College of Education
The COLLEGE OF EDUCATION at Kutztown University has a long,
respectable tradition of teacher preparation. Since 1866, the College has
been preparing professional personnel of the highest quality to serve the
nation’s public schools. The College has achieved the standard of
excellence in teacher preparation with national accreditation by the
National Council for Accreditation in Teacher Education (NCATE).
The College keeps informed about national trends, issues and research
through its memberships in the American Association of Colleges for
Teacher Education (AACTE) and the Teacher Education Council of
State Colleges and Universities (TECSCU). Through membership in the
Pennsylvania Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (PAC-TE)
and its partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Education
(PDE), the College of Education helps to shape state policy regarding
teacher education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION MISSION
The College of Education at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is
dedicated to having a positive impact on the lives of children and youth
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the preparation of
highly qualified professional educators. Our goal is to provide
preparation programs that blend a strong knowledge base in the content
area and understanding of human development and a grounding in
pedagogy with frequent field experiences. The professional educators
prepared in our programs are willing and able to effect change in an
increasingly diverse and technologically integrated education
environment. Our graduates are committed to professional development
throughout their careers, thus supporting the College of Education
model of lifelong learning.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK
The College of Education has adopted as its conceptual framework the
model of Teacher as Lifelong Learner. The College views the teacher as
an active agent in a dynamic and diverse educational setting. The
teacher is a practitioner, intellectual, and artist, who is continually
experiencing the pre-active, interactive, and post-active phases of
teaching. The teacher is always learning, continually refining, and
extending professional skills. Thus, the teacher as lifelong learner
emerges.
In order to become a lifelong learner, teacher candidates develop and
demonstrate specific knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Those are:
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General Education
Content Specialization
Professional Methodology
Integration of Discipline
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Cultural Awareness and Acceptance
Critical Thinking
Organization and Classroom Management
Scholarly Inquiry
Reflective Wisdom
Integration of Technology
By completing the teacher education program at Kutztown University,
candidates begin the lifelong process moving from a novice teacher to
an experienced teacher to a teacher with advanced capabilities. These
three levels of learning—novice, experienced, and advanced—allow a
candidate to progress in a dynamic, rapidly changing profession.
ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
Because teaching is a profession, it requires selective admission
procedures and rigorous course of study. Being admitted to the major at
Kutztown University, does not mean that the student will be admitted to
teacher candidacy. If a student does not formally achieve candidacy,
he/she will not be able to continue in the major and will not be allowed
to take professional education courses.
To be admitted to candidacy the student must meet the following
requirements:
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Have a 3.0 G.P.A
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Have a C or better in 3 hours of composition, 3 hours of
literature, 3 hours of speech, and 6 hours of mathematics
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Passed the basic skills assessment of Praxis I in reading,
writing, mathematics and have official scores on file at
Kutztown University
Students must apply for candidacy during the semester they will
obtain 48 credits. Applications can be obtained from the Dean of
Education’s Office and returned to the major department. Students who
have not met all requirements will not be admitted to candidacy and
cannot continue in the major.
Once admitted to candidacy, the teacher candidate will complete the
educational program provided he/she meets these additional
requirements: secure the following background checks (Act 34 Criminal
History Report, Act 151 Child Abuse History Report, TB Test, Act 114
FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and ACT 24 Arrest/Conviction
Report), satisfactory academic progress (maintain a 3.0 GPA overall),
satisfactory field experiences in professional semester and clinical
experience, and register for PRAXIS II or PECT, as required by the area
of certification, prior to clinical experience.
OBTAINING TEACHER CERTIFICATION
To serve in a professional position in the public schools of
Pennsylvania, a candidate must obtain a professional certificate issued
by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Instructional I
(Provisional) Certificate may be issued to an applicant who is a United
States citizen, has completed an approved teacher education curriculum,
has been granted the baccalaureate degree by an accredited college or
university, and has passed both the PAPA and Praxis II or PECT, as
required by the area of certification, examinations. Applicants who meet
these criteria must submit to the Pennsylvania Department of Education
(PDE), via TIMS, an application for certification
GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
FOR EDUCATION MAJORS: (48 s.h.)
1. Basic Requirements in General Education: 12 s.h.
a. ENG 023, 230, 025: English Composition – 3 s.h.
b. SPE 010: Fundamentals of Speech – 3 s.h.
c. PSY 011: General Psychology – 3 s.h.
d. HPD 110, 115, or 116: Health – 2/3 s.h.
e. HPD 011 - 095: Physical Education or Dance – 1 s.h.
2. Humanities: 12 s.h.
a. Literature (required) – 3 s.h.
b. Literature, Modern Language, or Philosophy – 3 s.h.
c. Art History, Music, Speech, Theatre – 3 s.h.
d. Elective in any Humanities area above – 3 s.h.
3. Social Sciences: 12 s.h.
a. HIS 025 or 026 – 3 s.h.
b. PSY 110: Child Psychology – 3 s.h.
c. Geography or Economics – 3 s.h.
d. PSY 140: Educational Psychology – 3 s.h.
4. Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 12 s.h.
a. Mathematics – 3 s.h.
b. Biological Science (Lab.) – 3 s.h.
c. Physical Science or Earth Sciences * (Lab.) – 3 s.h.
d. Mathematics – 3 s.h.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (120 s.h.
min.)
Student Learning Outcomes for the BSED in Elementary
Education (PreK to Grade 4) Degree
Outcome/Goal 1: All students will demonstrate content knowledge in
early childhood education (PreK-Grade 4).
Outcome/Goal 2: All students will demonstrate ability to use a variety
of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective
instruction.
Outcome/Goal 3: All students will demonstrate effect on student
learning.
Outcome/Goal 4: All students will demonstrate the ability to plan
developmentally appropriate instruction.
Outcome/Goal 5: All students will demonstrate the ability to: a)
synthesize knowledge of child development and early childhood
instruction; b) use a wide range of instructional strategies, methods, and
curriculum materials to support the developing child; c) fosters family
and school partnerships; d) create learning environments that supports
the young learner; and e) view professional development as a careerlong responsibility.
Student Learning Outcomes for the BSED in Elementary
Education (Grade 4 to Grade 8) Degrees
Outcome/Goal 1: All students will demonstrate content knowledge in
middle level education.
Outcome/Goal 2: All students will demonstrate ability to use a variety
of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective
instruction.
Outcome/Goal 3: All students will demonstrate effect on student
learning.
Outcome/Goal 4: All students will demonstrate the proper teaching
dispositions.
Outcome/Goal 5: All students will demonstrate the ability to
accommodate lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
The Elementary Education Curriculum consists of four categories of
courses.
CATEGORY I:
General Education Courses – 48 s.h.
1. Basic Requirements in General Education: 12 s.h.
# + a. ENG 023, 025: English Composition – 3 s.h.
# + b. SPE 010: Fundamentals of Speech – 3 s.h.
c. PSY 011: General Psychology – 3 s.h.
d. HPD 110, 115, 116: Health – 2/3 s.h.
e. HPD 011 - 095, 170 : Physical Education or Dance – 1 s.h.
2. Humanities: 12 s.h.
# + a. Literature – 3 s.h.
b. Literature, Modern Language or Philosophy – 3 s.h.
c. Art History, Music, Speech or Theatre – 3 s.h.
d. Elective in any Humanities area above – 3 s.h.
3. Social Sciences: 12 s.h.
a. HIS 025 or 026: American History – 3 s.h.
b. PSY 110: Child Psychology – 3 s.h.
c. Geography or Economics – 3 s.h.
d. PSY 140: Educational Psychology – 3 s.h.
4. Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 12 s.h.
