Muhlenberg Adds Education Major, Minors
For the first time in Muhlenberg’s history, the college has an elementary education major and minors in secondary education and education studies.By: Meghan Kita Monday, November 17, 2025 04:03 PM
Starting this fall, students pursuing teacher certification can choose an elementary education major or a secondary education minor, which requires a major in the intended teaching subject. Students who aren’t pursuing teacher certification can choose to minor in education studies.
“Muhlenberg has always been known for its strengths in preparing future K-12 teachers,“ says Provost Laura Furge. “Many of our alumni are award-winning teachers, and we are thrilled to continue to educate the most well-prepared, passionate teachers. Our program builds on our liberal arts strengths, giving future educators a rich foundation in critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. Simply put, studying education at Muhlenberg gives our students the tools, field experiences, and mentorship to grow into the kind of teachers who inspire lifelong learning in others.”
Muhlenberg previously had an education certification program, in which aspiring teachers would choose a major while also pursuing either elementary or secondary teacher certification. In 2023, Muhlenberg added a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) 4+1 program, which allows current undergraduates to obtain a bachelor’s degree with teacher certification and a MAT in five years.
“Our certification programs are rigorous, time-intensive, and demand a great deal of work. We also hold high expectations for our students as they prepare to enter the teaching profession,” says Cathy Kim, chair of Muhlenberg’s education department. “In developing the new programs, we wanted to ensure that our commitment to teacher education, rooted in the core values of a liberal arts education, remained central. The education department feels confident that we could adopt this model without compromising the integrity of our work.”
