Majors, Minors & Departments
The College of Liberal Arts and Science’s thirteen academic departments offer dynamic programs that invite students to pursue their passions and use their curiosity to engage in learning experiences that propel our graduates into meaningful careers. In addition to coursework that helps students develop both broad foundational skills and in-depth disciplinary knowledge, students apply their learning through research opportunities, internships, and other hands-on experiences. We hope you take the time to explore all the different majors, minors, and certificates that our College offers.
You can learn more about each of our programs by visiting their program websites or contacting the department directly.
LAS Majors
- Anthropology
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry: Pharmacy
- Biology: Allied Health
- Biology: Molecular/Micro/ Cell
- Biology: Organismal/Ecology
- Biology: Pre-Med & Other Health Careers
- Chemistry
- Chemistry: Applied
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice: Paralegal Studies
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- English
- English: Paralegal
- English: Professional Writing
- Environmental Science: Biology
- Environmental Science: Chemistry
- Environmental Science: Geography
- Environmental Science: Geology
- Environmental Science: Regenerative Organic Agriculture
- Game Development
- General Studies
- Geography: Environment and Planning
- Geography: General
- Geography: Global and Regional Studies
- Geology
- German Studies Communication and Culture
- History
- History: Paralegal Studies
- Information Technology
- Marine Science: Biology
- Marine Science: Oceanography
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physics: Astronomy
- Physics: Engineering
- Physics: Engineering Physics
- Physics: Engineering Technology
- Political Science
- Political Science: Paralegal Studies
- Psychology: General
- Psychology: Paralegal Studies
- Public Relations
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sociology- 100% online
- Spanish
LAS Minors
- Actuarial Science
- Anthropology
- Astronomy
- Biochemistry
- Bioethics
- Biology
- Case Management
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Cultural Geography
- Environmental Geography
- Forensic Studies
- Game Development
- Geography
- Geology
- German Communication and Culture
- History
- Homeland Security
- Information Technology
- International Studies
- Literature
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Multicultural Studies in the United States
- Pennsylvania German Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Planning Geography
- Political Science
- Professional Writing
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Relations
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Spanish for Modern Business
- Web Development
- Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Graduate Programs
- Computer Science: Software Development (MS)
- Computer Science: Information Technology (MS)
- Computer Science: Interdisciplinary Experience (MS)
- Public Administration (MPA)
- Public Administration Criminal Justice (MPA)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
Certificates
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics
- Geospatial Information Technology
- School Social Work
- Technical Writing
Departments
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Department of Anthropology/Sociology
Chair: Dr. Bill Donner, donner@kutztown.edu
Secretary:Rachel Seifrit, seifrit@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4242
Office: 467 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
- BA Anthropology
- BA Sociology (in-person program and 100% online program available)
Minors
- Anthropology
- Pennsylvania German Studies
- Sociology
- Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Department of Biology
Chair: Dr. Chrisopher Sacchi, sacchi@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Christina Ferris, ferris@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4307
Office: 223 Boehm Science Building
WebsiteMajors
- BS Biology: Allied Health
- BS Pre-Med & Other Health Careers
- BS Biology: Molecular/Micro/Cell
- BS Biology: Organismal/Ecology
The Environmental Science Program is hosted by the Department of Biology with tracks shared by several departments. The Program Coordinator is Dr. Jacob Sewall sewall@kutztown.edu. These are the tracks in the Department of Biology.*- BS Environmental Science: Biology*
- BS Environmental Science: Chemistry
- BS Environmental Science: Geography
- BS Environmental Science: Geology
- BS Environmental Science: Regenerative Organic Agriculture*
The Marine Science Program is hosted by the Department of Physical Sciences with a track in the Department of Biology. The Program Coordinator is Dr. Adrienne Oakley, oakley@kutztown.edu. This is the track in the Department of Biology**
- BS Marine Science: Biology**
- BS Marine Science: Oceanography
Minors- Biology
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Department of Computer Science & Information Technology
Chair: Dr. Lisa Frye, frye@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Cynthia Sutjak, sutjak@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4422
Office: 256 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
- BS Computer Science
- BS/MS Computer Science: Information Technology
- BS Game Development
- BS Information Technology
- BS/MS Computer Science
Minors
- Game Development
- Information Technology
- Software Development
- Web Development
Graduate Programs
- Computer Science (MS)
- Computer Science: Information Technology (MS)
- Computer Science: Interdisciplinary Experience (MS)
Certificate
- Data Analytics
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Department of Criminal Justice
Acting Chair: Dr. Jonathan Kremser; kremser@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Sierra Kepner, kepner@kutztown.edu