# + a. MAT 103: Fundamentals of Math I – 3 s.h.
(Prerequisite for MAT 104 and ELU 308)
# + b. MAT 104: Fundamentals of Math II – 3 s.h.
(Prerequisite to ELU 308)
c. Biological Science (Lab.) – 3 s.h.
(Prerequisite to ELU 205)
d. Physical Science or Earth Sciences * (Lab.) – 3 s.h.
(Prerequisite to ELU 205)
CATEGORY II:
Professional Education Courses – 26 s.h.
EDU 015: COE First Year Seminar 1
# + EDU 100: Perspectives on American Education 3
# ELU 390: Clinical Experience and Practicum: Elementary I 7
# ELU 391: Clinical Experience and Practicum: Elementary II 7
# + SPU 100: Introduction to Special Education 3
# + ELU 202: Society, Teaching, and Dispositions 3
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CATEGORY III:
Courses in Elementary Specialization * – 33 s.h.
1. Required: 15 s.h.
# + ELU 205: Science for Elementary Schools 3
# + ELU 207: Health & Physical Education for Elementary 3
Schools
# + ELU 300: Fundamentals of Reading Instruction I 3
# ELU 321: Assessment of Children: Birth through the Middle 3
Years
# + ITC 321: Instructional Technology in Education 3
# + ELU 366: Arts and the Curriculum 3
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2. Professional Semester: 18 s.h.
These courses must be taken as a block during the junior year so that the
teacher candidates can participate in the extended field experience
component of the program. The field experience consists of a sevenweek supervised assignment working with children in an elementary
school. These courses require a grade of “C” or better.
# + ELU 301: Fundamentals of Reading Instruction II 3
# + ELU 302: Children’s Literature 3
# + ELU 303: Language Arts 3
# + ELU 304: Social Studies for Elementary Schools 3
# + ELU 306: Integrating Principles of Learning & Teaching 3
# + ELU 308: Mathematics for Elementary Schools 3
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# These courses require a grade of “C” or better.
+ These courses required prior to student teaching.
CATEGORY IV:
Areas of Concentration – 18 s.h.
The following information records the specific requirements for the
eleven different concentrations within the Elementary Education
program.
EIGHT SEMESTER PLAN
First Semester s.h.
EDU 015: COE: First Year Seminar 1
ENG 023: 025 (Honors) College Composition 3
SPE 010: Oral Communication 3
HPD/DANPhysical Education 1
HPD 110, 115, 116 or 120 Health 2/3
MAT 103: Fundamentals of Math I 3
13/14
Second Semester
PSY 011: General Psychology 3
ENG LIT Any English Literature Course 3
MAT 104: Fundamentals of Mathematics II 3
BIO 010-011: Biological Science with Laboratory 3
EDU 100: Perspectives on American Education 3
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Third Semester
ENG, SPA, FRE, PHI Literature, Modern Language, Philosophy 3
ARH, MUS, SPE, THE Art, Music, Speech or Theatre 3
PSY 110: Child Psychology 3
HIS 025 or 026 American History 3
_ _ _ _ _ _ Concentration Course 3
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Fourth Semester (Apply for Candidacy During This Semester)
ARH, MUS, SPE, THE, ENG, SPA, FRE, PHI Humanities Elective 3
GEG or ECO Geography or Economics 3
AST, CHM, GEL, MAR, PHY Physical Science/Lab 3
ELU 202: Society, Teaching, and Dispositions 3
SPU 100: Introduction to Special Education 3
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Must Be Formally Admitted to Candidacy to Complete the Following:
Fifth Semester s.h.
PSY 140: Educational Psychology 3
ELU 300: Fundamentals of Reading Instruction I 3
ITC 321: Instructional Technology in Education 3
_ _ _ _ _ _ Concentration Course 3
_ _ _ _ _ _ Concentration Course 3
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Sixth Semester
Professional Semester (Must pass clearance to be admitted.)
ELU 301: Fund. of Reading Instruction II 3
ELU 302: Children’s Literature 3
ELU 303: Language Arts 3
ELU 304: Social Studies for Elementary School 3
ELU 306: Integrating Principles of Learning & Teaching 3
ELU 308: Mathematics for Elementary Schools 3
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Seventh Semester
ELU 205: Science for Elementary/Middle Schools 3
ELU 207: Health & P.E. for Elementary Schools 3
ELU 321: Assessment of Children 3
ELU 366: Arts and Curriculum 3
_ _ _ _ _ _ Concentration Course 3
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Eighth Semester
Student Teaching/Practicum (Must pass clearance to be admitted.)
ELU 390: Clinical Experience and Practicum: Elementary I 7
ELU 391: Clinical Experience and Practicum: Elementary II 7
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CONCENTRATIONS OFFERED BY THE ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Concentration: 18 s.h.
Required: 12 s.h.
ELU 130: Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3
ELU 233: The Integrated Curriculum in Early Childhood Education 3
ELU 236: The Arts in the Early Childhood Education Curriculum 3
ELU 334: Instructional Strategies in Early Childhood Education 3
Electives: 6 s.h.
Select from the following courses:
ELU 338: Internship in Early Childhood Education 1 – 3
ELU 343: Diversity and the Young Child 3
ELU 370: Selected Topics in Elementary Education * 1 – 3
ELU 412: Education and Care of Infants and Toddlers 3
ELU 415: Building Partnerships for Educating Young 3
Children: Families, Schools and Communities
ELU 420: Administering of Programs for Young Children 1 – 3
PED 210: Physical Education Activities for Early Childhood Ed. 3
Total 18
*Selected Topics in Elementary Education which may be repeated for
up to 6 s.h. provided the same topics are not repeated.
(Courses numbered 400 - 499 are graduate courses open to
undergraduate juniors and seniors who have either a grade point average
of at least 2.90 or permission of the instructor.)
NOTES: It is recommended that no more than two early childhood
education courses be taken at one time because of the extensive field
experience requirements in the program.
Students who complete this concentration will receive two certificates:
one in Elementary Education and one in Early Childhood Education.
ELU 130 will substitute for PSY 110 in general education and ELU 236
will substitute for ELU 366 in specialization if student completes this
concentration. If this concentration is changed, then PSY 110 and ELU
366 must be completed.
READING
Concentration: 18 s.h.
Required: 18 s.h.
ELU 300: Fundamentals of Reading Instruction I 3
ELU 301: Fundamentals of Reading Instruction II 3
ELU 302: Children’s Literature 3
ELU 311: Teaching Culturally and Ling. Diverse Children to Read 3
ELU 351: Diagnostic and Remedial Reading 3
ELU 452: Current Trends in Reading Instruction 3
Total 18
NOTE: ELU 300 is a prerequisite for all courses in the concentration,
and ELU 301 is a prerequisite for ELU 351.
ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATIONS OFFERED BY OTHER
COLLEGES FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJORS
COACHING EDUCATION/TRACK I
Concentration: 18 s.h. (Elementary Education majors only)
Required Courses: 15 s.h. (*6 s.h. crosslisted)
* HPD 115: Health Maintenance through 3
Nutrition and Exercise, OR
HPD 110: Personal Health Management 2
HPD 011-099: (activity) 1
* ELU 207: Health and Physical Ed. for Elementary Schools 3
PED 219: Psychological Foundation of Athletic Coaching 3
PED 222: Methods, Techniques and Problems of Coaching 3
PED 340: Internship in Coaching Education 3
Electives in Concentration: 3 s.h.
NOTE: Course(s) in the elective category may be selected from HEA,
HPD or PED prefixes or with approval from the Human Kinetics
department Chairperson (for example, SOC 205 Sociology of Sport or
MKT 325 Sports Marketing).
