Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Animated Arts

Animated Arts is the newest and fastest growing visual art program at Kutztown University. Here, students work with the latest technology across a range of visual fields – 2D and 3D Animation, Concept Art and Storyboarding, and 3D Digital Modeling & Rendering – becoming leaders in visual innovation for all types of media production, from film to television to video games.

Anthropology

By focusing on the complex linkages among four subfields – physical anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and cultural anthropology – and emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork, students are prepared for graduate study and for careers in social services, international affairs, cultural events, museums, public service, and private business.

Art

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art hones student skills across a wide range of approaches and media, from traditional to digital. Following a foundational year studying drawing, design, and art history, students explore a variety of artistic practices before concentrating in their chosen medium. Art specializations include ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and textiles.

Art Education

The Master of Art Education program empowers art educators to be leaders in the field by advocating for the power of the visual arts in a broad range of art education settings. This 30-33 credit graduate program can be earned completely online or in a blended online/face-to-face format. Degrees are completed in as little as two years or up to six years.

Art Education

As an Art Education major, you will receive training in a wide range of studio processes, obtain a solid art history foundation, and learn and grow as an educator. The program concludes with a clinical student teaching experience in an elementary, middle, or high school. Students have the option to teach in a variety of settings, including rural, suburban, and urban locations in eastern Pennsylvania.

Art Education: Alternative Settings

Art History

The Art History major prepares students for careers in museums, galleries, historic sites, arts organizations, and various academic pursuits. Students explore social and cultural history through the lens of the visual arts, reaching from the prehistoric to the global contemporary.

Arts Administration

The Arts Administration program prepares leaders in the arts in a wide range of public, private, and non-profit sectors with attention to financial management, civic engagement, and the ethical and legal responsibilities impacting arts organizations.

Audio Production

The Audio Production Certificate is a 6-credit model designed to provide students with the skills needed to enter the professional media field or hone the skills of those already working in the field. The Audio Production Certificate teaches sound recording, mixing, and mastering from the introductory to the mastery level. Program Requirements: 6 credits. Students must earn a “C” or higher in all required courses.

Autism Endorsement

The following program leads to an endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorders PK-12 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. A student must be enrolled in a program leading to instructional certification or hold a Pennsylvania level one or higher certification in an instructional area. The following instructional areas will be considered: Art Education, Elementary Education (PreK-4), Middle Level (4-8), Library Science, Music Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, or Special...

Biochemistry

The Biochemistry major focuses on understanding life at the level of how molecules interact and react, explaining such things as how oxygen is transported in the blood, how food is converted into metabolic energy, and how medicines work within our bodies. The major combines critical thinking and quantitative analysis skills with hands-on laboratory experience using state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Biochemistry: Pharmacy

The Biochemistry major focuses on understanding life at the level of how molecules interact and react, explaining such things as how oxygen is transported in the blood, how food is converted into metabolic energy, and how medicines work within our bodies. The major combines critical thinking and quantitative analysis skills with hands-on laboratory experience using state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Biology: Allied Health

The Allied Health Track at Kutztown University is designed to help students prepare for further education in a variety of health-related fields including, but not limited to, the following: physical therapy, physician assistant, pharmacy, laboratory technology, occupational therapy, optometry, and chiropractic.

Biology: Molecular/Micro/Cell

The Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Cell Biology Track at Kutztown University is designed to help students prepare for research and laboratory work in a variety of fields. In addition to seeking employment following graduation, many of our students who have completed this track have also gone on to earn master’s and/or doctoral degrees in Microbiology, Molecular and Cell biology and related fields.

Biology: Organismal/Ecology

The curriculum in each of our tracks provide students with a sound academic foundation in all Formal and Natural Sciences, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and, of course, Biology. Students in our program learn about fundamental biological concepts and principles, scientific thinking and experiment design. Students in our program will also become familiar with how Biology is learned – from molecules, to cells, to whole organisms – as well as their ecology and that of their ecosystems.

Biology: Pre-Med & Other Health Careers

Business Administration

The MBA program at Kutztown University provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in today’s competitive business environment. The curriculum focuses on developing well-rounded business leaders with expertise in key areas of business. Students will select two MBA certificates along with two core MBA courses to earn their Master of Business Administration.

