Overview
Narrative
Northampton's Engineering program is designed primarily for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in engineering. If your goal is to earn a bachelor's degree in engineering, our program can be an affordable and convenient way to get started. Many of our students transfer and complete degrees at Lehigh and Drexel Universities, Lafayette College, Penn State, Rutgers, Wilkes, Minnesota State University and many other engineering schools. By beginning your studies at Northampton, you could save thousands of dollars.
If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, we encourage you to check with that institution to see what its requirements are. Then carefully select your courses here with the help of an advisor to be sure that they will meet your transfer school's requirements. Historically, our transfer students perform as well or better in their transfer school as they did when they were enrolled at Northampton.
As a graduate of our program you may also choose to transfer into engineering technologies or go directly into industry in a position that requires math, science, and computing skills.
Features
Engineering students at Northampton take courses designed to develop skills common to all engineering specialties - chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, and more. Our curriculum mirrors the first two years in a typical 4-year engineering school.
Many of your professors are full-time or have graduated from NCC's Engineering program and will conduct both the lecture and lab segments of your studies. You can also look forward to small class sizes, which ensures personal attention when you need it. As part of our program, you will have access to a full range of student services, including career and personal counseling, transfer counseling, tutoring, and job placement.
More importantly, you may study full-time or part-time. Courses in this program are offered primarily during the day; however, engineering physics and upper level engineering courses have evening sections or are offered online.
Requirements
Engineering is one of the most demanding and challenging of all college majors. Most students pursuing an engineering degree have 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.
For further information contact the Admissions Office at 610-861-5500 or e-mail us at engineering@northampton.edu.
Career Potential: Transfer program, leading to Engineer
NCC students have transferred to: Lehigh University, Lafayette College, Drexel University, Pennsylvania State University, Rutgers University, Northeastern University, Wilkes University, Minnesota State University and others . . .
Courses
First Semester
COLS101 | College Success | 1 credits |
CHEM120 | General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
COMM101 | Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
ENGL101 | English I | 3 credits |
MATH180 | Calculus I | 4 credits |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
CISC115 | Computer Science I | 4 credits |
ENGL151L | English II | 3 credits |
MATH181 | Calculus II | 4 credits |
PHYS215 | Physics for Science & Engineering I | 5 credits |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
MATH210 | Calculus III | 4 credits |
PHYS225 | Physics for Science & Engineering II | 5 credits |
| Engineering Elective + | 3/4 credits |
| Technical Elective ++ | 3/4 credits |
Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Fourth Semester
MATH211 | Differential Equations | 4 credits |
| Engineering Elective + | 3/4 credits |
| Arts and Humanities Elective (AH) | 3 credits |
| Social Science: Scientific Study of Human Behavior Elective (SSHB) | 3 credits |
| Social Science: Societies and Institutions over Time Elective (SIT) | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Total Credit Hours: 62-65
+ 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); CADM100; 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 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 which are applicable to AA and AS degrees.