Credit: BCCC
Bucks County Community College will introduce three new associate degrees this fall.
According to a recent release, students can now earn a two-year degree in Art and Art History or English, designed to transfer to a four year college or university, or Radiography, which prepares students to directly enter the workforce.
The Art and Art History transfer major will not only allow students to experience the process of making artistic objects, but practice in interpreting historical objects through the study of art history.
“This new major allows students to pursue their passion in a variety of ways,” said Roberta Mayer, Ph.D., head of visual arts at Bucks. “Whether they ultimately choose to become an art historian, an art educator, a museum curator, or a conservationist, this 60-credit associate degree provides a strong foundation, allowing a smooth transfer to a university or college.”
The 61-credit English transfer major is designed for students who seek a general education with a focus on the study of English. Students will investigate a variety of literature and hone in on their academic writing skills, preparing them to transfer to a four-year institution or entry into the workforce in fields such as public relations, technical writing, and the nonprofit sector.
Radiography, which had been a noncredit program, is now an occupational academic major offered through the Professional Studies department. The 72-credit associate of applied science degree will, according to officials, prepare students both educationally and clinically to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination for credentialing and registration and to seek employment as a radiologic technologist.
Within the last year, a 37-credit Medical Assistant certificate and a 30-credit Early Childhood Education certificate have also been added to the course options at the local college.
Advising and registration for the fall semester is now available, as classes begin Wednesday, August 24 at the college’s Newtown, Lower Bucks, Perkasie, and virtual campuses.
