Butler County Community College (Pennsylvania)
Encyclopedia
Butler County Community College (often referred to as BC3) is located in Butler Township
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. Its motto is "The Smart Place to Start," referring to the large number of students who attend two years before transferring to other colleges.
The college
also offers courses in Cranberry Township
, as well as in Armstrong
, Mercer
, and Lawrence
counties. More recently the college has begun to offer online classes. BC3 is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
. Over 100,000 students have attended.
Students are able to take courses at multiple campuses if convenient. The 2011 spring semester is the first semester that the Upper Allegheny campus(es) offered courses.
* Accounting Skills, Certificate
* Business Administration, A.S.
* Business Management, A.A.S.
* Business Skills, Certificate
* Computer Information Systems
o Computer Forensics & Security, A.A.S
o Computer Support Specialist, A.A.S.
o Network Administration, A.A.S.
o Programming Specialist, A.A.S.
o Web Programming Specialist, A.A.S.
* Hospitality Management, A.A.S.
* Hospitality Management, Certificate
* Hospitality Management
o Dietary Manager Option, A.A.S.
o Meeting and Event Management Option, A.A.S.
o Culinary Arts, Certificate
* Human Resource Management, A.A.S.
* Human Resource Management Specialist, Certificate
* Management of Applied Technology, Certificate
* Marketing Management, A.A.S.
* Marketing Management, Certificate
* Medical Coding Specialist, Certificate
* Office Administration
o Executive, A.A.S.
o Legal, A.A.S.
o Medical, A.A.S.
o Software Application Specialist, Certificate
* Technical Trades
o Cosmetology Management Option, A.A.S.
* Recreation Tourism, A.A.S.
* Medical Assistant, A.A.S.
* Medical Assistant, Certificate
* Nursing, R.N., A.A.S.
* Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.
* Technical Trades
o Massage Therapy Management Option
* Technical Trades
o Radiologic Technology
* Communications, A.A.
* Creative Digital Communication, A.A.S.
* Criminology, A.A.
* Early Childhood Education (Pre K - 4), A.A.
* Emergency Services
o Corrections Option, Certificate
o EMS Option, A.A.S.
o Fire Services Option, Certificate
o Police Services Option, A.A.S.
* English, A.A.
* Fine Arts, A.A.
* General Studies/General, A.A.
* Graphic Design, A.A.S.
* Park and Recreational Management
o General Option, A.A.S.
o Park Law Enforcement Option, A.A.S.
* Physical Education
o Exercise Science Option, A.S.
o Sport Management Option, A.S.
* Psychology, A.A.
* Secondary Education
o English Concentration
o Physical Education Concentration
o Social Sciences Concentration
* Social Work, A.A.
* Biological Science, A.S.
* Chemistry, A.S.
* Civil Technology, A.A.S.
* CNC Programming Technology, Certificate
* Computer Aided Drafting Technologies, A.A.S.
* Computer Aided Machining Technology, A.A.S.
* Electronics Technology, A.A.S.
* Engineering, A.S.
* Machine Drafting and Design with CADD, A.A.S.
* Machine Tool Technology, Certificate
* Manufacturing with Advanced Technology, A.A.S.
* Mathematics, A.S.
* Metrology/Precision Measurement Technology, A.A.S.
* Nanofabrication Technology, A.A.S.
* Nanofabrication Technology Specialization
* Robotics Technology, A.A.S.
* Technical Trades
o HVAC Option
BC3 is a very favorable option for students to start their college course-load, while in high school or post graduation. The cost of attendance is reasonable (and a wide variety of programs are offered, allowing many students to complete their first 4 semesters of college coursework at BC3. Total cost per course credit (Tuition + Fees) is reasonable because of how the education is funded. For instance, Butler County residents pay fees, plus one-third of the tuition, Butler County pays the second third of the tuition fee and finally the state of Pennsylvania pays the final third of the tuition fee. Likewise, out of county residents pay fees plus two-thirds of the total tuition cost, and the state picks up the final third of tuition cost. Finally, out of state or international students pay fees plus the full tuition cost, still a low dollar amount for two years attendance in comparison to what a student would pay at a 4-year institution over a 2-year period. Fees vary from student to student based on degree program and courses studied.
Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Butler Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 17,185 at the 2000 census. The township was first settled in 1795...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Its motto is "The Smart Place to Start," referring to the large number of students who attend two years before transferring to other colleges.
The college
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
also offers courses in Cranberry Township
Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Cranberry Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is classified as a Second Class Township and follows the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code. The population was 28,098 as of the 2010 census....
, as well as in Armstrong
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Armstrong County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 68,941. It is located northeast of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Armstrong County was added to the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area in 2003.The county seat is Kittanning...
, Mercer
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Mercer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 116,638. Its county seat is Mercer; Sharon is its largest city....
, and Lawrence
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. In 2010, its population was 91,108. The county was added to the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area in 2003. The county seat is New Castle....
counties. More recently the college has begun to offer online classes. BC3 is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit association dedicated to educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation...
