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  Catalog  —  Majors and Certificate Programs  —  Enrollment Options  —  General Education Program

General Education Program

When students pursue a higher education, they develop a sizable body of knowledge, a level of awareness of the world, and the skills needed for rigorous thinking. Regardless of their college major, educated persons share a body of knowledge and skills, commonly called a general education that consists of many of the courses taken during the first years of college. Through this educational experience, Bucks helps students become confident, creative, and balanced thinkers in preparation for transferring to other academic institutions and meeting the needs of prospective employers. In this way, beyond the short-term benefits of transfer or career preparation, a general education sparks a lifetime commitment to learning and growing in a complex and changing world. Therefore, the faculty of Bucks County Community College aims to help students become educated persons by assisting them to develop the following abilities and skills:

General Education Learning Goals

Students will be able to:

  1. Arts and Humanities: Demonstrate an understanding of human intellectual heritage and/or creative expression.
  2. Critical Thinking: Read critically, analyze and interpret information, and construct logical, well-supported positions.
  3. Cultural Competency: Evaluate their cultural competency in a written analysis that recognizes and acknowledges the diversity of perspectives, identities, and experiences that exist in a global society.
  4. Information Literacy: Find, evaluate, and ethically use information in a variety of formats for a variety of purposes.
  5. Oral Communication: Communicate effectively through speech.
  6. Quantitative Literacy: Demonstrate and apply quantitative reasoning.
  7. Scientific Literacy: Demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning.
  8. Social Sciences: Demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and/or the relationships of people within societies.
  9. Technological Competency: Demonstrate technological competence within the context of the major.
  10. Writing: Communicate effectively through writing.

Associate Degree Program: How to Complete the General Education Program

Students must complete the General Education Program to earn an associate degree from Bucks County Community College. Students complete their General Education requirements as part of the program of the study in their major.

While many courses are aligned with the General Education Program, students cannot choose just any course from the list of aligned courses. Rather, the majors are designed so that students will take certain General Education courses that will enhance their learning experience in the major and maximize the number of courses that transfer into the relevant programs at transfer institutions.

Important note: Students consult their program of study to find out which of the courses in the categories below will fulfill the General Education requirements in their major.

Arts and Humanities

Course ID Course Name
AMSL110 American Sign Language I
AMSL111 American Sign Language II
ARBC110 Elementary Arabic I
ARBC111 Elementary Arabic II
CHNS110 Elementary Chinese I
CHNS111 Elementary Chinese II
CHNS201 Intermediate Chinese I
CHNS202 Intermediate Chinese II
CLTR220 Introduction to Folklore Studies
COMT101 Introduction to Theatre
COMT103 Introduction to Acting
CULN130 Baking and Decorating
CULN132 Buffet Planning and Preparation
DANC 204 Dance History
DANC 207 Dance Composition I
ENGR112 Engineering Design
FREN110 Elementary French I
FREN111 Elementary French II
FREN201 Intermediate French I
FREN202 Intermediate French II
FREN250 Intermediate French III
FREN251 Intermediate French IV
GRMN110 Elementary German I
GRMN111 Elementary German II
GRMN201 Intermediate German I
GRMN202 Intermediate German II
GRMN250 Intermediate German III
GRMN251 Intermediate German IV
HIST111 History of Western Civilization I
HIST112 History of Western Civilization II
HIST113 Global History: Ancient and Medieval World
HIST114 Global History: Modern World
HIST151 U.S. History: Young America
HIST152 U.S. History: Modern America
HIST198 History of American Architecture
HIST239 History of Rock
HUMN111 Ancient World: Culture and Ideas
HUMN112 Medieval and Renaissance Worlds: Culture and Ideas
HUMN113 Early Modern World: Culture and Ideas
HUMN114 Modern World and Beyond: Culture and Ideas
HUMN120 Survey of World Religions
ITAL110 Elementary Italian I
ITAL111 Elementary Italian II
ITAL201 Intermediate Italian I
ITAL202 Intermediate Italian II
ITAL250 Advanced Italian I
ITAL251 Advanced Italian II
JPNS101 Elementary Japanese I
JPNS102 Elementary Japanese II
LITR205 English Literature to the 19th Century
LITR206 English Literature of the 19th and 20th Century
LITR231 American Literature to 1865
LITR232 American Literature from 1865
LITR234 Introduction to British Women Writers
LITR235 A Century of Literature by American Women
LITR236 Introduction to Latin American Literature
LITR246 Children's Literature
LITR254 World Literature I
LITR255 World Literature II
LITR261 Themes in Literature: Women
LITR271 Introduction to World Drama
LITR273 Introduction to Poetry
LITR275 Introduction to the Novel
LITR277 Introduction to Short Fiction
LITR278 African-American Literature
LITR279 Introduction to Shakespeare
MUSC100 Music Fundamentals
MUSC101 Introduction to Music
MUSC103 World Music
MUSC106 History of Jazz
MUSC107 History of Rock
MUSE115 Cover Band
MUSC124 Music Technology
PHIL125 Introduction to Philosophy
SPAN110 Elementary Spanish I
SPAN111 Elementary Spanish II
SPAN201 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN202 Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN250 Advanced Spanish I
SPAN251 Advanced Spanish II
VACV140 Digital Video Editing
VACV142 The Art of Theatrical Cinema
VAFA100 Drawing Fundamentals
VAFA101 2-D Design Fundamentals
VAFA102 3-D Design Fundamentals
VAFA107 Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing
VAFA111 Drawing Basics
VAFA141 Intro to Sculpture
VAFA160 Intro to Printmaking
VAFA161 Screenprinting
VAFA171 Introduction to Painting
VAFA181 Intro to Ceramics
VAFA191 Art History Before 1450
VAFA192 Art History After 1450
VAFA193 History of Modern Art
VAFA194 American Art History
VAFA195 Non-Western Art History
VAFW100 Fine Woodworking Fundamentals
VAFW190 History of American Furniture
VAGD190 Graphic Design History
VAMM100 Digital Imaging
VAPH110 Digital Photography Fundamentals
VAPH151 Intro to Photography
VAPH196 History of Photography



