University of the Arts Educator Discount Program

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University of the Arts Educator Discount Program for The School District of Philadelphia Employees

At UArts, we believe that teaching is an art.

University of the Arts is excited to offer School District of Philadelphia teachers, administrators, and staff an application fee waiver and a 20% tuition discount* on education courses, education master’s degrees, and graduate certificate programs in education, beginning in summer 2024.

Master’s Degrees

UArts provides PSD educators and staff with a 20% tuition discount for the following flexible and nationally recognized matriculated programs.

  • The MEd in Educational Program Design comprises online matriculated courses for all educators that meet year-round and are scheduled in the evenings and over summers. Some in-person arts courses are available.
  • The MEd in Educational Technology features online matriculated courses for all educators. Courses meet year-round and are scheduled in the evenings and over summers.
  • Masters in Music in Music Education (MM) offers summers-only matriculated courses for music teachers; some courses are available online.

Certificates

UArts provides PSD educators and staff with a 20% tuition discount for the following flexible and nationally recognized matriculated programs.

  • Music Education PK–12 is coming soon!

Non-Matriculated Graduate Courses for Educators

UArts provides PSD educators and staff with a 20% tuition discount for the following flexible and nationally recognized non-matriculated courses and programs.

  • Professional Institute for Educators offers non-matriculated courses for all educators. Courses meet year-round and are scheduled in the evenings and over summers. Almost all are online, except arts courses.
  • Summer Music Studies offers summers-only, non-matriculated courses for music teachers.

Professional Institute for Educators and Summer Music Studies are approved providers of Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 professional development credit.

How to Apply, Register, and Receive Your Discount

To learn more about University of the Arts and our matriculated graduate programs and application processes, contact the Graduate Admissions team at admissions@uarts.edu. Please use the code “SDP” to waive your $60 application fee and be sure to indicate your employment with SDP on the application. Enrolling students will be directed to verify their eligibility by providing a pay stub before bills are generated each term.

For more information about non-matriculated courses in the Professional Institute for Educators or Summer Music Studies, contact the Graduate and Professional Studies Office at gps@uarts.edu.

For information on how to access our SDP educator discount for non-matriculated courses, please see our website or contact gps@uarts.edu, or call the Graduate and Professional Studies office at 215-717-6006 to receive the appropriate form and receive the discount code to register.

*This discount cannot be combined with any other scholarships, discounts, or offers, and is applied to tuition only (not fees). Discounts must be applied at the time of registration. No scholarships or discounts will be applied retroactively.

Final Note:
UArts verification processes may take some time. Please be patient while we work on verifying your employment for the discount.