Undergrad Teacher Prep Program
- Pre-practicum EDU courses embed field-based experiences with our community partners in Worcester
- TPP students put education theories into real world practice for community impact with K-12 students and their families
- Completion of undergrad TPP curriculum satisfies the Minor in STEM Education-Teaching
- WPI courses towards B.S. degree can also double count for TPP licensure, such as
- EDU Courses (electives)
- PSY 4100 (social science)
- HUA 2501 (Humanities)
- IQP (or MQP for Physics majors)
- Early advising is essential to fit TPP with degree program.
- Entire spring semester (C+D terms) is spent student teaching at a middle or high school as the practicum for teacher licensure
- Under guidance of a mentor teacher, TPP pre-service teachers gradually take over classes and accrue at least 150 hours of full teaching responsibility
- MA DESE Candidate Assessment of Performance (CAP) for licensure is completed with concurrent EDU courses to support practicum
Meet Our Students
Jacob Kinkead
Class of 2026
Major: Physics
Licensure sought: Physics 8-12
"I am pursuing my physics licensure as it is my major and the subject that began my STEM journey in highschool. I hope to do the same for others one day, to inspire and support them in such a formative time!"
Joelis Velez Diaz
Class of 2024
Major: Chemical Engineering
Licensure sought: Chemistry 8-12
"Realizing that I can learn on my own and communicate knowledge with others provided me a sense of mission. Leading me to pursuing the WPI Teacher Preparation Program for high school chemistry teaching licensure. I am committed to persevering in improving the quality of life, our environment, and helping the younger generations visualize themselves as agents of change!"
Ally Morin
Class of 2025
Major: Chemistry
Licensure sought: Chemistry 8-12
"I am currently pursuing my license in Chemistry 8-12. I have found throughout my educational career that many people have a bad experience with chemistry, especially in high school and don’t feel a connection to the subject. I want to make chemistry more approachable and encourage students to have fun in the lab and realize that the physical sciences can be for everyone!"
Lucas Dion
Class of 2026
Major: Robotics Engineering
Licensure sought: Technology & Engineering 5-12
"I think TPP here at WPI is unique because it is such a close-knit community. I would consider the people I’ve met here to be some of my closest friends, and we’re often each other’s biggest supporters. We have game nights and activities every month and they’re always so much fun! TPP is a group like no other."
Jesse Drozd
Class of 2026
Major: Chemistry
Licensure sought: Chemistry 8-12
"I was drawn to the Teacher Prep Program here at WPI because of how welcoming the community is and how much opportunity it brings to its students. I love the fact that I can pursue my STEM degree while getting my licensure, and my TPP advisors have helped me every step of the way towards pursing my goals."
