267-468-8200
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This certificate program (restricted to Non-degree seeking (non-matriculated) students) consists of five required undergraduate courses. In order to receive the Business Basics Certificate, students must have a grade of C or better in each of the required courses.
Certificate Requirements
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The Business Plus Certificate (restricted to Non-degree seeking (non-matriculated) students) builds on the knowledge gained in Business Basics. Students should take Business Basics courses prior to taking Business Plus courses.
This certificate program consists of five required undergraduate courses. In order to receive the Business Plus Certificate, students must have a grade of C or better in each of the required courses.
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Prospective Students: call 267-468-8100
Current Temple Students: call 267-468-8200
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The purpose of this interdisciplinary certificate is to provide students with basic knowledge needed to evaluate environmental problems and to draw ecologically and economically sound connections between environmental needs, policy issues, and current research. Educated students can, as citizens, make wise, informed decisions regarding the environment.
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Prospective Students: call 267-468-8100
Current Temple Students: call 267-468-8200
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This credit certificate option from the Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture is designed for people interested in horticultural therapy. Courses provide training and background and introduce horticultural therapy skills.
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Ms. Nancy Johnston
Certification Program Advisor
215-204-8376 or 215-204-6678
Nancy.Johnston@temple.edu
This curriculum, which is offered in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is designed to prepare in-service teachers of career and technical education (industrial) subjects at the secondary, post-secondary, and 2-year college levels in public and private schools. Career and Technical Teacher Education courses may be taken on three levels: certification, undergraduate, and graduate. Persons who meet statutory requirements and who have at least two years of work experience beyond the learning period in a trade, technical, or other selected occupation may prepare for certification to teach occupational subjects or related classes in secondary schools in Pennsylvania.
Albert J. Finestone, MD, M.Sc., FACP
Director, Institute on Aging
Adjunct Professor of Medicine
Associate Dean, CME, Emeritus
Consortium Project Director, Geriatric Education Center/PA
215-707-4741
afinesto@temple.edu
The undergraduate certificate in Gerontology is open to matriculated undergraduate Temple University students only. (Graduate students should see the Gerontology web site for information.) Each undergraduate student must complete 15 semester hours of course work plus 3 semester hours of independent study or research in the field of aging. Matriculated students are encouraged to consult their degree advisors as early as possible in order to coordinate degree and the certificate program. An application form is required and available at www.temple.edu/aging/admissions.htm (There is no charge for the application.)
The course offerings listed below are recommended and available at Ambler campus, but are not a complete listing. Additional courses related to aging or to the student's career in Gerontology will be considered and must be approved by Coordinator of Certificate Program.
Adult & Organizational Development (AOD) 1166, Interpersonal Communication through the Life Span (3 s.h.)
Criminal Justice 3404, Urban Crime Patterns (3 s.h.)
Education 1322, The Developing Individual across the Life Span (3 s.h.)
LAW 1001, Law in Society (3 s.h.)
PSYCH 2201, Foundations of Psychopathology (3 s.h.)
PSYCH 2301, Foundations of Developmental Psychology (3 s.h.)
PSYCH 3304, Personality, Social and Emotional Development (3 s.h.)
Religion 2096, Death and Dying (3 s.h.)
Certificate Requirements
Prospective Students: call 267-468-8100
Current Temple Students: call 267-468-8200
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This credit certificate provides an intensive learning experience in both woody and herbaceous landscape plants and a brief introduction to other areas of horticulture. Learning the names and usage of plants provides a deeper understanding for anyone interested in gardening and landscaping.
For the professional, it provides the essential knowledge of plants needed to design high-quality landscapes for clients. For the hobbyist, it provides information that enriches the gardening experience.
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Academic Advisor
Ambler Office of Student Services
Fox School of Business and Management
267-468-8351
ambler@temple.edu
The Fox Certificate in Leadership, open only to Business students, responds to workplace demands for effective leadership development. Corporate executives and numerous studies for years indicate the need for business school graduates to move beyond their technical competence as they step into leadership roles. In today's environment, a leadership mind-set with enhanced skills in organizational communication, conflict management, and team building gives individuals and organizations a competitive advantage. Expertise and perspective developed through the Leadership Certificate courses enable graduates to think and act in ways that reflect sophisticated competencies (from interpersonal to technical) and that benefit the interests of multiple organizational stakeholders.
Requirements for this certificate must be completed prior to graduation. Courses cannot be used to meet certificate requirements if already used to meet the requirements for a major or a different minor or certificate.
Certificate Requirements
Prospective Students: call 267-468-8100
Current Temple Students: call 267-468-8200
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This credit certificate provides information that enriches the residential planting design experience. Certificate courses provide learning experiences with fundamentals of horticulture, herbaceous plants, and planting design.
The skills necessary for a well designed and maintained residential perennial garden will be gained from learning plant identification, cultural conditions, and appropriate use of plants and planting design.
Course offerings for this certificate are available both day and evening/weekend.
