenticeship Metals in the Plant		1
APR117D IMM Apprenticeship Nonmetals in the Plant		1
APR117E IMM Apprenticeship Hand Tools		1
APR117F IMM Apprenticeship Portable Power Tools		1
APR117G IMM Apprenticeship Industrial Safety & Health		1
APR117H IMM Apprenticeship Troubleshooting Skills		1
APR117I IMM Apprenticeship Industrial Rigging Principles & Practices		1
APR117J IMM Apprenticeship Equipment Installation		1
APR117K IMM Apprenticeship Basic Mechanics		1
APR117L IMM Apprenticeship Lubricants & Lubrication		1
APR117M IMM Apprenticeship Power Transmission Equipment		1
APR117N IMM Apprenticeship Bearings		1
APR117O IMM Apprenticeship Pumps		1
APR117P IMM Apprenticeship Piping Systems		1
APR117Q IMM Apprenticeship Basic Hydraulics		1
APR117R IMM Apprenticeship Hydraulic Troubleshooting		1
APR117S IMM Apprenticeship Basic Pnuematics		1
APR117T IMM Apprenticeship Pnuematic		1
APR117U IMM Apprenticeship Chemical Hazard		1
APR117V IMM Apprenticeship Bulk Handling Conveyers		1
APR217A IMM Apprenticeship Maintenance of Mechanical Drivers		1
APR217B IMM Apprenticeship Mechanical & Fluid Drive Systems		1
APR217C IMM Apprenticeship Bearing & Shaft Seal Maintenance		1
APR217D IMM Apprenticeship Pump Installation & Maintenance		1
APR217E IMM Apprenticeship Maintenance Pipe Fitting		1
APR217F IMM Apprenticeship Tubing & Hose System		1
APR217G IMM Apprenticeship Valve Maintenance & Piping System		1
APR217H IMM Apprenticeship Force & Motion		1
APR217I IMM Apprenticeship Introduction to Robotics		1
APR217J IMM Apprenticeship Welding Principles		1
APR217K IMM Apprenticeship OxyFuel Operations		1
APR217L IMM Apprenticeship Arc Welding Operations		1
APR217M IMM Apprenticeship Electricity & Electronics		1
APR217N IMM Apprenticeship Electrical Safety & Protection		1
APR217O IMM Apprenticeship How Power Plants Work		1
APR217P IMM Apprenticeship Introduction to Packaging		1
APR217Q IMM Apprenticeship Packaging Machinery		1
APR217R IMM Apprenticeship Casing Machinery		1
APR217S IMM Apprenticeship Programmable Logic Controllers		1
APR217T IMM Apprenticeship Machine Shop Practices		3
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Course List
APR114A PLC Apprenticeship Hardware/Number Systems		4
APR114B PLC Apprenticeship Programming Fundamentals		4
APR114C PLC  Apprenticeship Timers, Counters, Controls		4
APR114D PLC Apprenticeship Operation		4
APR114E PLC  Apprenticeship Troubleshooting		4
APR214F PLC Apprenticeship Practical Applications		4
Program Requirements
Journey Credit for Prior Certification		20
COM100 Human Communications (or higher)		4
CS120 Concepts of Computing	OR	4
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing		(4)
MTH070 Elementary Algebra (or higher)		5
WR060 Elements of the Essay (or higher)		3
A.A.S. Human Relations Courses		6
CS120 Concepts of Computing	OR	4
BS131 Introduction to Business Computing		(4)
IMM credits from the above list	OR	48
PLC path includes 24 credits from the above list +24 elective credits (no more than 12 credits from career/technical electives)		(48)
Total Credits		90

(This degree does not guarantee licensure)

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

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A.A.S./Nursing

 Health Services

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year A.A.S. degree program in nursing will prepare the student to sit for testing and licensure as a registered nurse and to be effective in the workplace in the following areas:

• Basing nursing activities on practice as dictated by the theories and concepts from nursing and the natural and behavioral sciences, thereby effectively employing assessment and intervention skills, caring and relational skills for client advocacy and teaching skills for health promotion and restoration
• Working dependently and interdependently with qualified health professionals and members of the health team in defining, planning, implementing and evaluating the total health plan for individuals consistent with their graduating scope of practice and skills in communication, cultural respect, managmenet, leadership and teaching
• Being accountable for his/her own decisions, judgments, and nursing practice by using critical thinking skills, moral and ethical responsibility and responsibilities management skills,
• Exhibiting personal and professional growth by using critical thinking and knowledge integration skills to acquire new knowledge and new experiences with the continual expansion of scientific knowledge and technology.

