Online Degrees and Certificates

Same High-Quality Education with More Flexibility

Develop your skills and advance your credentials through Northampton Community College’s online degrees, certificates, and diplomas. Our dynamic online learning experiences combine the high quality of traditional academic programs with a flexible online format, leading to an accessible and comprehensive education.

 

100% Online Associate Degrees

 

100% Online Certs & Diplomas

 

Hybrid (at least 75% Online) Programs

 



100% Online Associate Degrees

Launch your career or prepare to transfer to a four-year bachelor’s degree program with an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.

Work toward CPA certification in our two-year accounting associate’s degree.

 

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Prepare for your career or transfer to a bachelor’s degree program with the two-year applied psychology program, which culminates in a 150-hour internship.

 

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Transform your ASE certification into an associate’s degree in just one year.

 

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Get ready to study accounting, business, economics, finance, marketing, and business administration at the bachelor’s level following this two-year online associate’s degree.

 

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Conduct clinical placements and classroom practice during this two-year program as you prepare to become an invasive cardiovascular technologist.

 

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Complete the first two years of a four-year communication degree with electives that match your career goals.

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Dive into a career or bachelor’s degree program in criminal law, criminology, and criminal justice through this two-year associate’s degree program.

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Engage with infant-to-grade 4 pedagogy and practices in this two-year degree that includes a 150-hour internship in a real-world classroom.

 

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Begin or advance your security career with two years of study in law, emergency responses, incident command, and security management.

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Cultivate a strong foundation in English literature and the liberal arts over two years, then transfer to a four-year institution.

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Take courses typical of the general education requirements of a bachelor’s degree, saving you money on your first two years of study.

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Manage healthcare settings with the technological and software skills you gain in practical coursework and hands-on internships during this two-year program.

 

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Dig into entry-level history courses and fundamentals of the liberal arts, then transfer your two years of study in the AA to a bachelor’s degree program.

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Design your plan of study around your academic and career goals. This two-year associate’s degree program empowers you to save thousands on your bachelor’s degree studies.

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Look toward a bachelor’s degree at a liberal arts institution in this two-year program, where you study a broad variety of foundational topics.

 

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Ask questions and uncover ideas within philosophy and other key aspects of the liberal arts in this two-year program, a stepping stone toward a four-year bachelor’s degree and further study.

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Ground yourself in basic principles of psychology, sociology, and psychopathology in the two-year AA degree before transferring to a four-year institution.

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Advance your career or transfer to a professional or pre-professional public health program with the AAS in Public Health, which includes a 75-hour hands-on field placement.

 

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Study the essentials of sociology, psychology, anthropology, ethics, and more as you complete the first two years of a four-year BSW program.

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Acquaint yourself with fundamental theories and principles of sociology and the liberal arts in this two-year AA in Sociology as you prepare to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program.

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Enter classrooms or transfer to a four-year education degree following the academic study and fieldwork experience of your two-year associate’s degree.

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100% Online Certs & Diplomas

Quickly advance your professional opportunities in a Specialized Diploma (SD) or Certificate program. Typically, you can complete these credentials fully online in one to two years, though many programs offer part-time options so you can balance your ongoing work while leveling up your skills.

Build on your undergraduate degree to earn the credits and experience necessary for CPA certification. The specialized diploma is a two-year program.

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Familiarize yourself with the essentials of financial accounting, information technology, and personal finance over this one-year diploma.

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Prepare to obtain CDA credentials from the Council for Professional Recognition with this three-course diploma.

 

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Gain hands-on experience in a classroom and prepare to teach at the infant through grade 4 levels over this 1.5-year certificate program.

 

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Learn CPT and PCS coding methodologies along with other healthcare office fundamentals in classes and a hands-on capstone simulation of on-the-job scenarios. The specialized diploma can be completed in three semesters of part-time study.

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Become fluent in the systems and functions of healthcare offices over three semesters of full-time study in the Health Care Office Specialist Certificate program.

