Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Teaching in Urban & Diverse Settings

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A Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in Teaching in Urban & Diverse Settings will offer teacher candidates in the College of Education the opportunity to engage in critical analysis of their own personal and professional beliefs, as well as teaching practices, regarding issues in urban education related to instructional implementation in urban and diverse school settings. The Teaching in Urban & Diverse Settings Certificate will enhance teacher candidates’ knowledge of learning, curriculum, and human development theories, and will be one of multiple CUGS offerings to enhance the B.A. in Inclusive Education and other degree programs.

Program Requirements

Required Courses:

Cross-listed for undergraduate students

CASE 90530 - Curriculum Theories in Urban Education Credits: 3
CASE 90531 - Critical Consciousness: Sharing Power and Voice with Students Credits: 3
INCL 90432 - Working with Families and Communities Credits: 3
CASE 90533 - Critical Pedagogy Credits: 3
CASE 90534 - Disability Studies Credits: 3
or
BLED 40510 - Issues of Language and Cultural Diversity in ESL/Bilingual Programs Credits: 3

Total Required Credits for the Program: 15 s.h.

To be awarded the Certificate in Teaching in Urban & Diverse Settings, students must complete all courses required for the CUGS in Teaching in Urban & Diverse Settings with at least a 3.0 average. This CUGS is best suited for students majoring in Inclusive Education, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, and/or Subject Matter Education. It is highly recommended that students consult with their Education Advisor to plan for this Certificate.

Corine Meredith Brown
CUGS Coordinator
James Hall
856.256.4500 ext. 53807
browncm@rowan.edu