Adult Education

The Adult Education Program at Lackawanna College is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Lackawanna College to provide educational services to adults who lack a high school diploma or who need to improve their reading, writing, or math skills to be more functional in the workplace.

General Education Development (GED) classes are held at Lackawanna College during the morning, afternoon and evening hours from September through May each year. These classes prepare the student to take the GED exam, which certifies the student for the Commonwealth Diploma. Writing skills, social studies, science, literature, and math are the topics covered by the instruction. Classes meet for six hours each week. GED tests are scheduled at Lackawanna College every six weeks. GED classes are also held at the Hazleton Center of Lackawanna College.

Adult Basic Education classes are held mornings and afternoons at Lackawanna College during the afternoon hours. These classes are designed to improve the student's basic skills in reading, writing, and math. Classes are small and individualized to meet the most important needs of each student.

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are held at Lackawanna College in the evening for those adults who lack proficiency in reading or writing English.

Computer assisted instruction is available to all students. Classes are open entry and free of charge. The student must pay GED testing fees. Students are encouraged to seek employment and to pursue higher education and training goals.

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