Bergen Community College

BUILD YOUR FUTURE CLOSE TO HOME

Are you ready to take your education to the next level without leaving your local community? Bergen Community College in partnership with Ramapo College of New Jersey is excited to announce a 2+2 degree pathway.

Begin your academic journey with Bergen and continue to earn a 4-year degree with Ramapo at Bergen’s Meadowlands Campus in Lyndhurst.

Select from 4 Degree Programs at Bergen

Business Administration
The Associate of Science degree (A.S.) – Business Administration option and the Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) with options in accounting, banking and finance, or management information systems is designed to provide students with the coursework needed to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree in business or business administration.

Students can take coursework and concentrated options in general business administration, accounting, banking and finance, international trade, management, and marketing. 

Communication
The professional studies Associate of Science degree (A.S.) and the liberal arts Associate of Arts degree (A.A.) – Communication option is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a pathway to careers in communication. Students can take coursework and concentrated options in cinema, broadcasting, and journalism.

Students can take coursework and concentrated options in cinema, broadcasting, and journalism. 

Graphic Design
The Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) – Graphic Design and Computer Graphics program is designed to provide students with the coursework needed to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and Computer Graphics.

Students can take coursework and concentrated options in graphic design or computer graphics. 

Journalism
The professional studies Associate of Science degree (A.S.) – Journalism option is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a pathway to careers in communication or journalism, such as editor, writer, reporter, news correspondent, news analyst, and radio or television announcer. Students can take coursework and concentrated options in journalism.

PATHWAY TO RAMAPO

Upon earning your associate degree at Bergen, you will have a clear pathway to earn your bachelor’s degree with Ramapo in the Marketing program at a discounted tuition rate.

Classes will be offered in person or in a hybrid format at Bergen’s Meadowlands Campus. Financial aid is available for students who qualify. Plus, you’ll benefit from a wide array of resources and services available to students on the Ramapo College campus.

Build your future close to home. Join a community of learners and start your path to success today.

Already earned your associate’s but interested in earning your bachelor’s degree with Ramapo at Bergen?
Learn more and apply to Ramapo at ramapo.edu/promo/bcc/.

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FAQs

How do I apply?
Bergen is focused on your success and we make the application process seamless. Start your application today at bergen.edu/enroll. 

What if I already received my associate’s degree at Bergen?
If you already earned your associate’s degree at Bergen but are interested in earning your bachelor’s degree with Ramapo at Bergen, learn more and apply to Ramapo at ramapo.edu/promo/bcc/.

Where will courses be held for the Ramapo at Bergen degree pathway?
All course classes for students enrolled in a 2+2 degree pathway will be held at Bergen’s Meadowlands Campus at 1280 Wall Street West in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.

Can I receive financial aid?
Bergen and Ramapo offer state and federal aid for students who qualify. With affordable tuition costs for both Colleges, you’ll earn your degree and graduate with less debt.

Who is eligible?
Bergen students enrolled in one of four degree programs listed above. These students will receive guaranteed acceptance to Ramapo College provided admission conditions are met for one of the three degree options.