COACHING EDUCATION/TRACK II
Concentration: 18 s.h. (any major)
Required Courses: 15 s.h.
HEA 105: Emergency Care and Risk Management 3
PED 201: Scientific Basis for Human Movement 3
PED 219: Psychosocial Foundations of Athletic Coaching 3
PED 222: Methods, Techniques and Problems of Coaching 3
PED 340: Internship in Coaching Education 3
Electives in Concentration: 3 s.h.
NOTE: Course(s) in the elective category may be selected from HEA,
HPD or PED prefixes or with department Chairperson’s approval (for
example, SOC 205 Sociology of Sport or MKT 325 Sports Marketing).
ENGLISH
Concentration: 18 s.h.
Required: 9 s.h.
ENG 023, 025: English Composition 3
ENG 010: Introduction to Literature 3
ENG 220: Introduction to English Linguistics 3
Electives: 9 s.h.
Select THREE of the following courses:
ENG 101: World Literature 3
ENG 102: World Literature II 3
ENG 103: American Literature I 3
ENG 104: American Literature II 3
ENG 113: British Literature I 3
ENG 114: British Literature II 3
Total 18
MODERN LANGUAGES
Concentration: 18 s.h.
The concentration in Modern Languages requires completion of
eighteen semester hours of college level credit in one of the following
languages: French, German, or Spanish.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Concentration: 18 s.h.
Required: 12 s.h.
ITC 125: Microcomputers in Education 3
ITC 331: Media and Technology in Education 3
ITC 340: Instructional Technology Integration 3
ITC 347: Telecomputing and the Internet in Education 3
Electives: 6 s.h.
Select TWO of the following courses:
ITC 435: Distance Learning and the K-12 Educator 3
ITC 446: Development of Multi-Image Productions 3
ITC 370: Selected Topics 3
ITC 380: Independent Study 3
Total 18
MATHEMATICS
Concentration: 18 s.h.
Required: 12 s.h.
MAT 103: Fundamentals of Mathematics I 3
MAT 104: Fundamentals of Mathematics II 3
MAT 040: Geometry 3
MAT 140: Applied Statistical Methods 3
Electives: 6 s.h.
Select ONE of the following courses (Elective A):
MAT 030: Survey of Mathematics 3
MAT 045: Women in Mathematics 3
MAT 105: College Algebra 3
MAT 115: Precalculus Mathematics* 3
Any Math course above 115 AND
Select ONE of the following courses (Elective B):
MAT 106: Trigonometry 3
MAT 121: Mathematics for Business & Information Science 3
MAT 122: Calculus for Business & Information Science 3
MAT 171: Calculus I 3
Any Math course above 171
NOTES:
If MAT 115 is selected under Elective A, then MAT 106 cannot be
selected under Elective B, since there is an overlap in content.
MAT 122 and MAT 171 cannot both be selected under Elective A and
Elective B, since there is an overlap in content.
A particular math course can only be counted in one of the three
categories above.
PSYCHOLOGY
Concentration: 18 s.h.
Required: 9 s.h.
PSY 110: Child Psychology 3
PSY 140: Educational Psychology 3
PSY 160: Human Exceptionalities 3
Electives: 9 s.h.
Any PSY 100- or 200-level course
PSY 311: Psychology of Learning, Motivation, and Emotion 3
PSY 312: Sensation & Perception 3
PSY 325: Physiological Psychology 3
PSY 333: Psychology of Leadership in Organizations 3
PSY 340: Cognitive Processes 3
Total 18
NOTES:
A maximum of 6 credits from PSY 110, 120, and 125 may be taken
toward graduation credit.
The following electives are recommended as the most relevant for
Elementary Education majors: PSY 215 - Psychology; PSY 240 - Social
Psychology; PSY 245 - Conflict and Conflict Resolution; and PSY 290
- Culture and Personality.
SCIENCE
Concentration: 18 s.h.
Required: 9 s.h.
BIO 010/011: Biological Science (Lab) 3
BIO 130: Environmental Issues: Global Perspectives 3
Select ONE of the following courses:
GEL 020/021: Introduction to Geology (Lab) OR 3
AST 020/021: Introduction to Astronomy (Lab) OR 3
CHM 020/021: Introduction to Chemistry (Lab) OR 3
PHY 020/021: Introduction to Physics (Lab) 3
Electives: 9 s.h.
BIO 140: Biology and Society 3
BIO 150/151: Natural History OR 3
BIO 308/309: Ornithology (Lab) 3
BIO 222/223: Environmental Biology OR 3
ENV 100/101: Introduction to Environmental Science 3
BIO 226/227: Marine Biology OR 3
MAR 110/111: Introduction to Oceanography 3
GEL 020/021: Introduction to Geology (Lab) OR 3
AST 020/021: Introduction to Astronomy (Lab) OR 3
CHM 020/021: Introduction to Chemistry (Lab) OR 3
PHY 020/021: Introduction to Physics (Lab) 3
SOCIAL STUDIES
Concentration: 18 s.h.
Required: 12 s.h.
1. a. HIS 025: History of the United States OR 3
b. HIS 026: History of the United States
2. a. HIS 120: History of Pennsylvania OR 3
b. HIS 150: Minorities in American History
3. a. GEG 010: Elementary Physical Geography OR 3
b. GEG 020: Elements of Cultural Geography
4. a. POL 010: American Government OR 3
b. POL 020: International Relations OR
c. POL 050: State and Local Government
Electives in Concentration: 6 s.h.
ANT 226: Anthropology and Education 3
ECO 011: Principles of Macro-Economics 3
GEG 112: Geography of Pennsylvania 3
POL 230: American Political Parties 3
HIS 014: History of Civilization A OR 3
HIS 015: History of Civilization B
HIS 120: History of Pennsylvania 3
HIS 150: Minorities in American History 3
HIS 230: Topics in the History of American Pop Culture 3
HIS 241: History of Women in America 3
Total 18
Select any courses with the following prefixes: ANT, ECO, GEG, HIS,
POL, and SOC. (These courses must be taken at the 100 level or above.)
URBAN EDUCATION
Concentration: 18 s.h.
Required: 12 s.h.
ELU 243: Teaching in the Urban Elementary and Middle Schools 3
ELU 311: Teaching Culturally and Ling. Diverse Children to Read 3
ANT 226: Anthropology and Education 3
SWK 100: Introduction to Social Work 3
Electives: 6 s.h.
a. Choose One: (Must be double counted in Category A 3. c.)
GEG 310: Urban Geography 3
GEG 311: Geography of Poverty in the United States 3
b. Choose One: (Must be double counted in Category A 2. a. or c.)
ENG 234: Ethnic American Literature 3
ENG 236: Black American Literature: Poetry/Drama 3
ENG 237: Black America Literature: Novel 3
ENG 247: Modern Latin American Literature in Translation 3
Total 18
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Student Learning Outcomes for the BSED in Special Education
(VI)
Outcome/Goal 1: All students will demonstrate knowledge of
content area.
Outcome/Goal 2: All students will demonstrate effect on
student learning.
Outcome/Goal 3: All students will demonstrate the ability to
plan instruction.
Outcome/Goal 4: All students will demonstrate the ability to
teach: a) plan and prepare, b) create a positive environment, c)
differentiate instruction, and d) display professionalism.
Outcome/Goal 5: All students will demonstrate the ability to
develop Individualized Education Programs.
Outcome/Goal 6: All students will demonstrate the ability to
create, implement and evaluate Functional Vision Assessment.
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (120 s.h.)
A. General Education: 54 s.h.
B. Major Program: 72 s.h.
Professional Education: 27 s.h.
