c o l l e g e o f

Educ ation

Students considering careers in schools or service

agencies choose Kutztown because we graduate

exceptional education professionals. The college offers

a rigorous academic environment and an intensive

preparation program. Through partnerships with

public schools and communities across the state and

around the country, our faculty and students engage in

scholarship and research activities across disciplines.

Welcome to the college of education. Since our founding more

than 140 years ago, Kutztown University has been an education

leader. our long and distinguished history of serving Pennsylvania

and the nation continues through programs in training outstanding

educators, producing cutting-edge research and designing

innovative programs.

We are proud of our role in preparing the next

generation of leaders in teaching, supervision,

administration, counseling and library science.

You’ll find a network of Kutztown graduates in

classrooms in every school district in Pennsylvania,

and we encourage you to explore our many programs

and resources. I think you will agree — education is

first at Kutztown.

I c h o s e k u t z tow n“Kutztown’s education program is one of the best in Pennsylvania. The college has a very caring philosophy. My professors met with me to

discuss my classes and to share their own classroom experiences. I know I have received a great education and am well-prepared!”

E l a I n a C E n g E r I ’11, Elementary/Special Education major

a F r E s h a p p r o a C h t o

E d u c a t i o n

Kutztown’s College of Education is on a mission

to train the very best type of educator: one who

understands the nature of learning, values teamwork

and collaboration, embraces social and cultural

diversity, and eagerly anticipates all of the exciting

challenges the education profession brings.

Kutztown has the best of both worlds: a

comprehensive education program in a nurturing

setting — a place where teachers, mentors,

administrators and students come together to solve

problems, develop and share knowledge, and

plan for the future. You will find dynamic programs

in Elementary Education, Secondary Education,

Special Education, Counseling and Library Science.

You’ll also find a spirit of collegiality within

departments and program teams across Kutztown’s

campus. By collaborating with our other colleges

(Business, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual

and Performing Arts), we are able to develop

academically challenging programs providing

students with a deeper knowledge of the subjects

they want to teach.

“It is inspiring to be educating the teachers of tomorrow. My

goal is to prepare them to be successful, and I enjoy watching

them excel in classrooms and making that connection with

students. Teachers today are preparing students to be global

citizens. I cannot think of a more noble profession.”

Kathleen Dolgos, faculty member, Secondary Education

Experienced Professors

Kutztown’s education faculty offer a diverse

range of educational experiences and are really

engaged with our students. They not only get to

know you on a first-name basis, they also take an

active interest in your progress.

Our three-pronged approach to success joins

each student with the right supervisors and mentors,

which results in high-passing grades on state-

mandated Praxis exams and outstanding results in

field and clinical performance data, final grades and

student evaluations.

a D m I s s I o n a n D t E a C h E r

P r E Pa r a t i o n P r o g r a m s

Students are admitted to the College of Education

as freshmen or as transfer students. In the semester

in which they complete 48 credits, students must

apply for candidacy status in the teacher preparation

programs. Transfer applicants who have completed

48 or more credits must meet candidacy requirements

at the time they apply to the College of Education.

To achieve candidacy status students must have:

· Attained a 3.0 minimum cumulative grade

point average.

· Earned a minimum grade of “C” in English

composition, a literature course and two

mathematics courses.

· Passed the Praxis I examination with scores

on file at Kutztown.*

When candidacy status is achieved, enrollment

in upper-level teacher preparation courses is

permitted. Candidates must maintain a 3.0

minimum cumulative grade point average and

DEgrEE programsElementary Education (BsED)Grades Pre-K–4Grades 4–8 (choose one concentration):

· Mathematics and English/ Language Arts and Reading

· Mathematics and Science · Mathematics and Social Studies· Science and English/

Language Arts and Reading· Science and Social Studies

Learn more @ coe.kutztown.edu

*The Praxis I examination is an academic skills assessment in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. It is administered by the Educational Testing Services, and information about the examination is available at www.ets.org/praxis.

register for the Praxis II Subject Assessments

(Content Area/Specialization) in order to be

approved for clinical experience and practicum.

Great Classrooms and Resources

You will have the tools you need to excel in the classroom.

Our Curriculum Materials Center provides students

with the resources needed to develop classes that engage

and challenge students. The Audiovisual Center gives

students access to digital cameras, scanners, projectors

and software to prepare rich, multimedia presentations.

The library science laboratory provides children’s and

young adult literature.

special Education (BsED) – dual certification· Mentally/Physically Handicapped

Pre-K–8 and Pre-K–4· Mentally/Physically Handicapped

Pre-K–8 and Grades 4–8· Visual Impairment Birth to 21 and Pre-K–4· Visual Impairment Birth to 21 and Grades 4–8library science (BsED)Grades K–12library science (Bs)Non-teaching degree

secondary Education (BsED) Specialization and Certification in:· Biological Science · Chemistry · Earth and Space Science · English· General Science · German · Mathematics · Physics and Mathematics · Physics · Social Studies · Spanish

D E p a r t m E n t a l o f f E r i n g s

ElEmEntary EDuCatIon 610.683.4262

www.kutztown.edu/ElementaryEducation

Teacher candidates who graduate from the Elementary Education program are certified to teach grades Pre-K–4 or Grades 4–8. Coursework includes a strong background in the fundamentals of general education, such as composition, general psychology, literature, mathematics, history, and courses in the fields of humanities, social and natural sciences.

