Special Interest Training Programs
Early Childhood Education Program in Philadelphia Day Care Centers The Center for Workforce Development at Bucks County Community College is currently offering courses in our Early Childhood Education occupational major onsite at day care centers in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
For information about setting up onsite courses at your facility,
contact Judy Graham at 215- 504-8532 or email taylorg@bucks.edu
Early Childhood Education program #2026
A two-year course of study leading to the Associate of Arts Degree, this major meets Pennsylvania certification requirements for assistant teachers in private kindergartens, nursery schools, and child day-care centers.
Certified Assistant Teachers who wish to earn credits toward certification as a teacher in private kindergartens, nursery schools, and child day-care centers, may earn these credits at the College, provided they have not previously received credit for the course(s).
Graduates are prepared to work with young children and to create and maintain healthful and safe facilities; provide an educational component conducive to intellectual and emotional development; facilitate wholesome social interactions; give adequate custodial care; establish two-way communication with the home; cooperate with their co-workers; keep required records, and behave as a role model.
Graduates of this program should be able to do the following:
- plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs for their student in coordination with the head teacher.
- maintain a healthy and safe environment for their students.
- work cooperatively with families and co-workers.
MH/MR Program
Selected employees of contracted agencies of the Bucks County MH/MR Department are eligible to participate in an approved Associate of Arts program at Bucks County Community College. Approved students are eligible for tuition waivers at Bucks County Community College.
Participants may choose from one of the following majors: Social Services #1130, Psychology Pre-Professional #1060 OR Psychology-Life Skills #1067.
All programs include the following requisites: English Composition I and II and Introduction to Psychology. Each program has specific requirements in Mathematics, Health and Sciences courses. A brief introduction to each program of study is listed below.
Social Services Major #1130 The social services major offers a broad base for the understanding of people and their strengths and needs. The focus of the major is on the social services delivery system in the context of contemporary social problems. Students will be exposed to the major theories of psychology, sociology, and social work as well as the ethical guidelines for those who work in these professions. The students will develop skills in the areas of interpersonal communication, interviewing, assessment, and basic interventions.
The general objectives of the Social Services major are to: train students interested in careers in social welfare and prepare students who may wish to continue their studies towards a Bachelor's Degree in social services work. Graduates have obtained jobs in mental health, mental retardation, geriatrics, drug and alcohol, children and youth, corrections, and other social agencies.
Psychology Pre-Professional #1060 The Psychology Pre-Professional major is designed for students who have a serious interest in professional psychology. This major concentrates on the sciences, statistics, and experimental design. The major focus of this major should enable students to:
- understand the scientific bases for exploring the meanings of human behavior
- develop the skills necessary that are basic to a career in professional psychology
- prepare for transfer to programs of professional psychology in other academic institutions.
Though completion of this major does not guarantee acceptance in transfer schools offering baccalaureate majors in psychology, students in this program typically have career goals of therapy, research, administration, or teaching.
Psychology - Life Skills #1067 The Psychology Life-Skills Major is designed for students who plan to concentrate their studies on the humanistic-applied areas of psychology. The major focus of this major should enable students to:
- better understand and make application of psychological principles to everyday life situations.
- understand the needs and special concerns of persons and the impact of certain stressors upon human behavior.
- prepare for transfer to institutions offering majors relative to human relations curriculum and majors.
Though completion of this major does not guarantee acceptance
in transfer schools offering baccalaureate majors in psychology,
students in this major typically have goals related to providing
and/or administering social assistance.
Program details
As a student in this program, you must:
- Complete an application for Admission to Bucks County Community College.
- Pay for college fees, including the application fee and books.
- Obtain the proper signatures from your immediate supervisor and others as required.
- Register by appointment with the program coordinator.
- You will be required to take placement tests for Math and English courses.
As a student of Bucks, you will meet with a Social/Behavioral Science
Advisor. You may also have already earned college credit through your
work and life experience. A meeting can be arranged with the Life
Learning Assessment (LLEAP) Coordinator on the Newtown campus.
For information about this program, contact Sherry McKinney at 215-968-8359 or mckinnes@bucks.edu and/or Holly Beck at 215-504-8533 or beckh@bucks.edu
Water and Wastewater Management
Bucks County Community College offers the following training programs for Water and Wastewater Management operators:
The following training programs have been approved by Water and Wastewater Management operators.
- Environmental Technician Certificate Program
- Computer Courses
- Leadership and Supervision
- Human Resources
- Industrial Safety
Environmental Technician Certificate Program The following courses in the Environmental Technician Certificate program are recommended for Water and Wastewater Management operators. Field education experiences are a major component of the Environmental Technician Certificate.
Introduction to Environment Technical Fields
- Site Investigation
- Laboratory Analysis
- Environmental Sampling
- Building Interior Cleanup
- Building Environmental Cleanup
Orientation Working with Hazardous Materials
- Materials Commonly Found at Contaminated Sites
- Familiarization With Materials
- Effects of Exposure, Short Term and Long Term
- Location Where Found
- Warning Signs and Symptoms
Safety Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Co Workers
- Handling Procedures
- Recommended Protective Clothing
- Basic Clothing
- Basic Tools Used in Remediation
- Procedures to Maintain Safety at the Worksite
- First Aid
Options for Controlling Hazardous Materials
- Removal ‑ Use of Tools
- Dilution/Dissipation ‑ When and Where Appropriate
- Containment ‑ Alternatives and After Effects
Site Investigation
- Soil Investigation Techniques
- Ground Water Investigation Techniques
- Equipment Review
- Inspection Services
Environmental Sampling and Laboratory Analysis
- Soil Sampling Techniques
- Ground Water Sampling Techniques
- Sample Handling and Shipment
- Laboratory Processing and Sample Analysis
Community Training Leadership
- Fundamentals of Successful Supervision
- Leadership Styles and Techniques
- Communication as an Effective Management Tool
Working with Confined Spaces and Storage tanks
- Regulations and Permits
- Hazards, Health & Safety Issues
- Methods and Procedures
- Protective, Safety, and Monitoring Equipment
JOSHA 1910.120(e) Hazardous Materials Worker
- (Fulfills federal requirements for handling of substances classified as "Hazardous Materials", as required for remediation/response activities on EPA Superfund sites.)