Registered nurses (RNs) use their knowledge, skills and problem-solving abilities to help individuals, families, and groups with health needs.  RNs care for and work with people to help them become healthier or to regain health after illness or surgery.  Nurses teach health practices to clients and other health care providers and frequently supervise the work of nursing assistants and practical nurses.  RNs also administer medications and perform treatments for patients.  Nurses work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term care, schools, industry, clinics and patients’ homes.

Nursing Program Admission Requirements

Students must complete the prerequisites and general education requirements before applying for admission to the program.  Please refer to the nursing department pages on our Website for current admission requirements and to access the admission application packets. Success in a nursing program requires that students be computer-literate, including the use of word-processing programs, spreadsheets, and Web searches. Completion of a computer class or placement assessment is a graduation requirement. To meet this requirement you must Pass the college's computer literacy placement assessment with a score of 75% or higher; OR take and pass CS120, BA131, ED235, or AGR111.  You may take the computer literacy placement assessment at any BMCC testing location.

This program is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.  The goal of the nursing department is to help students develop into competent nurses through a general education at the associate degree level in the natural and behavioral sciences. 

Students are provided an opportunity to learn and to practice nursing in a variety of health-care settings.  Graduates of this program are eligible to take National Council Licensing Examinations (NCLEX-RN).

Prerequisite courses		CREDITS
Prerequisite courses must be taken before admission to the Nursing Program, and must be completed with a C or better grade and a GPA requirement of 3.0 or higher.
NOTE: Prerequisite courses in bold are included in the A.A.S. Nursing degree
BI231 Anatomy & Physiology		4
BI232 Anatomy & Physiology		4
BI233 Anatomy & Physiology		4
BI234 Anatomy & Physiology		4
CH104 Chemistry (or higher)		5
FN225 Nutrition		4
COM111 Fundamentals of Speech	OR	4
COM115 Intercultural Communication		(4)
MTH095 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)		5
PSY237 Human Development		4
WR121 English Composition		4
WR122 English Composition		4
Social Science Elective (PSY201, PSY202, PSY203, SOC204, SOC205, or SOC206		9
Total Pre-requisites		54
Nursing Requirements
(Taken after admission to the Nursing program; must be completed with a C or better grade.)
BI149 Human Genetics		3
NRS110 Fundamentals of Nursing-Health Promotion		9
NRS111 Foundation of Nursing in Chronic Illness I		6
NRS112 Foundation of Nursing in Acute Care I		6
NRS221 Foundation of Nursing in Chronic Illness II/End of Life		9
NRS222 Foundation of Nursing in Acute Care II/End of Life		9
NRS224 Scope of Practice/Integrated Practicum		9
NRS230 Clinical Pharmacology I		3
NRS231 Clinical Pharmacology II		3
NRS232 Pathophysiological Processes I		3
NRS233 Pathophysiological Processes II		3
Total Nursing Credits		63
Total Credits		92

To sit for NCLEX-RN students must take RN exit exam spring term (during the third term of the RN program).

In 2010, BMCC joined the Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education (OCNE). This provides students not only the option to graduate with their associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.), but also the option to complete a bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) through Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Students are eligible to apply to the nursing program by the February deadline after completion of 30 quarter credits from the nursing prerequisites/ preparatory credits to a total of 46-47 credits by the end of spring term prior to entering the nursing program. All prerequisite course work must be completed with a “C” or better and a minimum GPA of 3.0. A point system has been established to evaluate nursing applicants. In addition, an intervew is required for the top applicants. Student’s overall GPA and grades in prerequisite courses will have a notable impact on their admission eligibility. For information about OCNE, visit www.ocne.org. 

The Practical Nurse Certificate will no longer be included as the first year of the A.A.S. nursing degree with OCNE beginning fall 2010.

For additional information and specific dates regarding the 2011-12 nursing admission process, please refer to http://www.bluecc.edu/departments_nursing.

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

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A.A.S./Paraeducator

 Human Resources

Intended Program Outcomes:

Students who completethis degree program will be prepared to enter the K-12 school system successfully as a paraeducator and will demonstrate the following outcomes:

• Demonstrate appropriate strategies and techniques to provide instructional support to students of diverse populations, including but not limited to students with special needs, students from poverty and English-language learner )ELL students
• Demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that are appropriate to  meeting the needs of diverse populations
• Apply best practices in classroom management to optimize the potential for student learning
• Practice ethical and legal standards of conduct
• Apply technology effectively to support teaching and learning
• Demonstrate competence in core skill area and in written and oral communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, reading and mathematics.

