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Who is eligible to apply to the UTC program? How can I join the UTC program? What are the benefits of being a UTC Participant? What degree will I obtain while participating in the UTC program? How long will it take to earn my degree? Are there scholarships available for UTC Participants? Can I join the UTC program but plan to attend to another university instead of ASU? What if my school district is not a UTC partner?
If your question is not here, please e-mail Claudia LeBaron
The Urban Teacher Corps (UTC) is a teacher development program housed at Phoenix College in Phoenix, Arizona. The program supports and encourages urban classified school district employees as they matriculate from one of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges to the Arizona State University, obtain teacher certification and go back to their district schools as teachers.
Who is eligible to apply to UTC? Only classified employees of the participating school districts. Visit the Contact Us web page to see the listing of these school districts.
How can I join the UTC program? If you work for one of the school districts partnered
with the UTC
What are the benefits of being a UTC Participant? Visit our UTC Benefits web page for more detailed information.
You can apply to the UTC program at any time of the
year. It is
For initial information, contact the UTC Coordinator at Phoenix College.
What degree will I obtain while participating in the UTC program? You will complete an Associate of Transfer Partnership
(ATP) degree at the community college, and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary
Education degree with endorsement in Multilingual/Multicultural, or a
Special Education degree at
How long will it take to earn my degree? Time varies from participant to participant. If enrolled full-time at the community college (i.e. 12-15 credit hours per semester) it will take you approximately 2 to 2.5 years to complete your Associates degree. If you are taking courses on a part-time basis, then it will take you longer. Once you are tranferred to ASU Main campus, it will take you about 2 more years to graduate.
Are there scholarships available for UTC Participants? Yes. ASU College of Education has scholarships specially designed for UTC participants. The college also offers numerous scholarships for Education students, as well as the community colleges.
Can I join the UTC program but plan to attend to another university instead of ASU? No. This partnership is between the Maricopa County Community Colleges District (MCCCD) and Arizona State University (ASU) Main campus. Participants complete requirements for an Associate Transfer Partnership degree at any of the MCCCD campus then transfer to ASU Main campus as juniors to obtain their Bachelor of Arts degree.
What if my school district is not a UTC partner? If your school district is in the greater Phoenix area, contact your school Principal or the Director of Classified Personnel at the district offices, suggesting they contact the UTC Coordinators at Phoenix College. We will be more than happy to discuss the program with them.
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