Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice

The University of Memphis Educator Preparation Program is innovating PreK-12 education. A nationally accredited and recognized program, our office has raised admission and exit standards, redesigned our curriculum to be practitioner oriented, and built partnerships so our candidates complete their yearlong residency in the classrooms of the best teachers. Our program "Exceeds Expectations" according to the latest TN Teacher Prep Report Card. We are one of only nine teacher prep programs (out of the 39 in the state) to receive this honor.

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River City Partnership

The River City Partnership is a collaborative partnership between the UofM College of Education, Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), local charter schools and other community partners collectively working to prepare culturally competent teachers who know what to teach and how to reach the students they serve in Memphis-area schools. With only fifteen (15) spots available each cohort, RCP is one of our exclusive opportunities to make an impact in the City of Memphis.

RCP stands apart because it focuses on Memphis! No city in the world is quite like Memphis, and no teaching program is quite like RCP. River City Scholars can expect these benefits when they are accepted into the program:

• 4-year River City Scholarship ($4,500 per year), covering partial tuition
• Summer Bridge prepares you to start as an RCP scholar
• Cohort class model that builds community between RCP scholars
• Urban Education seminar
• Academic mentoring sessions
• Tutoring and test prep workshops

UofM Notice on Licensure Outside of Tennessee:

Many educational programs offered by the University of Memphis lead to professional licensure within the State of Tennessee and in other states. Students should be aware that licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change. Licensing agencies or boards also may have requirements in addition to an earned degree.

The University of Memphis has not made a determination whether University of Memphis's programs will meet all of the licensure and certification requirements in each US state or territory. The University of Memphis recommends that students who are not Tennessee residents or who plan to seek licensure or certification outside the state of Tennessee contact the appropriate licensing agency or board prior to enrollment in an academic program designed to lead to licensure or certification and discuss their plans with an advisor