		CREDITS
COM100 Human Communications (or higher)		4
ED100 Introduction to Education		1
ED113 Instructional Strategies in Language Arts		3
ED114 Instructional Strategies in Math/Science		3
ED130 Classroom Management		3
ED131 Instructional Strategies		3
ED169 Overview of Student with Special Needs		3
ED200 Foundation of Education		3
ED229 Learning and Development		3
ED235 Educational Technology		3
ED254 Instructional Strategies for ELL students		3
ED258 Multicultural Education		3
ED280 CWE Education		3
ED157 Introduction to Mathematical Explorations	OR	3
MTH070 Elementary Algebra (or higher)		(5)
WR115 Introduction to College Writing (or higher)		4
WR121 English Composition (or higher)		4
Health and Fitness Course		3
Science with Laboratory Courses		8
Social Science Courses		8
Arts and Letters Courses		8
Career and Technical (CTE) electives	OR	14
A.A.O.T. electives	OR	(14)
Total Credits		90

• A.A.S. computer literacy requirements are met with ED235 Educational Technology
• A.A.S. human relations requirements are met with ED258 Multicultural Education
• Electives include any lower division credit or career and technical course that meets A.A.O.T. transfer requirements. Student should take enough electives to meet the 90 total credits required
• Students must have RD90 or higher competence as determined by the BMCC Education Department or the placement test.

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

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Accounting Bookkeeping Support Specialist CPCC

 Business and Management

Intended Program Outcomes:

This one-year program leading to a certificate in accounting offers students the opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of accounting principles with an emphasis in applying that understanding to bookkeeping tasks. Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

• Use current computer technologies, especially spreadsheet and accounting software, to perform the duties within an accounting department
• Balance and reconcile financial information to ensure accuracy of information
• Use reconciliation processes when working with data to identify and correct errors
• Prepare professional financial statements and other reporting documents
• Model effective customer-service interactions
• Ability to effectively seek and respond to accounting-related opportunities for increased responsibilities and professional advancement
• Understand the various business functions as they contribute to the success of an organization

Employment possibilities include bookkeeper, accounting clerk and payroll clerk. Jobs are available in business, industry, government agencies, service industries and banks.

		CREDITS
BA104 Business Mathematics		4
BA110X Business Computer Applications/MS Excel		3
BA111 Basic Accounting		4
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing		4
BA209Q Accounting Applications/QuickBooks		3
BA211 Principles of Accounting		4
BA212 Principles of Accounting		4
BT220 Calculating Machines		3
Total Credits		29

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Accounting Technician Certificate

 Business and Management

Intended Program Outcomes:

This one-year program leading to a certificate in accounting offers students the opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of accounting principles with an emphasis in applying that understanding to bookkeeping tasks. Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

• Use current computer technologies, especially spreadsheet and accounting software, to perform the duties within an accounting department
• Balance and reconcile financial information to ensure accuracy of information
• Use reconciliation processes when working with data to identify and correct errors
• Prepare professional financial statements and other reporting documents
• Model effective customer-service interactions
• Ability to effectively seek and respond to accounting-related opportunities for increased responsibilities and professional advancement
• Understand the various business functions as they contribute to the success of an organization

Employment possibilities include bookkeeper, accounting clerk and payroll clerk. Jobs are available in business, industry, government agencies, service industries and banks.

		CREDITS
BA101 Introduction to Business		4
BA104 Business Mathematics	OR	4
MTH095 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)		(5)
BA105 Business Mathematics	OR	4
MTH095 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)		(5)
BA110X Business Computer Applications/MS Excel		3
BA111 Basic Accounting		4
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing		4
BA177 Payroll Accounting		4
BA209Q Accounting Applications/Quick Books		3
BA211 Principles of Accounting		4
BA212 Principles of Accounting		4
BA284 Pre-Employment Seminar		1
BA285 Human Relations in Business		3
BT220 Calculating Machines		3
COM111 Fundamentals of Speech		4
WR121 English Composition		4
Total Credits		53

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

 

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Agriculture Production-Crops: Pest Management CPCC

 Ag, Food and Natural Resources Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This less than one-year certificate program in agriculture production-livestock: beef production will prepare the student for all aspects of beef production by providing the necessary knowledge in teh following areas:

• Industry-related employment skills
• Animal science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Agriculture-related business practices
• Agricultural operations (safety, mechanical technology)

 

