Program Overview

Introduction to the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) Program

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) is partnering with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) to provide NYC teachers with access to college credits towards their 30+ in an advanced certificate program. This program aims to provide educators with a history and understanding of teaching in diverse urban communities.

Program Overview

The UFT and CUNY SLU have a long, rich history of partnership, with UFT leadership represented on the Advisory Board for the school. The program offers graduate courses, especially for UFT members, to earn CTLE hours while collecting up to 12 credits toward the differential received when having 30 credits above a bachelor's or master's degree.

Advanced Certificate in Community Leadership

The Advanced Certificate in Community Leadership is designed to help students understand what it means to be a teacher in an urban setting. With classes on diversity and teaching, students learn how communities they teach in operate and how to analyze contemporary forces and trends that impact schools. The program builds skills to foster community and school empowerment.

• Earn 12 credits toward the 30 above and an Advanced Certificate in Community Leadership
  • Earn up to 540 hours in CTLE Professional hours
  • The 12 credits count toward a 30-credit MA in Urban Studies if continued
• Affordable tuition rate through CUNY

Program Benefits

The program offers several benefits, including:

• UFT Scholarships available
• Opportunity to earn up to 12 credits toward the differential
• Chance to build skills for community and school empowerment
• Affordable tuition rate through CUNY

Partnership and Collaboration

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) are collaborating to offer this program. The UFT and UFT Teacher Center are working together to provide graduate courses for UFT members. The program is also supported by the CUNY SLU & Challenge Charter School partnership, which offers free college courses.