Phone: 484-646-4265
Office: 365 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
- BS Criminal Justice
- BS Criminal Justice: Paralegal Studies
- BS Cyber Security
Minors
- Criminal Justice
- Forensic Studies
- Homeland Security
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Department of English
Chair: Dr. Johnathan Shaw, shaw@kutztown.edu
Assistant Chair: Dr. Amy Lynch-Biniek, lynchbin@kutztown.edu
Secretary: April Jones; ajones@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4353
Office: 439 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
- BA English
- BA English: Paralegal Studies
- BA English: Professional Writing
- BS Public Relations
Minors
- Literature
- Professional Writing
- Public Relations
Masters Program
- English (MA)
- English Composition Rhetorical Literature Study (MA)
Certificate
- Technical Writing
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Department of Geography
Chair: Dr. Richard Courtney, courtney@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Laurel Delaney, ldelaney@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4364
Office: 105 Graduate Center
WebsiteMajors
- BA Geography: Environmental
- BA Geography: General
- BA Geography: Globalization
- BA Geography: Planning
The Environmental Science Program is hosted by the Department of Biology with tracks shared by several departments. The Program Coordinator is Dr. Jacob Sewall sewall@kutztown.edu. This is the track in the Department of Geography.*
- BS Environmental Science: Biology
- BS Environmental Science: Chemistry
- BS Environmental Science: Geography*
- BS Environmental Science: Geology
- BS Environmental Science: Regenerative Organic Agriculture
Minors
- Cultural Geography
- Geography
- Environmental Geography
- Planning Geography
Certificate
- Geospatial Information Technology
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Department of History
Chair: Dr. Michael Gabriel, gabriel@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Anne Cardinal, cardinal@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4385
Office: 115 Lytle Hall
WebsiteMajors
- BA History
BA History: Paralegal Studies
Minors
- History
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Department of Mathematics
Chair: Dr. Brian Kronenthal, kronenthal@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Stacy Kushner, kushner@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4410
Office: 227 Lytle Hall
WebsiteMajors
- BS Mathematics
Minors
- Actuarial Science
- Mathematics
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Department of Modern Language Studies
Chair: Dr. Christine Núñez, nunez@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Merlene Oswald, moswald@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4427
Office: 231 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
German Studies: Communication and CultureBA - BA Spanish
Minors
- German Communication and Culture
- Spanish
- Spanish for Modern Business
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Department of Philosophy and Government
Acting Chair: Dr. Robert Portada, portada@uktztown.edu
Secretary: Heather Pafchek, pafchek@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4449
Office: A 318 Old Main
Philosophy and Government WebsiteMajors
- BA Philosophy
- BA Philosophy: Religious Studies
- BA Political Science
- BA Political Science: Paralegal Studies
- BS Public Administration
Minors
- Bioethics
- International Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Public Administration
Graduate Program
- Public Administration (MPA)
- Public Administration: Criminal Justice (MPA)
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Department of Physical Sciences
Chair: Dr. Sudarshan Fernando, fernando@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Christine Kocott-Shay, kocottshay@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4447
Office: 425 Boehm Science Center
WebsiteMajors
- BS Biochemistry
- BS Biochemistry: Pharmacy
- BS Chemistry
- BS Geology
- BS Physics
- BS Physics: Astronomy
- BS Physics: Engineering
- BS Physics: Engineering Technology
The Marine Science Program is hosted by the Department of Physical Sciences with a track in the Department of Biology. The Program Coordinator is Dr. Adrienne Oakley, oakley@kutztown.edu. This is the track in the Department of Physical Sciences. *
- BS Marine Science: Biology
- BS Marine Science: Oceanography*
The Environmental Science Program is hosted by the Department of Biology with tracks shared by several departments. The Program Coordinator is Dr. Jacob Sewall sewall@kutztown.edu. These are the tracks in the Department of Physical Sciences.**
- BS Environmental Science: Biology
- BS Environmental Science: Chemistry**
- BS Environmental Science: Geography
- BS Environmental Science: Geology**
- BS Environmental Science: Regenerative Organic Agriculture
Minors
- Astronomy
- Marine Science
- Physics
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Marine Sciences*
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Department of Psychology
Chair: Dr. Greg Shelley, shelley@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Kara Barrell, barrell@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4455
Office: 384 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
- BS Psychology
- BS Psychology: Paralegal Studies
Minors
- Psychology
- Multicultural Studies in the United States
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Department of Social Work
Chair: Dr. John Vafeas, vafeas@kutztown.edu
Secretary: Andrea Snyder, asnyder@kutztown.edu
Management Technician: Gabby Wilson, gwilson@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4235
Office: 351 Old Main
WebsiteMajors
- BSW Social Work
Minors
- Social Work
- Case Management
Graduate Programs
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
Certificates
- School Social Work