Bucks County Community College Summer Courses: A Comprehensive Overview

Bucks County Community College offers a wide array of courses during the summer, providing students with opportunities to advance their education, explore new subjects, and accelerate their degree progress. The Summer Session III 2025, features 97 courses with 136 sections. These courses span various disciplines and are designed to cater to diverse academic interests and goals. The Summer Bridge Program is designed to ease and support your transition to college by providing the academic skills and social resources needed to succeed in a college environment.

Accounting

For students interested in accounting, Bucks County Community College offers two core courses during the summer session:

ACCT-105 Financial Accounting (4 Credits): This course introduces the objectives, principles, assumptions, and concepts of financial accounting. It focuses on procedures and practices from the accounting cycle through financial statement presentation, emphasizing recognizing, valuing, reporting, and disclosing assets, liabilities, and equity.
ACCT-106 Managerial Accounting (4 Credits): This course introduces students to the concepts and applications of managerial accounting.

Both courses are offered online and run from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Grady L as the faculty member.

American Sign Language

AMSL-110 American Sign Language I (3 Credits): This introductory course helps students develop visual receptive skills, focusing on visual memory, visual discrimination, and gestural expressive skills. Students will learn basic ASL vocabulary and grammatical structures. The course is conducted via Zoom from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 9:55 PM, with Fitzpatrick C as the instructor.

Biology

The biology department offers a range of courses covering different aspects of life sciences:

BIOL-101 Biological Science I (4 Credits): This course introduces processes common to all living organisms. Topics include cell structure, energy transfer in plants and animals, classical genetics, molecular genetics, genetic engineering, and evolution. It's available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with A. Ippolito as the faculty member.
BIOL-102 Biological Science II (4 Credits): This course explores aspects of life at the macroscopic, whole-organism level, including ecology, taxonomy, and a survey of plant and animal life forms. It emphasizes major systems for both plants and animals, particularly humans. Prerequisites include specific reading, math, and writing levels or course equivalents. It's available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Afshar A as the faculty member.
BIOL-122 Biological Principles II (4 Credits): This course is a continuation of BIOL121, focusing on comparative studies of plant and animal systems within an evolutionary framework. It is offered online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Corn J as the faculty member.
BIOL-181 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 Credits): This course introduces the study of the human body and the basic structure of cells, tissues, and organs. It is conducted face-to-face at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with Pescatore J as the instructor in SCTR 114.
BIOL-228 Microbiology (4 Credits): This course includes a study of viruses, protozoa, algae, fungi, and, with special emphasis, bacteria. Laboratories incorporate the preparation of cultures and use of aseptic laboratory techniques, stains, and biochemical activity for identification of organisms. 46.67% of this course is delivered online (asynchronously). It is offered as a hybrid course at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to 12:50 PM in SCTR 106 and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 12:50 PM in SCTR 106, with T. Youssef as the faculty member.

Chemistry

The chemistry department provides a sequence of courses for students pursuing studies in the field:

CHEM-101 Chemistry A (4 Credits): This lecture and laboratory course examines basic principles of general and organic chemistry. Topics include nature of matter, measurement, dimensional analysis, atomic structure, bonding, properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions, chemical reactions, acids and bases, hydrocarbons, functional groups, radiochemistry, and nomenclature. It is conducted face-to-face at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM in Founders Hall 141 and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM in SCTR 207, with G. Misra as the faculty member.
CHEM-122 Chemistry II (4 Credits): This lecture and laboratory course is a continuation of CHEM121. Topics include molecular shape, chemical reactions, properties of liquids and solids and changes of state, solutions, reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. It is conducted face-to-face at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Founders Hall 239 and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in SCTR 206, with W. Smith as the faculty member.
CHEM-222 Organic Chemistry II (5 Credits): This course is a continuation of Chemistry 221 with an emphasis on aromatic and carbonyl chemistry. Spectroscopy and chromatography are integrated into the lecture and laboratory. It is conducted face-to-face at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM in Founders Hall 234 and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM in SCTR 210, with Rebecca Han as the faculty member.

College Readiness

COLL-101 Orientation to College (1 Credit): Through self-exploration and interaction with classmates, faculty, and college representatives, the orientation course helps students identify their goals and make a smooth transition to the college community. It is conducted face-to-face at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:10 PM to 3:20 PM in GRUP 200, with K. Kusenko as the faculty member.

Communication Studies

COMM-110 Effective Speaking (3 Credits): This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamentals of rhetoric and how they are applied in oral communication, and how these principles and concepts lead to effective public speaking. Students learn how to prepare, arrange, and deliver a variety of presentations for an audience. No Textbook Purchase Required. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with S. and T. as the faculty members. It is also conducted face-to-face at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 PM to 3:40 PM in Music & Multimedia Center 018, with Quinn J as the faculty member.

