Multicultural Education Program
100 Beekey Building
Kutztown, PA 19530
Master of Education
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Multicultural Education program prepares educators to proactively support the changing demographic of school-aged children. Through this thirty-three (33) credit program, students will learn concepts of legal, historical, and philosophical foundations of multicultural education through narratives and community-based experiences before they choose their concentration in Equity in Education, Special Education, Visual Impairment, or English as a Second Language (ESL).
With the addition of the Multicultural Education program, Kutztown University enhances the already robust and award-winning selection of graduate education programs and courses that are offered completely online, allowing for enrollment from anywhere.
What can I do with a master’s in multicultural education?
Graduates of this very versatile and unique program can pursue careers in:
For certified teachers, program options will enable graduates to earn additional certification in Special Education, PreK-12 or Educational Specialist Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language.
The M.Ed. Program includes options for those seeking special education certification or ESL certfication in Pennsylvania.
How to Apply
We encourage applicants apply as early as possible to their track of interest as this allows time to process documents, gives the committee the ability to make thoughtful decisions, and affords admitted students to be granted access to our online learning platform. In that spirit, please refer to the following deadlines for guidance:
Summer term: May 1
Fall term: August 1
Winter term: November 1
Student Learning Outcomes
The M.Ed. in Multicultural Education at Kutztown University offers advanced study on methods that serve diverse learners in the classroom and beyond. It also allows educators and those in related fields to enhance their knowledge, skills and dispositions to work more effectively with individuals from various backgrounds.
The program will help teachers, administrators, school staff, and other practitioners to:
Core Courses in the Program:
You will find additional courses for each track below.