Philadelphia Teacher Residency
The Teacher Residency program at Drexel University is an accelerated, hybrid, one-year teacher preparation experience unlike any other. Teacher residency programs aim to prepare teachers for successful careers through an accelerated hybrid model of learning that allows them to gain experience in the classroom while completing their required coursework. Teacher residents are carefully selected and paired with experienced mentor teachers to learn all aspects of teaching including lesson planning, classroom management, and more. Drexel University has partnered with public and select charter schools to develop a year-long, classroom-based teacher certification hybrid program. The Teacher Residency Program interviews and accepts exceptional and highly qualified candidates to enroll in Drexel's graduate-level teacher education courses. Accepted students serve as a Teacher Resident who work daily within a partnering school for a full year with a trained Mentor Teacher. Teacher residents work side-by-side with their Mentors to develop the skills needed to run a successful classroom. Teacher residents learn how to develop and deliver lessons, grow student engagement, and manage time and classroom behavior, among many other skills that go into teaching. Drexel's teacher residency program prepares residents for careers in the following subjects: Grades PreK-4 Elementary Education; Grades 4-8 Middle Level Education in the areas of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies; Grades 7-12 Secondary Education in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Earth & Space Science, General Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Social Studies; and Grades PreK-12 Special Education.
| Degree | Availability | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Certificate |
Part-Time |
Philadelphia |
Application Requirements
On-Campus Program
Please view our academic calendar for term start dates.
| Fall (Sept) | Winter (Jan) | Spring (March) | Summer (June) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Applicants | N/A | N/A | N/A | May 1 |
For details regarding the items below, please review the Admission Application Instructions.
How to Submit Application Materials
Drexel Admissions is currently processing application documents received through the U.S. Postal Service and courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.), although there is a slight delay in processing these documents. We strongly recommend that you submit all official transcripts and supporting documentation electronically to enroll@drexel.edu. If your school is not able to send official transcripts electronically, please request that official documents be sent by mail or courier service. Please allow 3–4 weeks for transcripts and supporting documents sent by mail or courier to be processed. We appreciate your patience during this unprecedented time at Drexel and around the world. We will process all documents as soon as we receive them, but please expect some delays.Graduate Admission Application
Applicants may only apply to one program. All documents submitted by you or on your behalf in support of this application for admission to Drexel University become the property of the University, and will under no circumstances be released to you or any other party. Please note, an application fee of $65 U.S. is required.
Test of English as a Foreign Language
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL minimum scores: 80/550/213), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English (PTE minimum score: 53) unless they meet the criteria for a waiver.
Essay
Please write approximately 500 words explaining your reasons for pursuing teacher certification.
Submit your essay with your application or through the Discover Drexel portal after you submit your application.
Résumé
Upload your résumé as part of your admission application or through the Discover Drexel Portal after you submit your application.
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required. To electronically request recommendations, you must list your recommenders and their contact information on your application. We advise that you follow up with your recommenders to ensure they received your recommendation request — they may need to check their junk mail folder. Additionally, it is your responsibility to confirm that your recommenders will submit letters by your application deadline and follow up with recommenders who have not completed their recommendations.
Request recommendations with your application or through the Discover Drexel portal after you submit your application.
Alternatively, you may submit your recommendation letters by mail. Letters must include the address, phone number, and signature of the recommender. The recommendation envelope must be submitted unopened to the Office of Graduate Admissions.