Urban Education, Minor
The Urban Education Minor is open to undergraduates in all disciplines, and requires seven CUs. Students choose from among three concentrations depending on interest in pursuing teaching certification or deepening one's background in urban education policy: Elementary Education; Secondary Education; Urban Education Policy, Research, and Practice. Students in all three concentrations take three core courses. The additional four requirements vary depending on the track.
For more information: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/urban/students/urban-education-minor
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| URBS 202 | Urban Education | 1 |
| or EDUC 202 | Urban Education | |
| Select 1 Child or Adolescent Development course | 1 | |
| URED Capstone 1 | 1 | |
| The remaining 4 course units are specific to one of the following Tracks: | 4 | |
| Urban Education Policy, Research, and Practice Track | ||
Select 1 Urban Context course | ||
Select 1 Teaching and Learning course | ||
Select 1 ABCS course - related to Urban Education | ||
Select 1 of the following options to complete course #7: | ||
Option 1: Policy Elective course | ||
Option 2 : EDUC 535 1 | ||
Option 3 : Select 1 Elective course 2 | ||
| Elementary Education Track | ||
| Children's Literature | ||
| Science in Elementary and Middle Schools | ||
or ENVS 421 | Science in Elementary and Middle Schools | |
| Reading/Language Arts in the Elementary School 1 | ||
or EDUC 520 | Literacy in Elementary/Middle Schools | |
| Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Elementary Schools 2 | ||
or EDUC 520 | Literacy in Elementary/Middle Schools | |
| Secondary Education Track | ||
Select 1 Pedagogy & Curriculum (ABCS) course | ||
Select 1 Content Area (ABCS) course | ||
| Teaching in the Middle and Secondary Schools 3 | ||
or EDUC 629 | Teaching English/Language and Literacy in Middle and Secondary Schools | |
| Advanced Methods in Middle & Secondary Education 4 | ||
| Total Course Units | 7 | |
| 1 | Taken as Senior Thesis course or an Independent Study |
| 2 | If you plan to sub-matric into the Master's Program in Elementary Educartion |
| 3 | If you plan to sub-matric into the Master's Program in Secondary Education, take any graduate course "not" listed in the Secondary Education core |
| 4 | Includes two half-days in the field |
| 5 | Includes three half-days in the field |
| 6 | Requires Fall field placement |
| 7 | Requires Spring field placement |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2020 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.