Urban Teacher Program (UTP) Student Handbook

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  2. I. UTP Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles
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  4. III. Seeking Admission to the UTP
  5. IV. Advising, Financial Aid, and other Support
  6. V. Program Factsheets of Required Courses, Completion Worksheets, and Course Transfer Info
  7. VI. Required Field Experiences
  8. VII. Standards, Required Assessments & Exams
  9. VIII. Graduation, Program Completion & Licensure
  10. IX. School of Urban Education and University Policies
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Home > IX. School of Urban Education and University Policies

IX. School of Urban Education and University Policies

It is the responsibility of all students seeking admission as well as those who are admitted to the Urban Teacher Program to read and follow the following School of Urban Education policies.   Contact the UTP Department Chair if you have any questions.

File Attachments:
  1. Policies on Admission to the UTP Policies on Admission to the UTP
    Describes how admission is determined for undergraduate and graduate students in light of admission criteria.
  2. Policies on Satisfactory Progress, Remaining Admitted to UTP, PDP's and Appeals Policies on Satisfactory Progress, Remaining Admitted to UTP, PDP's and Appeals
    Explains expectations for continuing candidacy within the Urban Teacher Program.
  3. UED Policy for Substituting Prior Learning Experiences for Program Requirements--7 Step Process UED Policy for Substituting Prior Learning Experiences for Program Requirements--7 Step Process
    i.e. Transfer Coursework, Teaching Experience, and Credit by Examination; does NOT include student teaching which can't be substituted.
  4. UED Policy on Field Experience and Student Teaching Aligned with Unit Accreditation Standards.pdf UED Policy on Field Experience and Student Teaching Aligned with Unit Accreditation Standards.pdf
  5. UTP Course Policies UTP Course Policies
    Describes all department policies related to courses and admittance into student teaching.
  6. UTP Policy on the Appeal Process Regarding Licensure Recommendations UTP Policy on the Appeal Process Regarding Licensure Recommendations
    Describes policy per MN Statute should there be a dispute regarding a licensure recommendation.
Web Links:
  1. Metropolitan State University Student Handbook Metropolitan State University Student Handbook
    This is a link to the student handbook for the whole university.

General Field Experience Expectations and Policies

The most important place to demonstrate the UTP Standards of Professional Conduct is in your field experiences with urban youth and educators. They expect you to demonstrate your commitment to teaching in an urban setting and your understanding and respect for themselves and their communities. You not only represent yourself, but you represent the UTP and university. You are there in support, partnership, and in learning. You are not there to judge, criticize, save, abuse, or exploit.

In rare cases, however, some people violate the University’s Student Code of Conduct or the Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers while taking coursework or completing field experiences. If you do so, your actions may result in suspension or removal from the Urban Teacher Program. Even if you have completed all coursework, the UTP may not recommend you for licensure if you violate either code. Finally, you should understand that the Program may also deny you admission, retention, program completion, or licensure recommendation if you possess a criminal record that would prohibit you from volunteering in schools, student teaching, getting licensed, or gaining employment as a teacher.

File Attachments:
  1. Grounds_and_Process_for_Removal_from_Field_Experience.pdf Grounds_and_Process_for_Removal_from_Field_Experience.pdf
  2. UED Policy on Field Experience and Student Teaching Aligned with Unit Accreditation Standards.pdf UED Policy on Field Experience and Student Teaching Aligned with Unit Accreditation Standards.pdf

Counseling Out of the UTP

You may be counseled out of the program if you are failing to show the necessary content and pedagogical knowledge and skills or professional dispositions to be an effective teacher.  
Author: Urban Teacher Program Manager
Last modified: 8/6/2023 9:11 PM (EDT)