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Accounting, A.A.S.

This program provides concepts, principles, and standards that prepare the student for initial employment in the accounting field.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Lawrence Crossing , Virtual

Accounting Skills, Certificate

This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in business and accounting.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Virtual

Apprenticeship Technology, Workplace Certificate

This program prepares students for careers in the metalworking trades and is designed primarily for apprentices and industrial workers.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Basic Manufacturing, Workplace Certificate

This workplace certificate is intended to provide students with the basic skills that pertain to a variety of manufacturing environments.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Virtual

Biological Science, A.S.

This Associate in Science program provides the foundation for a concentration in the life sciences.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Biological Science - Duquesne University Track, A.S.

This Associate Degree is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from Duquesne University.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Business Administration, A.S.

The program in Business Administration is designed to present the basic foundations necessary for transfer to four-year colleges having typical third and fourth year programs in various Business Administration fields.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Armstrong, Brockway, Cranberry, Lawrence Crossing, LindenPointe, Virtual

Business Management, A.A.S.

Do you want to become a supervisor? In this program you’ll develop skills in all facets of business that prepare you to become a supervisor.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Brockway, Cranberry, Lawrence Crossing, LindenPointe, Virtual

Business Skills, Certificate

This certificate in Business Skills provides practical business knowledge for those seeking entry-level business positions.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Virtual

Chemistry, A.S.

The Associate Degree is designed for students intending to transfer to a senior-level institution to complete a Bachelor’s Degree.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Chemistry - Duquesne University Track, A.S.

This Associate Degree is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from Duquesne University.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Child Development and Family Studies, A.A.S.

The Child Development and Family Studies program is designed to prepare students for careers as a day care provider, a group supervisor or teacher in day care and preschool settings; or a paraprofessional or teaching assistant in public and private schools.

LOCATION: Main Campus

CNC Programming Technology, Workplace Certificate

This program provides the foundational technical state-of-the-art skills needed for computer numerical control (CNC) programming.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Communications, A.A.

The Communications major is suggested for students intending to transfer to four-year institutions to complete Bachelor’s Degrees in Communications.

LOCATION: Main Campus, LindenPointe

Computer Information Systems: Computer Support Specialist, A.A.S.

The curriculum provides experience in working with microcomputer hardware, operating system software, application software and networking fundamentals.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Computer Information Systems: Networking and Cybersecurity, A.A.S.

The Networking and Cybersecurity Option is intended to prepare individuals to install, configure, and support an organization’s network.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Computer Information Systems: Programming Specialist, A.A.S.

This program provides training in the theory and practices of computer information systems with emphasis on top-down and object-oriented program design principles.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Computer Information Systems: Web Site Development Specialist, A.A.S.

This program provides training in web site development with an emphasis on the application of programming and graphic design principles to the creation of web pages.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Computer Science - Transfer Option, A.S.

The degree in Computer Science - Transfer Option is intended to allow the student to complete the first two years of basic course requirements for most baccalaureate degrees in the computer field.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Criminology, A.A.

The Criminology major is suggested for students intending to transfer to four-year institutions to complete Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminology.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Cranberry, Lawrence Crossing, LindenPointe

Digital Audio and Video Production, A.A.S.

This program is designed to prepare students for careers in the digital communications field as digital audio/sound mixers and digital video editors.

LOCATION: Cranberry

Early Childhood Education (Pre K-4), A.A.

The Associate in Arts Degree in Education is designed to provide the basic coursework necessary for transfer to an Early Childhood Education (Pre K-4) baccalaureate program at a four-year institution.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Brockway, Cranberry, Lawrence Crossing, LindenPointe

Electronics Technology, A.A.S.

This program provides the student with a comprehensive background in electronics technology. The program provides the student with a general background in electronic device and circuit operation, along with extensive training in the operation and use of modern electronic test equipment.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Electronics Technology, Occupational Track, A.A.S.

This program provides the student with a comprehensive background in electronics technology.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Electronics Technology, Workplace Certificate

This workplace certificate provides the foundational electronics technical skills that are needed for employment in a variety of occupations.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Emergency Services - Police Services Option, A.A.S.

The Police Services Option under Emergency Services leads to an AAS Degree. Students will receive Act 120 Certification off campus as well as criminology courses at the college.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Lawrence Crossing, LindenPointe

Engineering, A.S.

The program provides a solid basic background for transfer to a four-year college in various areas of engineering including Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Sanitary, Forestry, etc.

LOCATION: Main Campus

English, A.A.

