Urban Education Partnership (UEP)
UEP was founded in 2000 in response to the belief that properly supported, teachers in low-income schools can make a difference in closing the achievement gap. Coursework is based on nationally recognized professional development supplied by the American Federation of Teachers'(AFT). UEP set within a learning community of professionals committed to diverse student groups.
UEP is a cluster of 5 courses, which may be completed in one year leading to a certificate or a concentration as part of a Master's degree in Education or Special Education.
Graduate Certificate Programs in Urban Education
Two graduate certificates in urban education are available, These are well-suited for professionals who wish to complete focused study on the complex needs of student from diverse cultural, linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds
1. 10-credit certificate, "Urban Applications of the Educational Research"
2. 15-credit certificate, "Action Research for the Urban Classroom."
Admission
Prospective students must:
• Apply to the Graduate School in order to obtain an identification number necessary for class registration.
• Submit two copies of official transcripts to verify possession of an undergraduate degree from a regionally
accredited institution in sealed envelopes.
• Send or fax immunization form to Health Services.
Personal Faculty Contact
Dr. Lydia Conca, lconca@sjc.edu
