Urban Catholic Teacher Corps
Urban Catholic Teacher Corps
Founded in 1997, the Urban Catholic Teacher Corps (UCTC) actively engages in the ministry of teaching in the schools of the Archdiocese of Boston. UCTC根据500年历史的耶稣会形成性教育传统，提供学术严谨、经验丰富的城市天主教教师培训.
Key Features
Mentor support
Receive teaching support from an assigned mentor, supervisor, and instructional coach.
Intentional community living
Live with fellow UCTC participants in a faith-based community, where faith is embraced, individuals are supported, and diverse experiences are valued. Build a strong support system and share in the journey with like-minded individuals that UCTC covers.
Individual faith formation opportunities
UCTC offers participants the opportunity for weekly faith sharing, three retreats a year, spiritual direction, and pilgrimages.
Monthly stipend and free housing
Receive a $600 non-service stipend payment each month over the two years of your participation in the program. In addition, UCTC covers all rent and utilities in the required UCTC community housing.
Tuition remission
UCTC covers the cost of the 30 credit hours for the Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College.
Experience in the classroom
Gain continuous support and growth as an exceptional urban Catholic school educator through coursework, teaching placements in Boston Catholic Schools, workshops, reflections, and more.
Why UCTC is right for you?
UCTC provides exclusive educational opportunities for early career professionals exploring a vocation in Catholic education, collaborating with mission-centered Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Boston. We provide opportunities for individuals with and without teaching experience.
Embark on a transformative journey by earning a master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction while actively teaching in partner Catholic schools for two years. This immersive experience aims to recruit and retain diverse educators, introducing them to the fulfilling work in Catholic school settings.
Students who have completed a year in the Urban Catholic Teacher Corps are able to apply for dual degree programs throughout their educational journey. Students may choose to complete a third year of their program while pursuing a dual degree in the following areas:
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Get involved or make a gift
我们一直在寻找能够为项目成员提供专业或个人支持的人(指导), coaching, tips, etc.). If you would like to support the program, let us know by filling out the form below or by making a monetary gift.
Curriculum
The UCTC Curriculum & Instruction M.Ed. is a 10-course, 30-credit program of study. Approximately half of the courses are taken as a UCTC cohort. Each student's program of study will be determined upon admission to the program. Requirements vary based on education and work background.
Students must complete the following courses for this degree.
| Course | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC7421 | Theories of Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC7436 | Curriculum Theories and Practice | 3 |
| EDUC6373 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDUC7435 | Social Context of Education | 3 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC7421 | Models of Teaching and Learning in Catholic Education | 3 |
| EDUC7436 | Transforming the Field of Catholic Education | 3 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC6635 | Education of Christians: Past, Present, and Future | 3 |
| EDUC7734 | Spiritual Sources of Catholic Education Catechesis | 3 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC7131 | Social Justice in Jesuit Contexts | 3 |
| EDUC7158 | Jesuit Pedagogy | 3 |
庇护英语浸入式(SEI)背书:鼓励未持有初始教学执照的学生完成SEI课程
If SEI Endorsement is not needed, students can select elective courses within Boston College for the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction.
| Course | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC4100 | Master's Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| EDUC7901 | Urban Catholic Teaching Corp | 0 |
| UCTC Required School Placement |
For more information about the Comprehensive Exam for the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, please review the document below.
Requirements
- Courses: 10
- Credits: 30
- Comprehensive Exam
All UCTC members receive both academic and professional licensure advising with specific UCTC advisers.
Federal student loan deferral
Offered to all Boston College graduate students.
Boston College Teaching English Language Learners (TELL) Certification
All UCTC participants will complete the requirements of the BC TELL certificate, which is needed for licensure if you are coming from outside Massachusetts.
Catechetical Educators Certification
所有UCTC的参与者都完成了由波士顿大主教管区和电子游戏软件神学院以及十字路口部计划提供的教理教育工作者认证. Please note that completion of the certificate requires approximately one online four-week course per semester.
Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) and Massachusetts Initial Licensure
对于没有完成MTEL或未将马萨诸塞州初始许可证作为本科学习计划一部分的个人, UCTC will pay these fees. However, the required exams and filing must take place in your first summer in UCTC.
Two dual degree program options will be available to UCTC students:
1) Curriculum & Instruction, M.Ed./ Educational Leadership & Policy, M.Ed.; OR
2) Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed. / Theology and Ministry, M.A.
To review the course offered, please see the program of studies below:
UCTC by the numbers
32
UCTC members
17
Schools served
2,149
Students served
3
Community houses
Who We Are
Charles Cownie, J.D., Ph.D.
Director
Director of Catholic Teacher Formation, Co-Director of Jesuit Education in a Global World M.Ed.
Director
Director of Catholic Teacher Formation, Co-Director of Jesuit Education in a Global World M.Ed.
Audrey Friedman
Academic and Research Coordinator
Retired Associate Professor of Teaching, Curriculum, and Society
Academic and Research Coordinator
Retired Associate Professor of Teaching, Curriculum, and Society
Connect With Us
“It took less than two years for Boston to become my home and the UCTC community to become my family. Although UCTC is technically only a two-year program, its positive impact will forever remain with me. 生活在一个以信仰为基础的有意识的社区，提供了支持和爱，以应对电子游戏正规平台生院和头两年教学的平衡行为.”
Apply
PrintApplication & Deadline
How to apply
- On the Lynch School of Education and Human Development application page, apply to the master’s program in Curriculum and Instruction.
- On the Lynch School application form under the “Academic Information” section, where it asks, “Are you applying to a specialty program?” select "Urban Catholic Teacher Corps" from the drop down menu.