1. Required Courses: 13 s.h. +
ITC 321 #, EDU 015, 100 #, PSY 110 *, 140 *
2. Clinical Experience/Practicum: 14 s.h. #
ELU 390/391, SPU 390/391
3. Free Electives
C. Specialization: 51 s.h.
1. Required Courses: 12 s.h. # +
ELU 366, 300, 205, 207
2. Professional Semester: 18 s.h. # +
ELU 301, 302, 303, 304, 306, 308
3. Visually Impaired Specialization: 21 s.h. # +
SPU 100*, 110, 200, 202, 204, 300, 302
* Some courses in Professional Education/Specialization can be used to
fulfill General Education requirement.
+ Courses required prior to clinical experience.
# These courses require a grade of “C” or better.
NOTES: Professional Semester includes a half semester field
experience and should be scheduled as a block and must be completed
prior to clinical experience.
Because of the scarcity of appropriate vision programs in the Kutztown
University’s vicinity, students selecting this program should anticipate
and plan for the possibility of being assigned to distant locations for the
clinical experience semester.
EIGHT SEMESTER PLAN
First Semester s.h.
EDU 015: College of Education: First Year Seminar 1
* # EDU 100: Perspectives on American Education 3
+ # ENG 023: English Composition I 3
+ # MAT 103: Fundamentals of Mathematics I 3
* # SPU 100: Introduction to Special Education 3
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Second Semester
+ # ENG Humanities Elective (Literature) 3
+ # MAT 104: Fundamentals of Mathematics II 3
PSY 011: General Psychology 3
+ # SPE 010: Fundamentals of Speech 3
* # SPU 110: Early Intervention for Students with Visual
Impairments, including Deafblindness 3
15
Third Semester
BIO Biological Science/Lab 3
* # ITC 321: Instructional Technology in Education 3
* PSY 140: Educational Psychology 3
* # SPU 200: Reading, Writing, and Teaching Literary Braille 3
* # SPU 202: Orientation and Mobility for Teachers
of Students with Visual Impairment,
including Deafblindness 3
15
Fourth Semester
(Apply for Candidacy During This Semester)
Physical Science/Earth Space Science/Lab 3
HPD 110: Personal Health Management 2
HPD 011-095: Physical Education/Dance 1
* PSY 110: Child Psychology 3
* # SPU 204: Anatomy of the Eye and Related Assessment
of Students with Visual Impairments 3
* # SPU 300: Reading, Writing, and Teaching Literary
Braille, Nemeth Mathematics Code,
and Other Braille Codes 3
15
Must Be Formally Admitted to Candidacy to Complete the Following
ELU and SPU Courses:
Fifth Semester
* # ELU 205: Science for the Elementary and Middle Schools 3
* # ELU 207: Health and Physical Education 3
for Elementary Schools
* # ELU 300: Fundamentals of Reading Instruction I 3
* # ELU 366: Integrating the Arts in the Elementary Classroom 3
* # SPU 302: Adapting Materials and Methods of 3
Instruction and Evaluation for Teaching
Students with Visual Impairments
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Sixth Semester
The Professional Semester Must be Scheduled as a Block
* # ELU 301 Fundamentals of Reading Instruction II 3
* # ELU 302 Children’s Literature 3
* # ELU 303 Language Arts 3
* # ELU 304 Social Studies for Elementary Schools 3
* # ELU 306 Integrating Principles of Learning 3
and Teaching: Classroom Applications
* # ELU 308 Mathematics for Elementary Schools 3
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Seventh/Eighth Semester
Humanities Elective
(Literature, Modern Language, Philosophy) 3
Humanities Elective
(Art History, Music, Speech or Theatre) 3
Humanities Elective 3
Social Science Elective
(Geography, Economics) 3
HIS 025/026 History of the United States 3
15
Seventh/Eighth Semester
#ELU 390: Clinical Experience and Practicum: Elementary I 7
OR
# ELU 391: Clinical Experience and Practicum II: Elementary II
# SPU 390: Clinical Experience and Practicum:
Visual Impairment I 7
OR
# SPU 391: Clinical Experience and Practicum II:
Visual Impairment II
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Students whose last name begins with A - K will schedule their clinical
experience semester during the fall semester of their senior year.
Students whose last name begins with L - Z will schedule their clinical
experience semester during the spring semester of their senior year.
+ Courses must be completed with a “C” grade or better by 48 credits.
# Courses must be completed with a “C” grade or better.
* Courses must be completed prior to clinical experience.
Student Learning Outcomes for the BSED in Special Education
(MPH)
Outcome/Goal 1: All students will demonstrate knowledge of content
area.
Outcome/Goal 2: All students will demonstrate effect on student
learning.
Outcome/Goal 3: All students will demonstrate the ability to plan
instruction.
Outcome/Goal 4: All students will demonstrate the ability to teach: a)
plan and prepare, b) create a positive environment, c) differentiate
instruction, and d) display professionalism.
Outcome/Goal 5: All students will demonstrate the ability to develop
Individualized Education Programs.
Outcome/Goal 6: All students will demonstrate the ability to create,
implement and evaluate Behavior Intervention Plans.
MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED WITH
DUAL CERTIFICATION IN ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION (120 s.h.)
A. General Education: 54 s.h.
B. Major Program: 72 s.h.
Professional Education: 27 s.h.
1. Required Courses: 13 s.h. +
ITC 321 #, EDU 015, 100 #, PSY 110 *, 140 *
2. Clinical Experience/Practicum: 14 s.h. #
ELU 390/391, SPU 392/393
3. Free Electives
C. Specialization: 51 s.h.
1. Required Courses: 12 s.h. # +
ELU 366, 300, 205, 207
2. Professional Semester: 18 s.h. # +
ELU 301, 302, 303, 304, 306, 308
3. Mentally/Physically Handicapped Specialization: 21 s.h. # +
a. Required Courses: 12 s.h.
SPU 100*, 316, 318, 320
b. SPU Electives: 9 s.h.
SPU 322, 326, 328, 330
* Some courses in Professional Education/Specialization can be used to
fulfill General Education requirement.
+ Courses required prior to clinical experience.
# These courses require a grade of “C” or better.
NOTE: Professional Semester includes a half semester field experience
and should be scheduled as a block and must be completed prior to clinical experience.
EIGHT SEMESTER PLAN
First Semester s.h.
EDU 015: College of Education: First Year Seminar 1
* # EDU 100: Perspectives on American Education 3
____ _ Humanities Elective
(Art History, Music, Speech or Theatre) 3
+ # ENG 023: English Composition I 3
+ # MAT 103: Fundamentals of Mathematics I 3
13
Second Semester
+ # ENG Humanities Elective (Literature) 3
+ # MAT 104: Fundamentals of Mathematics II 3
PSY 011: General Psychology 3
+ # SPE 010: Fundamentals of Speech 3
* # SPU 100: Introduction to Special Education 3
15
Third Semester
____ _ Humanities Elective
(Literature, Modern Language, Philosophy) 3
BIO Biological Science/Lab 3
HPD 110: Personal Health Management 2
HPD 011-095: Physical Education/Dance 1
* # ITC 321: Instructional Technology in Education 3
* PSY 110: Child Psychology 3
15
Fourth Semester
(Apply for Candidacy During This Semester)
____ _ Physical Science/ Earth Space Science/Lab 3
____ _ Social Science Elective
(Geography, Economics) 3
HIS 025/HIS 026: History of the United States 3
* PSY 140: Educational Psychology 3
* # SPU 316: Reading and Other Language Arts for
Exceptional Children 3
15
Must Be Formally Admitted to Candidacy to Complete the Following:
Fifth/Sixth Semester
____ _ Humanities Elective 3
* # ELU 207: Health and Physical Education for
Elementary Schools 3
* # ELU 300: Fundamentals of Reading Instruction I 3
* # SPU 318: Special Class Methods 3
* # SPU 322, 326, 328 or 330 Special Education Elective 3
15
Fifth/Sixth Semester
The Professional Semester must be scheduled as a block
* # ELU 301: Fundamentals of Reading Instruction II 3
* # ELU 302: Children’s Literature 3
* # ELU 303: Language Arts 3
* # ELU 304: Social Studies for Elementary Schools 3
* # ELU 306: Integrating Principles of Learning and
Teaching: Classroom Applications 3
* # ELU 308: Mathematics for Elementary Schools 3
18
Students whose last name begins with A - K will schedule their
professional semester block during the fall semester of their junior year.