Business Administration: Accounting

The accounting program at Kutztown University provides students with a knowledge base in both financial and managerial accounting. The accounting courses expose students to a broad array of accounting skills which are necessary for management responsibility within a company, in the field of public accounting, or for pursuing a graduate program.

Business Administration: Entrepreneurship

The entrepreneurship program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles, strategies, and practical skills necessary to identify, develop, and manage successful business ventures. Entrepreneurship students gain insights into various facets of entrepreneurship, including opportunity recognition, business planning, financial management, marketing, and innovation.

Business Administration: Finance

As an affiliated university of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Affiliation Program, the finance program portrays to students and employers that its curriculum is closely tied to the practice of investment management and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA program exams. Our Applied Investment Management program, where students manage real money, is one of the most rewarding experiential learning opportunities that you will ever encounter.

Business Administration: General Business

The general business program provides students with a broad understanding of various aspects of business, including management, marketing, finance, accounting, supply chain management, economics, human resource management and personal financial planning. It covers a variety of foundational principles and skills necessary for success in diverse business environments.

Business Administration: Human Resource Management

Business Administration: Management

The management program provides comprehensive education in the principles and practices of organizational leadership. Throughout their coursework, students explore key areas such as human resources, organizational behavior, and the relationship among business, government, and society. Through their required and elective courses, students gain an understanding of how businesses operate.

Business Administration: Marketing

The marketing program at Kutztown University provides a robust foundation in marketing by exposing students to the fundamental principles, tools, and concepts of marketing and how they apply to the offering of goods and services and create value for various stakeholders. The curriculum prepares students to develop a full range of skills such as critical thinking, quantitative and qualitative analysis, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Business Administration: Personal Financial Planning

Business Administration: Supply Chain Management

Business Decision-Making

KU’s Business Decision-Making Graduate Certificate is designed to provide advanced knowledge of the tools and methods that help professionals make effective and informed decisions. This program is built to be accessible to all postbaccalaureate students, including those without a bachelor’s degree in business or extensive professional experience. For the latter the certificate’s curriculum provides a substitute course that introduces students to accounting, finance and economics – no...

Business Leadership

Today’s business leaders must be able to inspire, motivate, build teams and foster long-term success. Now, more than ever, the ability to make informed decisions, manage a team and communicate clearly is in high demand. With the goal of empowering students to be confident business leaders, Kutztown University’s Leadership Graduate Certificate teaches students how to problem solve, think critically and communicate effectively within an organization and among co-workers. The certificate is a...

Chemistry

The Chemistry major focuses on developing an understanding of our world from atomic to macroscopic perspectives. It couples theoretical foundations in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and biochemistry with hands-on laboratory experience involving state-of-the-art instrumentation. This major prepares students for graduate study in chemistry and related disciplines, and for careers in pharmaceutical industries, environmental testing, manufacturing, food science, etc.

Chemistry: Applied

The Chemistry major focuses on developing an understanding of our world from atomic to macroscopic perspectives. It couples theoretical foundations in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and biochemistry with hands-on laboratory experience involving state-of-the-art instrumentation. This major prepares students for graduate study in chemistry and related disciplines, and for careers in pharmaceutical industries, environmental testing, manufacturing, food science, etc.

Cinema, Television, and Media Production

Cinematography

The Cinematography Certificate includes classes in cinematography, cinema lighting and advanced cinematography. Classes in this certificate support camera methods, industry standard equipment, production design, and lighting techniques resulting professional-looking productions, from business commercials to short films. This certificate introduces students to the step-by-step process of cinematography that will be useful in a broad scope of industries and workplaces.

Communication Design

The MFA in Communication Design encourage students to think innovatively and use in-depth investigation to solve design problems and formulate creative expression. The program promotes a well-rounded education through the study of design history, contemporary topics, typography, emerging media, and the exploration of personal and professional goals. Students ultimately create an original capstone graduate research project exploring their creative path to professional or academic aspirations.