- The Lynch School waives the application fee for UCTC applicants. Applicants to UCTC do not need to take the GRE.
Deadlines
All applications are due January 4
Interview
Every UCTC candidate who completes an application will be offered an interview, 在您成功申请并被林奇教育与人类发展学院录取后，您将安排哪些课程.
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required, with one coming from each of the following:
- An academic source (e.g. a faculty member)
- A professional source (i.e. a supervising teacher or volunteer supervisor)
- A spiritual source (e.g. a pastoral counselor or a campus minister)
Offer
Candidates of UCTC will be notified of their application status on approximately March 17.
- At that time candidates are either offered admission to the program (including notification of placement school, community house, and important program information), offered a place on the waitlist, or not offered a position in the program.
- After receiving offers of placement, 候选人通常有72小时的时间来确认，否则他们将被转移到候补名单上，候补名单上的候选人将获得一个职位.
- Well-qualified candidates who are not able to be offered a position, but are admitted to the Lynch School, are supported in identifying full-time teaching opportunities in the Archdiocese of Boston.
Requirements
Admission to the Lynch School of Education and Human Development (Curriculum & Instruction)
Before being admitted to UCTC, candidates must first be accepted to the master of education program in Curriculum & Instruction at Boston College’s Lynch School of Education and Human Development. UCTC will review candidates prior to notification of acceptance to the Lynch School; however, final decisions cannot be made regarding any candidates for UCTC until the Lynch School has made all admissions decisions.
Vocation to teach in Catholic schools
UCTC的成功候选人已经看到了在天主教学校为城市学生提供教学的愿望，并将在这种环境中教学视为一种生活召唤.
Desire to live in an intentional faith-based community and to grow in one’s own faith
Community living is a required component of program participation. UCTC members live, learn, and actively support each other throughout the two-year commitment. All participants must have a desire and be willing to commit themselves to focusing on their own continued faith formation.
Commitment to discerning a career in Catholic education and/or previous supervised teaching experience
UCTC offers a unique educational opportunity for individuals with and without previous background in education. 成员通常在教育或天主教神学方面有一定的经验，并且/或者完成了一个学期的全日制学生教学或一年的监督教学, but it is not required to be qualified for the UCTC program. 为了使UCTC成员有资格获得马萨诸塞州联邦的初始执照，需要在天主教学校进行实习, visit the Commonwealth of Mass. Department of Education Licensure page)
Eligibility for Massachusetts initial licensure
For more information on eligibility for initial licensure in MA, visit the Commonwealth of Mass. Department of Education Licensure webpage.
Visit
Though not required of any applicant, a visit to Boston College, the UCTC schools, and the UCTC residence gives potential applicants the greatest sense of what their life will be like as a UCTC volunteer.
Doctoral Fellowship
For information on the Urban Catholic Teacher Corps Doctoral Fellowship, please contact Dr. Charlie Cownie.
FAQ
When does the program start and end?
对于那些被安排在波士顿/布洛克顿或劳伦斯的学生，该项目将于6月开始，参与者将在两年后的6月底完成他们的硕士学位.
What graduate program should I apply for in the Lynch School?
Applicants must apply for, and be accepted to, the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction; please note UCTC as your Special Program.
If I am admitted to the Lynch School and UCTC, how much tuition will be covered by the program?
If you are admitted to the Lynch School and the UCTC program, UCTC covers tuition for your Master's degree (UCTC members are responsible for all University fees, including the confirmation deposit).
Can I apply if I don’t have an undergraduate degree or concentration/minor in education?
YES, 即使你没有本科学位，也可以申请，只要你对在天主教社区服务有明确的认识.
In previous years, Corps members usually had a bachelor’s degree with either a major, minor, or concentration in education and/or completed a semester of full-time student teaching or a year of supervised teaching. 这些要求使会员有资格获得马萨诸塞州联邦的初始执照(有关初始州执照资格的更多信息), visit the Commonwealth of Mass. Department of Education Licensure page). As of Fall 2023, UCTC now offers tracks for individuals with and without previous background in education. 请注意，您以前的教育经历将决定学生在UCTC课程中学习的课程.
Where will I teach? Can I choose where and what I will teach?
UCTC participants teach in schools throughout the Archdiocese of Boston. UCTC teachers work in Pre-K through 12th grade. Upon offer of admission, candidates will be notified of school placement, though not of grade level teaching.
What does “living in intentional community” really mean?
Participants live in the UCTC community residence with the other program members. Living in intentional community means pooling your resources to purchase food and other necessities. UCTC provides internet through BC-secured WiFi. Dinner is eaten together as a community on Monday through Thursday nights and the community gathers weekly for faith sharing. The community makes a commitment to spend some free time together.
What will I get paid? For what expenses will I be responsible?
You will receive a modest living stipend from the program. Your tuition, rent, and utilities will be paid. You will be responsible for personal expenses, including food, personal travel, text books, and car expenses.
If I have student loans from the past, can I get them deferred or forgiven by the UCTC?
Federal loans (Stafford and Perkins) may be deferred because you are a graduate student. Any private loans you have may or may not be eligible for deferment. In order to confirm the eligibility of your loans for deferral, please contact your lender. You may also qualify for partial cancellation of Perkins loans depending on where and what you teach.
If I am in UCTC, do I need to have a car?
A car may make the commute to a placement easier; however, the UCTC house is located within a mile of the T, the commuter rail, and a number of bus stops.
What should I do if I have other questions?
Please contact UCTC at 617-552-0602 or uctc@dctdsj.com.