Urban Teacher Education Program
The University of Chicago Urban Teacher Education Program (Chicago UTEP) recruits and prepares candidates with strong undergraduate backgrounds and a commitment to social justice to teach in underserved urban public schools. Our particular emphasis is preparing elementary teachers and secondary math and biology teachers for the Chicago Public Schools.
Teaching is intensely intellectual work. Our distinctive program design prepares students for the rigors of the profession through:
- Two full years of guided, in-school training
- Academic and methods coursework that is integrated with in-school experiences
- Extensive fieldwork
- An additional three years of personalized coaching and teacher leadership training
Students completing the program receive a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from the University of Chicago and an Illinois Teaching Certificate.
For additional information, visit the UTEP website.