Composition/Writing

The college offers several composition and writing courses to enhance students' writing skills:

COMP-090 Basic Writing (3 Credits): By writing short compositions, through a process of pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing, students improve both grammar and usage and composition development and organization. Course readings serve as sources and models for writing. It is conducted face-to-face at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 11:55 AM in GRUP 316, with Kleckner E and Colombo R as the faculty members.
COMP-107 Introduction to Academic Writing (3 Credits): To prepare students for COMP110, this course emphasizes paragraph development in academic, text-based essay assignments. It is conducted face-to-face at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 11:55 AM in GRUP 310 and Gateway 211, with K. and Henry L as the faculty members.
COMP-110 English Composition I (3 Credits): English Composition I emphasizes the systematic study of writing effective expository prose and argumentation, stressing development and support of a clear thesis. It is conducted face-to-face at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 11:55 AM in Library 118, with Venditto D as the faculty member.
COMP-111 English Composition II (3 Credits): In this continuation of English Composition I, students write several analytical essays assigned in conjunction with classroom study of a range of readings, including literature and critical analysis, that may center around a course theme. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Kandl C as the faculty member.
COMP-114 Technical Writing (3 Credits): This course is designed for students majoring in technical, pre-engineering, and scientific fields. Assignments reflect actual technical writing tasks, with a focus on subject, purpose, and audience. The class examines traditional linear documents (instruction manuals, proposals) and those in an on-line format. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Venditto D as the faculty member.

Computer Information Science

The department offers courses to enhance digital literacy and understanding of information systems:

CISC-100 Digital Literacy (3 Credits): A hands-on course for non-majors dealing with personal computers in a wide variety of settings. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Geoghan D as the faculty member.
CISC-110 Introduction to Information Systems (3 Credits): This course provides an overview of business information systems. Topics include hardware and software fundamentals, use of software packages, effective use of networks, Internet, and other communication tools, the design of management information systems, as well as the ethical use of computers in business and society. NO TEXTBOOK PURCHASE REQUIRED. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with P. Toro Proces as the faculty member.
CISC-122 Computer Science II (4 Credits): This course is a continuation of Computer Science I and emphasis is placed on structured and object-oriented programming techniques. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Miller S as the faculty member.

Criminal Justice

CRIJ-120 Criminal Evidence (3 Credits): This course introduces students to the laws of evidence at the operational level of law enforcement officers and other criminal justice professionals. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Jakub S as the faculty member.
CRIJ-130 Criminal Investigation/Forensics (3 Credits): This course introduces students to the fundamentals of criminal investigations, rules of evidence, sources of information, observations, descriptions, and identifications. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Jakub S as the faculty member.

Culinary Arts

CULN-205 Beverage Management (1 Credit): This course focuses on the principles and practices of alcoholic beverage service. Topics include domestic and foreign wine characteristics, wine and food pairing, spirits, and beer production and styles. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with M. Winans as the faculty member.

Economics

The economics department offers introductory courses covering both macro and microeconomic principles:

ECON-111 Principles of Economics - Macro (3 Credits): An introduction to the basic principles of economics, with emphasis upon macroeconomic theory and analysis. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Cocca S as the faculty member.
ECON-112 Principles of Economics - Micro (3 Credits): Students study basic economic principles with particular emphasis upon microeconomic theory and problems. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Beem C as the faculty member.

French

FREN-111 Elementary French II (3 Credits): In this interactive course, which continues the work of FREN110, students acquire a working knowledge of French necessary to accomplish basic tasks. 84% of this course is delivered online (asynchronously). This class will be meeting via ZOOM on the following Wednesdays only: 07/09/25, and 08/13/25. It is available via Canvas And Zoom from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with Ford C as the faculty member.

Health Education

The health education department offers courses covering various aspects of health and nutrition:

HLTH-103 Life and Health (3 Credits): This course is an introduction to perplexing personal and social health problems in contemporary society, providing opinions, data, and facts that help the student investigate these problems. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Bradshaw S as the faculty member.
HLTH-120 Nutrition (3 Credits): This course is an introduction to nutrition as a health science that examines the nutrients essential to human life. The metabolic action, requirements, and nutrient food sources are studied along with application of entrepreneurial skills. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Coyne S and Herzog J as the faculty members.
HLTH-120N Nutrition with a Registered Dietitian (3 Credits): This course is an introduction to nutrition as a health science that examines the nutrients essential to human life. The metabolic action, requirements, and food sources of the nutrients are studied along with application of entrepreneurial skills. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with F. as the faculty member.

History

HIST-139 World War II (3 Credits): This course is a survey of the Second World War. history from European colonization until the end of the Civil War.
History: Modern America (3 Credits): Students explore America's transformation into an industrial and global power since the Reconstruction era. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Sutton M as the faculty member.