Students whose last name begins with L - Z will schedule their
professional semester block during the spring semester of their junior
year.
Seventh/Eighth Semester
* # ELU 205: Science for the Elementary and Middle Schools 3
* # ELU 366: Integrating the Arts in the Elementary Classroom 3
* # SPU 320: Curriculum Development for the Mentally
and Physically Handicapped 3
* # SPU 322, 326, 328 or 330 Special Education Elective 3
* # SPU 322, 326, 328 or 330 Special Education Elective 3
15
Seventh/Eighth Semester
# ELU 390: Clinical Experience and Practicum: Elementary I 7
OR
# ELU 391: Clinical Experience and Practicum II: Elementary II
# SPU 392: Clinical Experience and Practicum:
Mentally and Physically Handicapped I 7
OR
# SPU 393: Clinical Experience and Practicum II:
Mentally and Physically Handicapped II
14
+ Courses must be completed with a “C” grade or better by 48 credits.
# Courses must be completed with a “C” grade or better.
* Courses must be completed prior to clinical experience.
LIBRARY SCIENCE (120 s.h.)
A. General Education: 48 s.h.
B. Certification Courses: 27 s.h.
C. Electives: 18 s.h. (With their advisor’s guidance, students are
encouraged to select an appropriate minor)
D. Clinical Component: 27 s.h.
EIGHT SEMESTER PLAN
First Semester
ENG 023: English Composition 3
SPE 010: Fundamentals of Speech 3
Mathematics Requirement 3 PSY 011: General Psychology 3
LIB 109: Libraries in the Information Age
Second Semester
EDU 100: Perspectives on American Education 3
LIB 121: Resources for Children 3
Humanities Requirement (Literature) 3
Mathematics Requirement 3
Biological Science with lab 3
Third Semester
Arts Requirement 3
Wellness 110 with activity 3
PSY 140: Educational Psychology 3
SPU 201: Cognitive Development 3
LIB 211: Information Needs and Services 3
Fourth Semester
(Apply for Candidacy during this semester)
SPU 314: Effective Instructional Strategies 3
EDU 150: Meeting the Instructional Needs of ELL 3
ITC 331: Media and Technology in Education 3
Free Elective 6
Fifth Semester
SPU 316: Literacy Development 3
LIB 313: Cataloging and Classification 3
LIB 322: Resources for Young Adults 3Library Science Elective or
Free Elective 6
Sixth Semester
Library Science Professional Semester
(Ideally these courses are taken as a block so the student can participate
in the field experience component of the program.)
LIB 315: Collection Development 3
LIB 320: Library Administration 3
LIB 326: Technologies in Libraries 3
LIB 330: Educational Program of the School Media
Center 3
ITC requirement or elective
Seventh Semester
Free Electives 18
Eighth Semester
LIB 390: Clinical Experience and Practicum I 6
LIB 391: Clinical Experience and Practicum II 6
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Student Learning Outcomes for the BSED in Secondary Education
Degrees
Outcome/Goal 1: All students will demonstrate knowledge of content
area.
Outcome/Goal 2: All students will demonstrate ability to assess
instruction.
Outcome/Goal 3: All students will demonstrate effect on student
learning.
Outcome/Goal 4: All students will demonstrate the ability to plan
instruction.
Outcome/Goal 5: All students will demonstrate the ability to teach: a)
plan and prepare, b) create a positive environment, c) differentiate
instruction, and d) display professionalism.
The Secondary Education Curriculum consists of courses in three
categories:
I. General Education: 27 s.h.
A. University Core: 12 s.h.
1. Oral Communication – 3 s.h.
COM 010 or above
2. Composition – 3 s.h.
ENG 023-025
3. Mathematics – 3 s.h.
MAT 017 or above
Appropriate courses in the ACADEMIC SPECIALIZATION may be
applied also in the Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social
Studies, and other electives divisions of GENERAL EDUCATION.
EIGHT SEMESTER PLAN
The sequence of courses listed below is suggested only.
Contiguous semesters may be inter-changed, except that the
Professional Semester should immediately precede the clinical
experience which must be scheduled in EITHER the seventh or eighth
semester.
By 48 semester hours, students must complete 6 credits of Mathematics
and 3 credits each of English Composition and English Literature with a
grade of “C” or better.
First Semester s.h.
English Composition 3
4. Health – 3 s.h.
3 credit Wellness course
B. University Distribution: 15 s.h.
Note: Depending on the specialization selected in Secondary Education,
some courses may need to be cross-listed from the major portion of the
degree. Please consult with major advisor before selecting courses.
1. Natural Sciences – 3 s.h.
Any lab or non-lab course with prefix AST, BIO, CHM, ENV, GEL,
MAR, or PHY; or certain GEG courses.
2. Social Sciences – 3 s.h.
Any course with prefix ANT, CRJ, ECO, HIS, INT, MCS, PSY, POL,
SOC, or SWK; or certain GEG courses.
3. Humanities – 3 s.h.
Any English Literature course with a prefix ENG.
4. Arts – 3 s.h.
Any course prefix ARC, ARH, ART, CDE, CDH, CFT, DAN, FAR,
FAS, MUP, MUS, or THE.
4. Free Elective – 3 s.h.
Any course carrying university credit.
II. College Distribution:
Required: 21 s.h.
EDU 100: Perspectives on American Education 3
SPU 201: Cognitive Development 3
SPU 314: Effective Instructional Strategies 3
ITC 321: Instructional Technology in Education 3
SEU 312: Principles of Learning (lecture) 3
SEU 313: Principles of Learning (lab) 3
SEU 342: Principles of Teaching (lecture) 3
SEU 343: Principles of Teaching (lab) 3
Academic Subjects:
SEU 321-SEU 325: Methods of Teaching Secondary School Subjects*3
SEU 410: Science Instructional Methods for Middle and High School 3
EDU 411: Methods of Teaching Foreign Language to ESL’s 3#
SEU 390/SEU 391: Clinical Experience and Practicum:
Secondary I/II 12
* Students getting dual certification are required to take methods
courses in each area of certification.
#
Taken in conjunction with SEU 322: Methods of Teaching-Foreign
Languages
III. Areas of Academic Specialization
and Certification: 24 s.h. minimum **
** All programs can be found on the KU website at http://www.kutz
town.edu/acad/coe/seced/
Oral Communication 3
Mathematics Elective* 3
EDU 100: Perspectives on American Education 3
Course in Specialization 3
15
Second Semester
SPU 201: Cognitive Development 3
Mathematics Elective* 3
General Education Elective 3
Course in Specialization 3
Course in Specialization 3
15
Third Semester
(Apply for Teacher Candidacy During This Semester)
ITC 321: Instructional Technology in Education 3
General Education Elective 3
General Education Elective 3
Course in Specialization 3
Course in Specialization 3
15
Must Be Formally Admitted to Candidacy to Complete the Following:
Fourth Semester
General Education Elective 3
Course in Specialization 3
Course in Specialization 3
Course in Specialization 3
SEU 312 – Principles of Learning** 3
SEU 313 – Principles of Learning Lab** 3
18
Fifth Semester s.h.
