BETHLEHEM, PA – This fall, Northampton Community College (NCC) is excited to announce several new academic programs as it continues to meet the needs of its students and communities, all while continuing to offer a mix of in-person, online, and hybrid course options across its 120+ programs and majors.

The new programs, listed below, will be offered this fall to enhance educational opportunities. To learn more about these and other programs, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/programs.

Culinary Arts – Entrepreneurship, Specialized Diploma

Data Analytics, Specialized Diploma

Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Cardiac, Associate in Applied Science 

Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Vascular, Associate in Applied Science

Occupational Safety and Health, Associate in Applied Science & Specialized Diploma

Professional Studies, Associate in Applied Science

Respiratory Care, Associate in Applied Science

Social Media and Digital Marketing, Specialized Diploma 

Students interested in attending NCC can choose from a variety of start dates to accommodate their schedules and can even complete some courses at faster paces. NCC’s traditional 14-week Fall Semester and 7-week Accelerated I Fall Session both begin on Aug. 24, the 9-week Mid-Fall Semester begins on Sept. 30, and the 7-week Accelerated II Fall Session begins on Oct. 21.

If interested in any of these programs, NCC encourages individuals to speak to an Enrollment Center representative. NCC’s enrollment centers are open on weekdays to assist students on campus or virtually as needed. Please visit https://www.northampton.edu/enrollment to see hours and locations.

Alternatively, for those who are not yet an NCC student but are interested in learning more about enrolling this fall, sign up to attend a Spartan Fair on Tuesday, July 23, or Tuesday, Aug. 6, by visiting https://info.northampton.edu/spartan-fairs. Prospective students will learn about NCC’s programs and can even complete their application with a member of NCC’s enrollment team.

Current or newly-accepted students can also take advantage of NCC’s special Saturday Registration Day on Saturday, Aug. 17, for assistance with course registration and other enrollment needs

About Northampton Community College

With an enduring commitment to the regional communities it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College is an educational institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty, and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director, as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students annually from 53 counties, 42 countries, and 25 states. For more information or to apply, please visit northampton.edu. Follow NCC’s President on X @NCCPresDaveRuth, and the college on LinkedIn, Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege, TikTok @NorthamptonCC, and Facebook.