Communication Design

Kutztown University’s Communication Design (KUCD) program is a community of designers who are passionate about what they create. We empower you to solve problems, communicate visually, and evoke meaningful change—all through dynamic visual expression. CD students learn all aspects of design as required by the industry: Graphic Design, Advertising Design, Interactive Design, and Illustration.

Communication Studies

Strong communication is at the root of every successful company, and our communication major will teach you the skills to succeed anywhere. We believe that doing is succeeding. From day one, you will learn professional skills that employers value the most: problem solving, speaking, writing, critical thinking, analysis, and so much more.

Computer Science

The major in Computer Science focuses on the core concepts in computer science and software engineering, allowing students to build a foundation, thus having the capability to learn any new technology. The classes are varied and exciting, utilizing a wide array of programming languages: Network Programming, Data Mining, Big Data, Game Development, Human Computer Interaction, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Engineering.

Computer Science: Information Technology

The Master of Science in Information Technology allows students to build a knowledge base for application support in any industry, from healthcare to sports, from retail to government. No organization can function without employees who have the skills and credentials of an IT professional. You can become one of those most sought-after experts by building a foundation of knowledge in the three key areas: networking, security and databases.

Computer Science: Interdisciplinary Experience

Interdisciplinary Experience track provides a breadth in graduate studies by permitting study in areas that enhance and broaden the student’s knowledge and skills. The Computer Science ID track provides the opportunity to incorporate study in other disciplines into a Computer Science master’s degree that enhances the degree holder’s career prospects.

Computer Science: Software Development

The Master of Science in Computer Science focuses on the core concepts in computer science and software engineering, allowing students to build a foundation, thus having the capability to learn any new technology. The classes are varied and exciting utilizing a wide array of programming languages: Network Programming, Data Mining, Big Data, Game Development, Human Computer Interaction, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering.

Counseling: Addiction

The Department of Counselor Education offers a 60-semester hour Master of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in Addiction Counseling. The program is structured to meet the standards required by CACREP for accreditation. The Addiction Counseling program is currently under review for CACREP accreditation as a "new application in process." The Addiction program consists of core counseling courses, specialty area courses, and 700 hours of field experience. Degree requirements for this

Counseling: Clinical Mental Health

The Department of Counselor Education offers a 60-semester hour CACREP accredited Master of Arts degree program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The program consists of core counseling courses, specialty area courses, and 700 hours of field experience. Degree requirements for this program meet the educational requirements for Pennsylvania state licensure in Professional Counseling (LPC). Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Certified Counselor (NCC) examination, a...

Counseling: Marriage, Couple, and Family Relationships

The Department of Counselor Education offers a 60-semester hour CACREP accredited Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling program. The program consists of core counseling courses, specialty area courses, and 700 hours of field experience. Students who successfully complete degree requirements for this program meet the educational requirements for Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Certified Counselor (NCC) examination, a...

Creative Catalyst

The Creative Catalyst Certificate at Kutztown University is a graduate program for design professionals with 1-5 years of experience who are eager to enhance their portfolios and expand their design skills. This program offers an opportunity to explore new design strategies, dive into research across various design fields, and exhibit your design work.

Creative Futures

The Creative Catalyst Certificate at Kutztown University is for current designers looking to advance their careers. Through the courses in this certificate you will learn new design technologies, related to print, web, apps, social media, creative direction, and advanced interactive design skills.

Creative Refresh

The Creative Refresh Certificate at Kutztown University is for current design professionals who are ready to enhance their skills and gain a competitive edge in the job market. This program offers the opportunity to update your portfolio while diving into personal design exploration. You will solve complex design problems across various fields, including advertising, graphic design, interactive design, illustration, and other related topics. You will gain an understanding of different market

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice major prepares students for careers in law enforcement, court administration, corrections, juvenile justice, and graduate degrees in social science fields. Graduates go on to work in a wide range of federal, state, and local agencies.

Criminal Justice: Paralegal Studies

Cybersecurity

Data Analytics

Database Design and Administration

Database Design and Implementation

Data Science: Bioinformatics

The major in Data Science focuses on the core concepts in computer science and mathematics, allowing students to build a foundation. Students will gain an understanding of basic programming, database, data analytics, and mathematics concepts to create a foundation in data science. They will also learn how to apply these concepts to a concentration area for a more general focus on data science. The concentration areas are bioinformatics, geospatial information, and mathematics.

