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Bucks County Community College

Newtown, PA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    Not available
  • Majors Available
    91
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Retention Rate
    64%


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.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design3Not availableVAFA 101
3-D Art and Design3Not availableVAFA 102
African American Studies3Not availableHIST 190
Art History3Not availableVAFA 192
Biology3Not availableBIOL 121
Calculus AB3Not availableMATH 140
Calculus BC3Not availableMATH 140 and MATH 141
Chemistry3Not availableCHEM 121
4Not availableCHEM-121 and CHEM-122
Comparative Government and Politics3Not availablePOLI 999
Computer Science A3Not availableCISC 115
Computer Science Principles3Not availableCISC-999
Drawing3Not availableVAFA 100
English Language and Composition3Not availableCOMP 110
English Literature and Composition3Not availableCOMP 110
Environmental Science3Not availableSCIE 105
European History3Not availableHIST 112
French Language and Culture3Not availableFREN 110
German Language and Culture3Not availableGRMN 110
Human Geography3Not availableGEOG 999
Macroeconomics3Not availableECON 111
Microeconomics3Not availableECON 112
Music Theory5Not availableMUSC 111, 112, 115, and 116
3Not availableMUSC 100
Physics 13Not availablePHYS 106
Physics 23Not availablePHYS 107
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3Not availablePHYS 122
Physics C: Mechanics3Not availablePHYS 121
Pre-Calculus3Not availableMATH-125
Psychology3Not availablePSYC 110
Spanish Language and Culture3Not availableSPAN 110
Spanish Literature and Culture3Not availableSPAN 110
Statistics3Not availableMATH 115
United States Government and Politics3Not availablePOLI 111
United States History3Not availableHIST 151 & 152
World History: Modern3Not availableHIST 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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