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See our Spring 2023 academic calendar for dates. We now have even more choices in face-to-face, online, hybrid, along with different start times like full semester, mid semester, accelerated and flex starts.

Spring 2023 Academic Calendar

New and returning students: Contact an Early Childhood Admissions Advisor to plan your future.

Spring 2023 session starts January 17, 2023 - register in workday or contact advising

Click here to find out more information in the Course Catalog, click the Early Childhood Education link, choose the correct semester, and then click on the section that you are interested in.

EARL106 Early Childhood Development and Learning

EARL107 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood

EARL126 Arts in Early Childhood

EARL128 Infant/Toddler Development and Learning

EARL208 Math in Early Childhood

EARL216 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

EARL217 Child, Family and Community

EARL218 Science in Early Childhood

EARL221 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood

EARL244 Early Childhood Profession

EARL263G Internship-Early Childhood

Other Courses:

School Age Credential (will be offered based on request of 10 or more students)

EARL102 Introduction to School Age Child Care

EARL103 Society and the School Age Child

EARL104 School Age Child Care Professional

Health Care

EARL160 Child Care Health Advocate  

Diversity (will be offered based on request of 10 or more students)

EARL221 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood

EARL222 Supporting Young Learners of Diverse Abilities

Director's Credential (must have 15 prior ECE credits)

EARL231 Organization and Administration in Early Childhood Programs

EARL232 Leadership Seminar in Early Childhood Education

EARL233 The Business of Early Learning & School-Age Programs (not offered fall 2021)

Other Resources:

Early Childhood Course Listings and Descriptions

Bookstore - 610-861-5322

Online Learning - 610-332-6089

Interested in gaining a credential or degree in Early Childhood Education? Let NCC's ECE Advisor help you get started!

Spring Informational Sessions

Learn about programs and funding options for:

• ECE AAS Program
• CDA Credential
• Director Credential
• School Age Credential

Join ECE Advisor, Cathe Kuker, every Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting Here

https://zoom.us/j/91458566939

In this course, you'll learn how to administer pediatric first aid and CPR, which will prepare you for an emergency and better able you to save a life. This course is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Childcare is not provided during any class time. Class starts promptly at the published time, please arrive 15 minutes prior to class start.

Trainings are held at:

• SBTH - Fowler Center, 511 East Third Street, Bethlehem

• MROE - Monroe Campus, Rt. 715 at Warner Road, Tannersville

ECEHS604.(5) - Tuesday, November 8, 2022 @ 6:00 pm @ SBTH

ECEHS604.(6) - Saturday, November 19, 2022 @ 9:00 am @ SBTH

ECEHS604.(7) - Wednesday, December 7, 2022 @ 6:00 pm @ SBTH

ECEHS604.(9) - Monday, January 23, 2023 @ 6:00 pm @ MROE

ECEHS604.(11) - Monday, February 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm @ MROE

ECEHS604.(13) - Saturday, March 25, 2023 @ 9:00 am @ MROE

ECEHS604.(14) - Monday, April 3, 2023 @ 6:00 pm @ MROE

ECEHS604.(16) - Monday, May 22, 2023 @ 6:00 pm @ MROE

ECE PDO at PASSHE is accepting applications for funding for Spring 2023 semester starting January 17, 2023. Please contact Cathe Kuker at ckuker@northampton.edu for more information.

ECE PDO at PHMC is accepting applications for funding for Spring 2023 semester starting January 17, 2023. Please contact Cathe Kuker at ckuker@northampton.edu for more information.

To request career advising with PHMC PDO, visit : https://ecepdo.phmc.org/career-advising

PACCA is continuing to accept applications on an ongoing basis. Scholarship funding/slots are still available for ECE Professionals interested in enrolling in a spring semester.

NOTE: Interested ECE Professionals should submit their application ASAP to be considered, but no later than 3 weeks before the semester is scheduled to begin. 

ECE Professionals interested in attending college for the Spring 2023 semester beginning January 17, 2023, should apply to T.E.A.C.H. NOW!

T.E.A.C.H. applications must be complete and submitted with all required documentation/information by Friday, November 4, 2022 in order to be considered for the Spring 2023 semester.  PACCA will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis, however incomplete applications and applications received after this date will not receive priority for consideration. NOTE:  New scholarship awards for the Spring 2023 semester will be dependent upon funding availability at that time.

ECE Professionals interested in attending college for the upcoming semester should contact a T.E.A.C.H. Counselor (888) 296-1917 or visit here

OCDEL's Rising STARS Tuition Assistance (RSTA) program (administered by The Pennsylvania Key) helps cover a portion of tuition costs for early childhood professionals. For more information contact the PA Key at info@pakeys.org or 1-800-284-6031

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