Welcome to Chicago UTEP
Welcome to the University of Chicago’s Urban Teacher Education Program (Chicago UTEP). Our selective two-year program prepares students to become successful teachers—and eventually teacher leaders—in urban elementary schools and high schools, with a particular emphasis on Chicago. UTEP recruits and prepares individuals with a commitment to social justice; who are specifically interested in teaching in challenging urban schools. Students completing the program receive a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree and an Illinois Teaching Certificate for elementary grades (grades K-9) or a teaching certificate and endorsement to teach in high school mathematics or biology (grades 6-12). Candidates are recruited both from within and outside of the University of Chicago.
In October UTEP was featured on WTTW Channel 11's "Chicago Tonight" program. Click here to watch this segment of the show.
