Program Overview

Introduction to the TUteach Program

Temple University's TUteach program is a Pennsylvania state recognized alternative route to Teacher Certification. This program offers a fundamentally new approach to education, providing students with the opportunity to teach in elementary and middle school environments in their first semester.

Program Overview

The TUteach program is designed for science and math majors, offering early and intensive pre-service teaching experience, the latest pedagogical tools, and extensive mentoring and support. This program prepares future science and mathematics teachers to serve diverse learners across the region and the nation. As the signature program with the College of Science & Technology's STEM ED Network, TUteach serves as a gateway to service learning, community engagement, and internship & research opportunities.

Partnerships and Opportunities

TUteach partners with the School District of Philadelphia and other local school districts to address the nation's shortage of math and science teachers. Additionally, the program has many partnerships with community organizations to extend STEM learning opportunities outside the classroom. These partnerships enable TUteach students to build extensive and competitive portfolios, virtually guaranteeing job placement upon graduation. All TUteach students have the opportunity to complete paid or unpaid internships.

Majors of Study

The following majors are available through the TUteach program:

• Biology with Teaching
• Chemistry with Teaching
• Earth & Space Science with Teaching
• General Science with Teaching
• Mathematics with Teaching
• Mathematics & Computer Science with Teaching
• Mathematics & Technology with Teaching
• Physics with Teaching

Program Details

The first required course in the TUteach major sequence, SCTC 1389, is open to matriculating CST students who seek to explore a field teaching experience as early as their first semester. As with pre-professional/certification programming, there is a higher GPA standard to degree/program completion. This is attractive to STEM students who parallel academia with pre-professional/medical school planning and seek to gain service work to enhance their portfolio. Many students have "discovered" teaching via the SCTC 1389 experience, declared a TUteach Major, and have matriculated to successful degree completion and rewarding careers in the STEM field.