Pioneer Pacific College is a highly focused, private career
college that offers diploma, associate's and bachelor's degree
programs designed to prepare traditional and adult students to
qualify for career opportunities in business, computers, criminal
justice, health and paralegal professions. We do this in a
friendly, relaxed atmosphere of small classes with individualized
attention and lots of interaction among students, faculty and
staff.
Faculty are selected for both academic credentials and relevant
real world work experience in their field. This assures not only
high-quality theoretical instruction but also meaningful
instruction on practical application of theory.
Programs are not only designed to accommodate your career goals
but also your busy schedules. We offer 1-year diploma programs
that can be completed in about 9 months, 2-year degree programs
that can be completed in about 17 months, and bachelor's level
programs that can be completed in just 3 years. Programs are
available on day or evening schedules. Classes are offered
year-round, and new students may enter most programs every ten
weeks.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify and an active
career services office helps graduates identify and get that
first great job.
Pioneer Pacific College is accredited by the Accrediting Council
for Independent Colleges and Schools.
The Accounting major integrates a broad background in business
administration with a thorough understanding of accounting
concepts and theory and hands-on training in computerized
accounting. The program prepares students for accounting,
bookkeeping, and general administrative positions in private,
public, not-for-profit and governmental agencies.
Associate of Applied Science - Administration
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The Administration major combines a thorough understanding of
computer applications with solid foundation in accounting and
courses in human resource and organizational management. This
program prepares students to be strong individual producers
across a broad spectrum of administrative activities and to
guide and motivate group efforts toward achieving the
organization's desired goals.
Associate of Applied Science - Marketing
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The Marketing major provides students with an understanding of
the marketing process and its role in domestic and
international business environments. Courses are design to
develop student's abilities to plan, implement, and analyze
marketing strategies and campaigns aimed at targeted buyer
demographics. Graduates are prepared for a wide variety of
marketing support and direct sales positions.
Regardless of specialty, today's businessperson needs to know the
latest business trends and information technology advances. Each
of the business majors places heavy emphasis on information
technology and the computer applications software most widely
used in business.
The business department has lecture classrooms and hands-on
learning laboratories. Each computer lab contains a local area
network operating in a Windows environment. These labs have all
the business applications and keyboarding programs taught in the
business department plus Internet access.
Associate of Applied Science in Computer & Networking
Technology
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This program provides a thorough and integrated progressive study
of the IBM compatible computer and its related network/Internet
technologies for those seeking a rewarding career as an
Information Technology (IT) professional. Students will study
computer hardware, operating systems, and applications. They will
learn how to remove, install, debug, and troubleshoot all major
system and networking components. They will also learn the
functions and interactions of those components. Networking and
Internet topologies will be profiled and examined, so that the
student is familiar with the design, structure, and layout of
networking systems. The impact of the Internet on local area
networks and business operations and communications will be
delineated.
On the software side, students will learn to work with
industry-standard applications programs, and will understand the
use of application programs in computer systems and in the world
of business. The Microsoft family of operating systems will be
covered extensively, so that students are able to effectively
deploy and support those industry-standard platforms. Networking
via Windows as well as Linux are profiled, with the course work
and significant self-study preparing students for the Microsoft
Certified Professional (MCP), the A+, Network+, and I-Net+
certification tests - even the coveted Microsoft Certified
Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
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Our goal is to provide the broadest possible preparation for our
students to fulfill significant responsibilities and answer the
challenges of the dynamic world of computing/networking in the
21st Century. Both tracks will study computer hardware, operating
systems, and applications. They will learn how to remove,
install, debug, and troubleshoot all major system and networking
components. They will also learn the functions and interactions
of those components. Networking and Internet topologies will be
profiled and examined, so that the student is familiar with the
design, structure, and layout of networking systems. The impact
of the Internet on local area networks and business operations
and communications will be delineated.
The combination of technical, general education and foundation
courses in this baccalaureate degree will prepare graduates who
are able to exercise leadership in their field, advance
professionally, and realize a rewarding career in the profession
of Information Technology.
