Posted: 2/4/2021 8:00 a.m.
Kutztown University's guide to the spring semester: Spring 2021 Plan
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Secondary Education, M.Ed.
Master of Education in Secondary Education: Teaching with Initial Certification
The M.Ed in Secondary Education: Teaching with Initial Certification is a hybrid, social justice-oriented teacher preparation program. The program is designed for individuals with undergraduate degrees, interested in becoming teachers of diverse student populations in U.S. urban public schools. The program is guided by and employs the Danielson Framework for Teaching. This framework includes:
- Planning & Preparation- Demonstrating knowledge of content & pedagogy
- Classroom Environment – Demonstrating knowledge of students
- Instruction – Designing curriculum and planning instruction
- Professional Responsibilities – Reflection on teaching, maintaining records, communicating with families, participating in professional communities, growing & showing professionalism
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Final semester in full-time placement in an urban secondary school within Reading or Allentown School Districts. |
Summer 2021 Admissions
*Deadline extended!* Submit application by March 15th, 2021. Click here to apply. Applications will be reviewed starting March 15th, 2021.
Admissions Requirements
- Official transcripts for all previous colleges or universities
- Clearances
- Act 34, Act 126, Act 114, Act 151 & TB test
- Send clearances to Graduate Admissions after applying.
- Find instructions for obtaining clearances here.
- Act 34, Act 126, Act 114, Act 151 & TB test
- Demonstrate evidence of content-area knowledge:
- undergraduate/graduate content area courses
- passing Praxis II score; and/or
- professional work experience
- Participate in a Zoom interview after applying
- Attend a virtual open house in Spring 2021
Upcoming Open House Dates
Click through dates to RSVP.
How Can I Receive More Information?
Be sure to review our FAQ. If you would like more information on the M.Ed. in Secondary Education with Initial Certification, email Dr. Amber Pabon at gradteach@kutztown.edu. For questions regarding the application or the sending of clearances, please contact Ms. Kelly Hish in Graduate Admissions at khish@kutztown.edu. Questions regarding cost and tuition should be directed to the Office of Student Accounts at studentaccounts@kutztown.edu.