Computer Courses – Microsoft Office
The following courses are offered for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The courses may be taken at Bucks County Community College or through our ACT Center for on-line learning. Each course is 8 hours in length.
- Access 2000 - Introduction
- Access 2000 - Intermediate
- Access 2000 - Advanced
- Access 2000: Introduction to Application Development
- Excel 2000 - Introduction
- Excel 2000 - Intermediate
- Excel 2000 - Advanced
- PowerPoint 2000 - Introduction
- PowerPoint 2000 - Advanced
- Word 2000 - Introduction
- Word 2000 - Intermediate
- Word 2000 -Advanced
- Microsoft Office 2000 to Office XP: New Features
- Computer Basics
- Keyboarding Basics
- Windows 2000 - Introduction
Leadership and Supervision
The Leadership and Supervision consists of six comprehensive courses designed to cover the essential areas of effective management. It focuses on leadership styles, communication, employee development and facilitation skills. Each course is 15 hours of classroom training. A Leadership and Supervision Certificate may be earned by attending all six courses.
- Fundamentals of Successful Supervision
- Leadership Styles and Techniques
- Communication as an Effective Management Tool
- Employee Recruitment and Selection
- Performance Appraisal -
Managing for Performance Excellence
- Group Facilitation Training
Human Resources The Human Resources Certification Program is a multi-course curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of working professionals in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a broad range of positions in the field of Human Resources. These courses will help to enhance and expand professional skills for the Human Resources generalist or specialist. Each course is 15 hours of classroom training. A Human Resource Certificate may be earned by attending all six courses.
Human Resources Certification Program includes:
- Introduction to Human Resources
- Fundamentals of Employee Benefits
- Employee Recruitment and Selection
- Introduction to Training and Development
- Employee Relations and Labor Law
- Introduction to Compensation
Industrial Safety
The Public Safety Training Center of Bucks County Community College offers industrial and professional level training in safety, management and prevention. The following list of courses is recommended for Water and Wastewater Management operators.
- American Red Cross Emergency Response
- Basic Life Support and Hazmat Response to Incidents
- Community and Worker Right to Know
- Confined Space
- CPR & AED Certification and Recertification (2-year certification)
- Decontamination
- Electrical Emergencies
- Emergency Response Terrorism Tactical Considerations - HazMat –NFA
- Emergency Response to Ammonia & Chlorine Emergencies
- Employee Safety and Extinguisher Training
- Forklift Safety Training
- Hazardous Materials Decontamination Procedures
- Hazardous Materials Defensive Practices
- Hazardous Materials Incident Management
- Hazardous Materials Pesticide Challenge-NFA
- Initial Response to Hazmat Incidents-Basic Concepts- NFA
- Initial Response to Hazmat Incidents-Concept Implementation-NFA
- Incident Safety Officer-NFA
- Standard First Aid (3-year certification)
- Terrorism Awareness Domestic Preparedness
- Terrorism Operations Domestic Preparedness
Continuing Professional Education for CPA’s, CFO’s and Controllers
Bucks County Community College’s Center for Workforce Development provides Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses for CPA’s, CFO’s and Controllers. Classes are taught by skilled professionals and are continually reviewed and revised to keep you up-to-date and offer you new choices.
- Pennsylvania CPE Requirements
- Period Length - 2 years
- Period Beginning - 1/1/02
- Period Ends - 12/31/03
- Total CPE Hours - 80
- Annual Minimum - 20 hours
- Subject Minimum - 16 hrs A & A,
- 8 hrs tax
New Jersey CPE Requirements
- Period Length - 3 years
- Period Beginning - 1/1/03
- Period Ends - 12/31/05
- Total CPE hours - 120
- Subject Minimum - 72 credits in technical subject; 4 in NJ law and ethics
- (For CPA’s in public practice or involved in the attest function in issuing audit, review or compilation reports, 24 hours of A & A)
Calculation of Credits
Non-credit courses are awarded one CPE credit for each 50 minutes of class participation. Other courses that are offered through Continuing Education may be eligible for CPE credits – For more information call Georgina Taylor 215-968-8268 or email taylorg@bucks.edu to verify eligibility and request CPE certificate.
Customized Training Courses:
Bucks County Community College can provide in-house CPE courses specifically for your firm or company. We will assist you in every aspect of planning a coordinated series of courses for your staff that will meet their specific needs.
As a partner in your training efforts, Bucks County Community College, Center for Workforce Development will work with you to:
- Identify your needs.
- Help you choose a course(s), or design a course(s) tailored to your strategic objectives.
- Partner with Instructor from a network of nationally recognized instructors and act as a liaison.
- Provide you with all training materials including manuals, sign-in forms and evaluation forms.
- Secure a meeting site.
- Provide an evaluative summary, and
- Award Continuing Professional Education credits.
To discuss your specific training needs, please call or email Georgina Taylor at (215) 968-8268 or taylorg@bucks.edu or set up a no-cost no-obligation consultation.
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