Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available91
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio14:1
- Retention Rate64%
AP Credit Policy
Students who completed Advanced Placement (AP) courses and took the Advanced Placement (AP) tests in high school may be eligible to use their AP test scores for course credit. Students must submit an official copy of their AP test scores to the Registrar's Office. Scores must be sent directly from the College Board to Bucks County Community College, Registrar's Office, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown PA 18940.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
---|---|---|---|
2-D Art and Design | 3 | Not available | VAFA 101 |
3-D Art and Design | 3 | Not available | VAFA 102 |
African American Studies | 3 | Not available | HIST 190 |
Art History | 3 | Not available | VAFA 192 |
Biology | 3 | Not available | BIOL 121 |
Calculus AB | 3 | Not available | MATH 140 |
Calculus BC | 3 | Not available | MATH 140 and MATH 141 |
Chemistry | 3 | Not available | CHEM 121 |
4 | Not available | CHEM-121 and CHEM-122 | |
Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | Not available | POLI 999 |
Computer Science A | 3 | Not available | CISC 115 |
Computer Science Principles | 3 | Not available | CISC-999 |
Drawing | 3 | Not available | VAFA 100 |
English Language and Composition | 3 | Not available | COMP 110 |
English Literature and Composition | 3 | Not available | COMP 110 |
Environmental Science | 3 | Not available | SCIE 105 |
European History | 3 | Not available | HIST 112 |
French Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | FREN 110 |
German Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | GRMN 110 |
Human Geography | 3 | Not available | GEOG 999 |
Macroeconomics | 3 | Not available | ECON 111 |
Microeconomics | 3 | Not available | ECON 112 |
Music Theory | 5 | Not available | MUSC 111, 112, 115, and 116 |
3 | Not available | MUSC 100 | |
Physics 1 | 3 | Not available | PHYS 106 |
Physics 2 | 3 | Not available | PHYS 107 |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | Not available | PHYS 122 |
Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | Not available | PHYS 121 |
Pre-Calculus | 3 | Not available | MATH-125 |
Psychology | 3 | Not available | PSYC 110 |
Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | SPAN 110 |
Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | Not available | SPAN 110 |
Statistics | 3 | Not available | MATH 115 |
United States Government and Politics | 3 | Not available | POLI 111 |
United States History | 3 | Not available | HIST 151 & 152 |
World History: Modern | 3 | Not available | HIST 113 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
B
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
- Biotechnology
- Brewing Science
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Analytics
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Dance, General
- Data Science, General
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Digital Marketing
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Fire Services Administration
- Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
G
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- General Studies
H
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Historic Preservation and Conservation, General
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Holistic/Integrative Health
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Services, General
I
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
J
- Journalism
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Meeting and Event Planning
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
N
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, Other
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Retailing and Retail Operations
S
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Sciences, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
T
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Teacher Certification
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