		CREDITS
AGM131 Agriculture Safety		3
HORT100 Plant Science		3
AGR280 CWE: Plant Science		3
AGR101 Agriculture Orientation		1
AGR111 Agriculture Computers		3
AGR226 Agriculture Issues		3
AGM221 Metals and Welding		3
CSS100 Soils & Fertilizer		3
CSS240 Pest Management		4
AGR200 Pre-employment Seminar		1
MTH070 Elementary Algebra II or higher		5
AGM241 Agriculture Machinery		3
AGM251 Irrigation Systems		3
CSS201 Principles of Crops		3
RNG241 Range Management		3
Total Credits		44

 

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Agriculture Production-Livestock: Beef Production CPCC

 Ag, Food and Natural Resources Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This less than one-year certificate program in agriculture production-crops: pest management will prepare the student for all aspects of pest management including proper handling and appication of related materials by providing the necessary knowledge in the following areas:

• Industry-related employment skills
• Crop science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Agriculture-related business practices
• Agriculture operations (safety, mechanical technology)

 

		CREDITS
ANS121 Animal Science		3
ANS122 Animal Science		3
ANS211 Animal Nutrition		4
ANS217 Artificial Insemination		3
AGR101 Agriculture Orientation		1
AGR111 Agriculture Computers		3
ANS220 Beef Production		4
ANS231 Livestock Evaluation		3
AGR280 Cooperative Work Experience (Agriculture)		5
ANS240 Animal Health		5
CSS210 Forage Crops		3
RNG241 Range Management		3
ANS216 Pregnancy Testing/Bovine		1
Total Credits		41

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Business Administration - Business Operations Support Specialist CPCC

 Business and Management

Intended Program Outcomes:

This program offers coursework designed for anyone interested in working in a business environment in various business support/assistant positions. The curriculum offers coursework in outlining general business principles/functions, mathematical computations, computing and document production, and oral and written communication.  Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

• Demonstate the ability to solve problems in a business environment
• Understand and perform the general office functions
• Perform various basic math calculations required in an office/business environment
• Produce clear, concise and mechanically-correct written documents
• Meet or exceed the current speed and accuracy requirements for document processing
• Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate technology (word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software) in the office/business environment

		CREDITS
BA101 Introduction to Business		4
BA104 Business Mathematics	OR	4
MTH095 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)		(5)
BA110X Business Computer Applications/MS Excel		3
BA111 Basic Accounting		4
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing		3
BT121 Document Processing I		3
COM111 Fundamentals of Speech		4
WR121 English Composition		4
Total Credits		30

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)
(11-18-11 updated the introductory paragraph to match state submission, jt)

 

Dental Assisting Technician Certificate

 Health Services

(Limited Entry Program)

Intended Program Outcomes:

This one-year certificate program will prepare the student to be effective in the workplace in the following areas:

• Assist dentist with patient treatment.
• Radiographic proficiency (exposure, processing, mounting & evaluation).
• Material manipulation (selection, classification, safe handling and disposal).
• Infection control (instrument & room processing to prevent disease transmission, OSHA compliance).
• Business office procedures (computer data entry, scheduling, records management).
• Employment readiness (professionalism, writing skills, ethics, legal & HIPAA procedures).

Students must receive a “C” grade or above in all preprequisite dental coursework to be considered as having successfully completed the program. The program is accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Accreditation of Dental and Auxiliary Education Programs and by the Oregon Board of Dentistry. Graduating students are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination.

Admission Requirements 
Enrollment information is available from the Office of Enrollment Management in Morrow Hall on the BMCC Pendleton campus or online at the BMCC's website. Completed enrollment application materials will be accepted January 1 through the last Friday in April for admission to the following fall term. (Applications will not be held over for subsequent year’s admission.) Student must have completed or be enrolled in the prerequisite courses before applying for admission to the program.

		CREDITS
Before Fall Term Entry:
The following courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better by the end of the Spring Term.
Human Relations course		4
COM100 Human Communications (or higher)		4
MTH025 Pre-Algebra (or higher)		4
WR060 Elements of the Essay (or higher)		3

Students must present proof of two MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations, a negative tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray, initiation of the Hepatitis B vaccination series, and tetanus vaccination, as well as a current Health Care Provider level “C” CPR card that expires after completion of the program.

Courses within the dental assisting curriculum can be used as the professional/technical credits for the associate degree in general studies.