The degree in English is designed as an Associate in Arts transfer program. Its purpose is to provide the English major with a strong background in English, specifically, and the Liberal Arts, generally.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Entrepreneurship, Workplace Certificate

This workplace certificate provides students with the tools to assess, explore, evaluate, and plan for sustainable entrepreneurship.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Virtual

Fine Arts, A.A.

The Fine Arts Program offers students options for an introduction to either the visual or theater arts through classroom instruction and hands on experience.

LOCATION: Main Campus

General Studies/General, A.A.

The degree in General Studies is intended to give the student the opportunity to explore many alternatives before making a career choice.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Armstrong, Brockway, Cranberry, Lawrence Crossing, LindenPointe

Graphic Design, A.A.S.

The program is designed to prepare students for a career in graphic design.

LOCATION: Cranberry

Health Care Science, A.A.S.

The Health Care Science degree provides a foundation to prepare students interested in admission to a health professions program at BC3 or to transfer to a health professions program at a four-year institution.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Brockway, Cranberry, Lawrence Crossing, LindenPointe

Health and Physical Education - Teacher Education , A.S.

In this program, students will learn foundational skills necessary to teach K-12 students about the importance of leading an active lifestyle that promotes personal wellness.

LOCATION: Main Campus

History, A.A.

The History program is for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in history.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Lawrence Crossing

Homeland Security, Certificate

This program prepares students for challenging positions in the field of homeland security.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Hospitality Management, A.A.S.

This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level positions in the restaurant and food service industry.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Hospitality Management - Meeting and Event Planning, Certificate

This certificate program prepares students for an exciting career in meeting and event planning.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Human Resource Management, A.A.S.

This program provides both practical and theoretical knowledge in the area of human resource management for those presently employed and those who desire initial training in preparation for employment in the field.

LOCATION: Main Campus. Lawrence Crossing, LindenPointe

Human Resource Management Specialist, Certificate

This certificate program provides both practical and theoretical human resources knowledge for those who desire advancement or initial employment in the professional field of Human Resources.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Virtual

Human Resources, Workplace Certificate

This workplace certificate program provides practical human resources knowledge for those who desire advancement or initial employment in the professional field of Human Resources.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Virtual

Machine Tool Technology, Workplace Certificate

This program prepares students for careers in the metalworking trades and is designed primarily for apprentices and industrial workers.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Management of Applied Technology, Certificate

This certificate program is designed for students seeking employment in a technical environment and students already working in a technical employment who would like to pursue management opportunities.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Virtual

Marketing Management, A.A.S.

This program provides the student with knowledge and skills required in Marketing Management to develop ideas, goods and services to create exchanges, and satisfy individual and organizational objectives.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Marketing Management, Certificate

This certificate program offers the student an opportunity to acquire basic marketing skills or to upgrade those skills in the marketing profession.

LOCATION: Main Campus, LindenPointe, Virtual

Massage Therapy, Workplace Certificate

Using touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body, you’ll learn to relieve pain or stress and increase general wellness for clients.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Mathematics, A.S.

The Mathematics program prepares the student for transfer to senior-level institution for work in mathematics or for a career as a mathematics technician in business, industry, or government.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Measurement Science/Metrology Technology, A.A.S.

Metrology is a unique, nationally recognized, technology program designed to give the student a solid foundation in various types of measurement techniques and processes.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Mechatronics Level I, Workplace Certificate

This workplace certificate provides the fundamental electronics, manufacturing processes and materials, and automation and robotics foundational technical skills needed to prepare an individual to pursue mechatronics related employment. The DC electronics and AC electronics skills acquired are also necessary to pursue a more advanced mechatronics academic credential.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Mechatronics Level II, Workplace Certificate

This workplace certificate is designed, when combined with the Mechatronics Level I workplace certificate, to provide the necessary skills to pursue employment as a mechatronics technician. Electromechanical and digital and industrial electronics competencies are acquired. This will allow for pursuit of employment opportunities with a wide variety of manufacturing employers.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Medical Coding and Billing Specialist, Certificate

Medical Coding practitioners transform verbal descriptions of disease, injury and procedures into numerical designations for reimbursement of healthcare insurance claims and to maintain accurate medical statistics.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Lawrence Crossing, Virtual

Medical Office Specialist, Certificate

This certificate provides practical knowledge in medical office procedures for students seeking advancement or initial employment in a medical office setting.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Microsoft® Office Specialist, Workplace Certificate

This workplace certificate provides students with skills in the Microsoft® Office applications.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Virtual

Nanofabrication Technology, A.A.S.