General Education Elective 3
Course in Specialization 3
Course in Specialization 3
SEU 342 – Principles of Teaching** 3
SEU 343 – Principles of Teaching Lab** 3
15
Sixth Semester
SPU 314** 3
General Education Elective 3
Course in Specialization 3
Course in Specialization 3
Course in Specialization 3
15
Seventh Semester **
Professional Semester
EDU 411: Methods of Teaching Modern Languages to 3
Early Second Language Learners ***
(For Modern Language Certification Students Only)
SEU 321- 325, 410: Methods of Teaching Secondary School
Subjects (varies by concentration) 3
General Education Elective 3
Course in Specialization 3
Course in Specialization 3
12/15
Eighth Semester
SEU 390, 391 Clinical Experience and Practicum:
Secondary I & II 12
12
NOTES: Students seeking multiple certifications must take the
appropriate SEU methods courses for each certification area.
* Some majors cross list courses in specialization. See specific program
for possible courses.
** Teacher candidacy must be achieved for these courses.
*** EDU 411 is taught in the Spring Semester Only. Modern Language
Methods, SEU 322, is taught in the Fall Semester Only.
BIOLOGY
Certification: 57-60 s.h.
Required: 35-36 s.h.
BIO 104: Principles of Biology 4
BIO 106: Introduction to Zoology 4
BIO 108: Introduction to Botany 4
BIO 216: Genetics 3
BIO 222: Environmental Biology 3
BIO 224: Applied Environmental Microbiology 3
Choose ONE of the following:
BIO 218: Vertebrate Biology 3
BIO 302: Entomology 3
BIO 308: Ornithology 3
BIO 314: Animal Behavior 3
BIO 316: Invertebrate Biology 3
BIO 342: Herpetology 3
Choose ONE of the following:
BIO 230: Taxonomy of Vascular Plants 3
BIO 232: Plant Physiology 3
BIO 324: Plant Ecology 3
Choose ONE of the following:
BIO 228: Human Physiology 3
BIO 300: Comparative Animal Physiology 3
BIO 320: Physiological Ecology of Animals 3
Choose ONE of the following:
BIO 252: Cellular Physiology and Metabolism 3
BIO 346: Molecular Biology 3
BIO 350: Cell Biology 3
BIO 357: Immunology 3
BIO 460: Cancer Biology 3
Choose ONE of the following:
BIO 270: Research in Methods 3
BIO 370: Research in Biology
BIO 380: Senior Seminar in Biology
ENV 380: Senior Seminar in Environmental Science
Physical Science Requirements: 16 s.h.
CHM 100: General Chemistry I 4
CHM 102: General Chemistry II 4
CHM 214/215: Organic Chemistry I 4
PHY 040/041: General Physics I 4
Mathematics Requirements: 6 s.h.
Select ONE of the following courses:
MAT 106: Trigonometry OR 3
MAT 115: Precalculus OR
MAT 171: Calculus I
Select ONE of the following courses:
MAT 140: Applied Statistical Methods OR 3
PSY 200: Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences OR
MAT 171: Calculus I OR
MAT 172: Calculus II
CHEMISTRY
Certification: 66 s.h.
Required: 60 s.h.
BIO 104: Principles of Biology 4
CHM 100: General Chemistry I 4
CHM 102: General Chemistry II 4
CHM 214: Organic Chemistry I 4
CHM 216: Organic Chemistry II 4
CHM 230: Analytical Chemistry I 4
CHM 310: Biochemistry I 4
CHM 314: Physical Chemistry I 4
CHM 316: Physical Chemistry II 4
CHM 320: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I 4
CHM 340: Analytical Chemistry II 4
CHM 380: Senior Seminar in Chemistry 2
MAT 171: Calculus I 3
MAT 172: Calculus II 3
PHY 100: Physics I 4
PHY 102: Physics II 4
Earth Science: 3 - 4 s.h.
Select ONE of the following courses:
AST 140: Astronomy I 3
AST 142: Astronomy II 3
GEG 204: Meteorology 3
GEL 100: Physical Geology 4
MAR 110: Introduction to Oceanography 3
Electives: 3 s.h.
Select a minimum of 3 s.h. from the following courses:
CHM 312: Biochemistry II 3
CHM 326: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry — Mechanisms 3
CHM 336: Advanced Physical Chemistry
CHM 351: Selected Topics 1-6
CHM 370: Research in Chemistry I * 1-3
CHM 371: Research in Chemistry II * 1-3
CHM 390: Internship in Chemistry 1-4
* The combined credit total toward the BSED SEU Chemistry degree
for CHM 370 and CHM 371 MAY NOT exceed 4 s.h.
EARTH-SPACE SCIENCE
Certification: 55 s.h.
The student is to select one of the following three concentrations. This
program also carries a certification in General Science with an EarthScience Concentration.
NOTE: Specialization courses in Science and Mathematics may be
applied to Categories D and E of General Education.
ESS-ASTRONOMY
Certification: 55 s.h.
Required: 49 s.h.
AST 140: Astronomy I 3
AST 142: Astronomy II 3
AST 240: The Planetarium 3
BIO 104: Principles of Biology 4
CHM 100: General Chemistry I 4
CHM 102: General Chemistry II 4
GEG 204: Meteorology 3
GEL 100: Physical Geology 4
GEL 102: Historical Geology 4
GEL/MAR 110: Oceanography 3
MAT 171, 172: Calculus I & II 6
PHY 100: Physics I 4
PHY 102: Physics II 4
Electives: 6 s.h.
Select at least 6 s.h. in two different disciplines from the following list
of astronomy, mathematics, and physics courses: AST 340, AST 350,
AST 370, CSC 135, MAT 260, MAT 273, MAT 274, PHY 210, PHY
220, PHY 230, PHY 310, PHY 312, PHY 316.
ESS-GEOLOGY
Certification: 55 s.h.
Required: 40 s.h.
AST 140, 142: Astronomy I & II 6
BIO 104: Principles of Biology 4
CHM 100, 102: General Chemistry I & II 8
GEG 204: Meteorology 3
GEL 100: Physical Geology 4
GEL 102: Historical Geology 4
GEL/MAR 110: Oceanography 3
PHY 040, 042: General Physics I & II 8
Geology Electives: 9 s.h.
Select three GEL courses 9
Mathematics Electives: 6 s.h.
Select two MAT courses at the 105 level or above. 6
ESS-MARINE SCIENCE
Certification: 55 s.h.
Required: 40 s.h.
AST 140, 142: Astronomy I & II 6
BIO 104: Principles of Biology 4
CHM 100, 102: General Chemistry I & II 8
GEL 100: Physical Geology 4
GEL 102: Historical Geology 4
GEL/MAR 110: Introduction to Oceanography 3
PHY 040, 042: General Physics I & II 8
GEG 204: Meteorology 3
Marine Science Electives: 9 s.h.
Select three MAR courses 9
(At least two courses taken during summer sessions at the Marine
Science Center)
Mathematics Electives: 6 s.h.
Select two MAT courses at the 105 level or above. 6
(The mathematics electives should be at the student’s maximum level of
competence, beginning with MAT 105 or more advanced.)
ENGLISH
Certification: 51 s.h.
Required: 33 s.h.