		CREDITS
Dental Assisting Technician Curriculum
DA141 Dental Radiology		4
DA142 Dental Radiology		3
DA143 Dental Radiology		1
DA151 Chairside Procedures		3
DA152 Chairside Procedures		3
DA153 Chairside Procedures		2
DA154 Dental Specialities		2
DA162 Clinical Practice		4
DA163 Clinical Practice		8
DA166 Clinical Practice Seminar		1
DA170 Basic Dental Science		3
DA172 Dental Anatomy		4
DA174 Dental Pathology		1
DA176 Dental Pharmacology		1
DA180 Dental Materials		3
DA182 Dental Laboratory Materials and Procedures		2
DA190 Dental Health Education		2
DA192 Dental Law and Ethics		1
DA194 Dental Business Office		3
DA196 Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office		1
Total Credits		67

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(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

 

Drafting Technology: Survey Technician CPCC*

Industrial and Engineering Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This less than one-year program will prepare the student to be effective as a technician on a survey crew in the workplace in the following areas:

• Applied technology (production software, CAD, GIS)
• Communication skills (writing, presentation techniques)
• Property surveying
• Roadway and drainage design

		CREDITS
CET112 Computer Aided Drafting		3
CET113 Advanced Computer Aided Drafting		3
CET114 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems		3
CET145 Engineering Graphics		3
MTH070 Elementary Algebra (or higher)		5
SUR161 Plane Surveying		5
SUR162 Surveying and Mapping		5
WR065 Introduction to Technical Writing OR		3
WR115 Introduction to College Writng OR		4
WR121 English Composition OR		4
WR227 Technical Report Writing		4
Total Credits		30

 

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Early Childhood Education Certificate

 Human Resources

Intended Program Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of child development in a socio-cultural context.
• Apply developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) to meet the needs of diverse populations.
• Apply best practices in group management to optimize the potential for learning and social-emotional development.
• Practice ethical and legal standards, as well as professional attitudes and behavior.
• Apply best practices, observation and assessment to enhance learning and development.

		CREDITS
ECE100 Developmentally Appropriate Practice		3
ECE101 Family and Community Relations		3
ECE111 Introduction to ECE Environments		3
ECE150 Observation/Assessment and Recording		3
ECE151 Guidance and Classroom Management		3
ECE152 Creativiity for Young Children	OR	3
ECE153 Music & Movement for Young Children		(3)
ECE154 Literature and Literacy		3
ECE226 Child Development		3
ECE240 Curriculum/Planning		3
ECE280 Cooperative Work Experience (ECE)		2
ECE249 Inclusion of Children with Special Needs		3
ED157 Introduction to Mathematical Explorations	OR	3
MTH070 Elementary Algebra		(5)
Social Science Course		4
WR060 Elements of the Essay		3
CTE Electives	OR	3
AAOT Electives	OR	(4)
ECE280 Cooperative Work Experience (ECE)	OR	(3)
Total Credits		45

 

Gainful Employment Data

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

 

Electrician Apprenticeship Technologies Certificate

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

(Limited entry program-Journeyman's card required)

Intended Program Outcomes:

• Complete the minimum hours of State of Oregon-approved on-the-job training (OJT).  
• Repair, intall and maintain a variety of building construction projects using trade specific tools and techniques in compliance with building codes and OSHA regulations.
• Seventy-five percent of applicants have documented trade-specific skills listed on the Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship Outcomes Assessment Tool.
• Complete required related trianing with a grade of "C" or better.

6000 Hour BOLI-ATD Trades: Limited Energy Technicial-License A and Sign Maker/Fabricator.

8000 Hour BOLI-ATD Trades: Inside Electrician, Manufacturing Plant Electrician, Sign Assembler/Fabricator, Sign Maker/Erector and Stationary Engineer.

		CREDITS
Inside Electrician (IE) List
APR112A Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Fundamentals		4
APR112B Inside Electrical Apprenticeship AC/DC Circuits		4
APR112C Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Measurements		4
APR112D Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Theory		4
APR112E Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Wiring & Print Reading		4
APR112F Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Installation		4
APR212G Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Safety & Code		4
APR212H Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Motors & Controls		4
APR212I Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Fiber Optics		4
APR212J Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Math/Test Equipment		4
APR212K Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Voltage		4
APR212L Inside Electrical Apprenticeship Code & Test Prep		4
Limited Manufacture Plant Electrician (LMPE) List
APR111A LMPE Apprenticeship Fundamentals		4
APR111B LMPE Apprenticeship AC/DC Circuits		4
APR111C LMPE Apprenticeship Measurement		4
APR111D LMPE Apprenticeship Theory		4
APR111E LMPE Apprenticeship Wiring & Print Ready		4
APR111F LMPE Apprenticeship Installation		4
APR211G LMPE Apprenticeship Safety & Code		4
APR211H LMPE Apprenticeship Motors & Controls		4
APR211I LMPE Apprenticeship Fiber Optics		4
APR211J LMPE Apprenticeship Math/Test Equipment		4
APR211K LMPE Apprenticeship Voltage		4
APR211L LMPE Apprenticeship Code & Test Prep		4
Program requirements
Human Relations course		3
CS120 Concepts of Computing	OR	4
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing	OR	(4)
MTH025 Pre-Algebra (or higher)		(4)
WR060 Elements of the Essay (or higher)	OR	3
COM100 Human Communications (or higher)		(4)
IE Path (from IE course list above)	OR	48
LMPE Path (from LMPE course list above)		(48)
Total Credits		58

