Northampton Community College


Name	Northampton Community College
Address	3835 Green Pond Road Bethlehem, PA 18020
Phone	610-861-5300
Website	www.northampton.edu

Certifications

Endorsement	Specialized Diplomas -- choice of four areas of concentration: (1) eCDA - Preschool or Infant/Toddler) (2) School-Age Child Care (3)Family Child Care (4)Leadership for Early Childhood Program Directors.

Accreditation Body

	Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Program

Name	Early Childhood Education
Website	www.northampton.edu/Early-Childhood-Education.htm
Description	(1) eCDA - Preschool or Infant/Toddler) (2) School-Age Child Care (3)Family Child Care (4)Leadership for Early Childhood Program Directors.
Total Credits Required	9 credit hours (3 courses) each

Prerequisites

Education	A High School Diploma, a GED, or a demonstrated ability to benefit from education.

Delivery Method

OnLine	Blackboard

Specific Technology Requirements

Computer	Computer is required.
Internet Access	Internet access is required.
E-Mail	E-mail access is required.
Software	Recommended Browsers: Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, or Mozilla's Firefox

Contact

Name	Admissions Office

Communication

Telephone-Land	610-861-5500
E-Mail	adminfo@northampton.edu

Articulation Agreements

Institution	School has articulation agreements for its ECE courses and credits with Cedar Crest College and East Stroudsburg University, with more relationships in development.