 International Baccalaureate ( IB ) is a rigorous , internationally accepted academic program required of all 21st century Baltimore City College students . The IB Middle Years Program is intended to teach freshman and sophomore students to understand how core subjects are interrelated , how to master critical thinking processes , and to increase intercultural awareness . As juniors and seniors , students engage in the rigorous two @-@ year IB Diploma curriculum that requires a comprehensive study of world topics , literature , languages , science , and math . City College 's IB certificate and diploma programs provide upperclassmen access to thirty advanced studies courses , which often translate into credit hours at colleges and universities world @-@ wide . 
