Urban Teaching Residency, MSEd
Urban Teaching Residency (UTR)
The Urban Teaching Residency program provides solid academic training and professional mentoring necessary to create effective urban educators. The curriculum is set around four core principles: unwavering focus on children; teacher inquiry and reflection; broad understanding of education and commitment to equity and social justice.
To meet the needs of people working full time, the Urban Teaching Residency program is an executive-style format program with a hybrid of online and in-person coursework.
For more information: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/academics/programs/urban-teaching-residency-teacher-education-masters
Urban Teaching Residency Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| EDTF 5300A & EDTF 5300B | Contemp Issues Urban Ed and Contemp Issues Urban Ed | 1-2 |
| EDTF 5150 | Child Development | 1 |
| EDTF 5240 | School & Society Seminar | 1 |
| EDTF 5210 | Foundations Special Educ | 0-1 |
| EDTF 6190 | Research Seminar | 1 |
| EDTF 7050 | Urban Education Capstone Writing Seminar | 1 |
| Electives | 2 | |
| Concentration Requirements * | ||
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.
Select a an area of study to supplement the Urban Teaching Residency Core Requirements:
Elementary
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary (General) | ||
| EDTF 5030 | Methods: Elementary A | 1 |
| EDTF 5310 | Methods: Elementary B | 1 |
| EDTF 6010 | Methods: Advanced Elementary | 1 |
World Languages
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDTF 5080 | Methods: World Languages A | 1 |
| EDTF 5350 | Methods: World Languages B | 1 |
| EDTF 6060 | Methods: Advanced World Languages | 1 |
English Middle Years
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDTF 5040 | Methods: Middle Years A | 1 |
| EDTF 5320 | Methods: Middle Years B | 1 |
| EDTF 6040 | Methods: Advanced English | 1 |
English Secondary
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDTF 5050 | Methods: English A (Middle Level and Secondary) | 1 |
| EDTF 5330 | Methods: English B | 1 |
| EDTF 6040 | Methods: Advanced English | 1 |
Mathematics Middle Years
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDTF 5040 | Methods: Middle Years A | 1 |
| EDTF 5320 | Methods: Middle Years B | 1 |
| EDTF 6180 | Methods: Advanced Mathematics | 1 |
Mathematics Secondary
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDTF 5200 | Methods: Mathematics A | 1 |
| EDTF 5360 | Methods: Mathematics B | 1 |
| EDTF 6180 | Methods: Advanced Mathematics | 1 |
Sciences Middle Years
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDTF 5040 | Methods: Middle Years A | 1 |
| EDTF 5320 | Methods: Middle Years B | 1 |
| EDTF 6050 | Methods: Advanced Science | 1 |
General Sciences
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDTF 5060 | Methods: Science A | 1 |
| EDTF 5340 | Methods: Science B | 1 |
| EDTF 6050 | Methods: Advanced Science | 1 |
Biology
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDTF 5060 | Methods: Science A | 1 |
| EDTF 5340 | Methods: Science B | 1 |
| EDTF 6050 | Methods: Advanced Science | 1 |
Physics
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDTF 5130 | Methods: 7-12 Science (Physics) | 1 |
| EDTF 5130 | Methods: 7-12 Science (Physics) | 1 |
| EDTF 6050 | Methods: Advanced Science | 1 |
Chemistry
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDTF 5120 | Methods: 7-12 Science (Chemistry) | 1 |
| EDTF 5120 | Methods: 7-12 Science (Chemistry) | 1 |
| EDTF 6050 | Methods: Advanced Science | 1 |
Social Studies Secondary
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Methods: Social Studies B | 1 | |
| Methods: Advanced Social Studies | 1 | |
| Methods: Social Studies A | 1 | |
| Select 2 Electives: | 2 | |
| Urban Education Capstone Writing Seminar | ||
| Research Seminar | ||
| Foundations Special Educ | ||
| School & Society Seminar | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Urban Education | ||
Social Studies Middle Years
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Methods: Social Studies A | 1 | |
| Methods: Social Studies B | 1 | |
| Methods: Advanced Social Studies | 1 | |
| Select 2 CU of Electives: | 2 | |
| Urban Education Capstone Writing Seminar | ||
| Research Seminar | ||
| Foundations Special Educ | ||
| School & Society Seminar | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Urban Education | ||
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.
Every Teacher Certified (ETC) M.S.Ed. with Dual Certification
M.S.Ed. in Urban Education with dual certification in PA Instructional I and Special Education
Certification tracks are assigned based on the content area and grade level placement in which you work in your school. Our program ensures that your coursework and mentoring aligns with requirements for earning teaching certification.
