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
Partner Progress
This information is updated quarterly, with the last update in December 2023.
Certification Preparation
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Two certification prep workshops were offered to 15 students. Students who successfully completed the workshop were awarded a certification exam voucher.
Curriculum Development
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New courses in Ethical Hacking and Cyber Defense were developed to better align the cybersecurity program with industry standards.
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A new concentration in cybersecurityity was added to the list of available programs.
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Additional courses were updated to more easily establish program-to-program articulation agreements with local four-year institutions.
Faculty Development
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Four certifications or recertification's were earned by Bucks STEM faculty.
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Three faculty completed certification prep training.
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The PC4A Co-PI attended the 2023 CompTIA Partner Summit in Laz Vegas, NV.
Hands-on Labs
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84 vouchers were provided to students, which allowed students to gain free access to required textbooks and hands-on labs.
Innovative Marketing
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A 3D printed dual-branded keychain was designed and distributed at various events attended by the PC4A Co-PI and key personnel.
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A social media campaign was launched to advertise targeted programs and benefits provided by the PC4A project.
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A new STEM + Cybersecurity webpage was launched to improve engagement and provide more details about programs.
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A new marketing campaign was designed and will launch in February 2024.
Recruitment and K-12 Outreach
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Events hosted/attended to reach K-12 students and teachers, including the MBIT Open House.
Other Objective-Focused Activities
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Transfer agreements with Penn State Abington, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Rider University, and Thomas Edison State University are currently being developed.
The PC4A Project is proudly funded by DoD STEM.
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