AS in Engineering
Northampton Community College
Key Information
Campus location
Bethlehem, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 semesters
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 2,535 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* Northampton County PA: $2,535 Monroe County PA: $3,990 Other PA County: $5,325 Out of State/Country: $7,410. Additional fees may apply
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Introduction
Northampton Community College’s Engineering program prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution and earn their bachelor’s degree in Engineering. If your goal is to pursue a lifelong career as a licensed engineer in any discipline, our 2-year program can be an affordable and convenient way to begin that journey.
Many of our students transfer to notable institutions to complete their degrees, including Lehigh University, Drexel University, Rutgers, Penn State, Lafayette College, and Northeastern. Beginning your career at Northampton can help save thousands on tuition while preparing you for the rigors of a 4-year institution. Graduates of our engineering program also sometimes choose to enter the workforce as technologists or enter into other mathematics and science-focused careers.
This engineering program is offered in both a full- and part-time format on our Monroe and Bethlehem campuses. Courses are offered during the day and in the evenings.
Transfer potential:
Our Engineering program prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution and earn their bachelor’s degree.
If you plan to enroll in the Engineering program at Northampton with the intent to transfer, we encourage you to examine the transfer requirements of your intended school and to work with our academic advisors to ensure you take the right classes to transfer as easy as possible.
Some of the schools our NCC Engineering students have transferred to include: Lehigh University, Drexel University, Rutgers, Penn State, Lafayette College, Northeastern, and more.
Admissions
Curriculum
The core curriculum of our program focuses on developing a skill set required for all engineering specialties, from chemical and civil engineering to mechanical, electrical, and more. The course offerings parallel the first two years of any engineering program at a typical 4-year institution.
Classes are taught by our dedicated faculty who conduct both the lectures and the lab segments for every class, offering you greater opportunities to form relationships with your professors. With class sizes small enough for individualized attention, every student has the opportunity to find and develop their unique strengths. Students also have access to our range of student services, including career and personal counseling, transfer counseling, tutoring, and job placement support.
Requirements
Engineering is one of the most demanding and challenging of all college majors. Most students pursuing an engineering degree have a strong background in math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus), physics, and chemistry. If you feel you need help or haven't had classes in these areas, NCC advisors can help you schedule specific courses to prepare you for engineering study.
First Semester
- COLS101College Success
- CHEM120General Chemistry I
- CMTH102Introduction to Communication
- ENGL101English I
- MATH180 Calculus I
Second Semester
- CISC115Computer Science I
- ENGL151LEnglish II
- MATH181Calculus II
- PHYS215Physics for Science & Engineering I
Third Semester
- MATH210Calculus III
- PHYS225Physics for Science & Engineering II
- Engineering Elective +
- Technical Elective ++
Fourth Semester
- MATH211Differential Equations
- Engineering Elective +
- Arts and Humanities Elective (AH)
- Social Science: Scientific Study of Human Behavior Elective (SSHB)
- Social Science: Societies and Institutions over Time Elective (SIT)
+ Engineering Elective options: ENGG201, ENGG251, ENGG252, ENGG191, ENGG192, ENGG193, ENGG194 or a course approved by the Engineering Department.
++ Technical Elective options: any Engineering Elective (above list); ENGG100; CHEM201, CHEM220; CISC125, CISC230; or a course approved by the Engineering Department.
- One course should be designated as Diversity and Global Awareness (D).
- One General Education Elective (AH, SIT, or SSHB) must be taken in the Writing Intensive (WI) section. The program-related writing intensive competency is satisfied by the combination of PHYS215 and PHYS225.
- All electives must be chosen from the list of courses that are applicable to AA and AS degrees.
Program Outcome
Graduates of NCC's Engineering Program will:
- Transfer to a four-year engineering program in any engineering discipline.
- Move directly into the industry in a position requiring math, science, and computing skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
- Demonstrate basic skills common to all engineering specialties.
- Effectively research and collect data using various published resources and the Internet.
- Analyze and present data in an acceptable, methodical, and standardized manner.
- Demonstrate competent technical knowledge in engineering-related areas.
- Demonstrate competent speaking skills when working with diverse groups.
- Demonstrate observational, integrative, and synthetic skills.
- Demonstrate a basic framework of technical vocabulary and graphical interpretation skills.
- Successfully apply mathematics (algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and calculus) to solving engineering problems.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The 2-year Engineering program at Northampton Community College equips students with the knowledge and prerequisites needed to transfer to in-demand 4-year institutions and earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in a variety of disciplines, a requirement to begin a career as a licensed engineer.
Students who choose to enter the workforce with their Associate Degree in Engineering can find careers as engineer technicians in mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, or even environmental engineering. These positions can earn a stable salary and employment opportunities are expected to grow over the coming decade.
For students who go on to transfer and earn their bachelor's degree, they may find employment as engineers across multiple industries, working towards further graduate degrees or even careers as engineer managers and other high-level, leadership positions.
Future Career Paths
- Engineer