Critical Thinking

Course ID Course Name
CHEM101 Chemistry A
CISC207 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
CLTR110 Communication between Cultures
CLTR220 Introduction to Folklore Studies
COMM105 Interpersonal Communication
COMM111 Media and Society
COMM215 Intercultural Communication
COMM240 Persuasion
COMP110 English Composition I
COMP111 English Composition II
ECON111 Principles of Economics--Macro
ECON112 Principles of Economics--Micro
GEOG110 World Geography
HIST111 History of Western Civilization I
HIST112 History of Western Civilization II
HIST113 Global History: Ancient and Medieval World
HIST114 Global History: Modern World
HIST151 U.S. History--Young America
HIST152 U.S. History--Modern America
HIST199 Historic Property Research & Documentation
HLTH103 Life and Health
HLTH110 Responding to Emergencies
HLTH120 Nutrition
HLTH120N Nutrition
HLTH200 Introduction to Women's Health Issues
KINS110 Tennis
KINS124 Badminton and Volleyball
KINS133 Archery
KINS135 Walk-Jog-Run
KINS141 Golf
KINS145 Bowling and Golf
KINS150 Beginning Aquatics
KINS154 Swim for Fitness
KINS155 Lifeguarding
KINS156 Water Safety Instructor
KINS170 Individual Fitness and Wellness
KINS178 Basketball and Baseball
KINS179 Field Hockey and Soccer
LITR205 English Literature to the 19th Century
LITR206 English Literature of the 19th and 20th Century
LITR231 American Literature to 1865
LITR232 American Literature from 1865
LITR234 Introduction to British Women Writers
LITR235 A Century of Literature by American Women
LITR236 Introduction to Latin American Literature
LITR246 Children's Literature
LITR254 World Literature I
LITR255 World Literature II
LITR261 Themes in Literature: Women
LITR271 Introduction to World Drama
LITR273 Introduction to Poetry
LITR275 Introduction to the Novel
LITR277 Introduction to Short Fiction
LITR278 Introduction to African-American Literature
LITR279 Introduction to Shakespeare
MATH101 Mathematical Concepts I
MATH115 Elementary Statistics
MGMT100 Introduction to Business
MGMT135

Business Communications

MGMT145 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
MGMT155 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
PHIL105 Critical Thinking
PHIL125 Introduction to Philosophy
PSYC105 Group Dynamics
PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC190 Educational Psychology
SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology
SOCI120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
WMST110 Introduction to Gender Studies

Cultural Competency

Course ID Course Name
AMSL110 American Sign Language I
AMSL111 American Sign Language II
ARBC110 Elementary Arabic I
ARBC111 Elementary Arabic II
CHNS110 Elementary Chinese I
CHNS111 Elementary Chinese II
CHNS201 Intermediate Chinese I
CHNS202 Intermediate Chinese II
CLTR110 Communication between Cultures
CLTR220 Introduction to Folklore Studies
COMM105 Interpersonal Communication
COMM111 Media and Society
COMM215 Intercultural Communication
ECON111 Principles of Economics--Macro
FREN110 Elementary French I
FREN111 Elementary French II
FREN201 Intermediate French I
FREN202 Intermediate French II
FREN250 Intermediate French III
FREN251 Intermediate French IV
GRMN110 Elementary German I
GRMN111 Elementary German II
GRMN201 Intermediate German I
GRMN202 Intermediate German II
GRMN250 Intermediate German III
GRMN251 Intermediate German IV
GEOG110 World Geography
HIST111 History of Western Civilization I
HIST112 History of Western Civilization II
HIST113 Global History: Ancient and Medieval World
HIST114 Global History: Modern World
HIST151 U.S. History: Young America
HIST152 U.S. History: Modern America
HLTH200 Introduction to Women's Health
HUMN111 Ancient World: Culture and Ideas
HUMN112 Medieval and Renaissance Worlds: Culture and Ideas
HUMN113 Early Modern World: Culture and Ideas
HUMN114 Modern World and Beyond: Culture and Ideas
HUMN120 Survey of World Religions
ITAL110 Elementary Italian I
ITAL111 Elementary Italian II
ITAL201 Intermediate Italian I
ITAL202 Intermediate Italian II
ITAL250 Advanced Italian I
ITAL251 Advanced Italian II
JPNS101 Elementary Japanese I
JPNS102 Elementary Japanese II
LITR234 Introduction to British Women Writers
LITR235 A Century of Literature by American Women
LITR236 Introduction to Latin American Literature
LITR254 World Literature I
LITR255 World Literature II
LITR261 Themes in Literature: Women
LITR271 Introduction to World Drama
LITR273 Introduction to Poetry
LITR275 Introduction to the Novel
LITR278 African-American Literature
MGMT100 Introduction to Business
MUSC103 World Music
PHIL125 Introduction to Philosoph
POLI111 American National Government
PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC190 Educational Psychology
SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology
SOCI120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOCI140 Peoples of America
SPAN110 Elementary Spanish I
SPAN111 Elementary Spanish II
SPAN201 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN202 Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN250 Advanced Spanish I
SPAN251 Advanced Spanish II
WMST110 Introduction to Gender Studies