Data Science: Geospatial Information

Data Science: Mathematics

The major in Data Science focuses on the core concepts in computer science and mathematics, allowing students to build a foundation. Students will gain an understanding of basic programming, database, data analytics, and mathematics concepts to create a foundation in data science. They will also learn how to apply these concepts to a concentration area for a more general focus on data science. The concentration areas are bioinformatics, geospatial information, and mathematics.

Digital Video Production

The Digital Video Production certificate includes classes in audio production, cinematography and post-production. Classes in this certificate support producing a professional-looking video, from business commercials to short films. This certificate introduces students to the step-by-step process of video production that will be useful in a broad scope of industries and workplaces. Program Requirements: 9 credits. Students must earn a “C” or higher in all required courses.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community

Elementary Education: 4-8 Mathematics and Science

Elementary Education: 4-8 Mathematics and Social Studies

Elementary Education: 4-8 Mathematics & English/Language Arts & Reading

Elementary Education: 4-8 Science and Social Studies

Elementary Education: 4-8 Science & English/Language Arts & Reading

Elementary Education: Education Studies (Non-Certification)

Elementary Education: Pre K-4

Elementary Education: PreK-4 with Certification

The Master of Education Pre-K-4 with Certification program provides course preparation in education and includes clinical experience. The program leads to a master’s degree and a teaching certification in Elementary Education Pre-K – 4. Courses will be taught in the following modalities: online, in- person, or blended format.

English

The BA in English focuses on critical reading and analysis, effective writing for numerous audience and purposes, cultural and media studies, and rhetoric and linguistics. The major fosters skills in reading and interpretation; professionalization, including a required capstone internship; understanding diverse cultures and discursive contexts; and working with numerous traditional and multi-modal writing technologies.

English: Paralegal Studies

The English major with Paralegal Studies offers students a chance to simultaneously obtain a B.A. degree in English and to complete Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) American Bar Association-approved Paralegal Studies Certificate which focuses on the paralegal profession and the limitations imposed by the unauthorized practice of law.

Environmental Science: Biology

The major in Environmental Science emphasizes student capacity to engage with interdisciplinary environmental challenges in both the field and laboratory. The major prepares students for graduate work or for a career in professions such as Environmental Consulting, Laboratory Analysis, Water and Wastewater Management, Geospatial Information Technology, Natural Resource Management and Remediation, and Wildlife Conservation.

Environmental Science: Chemistry

Environmental Science: Geography

Environmental Science: Geology

Environmental Science: Regenerative Organic Agriculture

Game Development

The Game Development major is an interdisciplinary program incorporating courses from numerous departments. This interdisciplinary program incorporates the numerous aspects of game development, including programming, design, creative writing and music, to provide students with the opportunity to pursue a variety of careers in the field. This interdisciplinary approach to Game Development distinguishes KU’s Game Development major from other programs in this area of study.

General Studies (B.A.)

General Studies (B.S.)

General Studies: Professional Studies

Geography: Environmental and Planning Track

Geography: General Track

This track offers the broadest possible training in Geography for students considering graduate school or who are interested in teaching careers in the social sciences. An internship is highly recommended.

Geography: Global and Regional Studies Track

Geology

Geology majors develop a holistic view of the Earth by applying the fundamentals of chemistry, physics, and biology, and specialized geological knowledge toward problem-solving. Kutztown University’s geology program meets all the curriculum requirements for becoming a licensed professional geologist. Geology graduates have the skills and knowledge necessary to directly work as professionals in the Geoscience workforce and/or enter graduate school.

Geospatial Information Technology

Global Communication

The certificate equips participants with global communication skills in international media, global public relations, public diplomacy, and intercultural communication. Specifically, the certificate teaches participants to tailor media messages to different international audiences, design public diplomacy campaigns and communicate effectively across diverse cultures. Program requirements: 9 credits.

History

The History major focuses on the study of past human experiences. The major broadens students’ knowledge of historic content and develops their researching, writing, and critical thinking skills. This major provides a foundation for post-secondary study and for careers related to history such as archive management, government, museum studies, and historical preservation.