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

 

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Electrician Apprenticeship Technologies - Limited Electrical Apprenticeship Tech CPCC

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

(Limited entry program-Journeyman's card required)

Intended Program Outcomes:

• Complete 4000 hours of State of Oregon-approved on-the-job training (OJT).  
• Repair or install electrical wire devices according to limited licensure regulations to meet NEC and OSC code for limited energy technician-licence B, limited maintenance electricial, limited renewable energy technician and limited residential electrician

4000 Hour BOLI-ATD Trades: Limited Energy Technician-License B, Limited Maintenance Electrician, Limited Renewable Energy Technician and Lmited Residential Electrican.

		CREDITS
Inside Electrician (IE) List
APR115A LME Apprenticeship Fundamentals/Theory		4
APR115B LME Apprenticeship AC/DC Circuits		4
APR115C LME Apprenticeship Measurements and Blueprint Reading		4
APR215D LME Apprenticeship Safety and Code		4
APR215E LME Apprenticeship Motors and Controls		4
APR215F LME Apprenticeship Code and Test		4
Total Credits		24

(This degree does not guarantee licensure)

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate

 Health Services
 Human Resources

Intended Program Outcomes:

This one-year program leading to an Emergency Medical Technician certificate offers students the opportunity to prepare for careers in emergency medical services. Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

• Assess and treat patients using protocols within the Oregon defined scope of practice in emergency medical situations.
• Use verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate with patients, families, bystanders and other medical professionals.
• Accurately observe and document patient care data using a variety of tools and techniques including providing written and verbal patient reports.
• Properly and safely lift and move patients in a variety of medical and rescue situations.
• Exhibit respectful, responsive personal behaviors in your personal as well as professional EMS life.
• Perform all care in a professional and ethical manner recognizing cultural diversity.
• Work in an organized manner and provide leadership during stressful and life threatening situations

Employment Opportunities:
Career opportunities that may require EMT training include but are not limited to: firefighter (career or volunteer), paramedic, search and rescue, critical care transport or basic life support transport provider. The EMT certificate can lead to a career as a paramedic if a student wishes to continue their studies and completes the requirements or an A.A.S.-EMT degree.

		CREDITS
Fall Term
BI231 Anatomy & Physiology I		4
COM111 Fundamentals of Speech		4
EMT151 EMT Basic Part A		5
EMT175 Introduction to EMS		4
MTH070 Elementary Algebra		5
Fall Term Total		22
Winter Term
BI232 Anatomy & Physiology II		4
EMT152 EMT Basic Part B		5
EMT176 Emergency Reponse Patient Transportation		2
EMT177 Emerg Response Patient Comm/Documentation		2
WR121 English Composition		4
Winter Term Total		17
Spring Term
BI233 Anatomy & Physiology III		4
BT251 Medical Terminoloogy		3
EMT115 Crisis Intervention		3
EMT169 EMT Rescue		3
PSY201 Psychology		4
Social Science course	OR	3
Arts and Letters course		(3)
Spring Term Total		20
Total Credits		59

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Hospitality, Tourism, and Management Certificate

 Business and Management
 Human Resources

Intended Program Outcomes:

This one-year program introduces students to the field of the hospitality industry, including tourism, travel and management. Online and classroom instruction, and cooperative work experience offers students a look into the day-to-day experiences at hospitality and tourism sites.

Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

• Identify specific hospitality industry functions and their required procedures and legal techniques.
• Understand and apply market appropriate professional guest service standards to deliver competitive guest experiences to diverse cultural groups and throughout business and industry.
• Identify general business functions to maintain day-to-day operations.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve mathematical problems commonly encountered in hospitality related business setting.
• Utilize the technical/computer skills for keeping business records and preparing basic financial statements.
• Identify techniques for successfully managing human resources and human relations in business.
• Utilize various techniques for effective verbal and written communications.
• Prepare general documents related to career searches and job applications.