. Over 100,000 students have attended.
Locations
- BC3 Main Campus - Butler, PA (Butler County)
- BC3 @ Cranberry - Cranberry Township, PA. (Butler County)
- BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing - New Castle, PA (Lawrence County)
- BC3 @ Linden Pointe - Hermitage, PA (Mercer County)
- BC3 @ Upper Allegheny - DuBois, PA (Jefferson County) - Main Satellite Location (There are additional branch satellite locations for Upper Allegheny)
Students are able to take courses at multiple campuses if convenient. The 2011 spring semester is the first semester that the Upper Allegheny campus(es) offered courses.
Business
* Accounting, A.A.S.* Accounting Skills, Certificate
* Business Administration, A.S.
* Business Management, A.A.S.
* Business Skills, Certificate
* Computer Information Systems
o Computer Forensics & Security, A.A.S
o Computer Support Specialist, A.A.S.
o Network Administration, A.A.S.
o Programming Specialist, A.A.S.
o Web Programming Specialist, A.A.S.
* Hospitality Management, A.A.S.
* Hospitality Management, Certificate
* Hospitality Management
o Dietary Manager Option, A.A.S.
o Meeting and Event Management Option, A.A.S.
o Culinary Arts, Certificate
* Human Resource Management, A.A.S.
* Human Resource Management Specialist, Certificate
* Management of Applied Technology, Certificate
* Marketing Management, A.A.S.
* Marketing Management, Certificate
* Medical Coding Specialist, Certificate
* Office Administration
o Executive, A.A.S.
o Legal, A.A.S.
o Medical, A.A.S.
o Software Application Specialist, Certificate
* Technical Trades
o Cosmetology Management Option, A.A.S.
* Recreation Tourism, A.A.S.
Nursing & Allied Health Programs
* Massage Therapy, Certificate* Medical Assistant, A.A.S.
* Medical Assistant, Certificate
* Nursing, R.N., A.A.S.
* Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.
* Technical Trades
o Massage Therapy Management Option
* Technical Trades
o Radiologic Technology
Humanities & Social Sciences
* Child Development Education, A.A.S.* Communications, A.A.
* Creative Digital Communication, A.A.S.
* Criminology, A.A.
* Early Childhood Education (Pre K - 4), A.A.
* Emergency Services
o Corrections Option, Certificate
o EMS Option, A.A.S.
o Fire Services Option, Certificate
o Police Services Option, A.A.S.
* English, A.A.
* Fine Arts, A.A.
* General Studies/General, A.A.
* Graphic Design, A.A.S.
* Park and Recreational Management
o General Option, A.A.S.
o Park Law Enforcement Option, A.A.S.
* Physical Education
o Exercise Science Option, A.S.
o Sport Management Option, A.S.
* Psychology, A.A.
* Secondary Education
o English Concentration
o Physical Education Concentration
o Social Sciences Concentration
* Social Work, A.A.
Science & Technology Programs
* Architectural Design and Drafting with CADD, A.A.S.* Biological Science, A.S.
* Chemistry, A.S.
* Civil Technology, A.A.S.
* CNC Programming Technology, Certificate
* Computer Aided Drafting Technologies, A.A.S.
* Computer Aided Machining Technology, A.A.S.
* Electronics Technology, A.A.S.
* Engineering, A.S.
* Machine Drafting and Design with CADD, A.A.S.
* Machine Tool Technology, Certificate
* Manufacturing with Advanced Technology, A.A.S.
* Mathematics, A.S.
* Metrology/Precision Measurement Technology, A.A.S.
* Nanofabrication Technology, A.A.S.
* Nanofabrication Technology Specialization
* Robotics Technology, A.A.S.
* Technical Trades
o HVAC Option
BC3 is a very favorable option for students to start their college course-load, while in high school or post graduation. The cost of attendance is reasonable (and a wide variety of programs are offered, allowing many students to complete their first 4 semesters of college coursework at BC3. Total cost per course credit (Tuition + Fees) is reasonable because of how the education is funded. For instance, Butler County residents pay fees, plus one-third of the tuition, Butler County pays the second third of the tuition fee and finally the state of Pennsylvania pays the final third of the tuition fee. Likewise, out of county residents pay fees plus two-thirds of the total tuition cost, and the state picks up the final third of tuition cost. Finally, out of state or international students pay fees plus the full tuition cost, still a low dollar amount for two years attendance in comparison to what a student would pay at a 4-year institution over a 2-year period. Fees vary from student to student based on degree program and courses studied.
Notable alumni
- Timothy L. Pesci (A.S. 1972) - Pennsylvania State RepresentativePennsylvania House of RepresentativesThe Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
1989-2000 - David J. Paras (2008-2011) - Jack of all trades (Magician, Businessman, Comedian, Personal Trainer, Motivational Speaker, Catechist)