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Lisa Fell
Academic Advisor for Liberal Arts
267-468-8200
lisa.fell@temple.edu
Sponsored by the Economics Department, this Liberal Arts certificate program is designed for students who intend to seek employment in the business or nonprofit sectors of the economy. It is designed to provide students with skills that complement those acquired through a traditional liberal arts education and to make the students more appealing to potential employers.
Certificate Requirements
Ambler Campus Office of Academic Advising
267-468-8200
tuaadvis@temple.edu
The University College, in consultation with the National Park Service, has developed a certificate program in National Park Service Management that will provide extensive opportunities for academic study, training and development, and for internship placement as preparation for a career in National Park Service (NPS) law enforcement and in other areas related to park service management, as well as other related careers. The certificate program is open to current students and post-baccalaureate students enrolled in bachelor's degree programs who are part of the ProRanger Philadelphia program.
The certificate requires a minimum of 21 credits for current students and 24 credits post-baccalaureate students. In addition to the experiential and internship components that require reflective essays, students will complete other academic courses that explore the mission and functions of the NPS, communications and leadership, and ethics.
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Ambler Campus Office of Academic Advising
267-468-8200
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This twelve credit interdisciplinary certificate will provide an opportunity for students to further their knowledge and skills to contribute to sustainable systems from the viewpoint of different disciplines, to help them become effective leaders and agents of change for sustainability, and to make them more competitive in the changing job market as some sectors move to a green collar economy.
The certificate is available to all undergraduate degree seeking students to complete as part of their studies. Consult a school academic advisor about how the required classes fit into academic and career plans.
Certificate Requirements
Cheryl Leeser
Academic Advisor
267-468-8200
cleeser@temple.edu
The Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems is available to all undergraduate degree students to complete as part of their studies, and is also available to non-degree students. Through this certificate students investigate the complexities of food systems through an interdisciplinary approach that includes horticulture, planning, and public health. Students explore the relationship of farmland preservation, food production practices, and supply alternatives that improve local economies, reduce energy consumption, lower environmental impact, and ensure widespread access to affordable and healthy food. This prepares students to contribute to the overall sustainability of the communities in which they live and work and strengthens students’ preparation to work as professionals in environmentally-oriented fields or as citizen activists. Also the certificate provides students with an opportunity to explore the option of further studies in planning, horticulture, or related fields.
The curriculum for the Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems consists of 12 credits, with two required foundation courses and at least two elective courses. The required courses ensure that students have a strong foundation for the study of food systems including food crops, planning for food systems, and nutrition. The electives allow students to delve deeper into different facets of food systems planning. Most courses in this certificate program are offered during the daytime at the Ambler Campus; a few courses are available in the evening at the Ambler Campus. In addition, some courses are also available at the Main Campus.
Certificate Requirements
Ms. Nancy Johnston
Certification Program Advisor
215-204-8376 or 215-204-6678
Nancy.Johnston@temple.edu
This curriculum, which is offered in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is designed to prepare in-service teachers of career and technical education (industrial) subjects at the secondary, post-secondary, and 2-year college levels in public and private schools. Career and Technical Teacher Education courses may be taken on three levels: certification, undergraduate, and graduate. Persons who meet statutory requirements and who have at least two years of work experience beyond the learning period in a trade, technical, or other selected occupation may prepare for certification to teach occupational subjects or related classes in secondary schools in Pennsylvania.
Temple's Principal Certification Program prepares individuals to serve as principals and assistant principals, provides insight into the purposes and processes of schools, as well as the expertise necessary to lead and administer a school community.
The principal certification program at Temple is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. A student must successfully complete all requirements for the program at Temple and successfully pass the Praxis test. Then Temple University will endorse the candidate for certification for the Principal Certificate in Pennsylvania. This allows the individual to serve as a school principal (K-12). To be eligible for a principal’s certificate, one must first be certified as a professional educator, and acquire (5) five years of satisfactory experience.
Normally it takes two to four years to earn Principal Certification. However, with Temple University College of Education´s Accelerated Blended Certificate Program, it is as convenient and easy as ABC. Educators interested in earning a K-12 principal certification can do so in little more than a year while still working full time as a teacher or school administrator.
The ABC program involves online course work during one academic year bracketed by in-class work during two summers. There is no application fee, and GRE or MAT scores are not required.
For more information, please contact Marcia Whitaker at 215-204-8061 or marcia.whitaker@temple.edu.
- Basic Pharmaceutical Development (for M.B.A.s)
This program is specifically designed for professionals with MBA degrees who wish to enter the pharmaceutical industry but need additional training in its terminology, concepts, and regulations.
- Biopharmaceuticals and Generic Drugs
This certificate focuses on the burgeoning biopharmaceutical and generic drug industry (small molecules), familiarizing
students with pertinent regulations, manufacturing science, distribution practices at the local, national, and global
levels. The overall goal of this program is to focus on four key areas: the global business environment, domestic and
global regulations for generic products, manufacturing science, and business distribution practices. The courses
also expose students to major trends and controversies facing the generic industry: GIVE (Generic Initiative for
Value and Efficiency), Citizen’s Petitions, and Authorized Generics.