This certificate helps prepare students for entry level positions in management and helps students develop the professionalism necessary for business success and upward mobility in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this program may enter the hospitality industry working in such areas as hotel marketing, sales and operations, bed and breakfast operations, meeting and convention planning, special occasion planning, restaurant management, catering and banquet operations, and casino supervision.

		CREDITS
BA104 Business Mathematics	OR	4
MTH095 Intermediate Algebra		(5)
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing		4
BA223 Principles of Marketing		4
BA280 Cooperative Work Experience (Business)		3
BA284 Pre-Employment Seminar		1
BA285 Human Relations in Business	OR	3
BA277 Business Ethics		(3)
BT120 Computer Keyboarding	OR	2
BT121 Document Processing I		(3)
COM111 Fundamentals of Speech		4
BA225 Introduction to Gaming Management		4
HTM100 Hospitality Tourism and Industry		3
HTM131 Customer Service Management I		3
HTM226 Event Management		3
HTM230 Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law		3
WR121 English Composition		4
Total Credits		45

Gainful Employment Data

 

Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Tech Apprenticeship Certificate

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

(Limited entry program-Journeyman's card required)

Intended Program Outcomes:

• Complete a minimum of 4000 hours State of Oregon-approved on-the-job training (OJT).
• Repair, install, and maintain a variety of industrial equpment using trade specific tools and techniques in compliance with state regulations.
• Seventy-five percent of applicants have documented trade-specific skills listed on the Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Apprenticeship Trades Outcomes Assessment Tool
• Complete required realted training with a grade of "C" or better.

4000-Hour BOLI-ATD Trades: Air Frame and Power Plant Technician, Boiler Operator, and Programmable Logic Controller

		CREDITS
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance (IMM) Course List
APR117A IMM Apprenticeship Blueprint Reading & Schematics		3
APR117B IMM Apprenticeship Industrial Math/Measurement		3
APR117C IMM Apprenticeship Metals in the Plant		1
APR117D IMM Apprenticeship Nonmetals in the Plant		1
APR117E IMM Apprenticeship Hand Tools		1
APR117F IMM Apprenticeship Portable Power Tools		1
APR117G IMM Apprenticeship Industrial Safety & Health		1
APR117H IMM Apprenticeship Troubleshooting Skills		1
APR117I IMM Apprenticeship Industrial Rigging Principles & Practices		1
APR117J IMM Apprenticeship Equipment Installation		1
APR117K IMM Apprenticeship Basic Mechanics		1
APR117L IMM Apprenticeship Lubricants & Lubrication		1
APR117M IMM Apprenticeship Power Transmission Equipment		1
APR117N IMM Apprenticeship Bearings		1
APR117O IMM Apprenticeship Pumps		1
APR117P IMM Apprenticeship Piping Systems		1
APR117Q IMM Apprenticeship Basic Hydraulics		1
APR117R IMM Apprenticeship Hydraulic Troubleshooting		1
APR117S IMM Apprenticeship Basic Pnuematics		1
APR117T IMM Apprenticeship Pnuematics		1
APR117U IMM Apprenticeship Chemical Hazards		1
APR117V IMM Apprenticeship Bulk Handling Conveyers		1
APR217A IMM Apprenticeship Maintenance of Mechanical Drivers		1
APR217B IMM Apprenticeship Mechanical & Fluid Drive Systems		1
APR217C IMM Apprenticeship Bearing & Shaft Seal Maintenance		1
APR217D IMM Apprenticeship Pump Installation & Maintenance		1
APR217E IMM Apprenticeship Maintenance Pipe Fitting		1
APR217F IMM Apprenticeship Tubing & Hose System		1
APR217G IMM Apprenticeship Valve Maintenance & Piping System		1
APR217H IMM Apprenticeship Force & Motion		1
APR217I IMM Apprenticeship Introduction to Robotics		1
APR217J IMM Apprenticeship Welding Principles		1
APR217K IMM Apprenticeship OxyFuel Operations		1
APR217L IMM Apprenticeship Arc Welding Operations		1
APR217M IMM Apprenticeship Basic Electricity & Electronics		1
APR217N IMM Apprenticeship Electrical & Safety Protection		1
APR217O IMM Apprenticeship How Power Plants Work		1
APR217P IMM Apprenticeship Introduction to Packaging		1
APR217Q IMM Apprenticeship Packing Machinery		1
APR217R IMM Apprenticeship Casing Machinery		1
APR217S IMM Apprenticeship Programmable Logic Controllers		1
APR217T IMM Apprenticeship Machine Shop Practices		3
Program Requirements
Human Relations course		3
WR060 Elements of the Essay (or higher)	OR	3
COM100 Human Communications (or higher)		(4)
MTH025 Pre-Algebra (or higher)	OR	4
CS120 Concepts of Computing	OR	(4)
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing		(4)
IMM Path (from IMM course list above)		48
Total Credits		58

