Wilkes University and Northampton Community College Announce Agreement for Elementary and Early Childhood Education Students
Wilkes-Barre, PA (06/06/2019) — Wilkes University and Northampton Community College have entered into a new articulation agreement that will help Northampton graduates transfer to Wilkes to complete their bachelor's degree. Under the new agreement, students who earn an associate degree in early childhood education from Northampton can transfer into the Wilkes bachelor's degree in elementary and early childhood education as a junior.
Wilkes Vice President of Student Affairs Paul S. Adams and Northampton President Mark H. Erickson signed the agreement on June 5 at Northampton Community College. It formalizes the relationship between the institutions, streamlining the admission process for interested students.
"Wilkes University has a long, successful history in educating students to meet societal needs," said Adams. "There is a national call for highly qualified early childhood educators. This agreement offers students a seamless pathway to a bachelor's degree in a rewarding and growing field, while expanding our partnership with Northampton Community College."
As part of the agreement, 60 credits earned at Northampton may be applied toward the bachelor's degree at Wilkes.
"We're especially excited about this agreement because both NCC and Wilkes offer on-campus and online courses, making this transfer option accessible to students across the state," said Erickson. "It enhances student access and helps promote student success through transfer, two key elements of the College's strategic plan."
Wilkes University's elementary and early childhood education program leads to pre-kindergarten through fourth grade certification. It includes an 18-credit minor in reading education. Students study how to communicate and engage with young students while learning how to support their teaching with 21st century ideas and technology.
For more information, prospective students can call the Wilkes admissions office at (570) 408-4400.
About Wilkes University:
Wilkes University is a private, independent, non-sectarian institution of higher education dedicated to academic and intellectual excellence through mentoring in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs. Founded in 1933, Wilkes is on a mission to create one of
the nation's finest doctoral universities, offering all of the programs, activities and opportunities of a large university in the intimate, caring and mentoring environment of a small college, open to all who show promise. The Economist named Wilkes 25th in the nation for the value of its education for graduates. In addition to 46 majors, Wilkes offers 24 master's degree programs and five doctoral/terminal degree programs, including the doctor of philosophy in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, doctor of education, doctor of pharmacy, and master of fine arts in creative writing. Learn more at www.wilkes.edu.
About Northampton Community College:
With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an 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, Easton, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu. Follow NCC on Twitter @NorthamptonComm and like NCC on Facebook at Northampton Community College.
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