History: Paralegal Studies

The History major focuses on the study of past human experiences. The major broadens students’ knowledge of historic content and develops their researching, writing, and critical thinking skills. This major provides a foundation for post-secondary study and for careers related to history such as archive management, government, museum studies, and historical preservation.

Information Technology

The major in Information Technology allows students to build a knowledge base for application support in any industry, from healthcare to sports, from retail to government. No organization can function without employees who have the skills and credentials of an IT professional. You can become one of those most sought-after experts by building a foundation of knowledge in the three key areas: networking, security and databases.

Instructional Coaching Endorsement

The Instructional Coaching Endorsement program is for educators with an active PA Instructional I or II certificate (or out-of-state equivalent) and three years of effective teaching experience. This program leads to an Instructional Coaching endorsement.

Instructional Technology: Digital Classroom Technology

The non-certification program provides course preparation in Instructional Technology. The program leads to a master’s degree in Instructional Technology.

Instructional Technology Specialist Certification

The Instructional Technology Specialist Certification Program provides course preparation in education and includes a comprehensive portfolio. The program leads to a certification.

K-12 English as a Second Language Program Specialist Certification

The K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist Certification provides educators the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to address the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in a comprehensive program.

Leadership and Education

Library Science

The Master of Library Science degree (without certification) program provides course preparation in library science and contains fieldwork and a comprehensive portfolio review. The program leads to a master’s degree in library science.

Library Science (B.S.)

Library Science (B.S.E.D.)

Library Science Extension of Instructional Certification

The Extension of Instructional Certification program provides instruction in library education. This program is for educators with an active PA Instructional I or II certificate (or out-of-state equivalent). This program leads to a Pennsylvania K-12 Library Science, PA Library Media Specialist certification.

Library Science with Extension of Certification

The Master of Library Science with Extension of Instructional Certification provides course preparation in library science education. The program leads to a master’s degree and teaching in Library Science.

Library Science with Initial Certification

The Master of Library Science with Initial Certification provides course preparation in library science education. The program includes clinical experience, a comprehensive portfolio review, and leads to a master’s degree and teaching in Library Science.

Marine Science: Biology

The ocean covers over 71% of our planet. The Marine Science major focuses on the interactions between biology, chemistry, geology, and physics in the world’s oceans. The laboratory and field- intensive interdisciplinary core curriculum prepares students for graduate school and careers in industry, government, fisheries, marine biology, oceanography, marine engineering, marine geology, pharmaceuticals, and natural resource development and protection.

Marine Science: Oceanography

The ocean covers over 71% of our planet. The Marine Science major focuses on the interactions among biology, chemistry, geology, and physics in the world’s oceans. The laboratory and field- intensive interdisciplinary core curriculum prepares students for graduate school and careers in industry, government, fisheries, marine biology, oceanography, marine engineering, marine geology, pharmaceuticals, and natural resource development and protection.

Mathematics

Multicultural Education: English as a Second Language

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Multicultural Education program prepares educators to proactively support the changing demographic of school-aged children. The ESL program concentration empowers professionals to create inclusive, just learning environments by addressing systemic inequities, advocating for diverse learners, and fostering transformative change in schools and communities.

Multicultural Education: Equity in Education

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Multicultural Education program prepares educators to proactively support the changing demographic of school-aged children. The Equity in Education program concentration empowers professionals to create inclusive, just learning environments by addressing systemic inequities, advocating for diverse learners, and fostering transformative change in schools and communities.

Multicultural Education: Special Education

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Multicultural Education program prepares educators to proactively support the changing demographic of school-aged children. The Special Education program concentration empowers professionals to create inclusive, just learning environments by addressing systemic inequities, advocating for diverse learners, and fostering transformative change in schools and communities.

Multicultural Education: Visual Impairment

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Multicultural Education program prepares educators to proactively support the changing demographic of school-aged children. The Visual Impairment program concentration empowers professionals to create inclusive, just learning environments by addressing systemic inequities, advocating for diverse learners, and fostering transformative change in schools and communities.

Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Music provides rigorous musical training within a broad, interdisciplinary education, perfect for students with diverse interests. With expert faculty, personalized instruction, and abundant performance opportunities, students refine their musical skills and explore music’s broader cultural context.

Music: Business

The B.A. in Music with a track in Music Business provides practical experiences and exploration of career opportunities in the music entertainment industry through classroom study that includes technical instruction and hands-on experience. Required courses help students systematically acquire fundamental musical skills by studying basic concepts of music, learning theory through playing and singing, and becoming confident as a singer or instrumentalist in a group.

Music: Commercial Music

A track in Commercial Music Studies will prepare students who wish to pursue careers in recording studios, arts administration, performance of popular music, and other positions in the music industry. The program is comprised of a combination of mentoring from renowned artists/teachers, small class sizes, diverse commercial performance opportunities, and a well-rounded academic curriculum

Music Education

An M.Ed. in Music Education includes advanced teaching theories and instructional design strategies designed for individuals with a K-12 Music Certification. The program provides advanced course work in the field of music education, developing research strategies applicable to the field of teaching and learning, and understanding historical and contemporary musical composition.

Music Education

This National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) accredited program serves teacher candidates who wish to be certified in instrumental, choral, and general music in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in Pennsylvania. This certification is also accepted as initial certification in many other states. The Music Education major at Kutztown combines the studies of the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the College of Education.

Music: Performance

The KU Music Performance emphasis is designed for students with an interest in performing, conducting, writing or teaching music outside of the public schools. The Music major with an emphasis in Music Performance provides preparation for students aspiring to take their place on the stage, to teach in private or community music settings, or to work collaboratively in the vast field of the performing arts.

Physics

The BS Physics major focuses on fundamental knowledge in core areas of physics, engineering, and astronomy coupled with the development of foundational experimental, computational, and observational skills. The program helps students improve their analytical, problem-solving, and effective scientific communication skills through oral, written, and visual mechanisms.

Physics: Astronomy

The BS Physics major focuses on fundamental knowledge in core areas of physics, engineering, and astronomy coupled with the development of foundational experimental, computational, and observational skills. The program helps students improve their analytical, problem-solving, and effective scientific communication skills through oral, written, and visual mechanisms.

Physics: Engineering Physics

The BS Physics major focuses on fundamental knowledge in core areas of physics, engineering, and astronomy coupled with the development of foundational experimental, computational, and observational skills. The program helps students improve their analytical, problem-solving, and effective scientific communication skills through oral, written, and visual mechanisms.

Physics: Engineering Technology

The BS Physics major focuses on fundamental knowledge in core areas of physics, engineering, and astronomy coupled with the development of foundational experimental, computational, and observational skills. The program helps students improve their analytical, problem-solving, and effective scientific communication skills through oral, written, and visual mechanisms.

PK-12 Principal Certification

The PK-12 Principal Certification Program educates PK-12 teacher leaders to increase school achievement in collaborative and comprehensive ways. The program focuses on helping teacher leaders acquire the knowledge to improve student achievement from peers, experts, research, and resources. This program integrates coursework with an internship in the PK-12 school setting.

Political Science

The major in Political Science emphasizes analytical and writing skills together with developing knowledge of the U.S. government, global political systems, and the means of inquiry in the social sciences. The major prepares students for graduate work and for a broad range of careers including administrative positions in government, community organizations, electoral politics, or organizations working on behalf of specific policies.

Political Science: Paralegal Studies

Post-Baccalaureate Art Education Certification

The Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Art Education is available to candidates with an undergraduate B.F.A. degree in the visual arts or B.A. in a related field who have an interest in teaching art in PreK-12 settings. The certification program culminates in a Pennsylvania Department of Education Level I certification in the visual arts. Students in art education have gone on to teach in public, private and charter schools, museums, and community settings.

Post-Baccalaureate Music Education Certification

The Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Music Education offers a pathway for individuals who hold an undergraduate degree in Music to apply for K-12 Music Education Teacher Certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Coursework covers topics in music education issues and trends, instructional design, special education, English as a second language, elementary, choral, and instrumental methods, field experience, and culminates in a clinical experience.