(This degree does not guarantee licensure)

 

 

Gainful Employment Data

Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Tech - Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice CPCC

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

(Limited entry program-Journeyman's card required)

Intended Program Outcomes:

• Complete a minimum of 4000 hours State of Oregon-approved on-the-job training (OJT).
• Repair and install electrical wire devices according to limited licensure regulations to meet NEC and OSC code for limited energy technician - license B, limited maintenance electrician, limited renewable energy technician, and limited residential electrician.

4000-Hour BOLI-ATD Trades: Limited Energy Technician - License B, Limited Maintenance Electricial, Limited Renewable Energy Technician, and Limited Residential Electrician

		CREDITS
APR114A PLC Apprenticeship Hardware/Number Systems		4
APR114B PLC Apprenticeship Programming Fundamentals		4
APR114C PLC Apprenticeship Timers, Counters, Controls		4
APR214D PLC Apprenticeship Operation		4
APR214E PLC Apprenticeship Troubleshooting		4
APR214F PLC Apprenticeship Practical Applications		4
Total Credits		24

(This degree does not guarantee licensure)

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Diesel Technology: Technician Assistant CPCC *

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

TBA

 

		CREDITS
BT120 Computer Keyboarding (or higher)		2
DSL141 Heavy Duty Steering & Suspension		4
DSL151 Heavy Duty Brakes		3
DSL152 Manual Drive Trains I		3
DSL161 Diesel Engine Theory		4
DSL181 Shop Practices		3
DSL191 Electrical Systems I		4
WLD111 Basic Gas & Arc Welding		3
Total Credits		26

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

* Pending State Approval

Limited Electrician Apprenticeship Technologies Certificate

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

(Limited entry program-Journeyman's card required)

Intended Program Outcomes:

• Complete a minimum of 4000 hours State of Oregon-approved on-the-job training (OJT).
• Repair and install electrical wire devices according to limited licensure regulations to meet NEC and OSC code for limited energy technician - license B, limited maintenance electrician, limited renewable energy technician, and limited residential electrician.

4000-Hour BOLI-ATD Trades: Limited Energy Technician - License B, Limited Maintenance Electrician, Limited Renewable Energy Technician, and Limited Residential Electrician

		CREDITS
APR115A LME Apprenticeship Fundamentals/Theory		4
APR115B LME Apprenticeship AC/DC Circuits		4
APR115C LME Apprenticeship Measurement & Blueprint Reading		4
APR215D LME Apprenticeship Safety & Code		4
APR215E LME Apprenticeship Motors & Control		4
APR215F LME Apprenticeship Code & Test Prep		4
Total Credits		24

(This degree does not guarantee licensure)

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

Office Assistant Certificate

 Business and Management

Intended Program Outcomes:

This one-year certificate program is designed to provide specialized training and skills for work as an office assistant.  Emphasis is placed on the study of general office skills including practical experience on current equipment and software.  The course work lays the foundation for a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program for those students who want to continue their education.

• Use current and emerging work processing technologies to produce documents
• Meet or exceed the current speed and accuracy requirements for typing and 10-key operation in the industry
• Model effective customer service interactions
• Perform the general office procedures of filing, equipment operation, mail distribution, phone calls, and tasks requiring basic math calculations

		CREDITS
BA101 Introduction to Business		4
BA104 Business Mathematics	OR	4
MTH095 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)		(5)
BA110X Business Computer Applications/MS Excel		3
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing		4
BA277 Business Ethics	OR	3
BA285 Human Relations in Business		(3)
BA284 Pre-Employment Seminar		1
BT116 Office Procedures		3
BT121 Keyboarding		3
BT122 Keyboarding		3
BT123 keyboarding		3
BT140 Business Document Editing		3
BT206 Desktop Publishing	OR	3
BT201M Word Processing/Word		(3)
BT220 Calculating Machines		3
COM111 Fundamentals of Speech		4
WR121 English Comoposition (or higher)		4
Total Credits		48

 (Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)

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