To be eligible for admission to the Associate to Bachelor program, all applicants must possess:
- An associate degree from an accredited university or college
- Are currently employed in an LEA as a paraeducator in Pennsylvania
Applicants will submit the following required paperwork along with their $10 fee to:
Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18
368 Tioga Avenue
Kingston, Pa. 18704
C/O Dr. Jessica Jacobs
- Application
- Official transcript indicating associate degree (must be sealed envelope or sent electronically directly from the institution to Dr. Jacobs)
- email: jjacobs@liu18.org
- PDE-6004
- LEA Letter of Confirmation
- 2 Letters of Reference
- A one-page essay that answers the question: “Why do you want to become an educator in special education?”
- Applicants can use this checklist to verify all required paperwork: Checklist
The LIU18 Portion of the program of courses includes 39 credits
LIU List of Courses (39 Credits)
If the Applicant would like to request a transfer of education credits Use the following form with the application:
- Credit Substitution Form– Courses cannot be older than ten years and must be from an accredited 4-year college or university.