The program ? a 10-course sequence taught by leading Providence College faculty and highly qualified education professionals from urban school departments? focuses on understanding the sociocultural contexts of urban teaching and developing strategies for student success.

Our students are highly motivated to serve urban youth and families, are committed to student success both academically and socially, and are concerned for social justice. ?From an experience perspective, our students fall into one of two categories:

Are certified teachers seeking to work or currently working in urban school

Non-certified adults seeking to earn a secondary teaching certificate and work in in urban middle or high schools. Applicants in this category should click here for more information about our joint TCP/Urban Teaching program for aspiring urban teachers. The remainder of the information on this page pertains to applicants who fall under category 1.