Early College Academy for Education

KU's College of Education, in partnership with area high schools, is helping to create access to careers in education with this unique, dual enrollment program.

How it Works

High school students who have a general interest in working with children and education studies, can attend classes on KU’s campus where they take two courses in the fall semester and two in the spring. The four courses count toward majors in education.

Classes are scheduled for half a day, two or three days a week. By the end of the academic year, students can earn up to 12 credits, equivalent to one full-time semester of college. For some schools, students will participate in an internship program at elementary or middle schools in their district on other days of the week.

Schedule (morning):

Benefits of the Program

• A completed, 12-credit college semester before high school graduation
• Courses scheduled on the same days to maximize time on campus
• Taught by Kutztown University faculty
• Confidence to enroll at a college or university
• Improve scholarship opportunities
• Success and retention once enrolled at a college
• Become familiar with the university community
• A reduced tuition rate and admission fee waiver
• Access to Rohrbach Library, Planetarium, and STEAMWORKS - KU’s
  makerspace
• Jump start decisions regarding future career options

*Requirements must be completed before admission to the dual enrollment program.

For More Information

Is your district interested in partnering with KU? Have any other questions?

Contact Dr. Rebecca West Burns, dean, College of Education
Email: burns@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4300