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Qualify to work in infant and toddler care and education settings. This three-course Specialized Diploma prepares you for CDA certification from the Council for Professional Recognition.

 

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Advance into directorial positions in early childcare centers over the three-course Specialized Diploma, which meets the Pennsylvania Director’s Credential standards.

 

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Develop technical skills and learn best practices for small public libraries, information resources, and children’s library services. You can complete the Specialized Diploma online in just one semester.

 

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Earn this three-course Specialized Diploma and apply for the Pennsylvania School-Age Professional Credential to work in school-age childcare settings.

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Complete three special education courses and 40+ hours of in-classroom fieldwork in preparation to work as a paraeducator or to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

 

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Hybrid (at least 75% Online) Programs

Our hybrid programs blend the flexibility and convenience of online learning with crucial in-person interactions and hands-on experiences. This option is ideal preparation for careers that involve both intense collaboration and rigorous self-directed time management.

Establish your career at a rapid pace in NCC’s two-year AAS in Business Management. 95% of courses are available online. Complete two collaborative courses on campus, including an international business simulation.

 

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80% of courses are available online. Produce an author portfolio and prepare for publication over this one-year program, which involves an on-campus portfolio review.

 

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Master the skills and processes of emergency service administration. 84% of courses are available online. The AAS in Emergency Services Administration involves three on-campus courses over two years.

 

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Act quickly in response to high-intensity situations with this two-year program, including hands-on Emergency Medical Services training. 81% of courses are available online.

 

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75% of courses are available online. Connect with global insights and efforts related to environmental issues through fieldwork, lab practice, and the option to study abroad in the second half of this two-year degree.

 

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91% of courses are available online. Learn firsthand through fieldwork and an optional summer abroad as you prepare to work with local businesses or transfer to a four-year institution. The AA in Global Studies takes two years to complete.

 

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82% of courses are available online. Serve your community as a healthcare worker with the two-year AAS in Health Sciences. Get hands-on practice in on-campus lab courses and optional fieldwork opportunities.

 

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Protect computer systems and networks with two years of study across information security (infosec) specialties. 77% of courses are available online. This degree includes some on-campus courses that prepare you for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam.

 

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85% of courses are available online. Pitch ideas and grow businesses in the on-campus collaborative marketing simulation that rounds out this two-year associate’s degree. 

 

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Prepare to operate medical lab equipment through courses at both NCC and Reading Area Community College, along with a clinical rotation four days a week in your final semester. NCC courses are 80% online.

 

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Teach grades 4 to 8 in fieldwork experiences and after transferring your two years of study at NCC to a four-year institution. 85% of courses are available online.

 

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91% of courses are available online. Advance your understanding of global political dynamics through online coursework, field learning experience, and the option to travel abroad in the summer between your two years of study.

 

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88% of NCC courses are available online. In this program, you participate in various classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences.

 

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95% of courses are available online. Take the first steps toward certification for teaching grades 7 through 12 over two years of online courses with fieldwork components.

 

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81% of courses are available online. The program includes hands-on field experience. Work with intercollegiate athletics, professional sports teams, recreational organizations, corporate brands, and more.

 

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Develop an understanding of the liberal arts through the lens of women’s and gender studies as you prepare to transfer to a four-year bachelor’s degree program. This two-year associate’s degree offers 90% of courses online.

 

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How to Apply to Online Programs at NCC

Submit your free online application through the Admissions Portal! Create an account and start your application, which involves uploading relevant files like your high school/GED transcripts.

 

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Affordable Online Education

Start your educational journey at NCC, one of the most affordable colleges in Pennsylvania! We keep our tuition and fees low, and as an online student, you are eligible to apply for financial aid and scholarships—we have one of the state’s most robust community college scholarship programs.

 

 



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With 120+ high-quality programs at a highly affordable cost, you can build specialized skills to advance in your career path — fast. And with flexible class formats and convenient locations, it's never been easier to join us.