General Education Tracks
- Pre-K-4th grade
- Middle Years with concentration in
- Mathematics
- Science
- English
- Secondary Mathematics
- Secondary English
- Secondary General Science
- Secondary Physics
- Secondary Biology
- Secondary Chemistry
- Secondary World Languages
Special Education (Dual) Certification
Along with a general education certification, individuals working in special education classrooms may have the opportunity to earn either a Pre-K-8th or a 7th-12th grade special education certification through our dual certification program. A stand-alone special education certification is not an option in the State of Pennsylvania.
Dual certification requires completion of one of the General Education certification tracks above combined with either:
- Elementary Special Education (Pre-K-8th grade)
- Secondary Special Education (7th-12th grade)
Teachers who have earned PA certification and wish to add the special education certification can enroll in the Special Education Certification only track, which is a 5-course, 1-year hybrid model.
For more information: https://utrp.gse.upenn.edu/program/certification
Required Courses:
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Course Units | |
| EDTF 7020 | Special Education Law & Processes | 1 |
| EDTF 7030 | Educating Students with Disabilities - Part I | 1 |
| Select 1 Content Area Methods I Course | 1 | |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDTF 5270 | Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Interventions | 1 |
| EDTF 7010 | Educating Students with Disabilities - Part II | 1 |
| Select 1 Content Area Methods II Course | 1 | |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| EDTF 5290 | Language and Literacy Acquisition | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Fall | ||
| EDTF 5150 | Child Development | 1 |
| EDTF 5240 | School & Society Seminar | 1 |
| EDTF 7040 | Special Education Capstone - Part I | 0 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDTF 7060 | Special Education Capstone - Part II | 0 |
| VAST Life Program* | ||
| MSEd Distribution Course 1 | 1 | |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 10.00 | |
*VAST LIFE is a program through the Urban Teaching Residency Program designed to provide students ages 14-21 the opportunity to have community based experiences, transitional assessments and lessons, and cultural events in the great city of Philadelphia customized for them by graduate students who are seeking Masters of Education and Special Education Certification in the Commonwealth.
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Consult with Program for choices.
Required Milestone
Comprehensive Examination (or Portfolio or Thesis)
Master’s degree candidates must demonstrate thorough knowledge of the field of specialization by passing a comprehensive examination in their area of study. The examination/portfolio/thesis serves an educational and evaluative purpose through which students are expected to review and integrate what they have learned in their coursework and fieldwork. Comprehensive formats vary.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.
Special Education Only Certification
For educators already holding a general education certification that would like to obtain a Special Education certification. Students may choose to earn either a Pre-K-8th or a 7th-12th grade special education certification. A stand-alone special education certification is not an option in the State of Pennsylvania. This is a one-year, online hybrid program.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| EDTF 7020 | Special Education Law & Processes | 1 |
| EDTF 7030A & EDTF 7030B | Educating Students with Disabilities - Part I and Educating Students with Disabilities - Part I | 0-1 |
| EDTF 7010 | Educating Students with Disabilities - Part II | 1 |
| EDTF 5270 | Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Interventions | 1 |
| EDTF 5290 | Language and Literacy Acquisition | 1 |
| EDTF 5240 | School & Society Seminar | 1 |
| EDTF 5150 | Child Development | 1 |
| EDTF 7040 | Special Education Capstone - Part I | 0-1 |
| EDTF 7060 | Special Education Capstone - Part II | 0-1 |
| VAST LIFE | ||
| Elective (1) | ||
| Specializations | ||
| Select one specialization below and complete the requirements: | 2 | |
| Elementary | ||
| EDTF 5030 & EDTF 5310 | Methods: Elementary A and Methods: Elementary B | |
| World Languages | ||
| EDTF 5080 & EDTF 5350 | Methods: World Languages A and Methods: World Languages B | |
| English Middle Years | ||
| EDTF 5040 & EDTF 5320 | Methods: Middle Years A and Methods: Middle Years B | |
| English Seconardy | ||
| EDTF 5050 & EDTF 5330 | Methods: English A (Middle Level and Secondary) and Methods: English B | |
| Mathematics Middle Years | ||
| EDTF 5040 & EDTF 5320 | Methods: Middle Years A and Methods: Middle Years B | |
| Mathematics Secondary | ||
| EDTF 5200 & EDTF 5360 | Methods: Mathematics A and Methods: Mathematics B | |
| Sciences Middle Years | ||
| EDTF 5040 & EDTF 5320 | Methods: Middle Years A and Methods: Middle Years B | |
| General Sciences | ||
| EDTF 5060 & EDTF 5340 | Methods: Science A and Methods: Science B | |
| Biology | ||
| EDTF 5060 & EDTF 5340 | Methods: Science A and Methods: Science B | |
| Physics | ||
| EDTF 5130 & 5130 | Methods: 7-12 Science (Physics) and Methods: 7-12 Science (Physics) | |
| Chemistry | ||
| EDTF 5120 & 5120 | Methods: 7-12 Science (Chemistry) and Methods: 7-12 Science (Chemistry) | |
| Total Course Units | 12 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.