Majors, Minors & Departments
The outstanding liberal arts and sciences curriculum provides a well-rounded educational experience. Students may choose to complete an internship at any of hundreds of firms each year. There are also opportunities to study in other countries with a study abroad program. This range of experiences gives students many career paths and options to consider.
Students with interests in more than one area may want to consider declaring a dual major. By combining two majors, a student graduates with qualifications to excel in more types of positions. Consider the possibilities: environmental science and biology will prepare you for work in countless areas, or majoring in archaeology and geography can place you on the cutting edge in spatial analysis of cultures and high-tech cartography. Declaring a dual major may require attending Kutztown University for an additional semester or two.
Declaring a minor is similar, though it requires fewer additional courses. A modern language minor is popular for many students, as it provides them with additional insight into another culture, and assists students seeking careers with international companies or targeting multi-lingual consumers in the United States. Another option for students is to minor in an area closely related to their major to expand their knowledge base.
LAS Majors
- Anthropology
- Biochemistry
- Biology: Allied Health
- Biology: Molecular/Micro/ Cell
- Biology: Organismal/Ecology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice: Paralegal Studies
- English
- English: Paralegal
- English: Professional Writing
- Environmental Science: Biology
- Environmental Science: Chemistry
- Environmental Science: Geography
- Environmental Science: Geology
- General Studies
- General Studies: Professional Studies
- Geography: Environmental
- Geography: General
- Geography: Globalization
- Geography: Planning
- Geology
- German Studies: Communication and Culture
- History
- History: Paralegal Studies
- Information Technology
- Marine Science: Biology
- Marine Science: Oceanography
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Philosophy: Religious Studies
- Physical Science: Astronomy
- Physical Science: Physics Engineering
- Physics
- Political Science
- Political Science: Paralegal Studies
- Pre-Med & Other Health Careers
- Psychology: General
- Psychology: Paralegal Studies
- Public Administration
- Public Administration: Paralegal Studies
- Public Relations
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
LAS Minors
- Actuarial Science
- Anthropology
- Astronomy
- Biochemistry
- Bioethics
- Biology
- Case Management
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice
- Environmental Geography
- Forensic Studies
- Game Development
- Geography
- Geology
- German Communication and Culture
- History
- Homeland Security
- Information Technology
- Literature
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Pennsylvania German Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Planning Geography
- Political Science
- Professional Writing
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Relations
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Development
- Spanish
- Spanish for Modern Business
- Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Graduate Programs
- Computer Science (MS)
- Computer Science: Information Technology (MS)
- English (MA)
- Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
Departments
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Department of Anthropology/Sociology
Interim Chair: Dr. Kim Shively, shively@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Mrs. Lori Dahlquist, ldahlqui@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4242
Office: 467 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
- BA Anthropology
- BA Sociology
Minors
- Anthropology
- Pennsylvania German Studies
- Sociology
- Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Department of Biology
Chair: Dr. Chrisopher Sacchi, sacchi@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Mrs. Christina Ferris, ferris@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4307
Office: 223 Boehm Science Building
WebsiteMajors
- BS Biology: Allied Health
- BS Pre-Med & Other Health Careers
- BS Biology: Molecular/Micro/ Cell
- BS Biology: Organismal/Ecology
- BS Environmental Science: Biology*
- BS Environmental Science: Chemistry*
- BS Environmental Science: Geography*
- BS Environmental Science: Geology*
*The Environmental Science Program Coordinator is Dr. Julie Palkendo, palkendo@kutztown.edu
Minors- Biology
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Department of Computer Science & Information Technology
Chair: Dr. Lisa Frye, frye@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Mrs. Cynthia Sutjak, sutjak@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4422
Office: 256 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
- BS Computer Science
- BS/MS Computer Science: Information Technology
- BS Information Technology
- BS/MS Computer Science
Minors
- Game Development
- Information Technology
