Math/Physics

Program Narrative
The Math/Physics program prepares you for transfer to a four-year college or university by serving as the first two years of a baccalaureate program in the fields of mathematics, physics, or other physical sciences. Graduates of our two-year program have successfully transferred to and graduated from institutions such as Lafayette College, Kutztown University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Florida Institute of Technology, earning degrees in chemical or geological engineering, mathematics, and oceanography.

You also may complete your associate degree and qualify for immediate employment as a laboratory aide or technician, a scientific assistant or in technical sales. Members of Northampton's Career Services and counseling staff, as well as instructors within the program, can assist you in meeting your employment and career goals.

Program Features
The program allows you to study a combination of common core courses designed for all math or science majors who are specializing in math or physics. Although our program courses are designed to follow closely the first two years of a four-year math or science degree, you should plan to meet regularly with your academic advisor to make sure your courses meet the requirements of the institution to which you will transfer.

Our admission and transfer agreements allow for smooth transfer to DeSales University, Cedar Crest College, Centenary College, Moravian College, Muhlenberg College, Lincoln or Cheyney Universities.

Program Requirements
While this program has no special admission requirements, certain courses do require a background in trigonometry and chemistry. If you are lacking background in these areas, you should acquire it during the summer session before your first semester, or during your first semester.

For further information contact the Admissions Office at 610-861-5500, or e-mail us at physics@northampton.edu.

Program Outcomes
Graduates of the program will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in conceptualization and analysis of problems.
• Demonstrate both conceptual and quantitative ability for problem solving.
• Work independently and also collaboratively.
• Use technology to solve problems.
• Use mathematics to solve problems and make decisions.
• Use the scientific method to investigate a problem and present results and conclusions in a clear and concise form.
• Succeed in a math-physics program at a four-year institution.