Information Literacy

Course ID Course Name
COMM110 Effective Speaking
COMM240 Persuasion
COMP111 English Composition II
HIST199 Historical Property Research & Documentaion
HLTH120 Nutrition
HLTH120N Nutrition
JOUR175 News Reporting and Writing
JOUR275 Newspaper Editing and Page Layout
HLTH 250 Introduction to Health Coaching
MGMT135 Business Communication
NEUR122 Clinical Neuroscience

Oral Communication

Course ID Course Name
ADRN212 Transition into Nursing Practice
COMM 105 Interpersonal Communication
COMM110 Effective Speaking
HLTH 250 Introduction to Health Coaching
MUSC202 Music Styles and Literature: Music After 1750
VAFA250 Fine Arts and Design Portfolio Studio
VAMM250 Digital Arts Portfolio Studio

Quantitative Literacy

Course ID Course Name
ADRN110 Introduction to Professional Nursing
CHEM101 Chemistry A
CHEM121 Chemistry I
CISC127 Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications
MATH101 Mathematical Concepts I
MATH102 Mathematics for Educators I
MATH115 Elementary Statistics
MATH117 Finite Mathematics for Business
MATH118 Business Calculus
MATH120 College Algebra
MATH122 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry
MATH125 Precalculus Mathematics
MATH140 Calculus I
MGMT120 Business Math
SCIE101 Physical Science
SCIE102 Astronomy
SCIE104 Weather and Climate

Scientific Literacy

Course ID Course Name
BIOL101 Biological Science I
BIOL115 Basic Human Anatomy
BIOL181 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOT105 Introduction to Biotechnology
BRFS101 Introduction to Brewing Science
CHEM101 Chemistry A
CHEM121 Chemistry I
CISC143 Essentials of Networking
HLTH120 Nutrition
HLTH120N Nutrition
HLTH 121 Applied Nutrition
PHYS106 Physics A
PHYS121 Physics I
SCIE101 Physical Science
SCIE102 Astronomy
SCIE103 Physical Geology
SCIE104 Weather and Climate
SCIE105 Introduction to Environmental Science

Social Sciences

Course ID Course Name
COMM105 Interpersonal Communication
COMM111 Media and Society
ECON111 Principles of Economics--Macro
GEOG110 World Geography
HIST195 Historical Archaeology
MGMT100 Introduction to Business
MGMT145 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
MUSC103 World Music
POLI111 American National Government
PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology
SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology
SOCI120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
WMST110 Introduction to Gender Studies



Technological Competence

This general education requirement is course specific for most majors. Students should consult their program of study for the course that meets this requirement.

Writing

Course ID Course Name
COMP110 English Composition I
COMP111 English Composition II
JOUR175 News Reporting and Writing
JOUR276 Feature Writing for Print and Online Media
MGMT135 Business Communication

Pre-College Level Courses

Note: These courses will not satisfy the general elective category for students who entered their major in or after the 2007 Fall semester.

Course ID Course Name
AESL081 Writing Fundamentals for International Students
AESL083 Reading Fundamentals for International Students
AESL085 Oral Communication Fundamentals for International Students
AESL101 Writing Skills for International Students
AESL103 Reading Skills for International Students
AESL105 Oral Communication Skills for International Students
CHEM096 Chemical Calculations
COLL090 AACHIEVE! College Transitions
COLL091 AACHIEVE! The College Student
COLL092 AACHIEVE! Healthy Choices
COLL093 AACHIEVE! College Connections
COLL095 AACHIEVE! Career/Work Skills
COLL096 AACHIEVE! Career Exploration
COMP085 Composition Support Seminar
COMP090 Basic Writing
COMP092 Beginning Composition
COMP107 Introduction to Rhetorical Skills
COMP108 Intro to Academic Reading & Writing
MATH085 Mathematics Support Lab
MATH089 Fast Track Mathematics
MATH090 PreAlgebra
MATH095 Basic Algebra
READ085 Reading Support Seminar
READ087 Integrated Basic Reading and Writing
READ089 Fast Track Reading
READ090 Developmental Reading
READ092 Building Reading Skills
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