Bloomsburg Area High School, Lackawanna College Sign Pre-College Agreement for Students

Bloomsburg Area High School has approved a pre-college agreement with Lackawanna College, enabling Bloomsburg students to earn college credits while still in high school.

 This agreement, signed in April 2025, is planned to be offered to Bloomsburg Area High School students starting summer 2025 and continuing through the 2025-2026 academic year.

“We love to offer our students opportunities to take classes at the college level, and Lackawanna College is very flexible with our teachers teaching the courses,” said Amy Melchiorre, Director of Curriculum and Instruction & Grant Writing, Bloomsburg Area School District.

Along with the general education courses from the college, a goal of this agreement is to offer Lackawanna College’s Cybersecurity program, allowing Bloomsburg students to take cybersecurity classes online.

“Cybersecurity is a growing force and many of our students have expressed interest. We want to give them the opportunity to explore this field while they are still in high school,” said Andrea Landis, Ed.D., Bloomsburg Area High School Principal.

The Lackawanna College Cybersecurity program is an online two-year degree covering various computer science topics within the fields of information technology, operational technology, and cybersecurity, allowing students to learn how to prevent major cybercrime threats.

“I am excited to be working with the staff, students and families of Bloomsburg Area High School. This agreement will provide opportunities for the students at Bloomsburg to get a head start on their college career and at the same time allow them to do some career exploration. In the long run, this will help the students save time and money towards their college education,” said Philip Campbell, Director of College Partnerships at Lackawanna College.

Our program provides flexible learning options tailored to meet students’ needs:

• In-Person: Attend daytime or evening classes at any Lackawanna College location, offering a traditional classroom experience.
• Online: Utilize the convenience of our Learning Management System (Canvas) to complete courses online, allowing students to learn at their own pace.
• Concurrent Enrollment: Take college-level courses directly at your high school. We collaborate closely with schools to align our curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) and other qualifying courses, with their offerings.

Through these options, Lackawanna College focuses on academic enrichment and college readiness, empowering students to take confident steps toward their educational goals. For more information or to discuss partnership opportunities, please contact our Director of College Partnerships, Philip Campbell, at campbellp@lackawanna.edu.