- Clinical Trial Management
This 5-course certificate program is designed for pharmaceutical and healthcare professionals who are interested or already participate in all aspects of clinical trials.
- Drug Development
This certificate allows students to explore quality assurance and regulatory affairs issues without committing themselves to the entire Master of Science program.
- Global Pharmacovigiliance: Benefit-Risk Assessment
The pharmaceutical industry is challenged with providing oversight of a drug’s safety throughout the product
lifecycle. This includes continually reviewing safety profiles and managing and assessing benefit and risk that arise during and after drug development. This certificate provides a foundation in pharmacovigilance principles to both experienced professionals and those seeking entry into this career field from within and outside the pharmaceutical area.
- GMPs for the 21st Century
This certificate provides a sound theoretical and hands-on approach to practices used in all of the critical stages of
manufacturing, thoroughly covering the key domestic regulations of GMP systems. The overall goals of this
program is for participants to enhance their scientific understanding of the manufacturing processes, set standards
for increasing product quality, improve plant efficiency, lower production costs, and meet the new compliance
requirements (both domestic and global). It challenges students to combine science with the regulatory requirements
now demanded of GMPs.
- Medical Devices
The Medical Device Certificate enables students to receive specific training in the medical device field, familiarizing them with its domestic and global regulations. All courses provide hands-on application of regulations and quality practices.
- Post-M.S. Certificates in Advanced QA or RA
The School of Pharmacy offers certificate programs that allow students to pursue advanced coursework beyond the master’s degree and receive formal recognition for their work in either Quality Assurance or Regulatory Affairs.
Curricular Information
Applicants seeking addmission to the four-course certificate program must complete two required courses (Pharmaceutical Analysis and Physical Pharmacy; complete an additional two electives, and complete the certificate application form.
Curricular Information
Lynn Notestine, MSW
Assistant Director
Temple University Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA 17101
1-866-769-1860
lynn.notestine@temple.edu
The College of Health Professions and Social Work is offering graduate students and clinicians in Pennsylvania the opportunity to earn a 15 credit graduate certificate in Play Therapy. The College of Health Professions and Social Work recognizes the relevance and validity of play therapy and the need for a comprehensive, high quality academic program in this community.
Research has concluded that Play Therapy is an effective intervention for a broad range of children's and family's difficulties (Reddy, Files-Hall & Schaefer, 2005). It is a structured, theoretically based approach to therapy that builds on the normal communicative and learning processes of children (Carmichael, 2006; Landreth, 2002; O'Conner & Schaefer, 1983).
The courses within this program will prepare students and behavioral health professionals in the community to meet the 150 hours of play therapy-specific educational requirements to become a Registered Play Therapist which is a credential issued by the Association of Play Therapy (APT). APT is the primary professional organization dedicated to the field of Play Therapy whose mission is to promote the value of play, play therapy and credentialed play therapists.
Additional Information about the Play Therapy Program.
School of Environmental Design
Lynn A. Mandarano, P.E., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Community and Regional Planning
267-468-8304
lynn.mandarano@temple.edu
The core courses in the graduate certificate in Sustainable Community Planning program introduce students to the broad range of issues and topics relevant to planning for sustainable development of our cities and regions. Elective courses provide the opportunity to deepen knowledge and training in specific areas of sustainability and environmental planning.
Students in the graduate certificate in Sustainable Community Planning will: 1) gain knowledge of the historical evolution of the concept of sustainable development and its multiple definitions; 2) understand the discourse of theory and practice of sustainable development at the local, regional and global level; 3) be able to develop indicators to monitor and evaluate the sustainability of site, community and regional actions, plans and designs; 4) recognize models of sustainability and know how to use such models to inform their professional practice; 5) understand how to incorporate sustainability principles into planning practice to address the interrelationships between social, economic and environmental factors; and 6) have improved research, writing, and communication skills.
This certificate meets the needs of public and private agency employees who work in the field of environmental planning without academic degrees in planning.
Transportation Planning Certificate
Bradley J. Flamm, PhD
Assistant Professor, Community and Regional Planning
267-468-8305
bradley.flamm@temple.edu
This graduate certificate will introduce the broad range of issues and topics relevant to transportation planning and the specific relationships between transportation planning and land use planning. Through elective courses, the certificate also will provide the opportunity for students to deepen knowledge and training in specific areas of transportation planning.
The Transportation Planning Certificate program will develop: 1) knowledge of the key contemporary transportation and travel behavior challenges facing transportation planners and engineers; 2) critical thinking skills to address these challenges and analyze important debates in the field; and 3) familiarity with and basic competence in transportation planning methodologies.
This certificate meets the needs of public and private agency employees who work in the field of transportation planning without academic degrees in transportation planning or transportation engineering.
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