More detailed information about the Urban Semester may be obtained from the Education Department. Only one ninth semester student can be funded to participate in this program each year. An unlimited number of eighth semester program students may attend as long as they are approved for off-campus study. Ninth semester students who want to apply for the Urban Teaching Semester should fill out the application included in this packet. The selection of the student will be made by the Education Department with the approval of the Teacher Education Committee.
Student wishes to teach in a subject area that makes local placement difficult.
Student has demonstrated a commitment to teaching in an urban environment or has a particular interest or reason for teaching in an urban environment. The Education Department must make a recommendation to the Teacher Education Committee concerning licensure. The recommendation will be based on your performance during student teaching and requires that you present a passing portfolio demonstrating your learning relative to the program goals. If the committee approves the recommendation, you will be notified along with the college registrar. Once recommended you must complete an application for the State of Iowa and pay a fee.