Department of Secondary Education
Turn your passion into a teaching career.
Kutztown University's Department of Secondary Education prepares future middle and high school teachers and helps experienced educators advance their careers through undergraduate degrees, graduate programs and professional certifications. Whether you're looking to become a certified teacher in Pennsylvania, teach a subject you love or pursue educational leadership, explore our programs and discover opportunities to grow as an educator.
Contact us at: secondaryeducation@kutztown.edu | 610-683-4259 | Beekey Building Room 226
Become a Certified Teacher in Pennsylvania
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B.S.Ed. Secondary Education Initial Certification
Turn your passion for your favorite subject into a rewarding teaching career. Prepare for Pennsylvania teaching certification through specialized coursework, hands-on classroom experiences and mentorship from experienced educators. Initial certification in grades 7-12 subject areas include English, mathematics, sciences, social studies and computer science.
120 credits of in-person coursework and clinical experiences.
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M.Ed. Secondary Education: Teaching with Initial Certification
Turn your bachelor's degree into a teaching career: earn a master's degree and prepare for Pennsylvania teaching certification through online coursework, faculty mentorship and flexible clinical pathways. Initial certification subject areas include grades 7-12 in English, mathematics, science, social studies or computer science and grades PK-12 in Spanish or German.
36 credits of online graduate coursework with in-person clinical experience. Eligible candidates may fulfill clinical experience through the Experience-Based Certification employment pathway.
Advance Your Teaching Career
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M.Ed. Secondary Education: Curriculum & Instruction
Strengthen your teaching practice through advanced study in curriculum development, instruction and educational research. This flexible online program is designed for practicing educators seeking professional growth.
30 credits of graduate online coursework.
➔ Explore the M.Ed. Secondary Education: Curriculum & Instruction program
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English as a Second Language PK-12 Program Specialist Endorsement
Expand your teaching credentials into an area in high need of licensed teachers and develop specialized skills to support multilingual learners. Delve into language acquisition, culturally responsive instruction and assessment through online coursework and classroom fieldwork.
15 credits primarily online with 60 hours of fieldwork.
➔ Explore the English as a Second Language PK-12 Endorsement program
Pursue School Leadership
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Principal Certification PK-12
Prepare for school leadership through graduate coursework in instructional leadership, school improvement and educational administration, paired with practical internship experience.
24 credits of online coursework with in-person internship.
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Supervisory Certification: Curriculum and Instruction PK-12
Develop the skills to lead curriculum development, instructional improvement and professional learning. Coursework is stackable with the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction.
24 credits of primarily online coursework with in-person internship.
➔ Explore the Supervisor in Curriculum and Instruction program