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

Help people thrive in schools, communities, and across higher education.
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

Become the foundational teacher and learning leader students remember.
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

Turn your passion into a subject students love.
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

Make learning accessible for every learner, every day.
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.