Urban Education, GRC

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Graduate Certificate • URBN ED GRC

The Certificate in Urban Education is an alternate route to the teacher certification program. This program awards candidates with a Certificate in Urban Education and an Interim Teaching Certificate in subject areas corresponding to passage of specific Michigan Teacher Test for Certification content area competency exams. This alternate route to the teacher certification program allows individuals to teach in Michigan schools while fulfilling credential requirements. Candidates are paired with a master teacher within their assigned school. College of Urban Education faculty members provide candidates weekly feedback through assessments evaluating teacher practice. Current teachers can add endorsements to their existing teaching certificate by passing the Michigan Teacher Test for Certification in desired content areas and completion of the Graduate Certificate in Urban Education Program. Credit from the certificate program can be transferred and utilized toward completion of the Master of Urban Education Degree.

Learning Outcomes

Develop competencies in math, science, and literacy teaching.
Implement types of strategies that enhance the practice of teaching based on relationships and partnerships, including collaboration with families, community stakeholders, and educational leaders in urban settings.
Create plans of instruction based on data and knowledge of diversity that can meet the needs of students.
Apply strategies for planning, implementation, and evaluation of student learning and behavior in diverse educational settings.
Engage all learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving based program strategies that promote success for all students.
Utilize instructional technology to enhance student learning.
Identify factors unique to urban environments that impact student learning and schooling.

Foundations Module - 6 Credits

UEDU 600 - Introduction to Teaching 3 Credits
UEDU 610 - Foundation of Urban Education 3 Credits

Transformational Module - 7 Credits

UEDU 682 - Family and Community Partnership Practice 2 Credits
UEDU 715 - Educational Psychology in Urban Education 2 Credits
UEDU 730 - Classroom Management Strategies 3 Credits

Apprenticeship Module - 6 Credits

UEDU 665 - Special Education Application 3 Credits
UEDU 667 - Special Education Field Experience 0 Credits
UEDU 756 - Differentiating Instruction in an Urban Setting 3 Credits

Core Methods Course - 3 Credits

UEDU 700A - Clinical Observation 0 Credits *
UEDU 700B - Clinical Observation 0 Credits *
UEDU 701A - Literacy Development and Instruction 3 Credits

Total Credits: 22

*This course is a required practicum every Fall and Winter semester for the Certificate in Urban Education until all the requirements have been satisfied to be recommended for the State of Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate.