BC3 Academics Explore Your Options
BC3 has 63 associate degrees and 16 certificate programs. You can get a 2-year degree and get a job or transfer to a 4-year college or university and get a bachelor's degree.
Programs Of Study
BC3's major programs of study include career and transfer programs in the areas of:
- Business
- Nursing and Allied Health
- Human Services
- Technical
- Liberal Arts
- and Transfer
Some of the popular fields of study include Nursing (R.N.), Business and Computer Technologies and Education.
Unique Programs
BC3 has some unique programs you won't find at other community colleges, such as:
- Metrology (the study of precision measurement)
- Nanofabrication Technology (a unique program completed in cooperation with Penn State University)
- Massage Therapy
- Parks and Recreation Management.
Online Courses
Online courses continue to grow in popularity among students who are busy working and juggling family responsibilities. Over 1000 students take 99 online courses over the Internet each year.
Online students attend Orientation sessions and come to campus several times a semester in some cases for required labs. BC3 uses Blackboard for its online classes.
Apply to BC3 at the Open House and the $25 application fee is waived.
Academic Calendar
Download and print the Academic Calendar(pdf).
Course Catalog
2009/10 BC3 Course Catalog
Contact Academic Affairs
Renee J. Piovesan
Secretary, Academic Affairs
724.287.8711 Ext 8263
renee.piovesan@bc3.edu