ENG 100: Principles of Literary Analysis 3
ENG 101: World Literature I OR 3
ENG 102: World Literature II
ENG 103: American Literature I OR 3
ENG 104: American Literature II
ENG 113: British Literature I OR 3
ENG 114: British Literature II
ENG 225: Teaching of Adolescent Literature 3
ENG 230: Advanced Composition 3
ENG 300: History of the English Language 3
ENU 405: Teaching Writing
ENG 334: Linguistics 3
ENG 379: Literary Theory 3
ENG ____: Literature Elective at 300 or 400 level 3
THE ____: A course in Theatre 3
Writing Electives: 6 s.h.
Select ONE of the following courses:
WRI 207: Writing for the Workplace 3
WRI 208: Creative Writing: Exploring Forms
WRI 211: Journalism I
Select ONE of the following courses:
ENG 119: American Genre Film OR 3
WRI 212: Introduction to Mass Communications
ENG 242: International Cinema
ENG 219: Culture and Media
Literature Electives: 12 s.h.
Select ONE of the following courses:
ENG 135: Contemporary African Novel 3
ENG 136: Contemporary African Poetry and Drama
ENG 138: Literature Banned in Iran
ENG 234: Ethnic American Literature
ENG 236: Black American Literature: Poetry/Drama
ENG 237: Black American Literature: Novel
ENG 275: Archetypal Women in Myth & Literature
ENG 276: Nineteenth Century Women’s Literature
ENG 277: American Women in Literature
ENG 278: Women Writers Around the World
Select ONE of the following courses:
ENG 330: Shakespeare on the Stage OR 3
ENG 331: Shakespeare’s Earlier Plays OR
ENG 332: Shakespeare’s Later Plays
ENG ___: Literature Elective at the 300 or 400 level 3
ENG ___: Literature Elective at the 300 or 400 level 3
MODERN LANGUAGE STUDIES
The student must select one of the following languages:
GERMAN
Certification: 39 s.h.
Required: 24 s.h.
GER 103: Intermediate German III 3
GER 104: Intermediate German IV 3
GER 211: German Composition and Conversation I 3
GER 212: German Composition and Conversation II 3
GER 220: Applied Linguistics in German 3
GER 340: German Culture and Civilization 3
GER 380: Senior Seminar 3
GER ___: A Literature Course 3
Electives: 15 s.h.
Select FIVE of the following courses:
GER 213: Business German 3
GER 301: Survey of German Literature I 3
GER 302: Survey of German Literature II 3
GER 311: German Literature of 18th Century 3
GER 312: German Literature of 19th Century 3
GER 313: German Literature of 20th Century 3
GER 320: German Short Story 3
GER 325: Advanced Syntax/Stylistics I 3
GER 326: Advanced Syntax/Stylistics II 3
GER 360: Study Abroad Experience 3
GER 370: Selected Topics in German 3
GER 390: International Internship in German 3
SPANISH
Certification: 39-42 s.h.
Required: 21 s.h.
SPA 103: Intensive Spanish III 3
SPA 104: Intensive Spanish IV 3
SPA 212: Spanish Composition 3
SPA 213: Spanish Conversation * 3
SPA 220: Applied Linguistics in Spanish 3
SPA 325: Advanced Syntax & Stylistics
SPA 380: Senior Seminar 3
Electives: 18-21 s.h.
SPA 290: Commercial Spanish 3
SPA 301: Survey of Spanish Literature I 3
SPA 302: Survey of Spanish Literature II 3
SPA 311: Spanish American Literature to 1910 3
SPA 312: Spanish American Literature of 20th Century 3
SPA 320: Contemporary Spanish Novel 3
SPA 330: Contemporary Spanish Drama 3
SPA 340: Spanish Culture and Civilization 3
SPA 341: Modern Spain 1898 - Present 3
SPA 345: Latin Am. Culture & Civilization to the 19th century 3
SPA 346: Latin Am. Culture & Civilization 19th century – Present 3
SPA 348: Mexican Culture and Civilization 3
SPA 350: Spanish Drama of Golden Age 3
SPA 355: Spanish Literature of Golden Age 3
SPA 358: Voices of Central America 3
SPA 360: Study Abroad Experience 1-6
SPA 368: The Caribbean: Race, Gender and Cultural Politics 3
SPA 370: Selected Topics in Spanish 3
SPA 390: International Internship in Spanish 1-9
SPA 413: Major Spanish American Novelists of the 3
“New Narrative Period”
SPA 414: Major Spanish American Short Story Writers 3
of the “New Narrative Period”
SPA 415: Mexican Literature: Voices of a Nation 3
SPA 425: Advanced Spanish Grammar & Com. 3
SPA 431: Modern Spanish through Literature & Film 3
SPA 435: Modern Latin American Drama 3
SPA 447: Mexican Culture and Civilization 3
SPA 460: Hispanic Literature in the USA 3
SPA 461: Spanish for Urban Educators 3
SPA 470: Selected Topics in Spanish 3
SPA 495: Independent Study in Spanish 1-3
* Native speakers may substitute any course from electives above with
advisor’s approval.
GENERAL SCIENCE
Certification: 50/58 s.h.
The student is to select one of the following areas of General Science.
NOTE: Specialization courses in science and mathematics courses may
be applied to Categories D and E of General Education.
GS/BIOLOGY
Certification: 55/58 s.h.
Required: 24 s.h.
BIO 104: Principles of Biology 4
BIO 106: Introduction to Zoology 4
BIO 108: Introduction to Botany 4
BIO 226: Marine Biology 3
BIO 242: Ecosystems Ecology 3
BIO 310: Genetics 3
ENV 100: Introduction to Environmental Science OR 3
ENV 222: Environmental Biology
Field Electives: 3 s.h.
Select ONE of the following courses:
BIO 230: Tax of Vascular Plants 3
BIO 302: Entomology 3
BIO 308: Ornithology 3
BIO 324: Plant Ecology 3
BIO 332: Limnology 3
Biology Electives: 3 s.h.
BIO 3
Physical Science and Math Electives: 25 - 28 s.h.
Earth Science: 7 s.h.
GEL 100: Physical Geology 4
AST 140: Astronomy I OR 3
AST 142: Astronomy II
Chemistry: 8 s.h.
CHM 100: General Chemistry I 4
CHM 102: General Chemistry II 4
Mathematics: 6/9 s.h.
Select ONE of the following course blocks.
MAT 105: College Algebra AND 3
MAT 106: Trigonometry AND 3
MAT 140: Applied Statistical Methods OR 3
MAT 115: Precalculus Math AND 3
MAT 140: Applied Statistical Methods 3
Physics: 4 s.h.
PHY 040: General Physics I 4
GS/CHEMISTRY
Certification: 51 s.h.
Required: 21 s.h.
GEL 100: Physical Geology 4
PHY 040, 042: General Physics I & II 8
AST 140: Astronomy I OR 3
AST 142: Astronomy II
MAT 105: College Algebra 3
MAT 106: Trigonometry 3
Biology Electives: 6 s.h. 6
Chemistry Electives: 24 s.h. 24
GS/EARTH–SPACE
Certification: 50 s.h.
Required: 22 s.h.
CHM 100, 102: General Chemistry I & II 8
PHY 040, 042: General Physics I & II 8
MAT 105: College Algebra 3
MAT 106: Trigonometry 3
Astronomy Elective: 3 s.h.
AST 140: Astronomy I OR 3
AST 142: Astronomy II
Biology Elective: 4 s.h.
Select a Biology course beyond BIO 010 (with Lab) 4
Earth Space Elective: 21 s.h.
Select at least 21 semester hours in Earth/Space courses, including all of
the following areas: Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology and
Oceanography.
