Bucks County Community College
Bucks County Community College is proud to be a part of the PA Community College Consortium Agreement. With almost 100 programs of study across six different areas of focus, BCCC offers a wide variety of academic options for students in Bucks County and the surrounding areas.
STEM-Related Programs
Information Technology Studies, AAS
Previous Activities
To view current or upcoming activities, please visit the grant activities page.
Marketing
A dual-branded Bucks County Community College and PC4A logo is currently in development and will be used for upcoming marketing initiatives.
Professional Development
A two-year training plan was developed for faculty to earn vital CompTIA certifications to better assist students with obtaining the same certifications. The focus of training will be CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Pentest+, and CySA+, all of which are recognized by the Department of Defense.
Supporting Preparedness of Underrepresented Groups
Project staff participated in the Future Ready Conference held on November 18, 2022, for students of the Harry S. Truman High School, a targeted institution as it has a high percentage of underrepresented and underserved students. Cybersecurity program were distributed to students during the conference. On December 2, 2022, William Tennent High School students and administrators visited the Bucks campus, and project staff provided information on cybersecurity opportunities. Additionally, staff have begun connecting with college personnel involved in the Veteran Services Department to identify additional pathways and opportunities for veteran students.
Curriculum Alignment
A new cybersecurity concentration in Engineering Technology, Advanced Technology, and Information Technology majors has been developed, and will be submitted to the Bucks Curriculum Committee at the February 2022 meeting. Additionally, staff have begun the process of updating the current Cybersecurity AS degree to align better with CAE standards.
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