Field ExperiencesIn this program, field experiences take place from the first year. Early on, pre-candidates visit elementary schools in different areas to see first-hand the challenges associated with the teaching profession. These experiences also allow pre-candidates the chance to evaluate their commitment to the field and help them decide what grade level they would like to teach. Pre-candidates spend 40 hours in different classrooms, ensuring observation of a variety of classes and teachers.

sEConDary EDuCatIon 610.683.4259

www.kutztown.edu/SecondaryEducation

Graduates of Kutztown’s Secondary Education program are certified to teach in grades seven through 12 in a selected area of specialization. Modern language certification is for grades kindergarten through 12.

Field ExperiencesIn this program, field experiences increase in complexity and intensity as the student moves from pre-candidacy to candidacy. Field hours are embedded in courses to allow for guided exploration, reflection and discussion. The Secondary Education model utilizes school partnerships so that teaching candidates have an opportunity to work in diverse school settings and grades. Candidates are enrolled full-time in the senior clinical experience and practicum. With the supervision of teachers in the school districts and KU faculty, candidates have two clinical experience and practicum assignments, each lasting eight weeks.

• EnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL) 610.683.4259

KU’s Secondary Education Department has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to provide the Program Specialist Certificate — English as a Second Language (ESL). This certificate may be obtained by completing 12 credits of classes and a 15-hour field experience, and is applied for after the initial certification has been completed. This certificate is for certificate holders in all kindergarten through grade 12 programs.

spECIal EDuCatIon610.683.4290www.kutztown.edu/SpecialEducation

Teacher candidates who graduate from either the Mentally/Physically Handicapped (MPH) or Visually Impaired (VI) program are certified to teach special education in their area of expertise, as well as Pre-K–4 or Grades 4–8 classrooms. The Special Education grade programs vary according to specialization. Candidates in the MPH and VI programs are exposed to a broad range of courses that address the instruction of children and youth in both regular and special education settings.

Field Experiences The Special Education programs offer ample field experiences. Students complete a 20-hour pre-entrance field observation in their area of specialization as part of the MPH program. For MPH and VI majors, an additional 40 hours of observation must be completed by the end of the fourth semester. In the semester in which students complete 48 credits, they apply for candidacy status (see Admission and Teacher Preparation Programs section). The junior year brings the opportunity for a supervised professional field experience. By the senior year, a candidate completes the clinical experience and practicum assignments in special education and Pre-K–4 or Grades 4–8.

lIBrary sCIEnCE anD InstruCtIonal tEChnology

610.683.4300www.kutztown.edu/LibraryScience

The Library Science program prepares skilled professional library information specialists. Students completing these programs are prepared as professional librarians to evaluate, select, collect, organize, store, retrieve and disseminate information. The primary emphasis of the program is school librarianship. Candidates in the library science major take a broad spectrum of liberal arts courses, as well as gain an excellent knowledge of library technology. Instructional technology courses provide essential background and training in the effective use of instructional technologies such as computers, video, graphics, interactive multimedia and displays.

Field Experiences There are practical learning components in the Library Science program. As sophomores, students spend observation time at elementary, middle and secondary school libraries in rural, urban and suburban areas. In the semester in which students complete 48 credits, they apply for candidacy status (see Admission and Teacher Preparation Programs section). During the junior year, candidates have the opportunity for a supervised professional field experience. In their senior year, candidates complete clinical field experience and practicum assignments in elementary and secondary libraries. Non-teaching degree majors complete field experiences in public, academic or special libraries.

art EDuCatIon anD musIC EDuCatIon610.683.4250/4550www.kutztown.edu/ArtEducationwww.kutztown.edu/MusicEducation

The College of Education collaborates with the College of Visual and Performing Arts in offering degree programs leading to certification in art education and music education. Students are admitted to candidacy in the College of Education leading to certification as art teachers or music teachers. Students in these programs must meet candidacy for teacher preparation requirements and specific admission requirements for each program. These guidelines can be found in the College of Visual and Performing Arts viewbook and the undergraduate application.

h o n o r s p r o g r a m

The Kutztown University Honors Program provides

a challenging, individualized and rewarding

experience for students who have academically

distinguished themselves in high school. The

program complements your degree requirements with

exceptional opportunities for research, travel and

professional development. You may also design, with

faculty, an independent study course in a field that

interests you.

Honors participants enroll in a curriculum that

brings together students from across the university.

They also have access to seminars, peer mentoring,

honors research experiences and internships.

The culmination of the experience is the thesis

presentation at a professional conference, along with

honors program recognition on a student’s transcript.

Teacher candidates in the College of Education

begin their field experiences during their first

year. Candidates visit various schools to observe

differences and similarities in procedures and

instructional delivery. Observations continue through

the sophomore year, leading to the junior year’s

professional semester/early field experience. During

this time, teacher candidates have the opportunity to

study, observe and work with master teachers. As a

senior, each candidate completes clinical experiences

(student teaching) assigned to different school

districts for two 8-week periods.

Clinical experience and practicum are the pinnacles

of a teacher candidate’s professional preparation.

Placements for clinical experience cover a range of

school districts in 12 counties, affording each

candidate the opportunity to work to maximum ability

in a variety of settings. Teacher candidates may also

interview to complete clinical experience at the Ramey

Unit School, DODEA, Aquedillo, Puerto Rico.

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