Accreditation & Standards
Teacher Education programs at Kutztown University are fully accredited by the State of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Being an accredited institution recognizes KU as an educational institution that meets or exceeds state standards. This accreditation involves a regular process of alignment with state teacher education program standards and compliance with all aspects of appropriate Pennsylvania state law and code. Our continuing accreditation attests to the commitment and quality of the College of Education’s teacher preparation programs.
In addition to state accreditation, Teacher Education programs at Kutztown University are nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). NCATE establishes high and rigorous standards for preparation programs, holds accredited institutions accountable for meeting these standards, and requires institutions to demonstrate that teacher candidates know their subject matter and how to teach it effectively to all students.
The Teacher Preparation Program Report (Title II report) can be accessed through the U.S. Department of Education's Title II website.
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CHAPTER 354 GENERAL STANDARDS:
Click below to view Chapter 354 General Standards for Teacher Certification:
- English
- Foreign Languages
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Earth Space Science
- General Science
Please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education for information on the Common Core Standards.
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TITLE II COMPLETER TEST PASS RATES
Test Name
Kutztown University
% Pass RateState of Pennsylvania
% Pass RateBasic Skills Tests
BASIC SKILLS TEST: MATH
100%
BASIC SKILLS TEST: READING
100%
BASIC SKILLS TEST: WRITING
100%
Licensure Tests
BIOLOGY CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
*
98%
EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES - CK
*
94%
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS: CK
93%
95%
FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS
100%
99%
GERMAN WORLD LANGUAGE
*
*
MATHEMATICS CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
*
76%
PHYSICS CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
*
100%
SOCIAL STUDIES CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
82%
88%
SPANISH WORLD LANGUAGE
*
74%
Total
80%
*Less than 10 Test Takers
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Ability of completers to be hired in education positions for which they have prepared (initial & advanced levels):
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