Secondary Education Minor

Stand out with a minor that connects education, culture, and real-world issues.

Kutztown University’s Secondary Education minor offers a broader look at adolescent learning, multicultural education, English Language Learners, and secondary classrooms. This 18-credit minor is designed for students who are interested in secondary education but are not pursuing a career as a traditional teacher.

With an emphasis on social justice and culturally relevant education, this minor offers an engaging perspective that can complement many majors while helping students think more deeply the challenges faced by underserved schools and their communities.

Program Highlights

18-credit minor open to non-Secondary Education majors
Focus on secondary education for those not pursuing 7-12 certification
Strong emphasis on social justice, diverse learners and culturally relevant education
Includes the popular EDUC 120 Hip Hop and Multicultural Education course
Ideal for majors such as: Art Education, Special Education, History, Psychology, Social Work

Coursework — 18 credits

Required Courses:

EDUC 100 Perspectives on American Education
EDUC 120 Hip Hop and Multicultural Education
EDUC 150 Meeting Instruction Needs of English Language Learners
EDUC 326 Introduction to Middle-Level Education

Choose 2 elective courses from:

SPAN 110 Spanish for Educators
SPEE 201 Cognitive Development of Diverse Learners in a Standards Aligned System
ELED 221 Literature for Upper Elementary and Middle-Level Learners
LLTC 321 Instructional Technology in Education

For more information about the Secondary Education minor and how to enroll, contact program advisor Dr. George Sirrakos at sirrakos@kutztown.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What makes the Secondary Education minor unique?

This minor is an opportunity those not interested in pursuing traditional teaching to learn more deeply about education and the challenges that underserved schools and their students face. The minor also stands out for its emphasis on social justice and for popular courses like EDUC 120 Hip Hop and Multicultural Education.
What majors does this minor go well with?

This minor is a strong fit for students interested in middle and high school education, social justice, multicultural education, and the experiences of students in diverse school settings. It can be a great fit for majors such as: Art Education, Special Education, History, Psychology, and Social Work.
What will I learn from this minor?
Students in the minor explore topics such as:
- schools and society
- multicultural education
- English Language Learners
- middle-level education
- diverse learners
Who can enroll in the Secondary Education minor?

The minor is for non-Secondary Education majors.

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