Humanities

HUMN-111 Ancient World: Culture and Ideas (3 Credits): This course is a historical survey of the art, literature, music, philosophy, technology, science, and religion of ancient cultures (25,000 B.C.E. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Shah M as the faculty member.

Italian

ITAL-111 Elementary Italian II (3 Credits): In this interactive course students continue the work of ITAL111; students acquire a further working knowledge of Italian necessary to accomplish basic tasks. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Bandurski K as the faculty member.

Kinesiology

The kinesiology department offers a variety of courses designed to promote physical fitness and wellness:

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KINS-110 Tennis (2 Credits): This course is designed to enable any student to learn the leisure time sport of tennis and to enhance and enrich his/her leisure experience. It is offered as a hybrid course at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 6:15 PM in Gymnasium GYMB & GYMC and BCCC TENNS, with Sullivan L as the faculty member.
KINS-124 Badminton and Volleyball (2 Credits): This course provides students with the opportunity to participate in badminton and volleyball as leisure time pursuits. Instructions will emphasize skill fundamentals, strategy, and rules. It is offered as a hybrid course at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM in Gymnasium GYMA & GYMB, with Sullivan L as the faculty member.
KINS-130 Yoga (2 Credits): This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental philosophies, skills, techniques, and terms of Hatha Yoga. Emphasis is placed on how to correctly practice yoga and how to incorporate it into student daily habits. It is conducted face-to-face at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 9:45 PM in Wellness Center 102, with Greenfield D as the faculty member.
KINS-135 Walk-Jog-Run (2 Credits): This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to improve his/her fitness through the activity of walking or jogging. The emphasis will be on the walking aspect of fitness. It is offered as a hybrid course at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM in Gymnasium GYMA & GYMB, with Sullivan L as the faculty member.
KINS-170 Individual Fitness and Wellness (2 Credits): This course is designed to guide the student to develop a personal fitness program utilizing concepts of muscle physiology and nutrition. It is offered as a hybrid course at the Newtown Campus from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 6:29 PM in Wellness Center 108 and Gymnasium GYMA & GYMC, with Sullivan L as the faculty member.

Law

LAWS-100 Introduction to Paralegal Studies (3 Credits): This course provides students with basic coverage of the important role paralegals play in many employment contexts. It is available online from July 09, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with Simcox C as the faculty member.
LAWS-295 Special Topics in Law (3 Credits): This special topics course provides an introduction to various emerging legal issues. Topics vary by semester, and include developing areas of law and/or areas.

Additional Programs and Events

Beyond the summer courses, Bucks County Community College offers additional programs and events to enrich the student experience:

Bucks Live! â A Tribute to the Tenors: The series of cultural events at Bucks County Community College that brings world-renowned entertainment to Newtown â proudly presents âA Tribute to the Tenorsâ with John D. One of the original Three American Tenors, Smitherman pays homage to more than a dozen songsmiths, varying in style, including such iconic artists as Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Tom Jones, Mario Lanza, Andy Williams, Luciano Pavarotti, and others. The concert showcases Smithermanâs incredible vocal range, commanding stage presence, and heartfelt storytelling. With a voice equally at home in operatic arias and popular classics, Smitherman takes audiences on a musical journey celebrating the greatest tenor voices of all time. The concert takes place in the intimate Zlock Performing Arts Center, located on the Newtown campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., where there is ample free parking. The Zlock Lobby Bar serves drinks and snacks starting 90 minutes before curtain and during intermission. âA Tribute to the Tenorsâ is part of the Bucks Live! series of innovative programs that entertain, inspire, and enrich Bucks Countyâs cultural landscape. Take in world-class live music, dance, and theatrical performances close to home and at an affordable price.
Summer Bridge Program: The Summer Bridge Program at Bucks County Community College is designed to ease and support your transition to college by providing the academic skills and social resources needed to succeed in a college environment. Mix and match courses ranging from 1 to 6 credits in Composition, Reading, Math and College Success. A highlight of the Summer Bridge Program is the engaging workshops and activities designed with your success in mind! From dynamic speakers to exciting activities, our programming instills practical experience with the skills needed to be successful as a college student.

Placement Tests

After applying to Bucks, you will need to take placement tests for reading and writing. We also strongly recommend taking the math assessment at the same time.

Summer Bridge Program Details

The program kicks off with orientation on Wednesday, June 24 (time TBA). You'll participate in the 30-minute workshops throughout the program. Both tutoring and peer mentoring are required parts of the program. To further set you up for success in your academic career, you will have multiple opportunities to connect with tutors and Success Advocates (SA). These no-cost services are provided by the Academic Success Center (ASC). There is no additional cost for the Summer Bridge Program. Scholarships are available. The Summer Bridge Program Scholarship is open to all summer bridge participants and awards a minimum of $200 to eligible students. Additional scholarships are available through ScholarshipUniverse, the College's scholarship-matching tool. Ready to apply? Take the placement tests for reading and writing.

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