This program provides the student with a comprehensive background in microelectronics and nanofabrication technology. The student will study electronic device and circuit behavior, basic chemistry and fabrication techniques used to create micron and submicron scale structures.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Nanofabrication Technology Specialization

Start your education with us in biology, chemistry or engineering then finish at Penn State, paying BC3 tuition rates.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Nursing, R.N. - Advanced Standing, A.A.S

The Nursing Program at Butler County Community College is a two-year academically-based program that prepares the graduate to provide and manage direct care to individual clients and their families; and to function as an effective member of the health care team.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Brockway

Nursing, R.N. - BC3 LPN to RN, A.A.S.

The Nursing Program at Butler County Community College LPN to RN program is a one-year academically-based program that allows the LPN to matriculate into the second year of the RN nursing program and prepares the graduate to provide and manage direct care to individual clients and their families; and to function as an effective member of the health care team.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Nursing, R.N. - Three-Year, A.A.S

For students who are applying to the Nursing Program directly from high school or with fewer than 12 earned college credits, it is highly recommended that the Optional Three Year Curriculum Plan is selected.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Brockway

Nursing, R.N., A.A.S.

The Nursing Program at Butler County Community College is a two-year academically-based program that prepares the graduate to provide and manage direct care to individual clients and their families; and to function as an effective member of the health care team.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Brockway

Office Administration - Executive, A.A.S.

Students in this program will acquire skills in Microsoft® Office applications, office procedures, customer service, and business communication.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Brockway, Lawrence Crossing

Office Administration - Medical, A.A.S.

Students in this program will acquire skills in Microsoft® Office applications, medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, front office duties, and office procedures.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Lawrence Crossing

Park and Recreation Management - General Option, A.A.S.

This program prepares students to be multi-skilled park and recreation professionals.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Park and Recreation Management - Park Law Enforcement Option, A.A.S.

This program prepares students to be multi-skilled park and recreation professional with major course emphasis in law enforcement.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Physical Education - Physical Activity and Fitness Management, A.S.

The Associate in Science Degree in Physical Education is designed to provide the first two years of a four-year baccalaureate degree.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Physical Education - Sport Management Option, A.S.

Physical Education-Sport Management is designed to prepare students with the sport skills, fitness concepts, management, marketing, and public relations skills to become managers in sport related agencies.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Lawrence Crossing, LindenPointe

Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at BC3 is an academically-based program that prepares the graduate for employment in the role of a Physical Therapist Assistant and as a member of the health care team acting ethically and effectively under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Practical Nursing - Anatomy and Physiology Track, Certificate

This is a three semester academically and clinically based program. Graduates are eligible to take the licensing examination for licensed practical nurses.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Practical Nursing - Human Biology Track, Certificate

This is a three semester academically and clinically based program. Graduates are eligible to take the licensing examination for licensed practical nurses.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Psychology, A.A.

The Psychology Program, leading to an Associate in Arts Degree, is designed to prepare students to continue the study of psychology at a four-year institution with a background to sufficiently prepare them for more advanced study.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Armstrong, Brockway, Cranberry, Lawrence Crossing, LindenPointe, Virtual

Secondary Education - English Option, A.S.

The Associate in Science Degree in Education is designed to provide the basic coursework necessary for transfer to a baccalaureate program at a four-year institution.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Lawrence Crossing, LindenPointe

Secondary Education - Social Studies Option, A.S.

The Associate in Science Degree in Education is designed to provide the basic coursework necessary for transfer to a baccalaureate program at a four-year institution.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Lawrence Crossing, LindenPointe

Social Media Influencer, Workplace Certificate

This certificate program offers the student an opportunity to acquire basic social media marketing skills or to upgrade those skills in the social media marketing profession.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Social Work, A.A.

The Social Work program is for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW).

LOCATION: Main Campus, Brockway, Cranberry, Lawrence Crossing, LindenPointe

Technical Trades - Applied Technology, Certificate

Are you currently employed or have certifications in machining, HVAC, welding, building trades or auto and truck repair? Get to the next level through this certificate.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Technical Trades - Cosmetology Management Option, A.A.S.

This program prepares students for careers in the Cosmetology industry. The curriculum enables students to receive credit for their cosmetology license while being offered theoretical management and marketing skills required to successfully own and/or manage a salon.

LOCATION: Main Campus, Lawrence Crossing

Technical Trades - HVAC Option, A.A.S.

This program prepares students for careers in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning industry.

LOCATION: Main Campus

Technical Trades - Massage Therapy Management Option, A.A.S.

This program prepares massage therapists for management careers in the Massage industry.

LOCATION: Main Campus