MATHEMATICS
Certification: 39 s.h.
Required: 33 s.h.
CSC 135: Computer and Information Science I 3
MAT 171: Calculus I 3
MAT 172: Calculus II 3
MAT 220: History of Mathematics 3
MAT 224: Foundations of Higher Mathematics 3
MAT 240: Synthetic Geometry 3
MAT 260: Linear Algebra 3
MAT 273: Calculus III 3
MAT 274: Calculus IV 3
MAT 301: Probability and Statistics 3
MAT 311: Abstract Algebra I 3
Electives: 3 s.h. (Selected from below)
MAT 302: Probability and Statistics II 3
MAT 312: Abstract Algebra II 3
MAT 351: Advanced Calculus I 3
Electives: 3 s.h. (Selected from below)
MAT 205: Mathematics of Finance 3
MAT 302: Probability and Statistics II 3
MAT 312: Abstract Algebra II 3
MAT 332: Numerical Analysis 3
MAT 340: Differential Equations 3
MAT 351: Advanced Calculus I 3
MAT 352: Advanced Calculus II 3
MAT 361: Mathematical Methods in Operations Research I 3
MAT 370: Selected Topics in Mathematics 3
MAT 431: Topology 3
PHYSICS
Certification: 70/72 s.h.
Required: 67-68 s.h.
BIO 104: Principles of Biology 4
CHM 100: General Chemistry I 4
CHM 102: General Chemistry II 4
MAT 171: Calculus I 3
MAT 172: Calculus II 3
MAT 273: Calculus III 3
MAT 274: Calculus IV 3
MAT 340: Differential Equations 3
PHY 100: Physics I 4
PHY 102: Physics II 4
PHY 212: Modern Physics I 3
PHY 214: Modern Physics II 3
PHY 327: Heat and Thermodynamics OR 3/4
CHM 314: Physical Chemistry I
PHY 220: Electronics 3
PHY 230: Optics 3
PHY 312: Mechanics I 4
PHY 315: Advanced Physics Laboratory I OR 2
PHY 319/465: Advanced Laboratory II
PHY 316: Electricity & Magnetism 3
PHY 360/470: Quantum Mechanics 3
PHY 345: Mathematical Physics 3
PHY 380: Senior Seminar 2
Electives: 3-4 s.h. (Selected from below)
AST 140: Astronomy I 3
AST 142: Astronomy II 3
CHM 316: Physical Chemistry II 4
EGR 121: Engineering Drawing & Lettering 3
GEL 358: General Geophysics 3
MAT 260: Linear Algebra 3
MAT 301: Probability and Statistics I 3
PHY 290: Introduction to Nanotechnology 3
PHY 314: Mechanics II 3
PHY 315: Advanced Lab I 2
PHY 319/465: Advanced Lab II 2
PHY 362/472: Solid State Physics 3
PHY 364/474: Nuclear Physics 3
PHY 370: Research in Physics 1-4
PHY 372-375: Special Topics 1-5
PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS
Certification: 64–65 s.h.
Required: 62 s.h.
BIO 104: Principles of Biology 4
CHM 100: General Chemistry I 4
CHM 102: General Chemistry II 4
MAT 171: Calculus I 3
MAT 172: Calculus II 3
MAT 224: Foundations of Higher Mathematics 3
MAT 273: Calculus III 3
MAT 301: Probability & Statistics I 3
MAT 240: Synthetic Geometry OR 3
MAT 320: Geometry and The Real Numbers
Select ONE of the following courses:
MAT 260: Linear Algebra OR 3
MAT 274: Calculus IV OR
MAT 340: Differential Equations
MAT 311: Abstract Algebra I 3
MAT ___: Elective @ 200 level or above 3
Select ONE of the following courses:
CSC 112: Basic Programming OR 3
CSC 135: Computer and Information Science I
PHY 100: Physics I 4
PHY 102: Physics II 4
PHY 110: Modern Physics 3
PHY 312: Mechanics I 4
PHY 315: Advanced Physics Laboratory I 2
PHY 316: Electricity and Magnetism 3
Electives: 2/3 s.h.
Select ONE of the following:
PHY 210: Heat and Thermodynamics 3
PHY 220: Electronics 3
PHY 230: Optics 3
PHY 319: Advanced Physics Laboratory II 2
PHY 360: Quantum Mechanics 3
NOTE: Up to 21 s.h. of Specialization courses need to be applied to
categories IV and V of General Education. The Mathematics elective
may include any of the alternate courses in Mathematics listed above,
but it is not necessarily restricted to these courses.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Certification: 51 s.h.
Required: 30 s.h.
ANT 010: Cultural Anthropology 3
ECO 011: Principles of Macroeconomics 3
GEG 020: Elements of Cultural Geography 3
HIS 014: History of Civilization A 3
HIS 015: History of Civilization B 3
HIS 025: History of the US: Formative Years & Federal Republic 3
HIS 026: History of the US: Emergence of Modern America 3
HIS 378: Seminar in Historical Methods 3
POL 010: American Government 3
SOC 010: Principles of Sociology 3
Electives: 21 s.h.
(At least 15 credits must be at the 200 or above level.)
History of the United States: 6 s.h.
History of Europe: 6 s.h.
History of Asia/Middle East/Africa/Latin America: 6 s.h.
History Electives: 3 s.h.
Minorities (from Specialization): 3 s.h.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Program Specialist Certificate: 12 s.h.
1. Required: 12 s.h.
Select the following courses:
ENG 334: Introduction to English Linguistics 3
EDU/MLS 433: Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity for
ESL/ELL Program Specialists 3
EDU/MLS 434: Instructional Methods, Materials, and
Assessments for ELL/ESL Populations 3
EDU/MLS 435: English Language Acquisition and
Awareness for ELL/ESL Populations 3
2. Students must have a valid PA Instructional I or II Certificate to
complete the program.
3. All courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or higher.
4. A fifteen-hour fieldwork experience must be completed.
For additional information, contact the College of Graduate Studies,
Kutztown University, 110 Old Main, Kutztown, PA 19530; phone: 610683-4000 or e-mail: graduate@kutztown.edu.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN LIBRARY SCIENCE (120 s.h.)
Student Learning Outcomes for the BS in Library Science Degrees
Outcome/Goal 1: To provide intellectual and physical access to
information through systematic learning activities
Outcome/Goal 2: To provide resources and learning activities that
represent a diversity of experiences, opinions, social and cultural
perspectives, supporting the concept that intellectual freedom and
access to information are prerequisite to effective and responsible
citizenship in a democracy
Outcome/Goal 3: To provide learning experiences that encourage users
to become discriminating consumers and skilled creators of information
Outcome/Goal 4: To provide leadership, instruction and collaboration
in the use of instructional and informational technology
Outcome/Goal 5: To provide resources and activities that contribute to
lifelong learning, while accommodating a wide range of differences in
teaching and learning styles and in instructional methods, interests and
capacities
A. General Education: 60 s.h.
B. Major Program: 60 s.h.
1. Required Courses: 33 s.h.
LIB 109: Libraries in the Information Age 3
LIB 121: Resources for Children 3
LIB 211: Information Needs and Services 3
LIB 313: Cataloging and Classification 3
LIB 315: Collection Development 3
LIB 320: Library Administration 3
LIB 322: Resources for Young Adults 3
LIB 326: Technologies in Libraries 3
LIB 375: Fieldwork 3-9
LIB 480: Introduction to Preservation and Digitization of Archives and
Special Collections
ITC Elective or requirement
2. Specialization Electives: 9 s.h.
3. Electives: 18 s.h. (With their advisor’s guidance, students are
encouraged to select an appropriate minor)