Pennsylvania Distance Learning Programs

Northampton Community College:
Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is an accredited college offering online certificate, diploma and associate degree programs in a wide variety of subjects. Northampton offers more than 150 online courses for credit. In all, nearly 20 degree and certificate programs can be completed entirely online. Other programs involve a mix of on-campus and online classes. We also welcome students from other colleges and universities interested in supplementing their studies by taking one or several courses online.

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Northampton Community College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.

Types of Online Courses:

Northampton offers two types of online learning courses:
- Internet-only courses are offered 100% online.
- Hybrid courses combine online interaction, assignments, and assessments with some on-campus meeting times. These courses include some of the science courses in biology and chemistry, as well as speech communication.

Is Online Learning Right for You?
Online Learning courses are ideal for some students because they provide opportunities for students who cannot participate in traditionally scheduled classes at the College. Online learning courses can be fun, exciting, challenging, convenient and enriching. However, online learning courses are not for everyone.

Online Learning courses are not an easy way to earn credits. Actually succeeding in distance learning courses require a high degree of self-motivation, self-discipline and independance.

Some Common Mistakes Online Learning Students Make:
- Procrastination. You must stay on schedule in a online learning course in order to be successful.
- Failing to connect with the professor and students early in the class. Participatoin from the beginning and continually througout the course is essential.
- Trying to fit too much in a busy schedule. While Online Learners can flex their time, they must still have the same amount of time to dedicate to a Online Learning course as they would a traditional on-campus course.
- Thinking Online Learning is easier than traditional classroom study. It may infact be more difficult.
- Ignoring resources and support until it is too late to catch up. If a student experiences difficulty, it is essential that they get help as soon as possible to stay on schedule. Resources and support are available. Contact the Online Learning office for more information.

- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- General Studies
- Individualized Transfer Studies
- Liberal Arts
- Social Work
- Special Education-Paraeducator Training
- Sport Management

Northampton Community College also offers specialized diplomas and certificates which can be earned via online learning.