Program Admission

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.