- Software Development
Graduate Programs
- Computer Science (MS)
- Computer Science: Information Technology (MS)
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Department of Criminal Justice
Chair: Dr. Jonathan Kremser, kremser@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Mrs. Dena Lewis, lewis@kutztown.edu
Phone: 484-646-4265
Office: 365 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
- BS Criminal Justice
- BS Criminal Justice: Paralegal Studies
Minors
- Criminal Justice
- Forensic Studies
- Homeland Security
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Department of English
Chair: Dr. Tony Bleach, bleach@kutztown.edu
Assistant Chair: Dr. Johnathan Shaw, shaw@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Mrs. Andrea Buno, buno@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4353
Office: 132 Lytle Hall
WebsiteMajors
- BA English
- BA English: Paralegal Studies
- BA English: Professional Writing
- BS Public Relations
Minors
- Literature
- Professional Writing
- Public Relations
Masters Program
- English (MA)
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Department of Geography
Chair: Dr. Richard Courtney, courtney@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Mrs. Laurel Delaney, ldelaney@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4364
Office: 105 Graduate Center
WebsiteMajors
- BA Geography: Environmental
- BA Geography: General
- BA Geography: Globalization
- BA Geography: Planning
Minors
- Geography
- Environmental Geography
- Planning Geography
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Department of History
Chair: Dr. Michael Gabriel, gabriel@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Ms. Anne Cardinal, cardinal@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4385
Office: 115 Lytle Hall
WebsiteMajors
- BA History
BA History: Paralegal Studies
Minors
- History
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Department of Mathematics
Chair: Dr. Paul Ache, ache@kutztown.edu
Secretary:
Phone: 610-683-4410
Office: 227 Lytle Hall
WebsiteMajors
- BS Mathematics
Minors
- Actuarial Science
- Mathematics
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Department of Modern Language Studies
Chair: Dr. Christine Núñez, nunez@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Mrs. Merlene Oswald, moswald@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4427
Office: 231 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
German Studies: Communication and CultureBA - BA Spanish
Minors
- German Communication and Culture
- Spanish
- Spanish for Modern Business
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Department of Philosophy
Chair: Dr. Ashraf Adeel adeel@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Heather Pafchek, pafchek@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4230
Office: A 315 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
- BA Philosophy
- BA Philosophy: Religious Studies
Minors
- Bioethics
- Philosophy
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Department of Physical Sciences
Chair: Dr. Edward Simpson, simpson@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Ms. Caecilia Holt, holt@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4447
Office: 425 Boehm Science Center
WebsiteMajors
- BS Biochemistry
- BS Chemistry
- BS Geology
- BS Marine Science: Biology*
- BS Marine Science: Oceanography*
- BS Physics
- BS Physics: Astronomy
- BS Physics: Engineering
*The Marine Science Program Coordinator is Dr. Adrienne Oakley, oakley@kutztown.edu
Minors
- Astronomy
- Marine Science
- Physics
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Marine Sciences*
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Department of Political Science & Public Administration
Chair: Dr. Steve Lem, lem@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Heather Pafchek, pafchek@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4449
Office: A 318 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
- BA Political Science
- BA Political Science: Paralegal Studies
- BS Public Administration
Minor
- International Studies
- Political Science
- Public Administration
Graduate Program
- Public Administration (MPA)
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Department of Psychology
Chair: Dr. Gregory Shelley, shelley@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Mrs. Christy Derr, derr@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4455
Office: 384 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
- BS Psychology
- BS Psychology: Paralegal Studies
Minors
- Psychology
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Department of Social Work
Chair: Dr. John Vafeas, vafeas@kutztown.edu
Secretaries: Mrs. Andrea Snyder, asnyder@kutztown.edu;
Mrs. Mary Borst-Bononno, bononno@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4235
Office: 351 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
- BSW Social Work
Minors
- Social Work
- Case Management
Graduate Programs
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Doctor of Social Work (DSW)