Academic Departments

Kutztown University’s College of Education is home to four academic departments; each focused on preparing educators, counselors, and education leaders through high-impact coursework and real-world experiences. Whether you see yourself in a K-12 school, a college campus, or a community setting, you can explore our programs and connect with the department that fits your goals.

Counselor Education AND Student Affairs

Prepare for meaningful work supporting student well-being, growth, and success through counseling and student affairs pathways. The CESA department offers CACREP-accredited graduate counseling programs and a Student Affairs in Higher Education master’s program.

Elementary, Middle Level, Library, AND Learning Technologies

Explore pathways that prepare you for early childhood education, support literacy, build engaging learning environments, and lead instruction with effective tools and strategies. Programs in this department include Elementary Education, Library Science, Instructional Technology, Reading Specialist options, and more.

Secondary Education

If you’re passionate about a subject (like English, Social Studies, or STEM), Secondary Education helps you turn that enthusiasm into powerful instruction. The department supports certification in 7–12 subject areas and offers additional pathways including English as a Second Language Endorsement, and Principal and Supervisory certifications.

Special Education

Prepare to support students with diverse learning needs through programs leading to PK–12 special education certification, plus distinctive opportunities such as visual impairment preparation and related minors and endorsements.

Call for Third Party Comments

Submission Deadline: August 24, 2026
On September 22-23, Kutztown University will host an initial accreditation visit by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). In preparation for the visit, the AAQEP Quality Review Team is soliciting public comment about the quality of educator preparation provided by Kutztown University, based on AAQEP’s 2025 expectations framework. All comments must be submitted by August 24, 2026 through the AAQEP website: Submit Comment