Post-Production

The Post-Production Certificate includes classes in post-production, graphics for digital media and advanced post-production. Classes in this certificate support editing techniques, color management, visual effects and collaborative workflows resulting in delivery of productions in corporate video to short films. This certificate introduces students to the step-by-step process of post-production that will be useful in a broad scope of industries and workplaces. Program Requirements: 9 credits.

Professional Studies in Music

Professional Writing

The Professional Writing major emphasizes effective writing and design, critical reading and analysis, and professionalization in the workplace. Students majoring in Professional Writing may choose from an array of classes in creative writing, technical writing, arts and entertainment writing, or journalism. The major prepares students for graduate work or careers in professions such as author, editor, social media analyst, reporter, technical content writer, or web developer.

Psychology

The General Psychology major focuses on developing a working knowledge of all fields of psychology and approaching topics with innovative and critical problem-solving techniques. Incorporating diverse perspectives into all our courses is a primary goal of our program. Another important goal of our program is to improve students’ communication skills.

Psychology: Paralegal Studies

The General Psychology major focuses on developing a working knowledge of all fields of psychology and approaching topics with innovative and critical problem-solving techniques. Incorporating diverse perspectives into all our courses is a primary goal of our program. Another important goal of our program is to improve students’ communication skills.

Public Administration

The MPA degree will prepare graduate students and career professionals for any job in public administration. Students will learn the processes, challenges, and goals of administering public services, with a special emphasis on the politics of public sector management. Students will develop skills in budgeting, revenue forecasting, auditing, planning, and decision-making, together with the ability to evaluate programs using qualitative and quantitative data.

Public Administration: Criminal Justice

From violent crime to public order offenses, the Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice focuses on applied problem-solving skills. Through course work and an emphasis on student research, students receive specialized knowledge and technical skills in budgeting, planning, personnel administration, legal issues in criminal justice, police strategies, and social policymaking.

Public Relations

The BS in Public Relations teaches critical thinking, writing, and design skills that prepare students for a variety of strategic communications careers. PR professionals help build and maintain an organization’s image or brand identity via media relations, social media, event planning, and crisis management. Our program enables students to build compelling portfolios from their coursework, their required internship, and their time working for our on-campus public relations agency.

Reading Specialist

The Master of Education Degree in Reading program provides course preparation in education. The program leads to a master’s degree in Reading and a Reading Specialist certification. The program includes a passing score on the PDE Reading Specialist PK-12 exam.

Reading Specialist Certification

The Reading Specialist program provides course preparation in education. The program leads to a Reading Specialist certification. The program includes a passing score on the PDE Reading Specialist PK-12 exam.

School Counseling

The Department of Counselor Education offers a Master of Science degree in School Counseling designed to prepare counselors to work as Professional School Counselors in PreK-12 school settings. The CACREP accredited 60-credit School Certification and Licensure Program meets the Pennsylvania Department of Education's requirements to be a PreK-12 Pennsylvania Certified School Counselor and meets the academic requirements for the Pennsylvania state Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential.

School Social Work

Scripting for Data Manipulation

Secondary Education: Biology

The BSED Secondary Education Biology program provides course preparation in Education and Biology and includes clinical experiences. The program leads to a bachelor’s degree and teaching certification in grades 7 to 12 Secondary Biology.

Secondary Education: Chemistry

Secondary Education: Computer Science

Secondary Education: Computer Science and Mathematics

Secondary Education: Curriculum & Instruction

The Secondary Education Department offers a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. The program consists of coursework, and a student will submit an electronic portfolio at the end of the program for review. All requirements for this program should be completed within six calendar years.

Secondary Education: Earth and Space Science

Secondary Education: English

Secondary Education: General Science

Secondary Education: Mathematics

Secondary Education: Physics

Secondary Education: Physics and Mathematics

Secondary Education: Social Studies

Secondary Education/Special Education: Earth & Space Science

Secondary Education: Teaching with Initial Certification

The M.Ed. in Secondary Education: Teaching with Initial Certification consists of a minimum of 36 semester hours of coursework, including clinical experience. This program is designed to accelerate teacher certification for students who have already demonstrated content mastery. A student can earn a master’s degree simultaneously with teaching certification.

