Early College Academy for Education

Build college credits and confidence

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

How it Works

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

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

Schedule (morning):

Time Monday/Wednesday/Friday
7:30-8 a.m. Arrive at KU
8-9 a.m. Class 1
9-10 a.m. Class 2
10-10:30 a.m. Leave KU
10:30-11 a.m. Arrive at your high school by required time.
Time Tuesday/Thursday
7:30-8 a.m. Arrive at your internship school
8-10:30 a.m.                                        Participate in your district's internship program at an elementary school or middle school in your home district.
10:30-11 a.m. Arrive at your high school by required time.

Courses

Fall Semester

  • Course 1: First-Year Seminar
  • Course 2: EDUC 101 - Teaching PreK-8: An Exploration and Investigation

Spring Semester

  • Course 3: EDUC 150 - Meeting the Instructional Needs of English Language Learners
  • Course 4: SPEE 201 - Cognitive Development of Diverse Learners in a Standards Aligned System

Benefits of the Program

As part of the program, students will...

  • Get a jumpstart on a career in education.
  • Complete 12-credits, a semester's worth of courses, before high school graduation.
  • Experience college life by spending time on KU's campus.
  • Receive reduced tuition rate and the waiver of most fees as part of the agreement with the partnering school districts.
  • Gain access to Rohrbach Library, the Planetarium, and STEAMWORKS - KU’s
    makerspace.
  • Become familiar with college courses under the guidance of expert faculty.
  • Increase their confidence and efficacy in completing college coursework and enrolling in college.
  • Step into college by special stacked sections of courses that align with high school schedules.
  • Meet other high school students from across Berks and Lehigh counties.
  • Have support from KU in admission, enrollment and registration.

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

    Participating Districts

    Kutztown University has partnered with a number of districts for this exciting program.

    For More Information

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

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

    Are you a student interested in dual enrollment, but your district isn't yet participating in the Early College Academy for Education?

    Please review our other dual-enrollment opportunities.

    Interested in a degree in education?

    Check out all that Kutztown University's College of Education has to offer.