Urban Education
  • Type Learning
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Months
  • Cost Free

Urban Education

Issued by Texas Woman's University

This non-credit co-curricular micro-credential equips students with essential skills for navigating urban education settings. Students will explore the historical and cultural legacies of urban communities to develop solution-based strategies. This micro-credential was developed for those who wish to better understand urban education dynamics and tools to create equitable environments. It's open to undergraduate and graduate students from the College of Professional Education.

  • Type Learning
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Months
  • Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • This micro-credential is projected to start in Summer 2025. For more information, please contact Dr. Aimee Myers at amyers8@twu.edu. Students seeking teaching certification or pursuing a graduate degree related to K-12 education will receive priority admission. However, applicants outside of these areas in COPE are still encouraged to apply.
  • Requirements for Undergraduate Students Seeking Teacher Certification: letter of support from one course instructor, completed EDUC 2003 with C or better or will complete by the start of micro-credential in June (students seeking teacher certification, verified through TWU Self Service), and enrolled in a program that leads to teacher certification
  • Requirements for Undergraduate Outside of Teacher Education: letter of support from one course instructor, GPA of 2.25 or better (verified through TWU Self Service), and written justification as to why a micro-credential in urban education is of interest to you and how it will benefit your future profession.
  • Requirements for Graduate Students: letter of support from faculty advisor or course instructor, completed 12 hours of graduate coursework (verified through TWU Self Service, and enrolled in a graduate program within the College of Professional Education (OTHER PROGRAMS ARE ACCEPTED-If you are in another program outside of COPE, we just ask you provide a justification for why a micro-credential in urban education is of interest to you and serves you in your profession).
  • Earners will complete a series of assignments, including an autoethnography of place, identity, and schooling, a praxis paper, and a presentation on critical media literacy
  • Earners will attend three online seminars and one face-to-face workshop to gain critical knowledge on the landscape of urban education.
  • Earners will complete five hours of experiential learning with a pre-approved urban school or non-profit organization and provide documentation to verify completion.