Social Media Analytics

The social media analytics certificate focuses on both descriptive and predictive analytics and is for those individuals looking to gain key insights from social media data. The certificate allows working professionals to complete the curriculum on campus or online. Complete the curriculum on Kutztown's campus and employ the Social Media Analytics Strategic Hub (a one-of-a-kind learning space) or take courses 100% online. Program requirements: 9 credits

Social Media Strategies

The certificate in Social Media Strategies (SMS) is industry-driven and introduces students to each area of the interdisciplinary SMS program at KU. Curriculum focuses on content creation, data analytics, ethics, branding, and e-commerce. Program requirements: 12 credits

Social Media Theory and Strategy

Social Work

Social Work

The Social Work major offers opportunities for careers that offer deep personal meaning, action, diversity of field, satisfaction, and an abundance of options. With a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) you’ll be prepared to apply your passion for helping others in a fulfilling career promoting social justice, community, family, and personal well-being.

Sociology

Sociology is the study of how society is organized, as well as how social groups, organizations, and institutions shape people's lives throughout the world. This program provides training in scientific, evidence-based methods for studying the social world, teaches respect and appreciation for others, and identifies opportunities and strategies for change that can improve society. Sociology helps us scientifically examine our society and other societies.

Special Education: Autism Studies (Non-Certification)

Special Education Post-Baccalaureate Certification

This program has been developed to give students with a baccalaureate or advanced degree an opportunity to earn instructional level one certification in Special Education from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The program is scheduled in a cohort model to build professional and personal networks. All courses are completed online except for the final clinical experience course, which must be in-person.

Special Education: PreK-12

Special Education: PreK-12 and Elementary Education 4-8 Language Arts & Reading

Special Education: PreK-12 and Elementary Education 4-8 Mathematics

Special Education: Teaching and Learning (Non-Certification)

Special Education: Transition Services (Non-Certification)

Special Education: Visual Impairment

Special Education: Visual Impairment Certification

The Department of Special Education is offering a teacher of students with visual impairments post-baccalaureate certification program at the graduate level. Students enrolled in the program must hold a bachelor’s degree in any area of study.

Special Education: Visual Impairment: Elementary Education 4-8 Language Arts & Reading

Special Education: Visual Impairment: Elementary Education 4-8 Mathematics

Special Education: Visual Impairment: Elementary Education PreK-4

Sport Management

The Department of Sport Management offers areas of study leading to careers in professional and collegiate sports, athletic coaching, the fitness industry, and other sport-related industries. The Sport Management program at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).

Strategic Communication

The Strategic Communication Certificate is a 9-credit module designed to equip participants with modern marketing and public relations skills necessary to successfully enter and navigate the world of strategic organizational communication. Specifically, the Certificate teaches the practical application of PR techniques and processes, integrated marketing practices, and crisis communication and management strategies. Program requirements: 9 credits.

Student Affairs in Higher Education Administration

If you’re ready to make a positive impact in college students’ lives, a master’s degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education is the perfect way to gain the advanced skills needed to work in administrative positions on college and university campuses. Through a blend of academic and practical learning, our students gain deep knowledge and understanding of higher education and can become change agents at their institutions. Higher education frequently changes, and the M.Ed. in Student...

Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certification

The Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certification Program is often a hiring requirement when a school district seeks to add district coordinators, supervisors, and department heads to its staff. This program integrates coursework with an internship in the PK-12 school and district setting.

Technical Writing

Television Production

The Television Production certificate brings the live aspect into video production, with classes in studio production, digital media graphics and live event production. Students participate in television studio and control room environments creating real-world, hands-on productions of live sports events, music performances and ceremonies. They also learn to design and place broadcast graphics. Program Requirements: 12 credits. Students must earn a “C” or higher in all required courses.

Transformational Teaching and Learning

This program is designed to be completed in 3 years (inclusive of winters and summers). Years 1 and 2 will be course intensive, while year 3 (and beyond, if necessary) will be individualized work focusing on the capstone experience and specialization or individual interest areas of study. Since this is a cohort model, participants will enroll in all required courses together and continuous enrollment is expected until graduation. Program completion will require 54 credits (beyond the...