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Special Programs General Information

The programs listed in this section are available for all students intending to study at Temple University without having to be enrolled in a degree program.

The academic policies and regulations generally apply to all students and provide a framework within which schools and colleges may specify further conditions or variations appropriate to students in their courses or programs. Statements of academic policies and regulations apply to both matriculated and non-matriculated undergraduates unless explicitly noted otherwise. In addition to the description below, please refer to the Responsibilities and Rights and Academic Policies and Regulations for further information on particular policies that relate to students in these programs.

Temple University provides a broad administrative framework to present and support a wide range of University offerings not falling within the province of typical undergraduate and graduate degree work on Temple campuses. Registration for credit-bearing courses is administered through the Continuing Education Office on the various campuses. Registration for non-credit courses is handled through Temple University Center City (TUCC) or Temple University Fort Washington (TUFW). Students taking non-credit courses at Temple University Ambler, TUFW and TUCC may register and pay online for non-credit courses through those campus websites. The online system links non-credit course payments into the TUPay system, already in use for credit course payment. The non-credit course registration and payment system may be accessed by going to www.tufw.temple.edu or www.temple.edu/tucc.

Course offerings under special programs respond to the differing needs of adults seeking additional education. Some offerings are of common interest to all, such as writing and general computer skills. Other courses, tailored for those adults who wish to change their work situation, focus on new skill and knowledge development. Course work is also designed for adults who wish to maintain their current work position in a profession that requires re-certification to maintain appropriate licenses. Course offerings also are geared to those adults seeking personal enrichment as their primary goal.

The form of programming includes credit certificates, non-credit professional certificates, and non-credit personal enrichment courses. The courses are offered at the following Temple sites: Temple University Ambler, Temple University Fort Washington, Temple University Center City, Temple University Harrisburg, and a variety of public and private off-campus sites through the auspices of Extension Services.

Information about the services offered at each campus is presented below.

Main Campus:   The Main Campus Office of Continuing Education is the University's central office for serving non-matriculated students. Non-matriculated students are those who have not been formally admitted to a degree program. [See Programs with Academic Credit/Undergraduate Non-Matriculated Students below.]  The Office serves a variety of students, including adults returning to school for undergraduate or graduate courses, professionals updating their skills, qualified students seeking undergraduate admission, students taking courses for personal enrichment, and visiting students. There is no formal application to enroll as a Continuing Education student; however, first-time enrollers are asked to provide documentation of education completed (high school transcript, GED certificate, college transcripts, or college diploma). Prior to their enrollment, degree-seeking students may be required to take one or more University placement tests.

Services include:

● individual academic advising
● informal evaluation of academic transcripts
● registration and schedule revisions
● referrals to other University services and programs

For more information on non-matriculated students, see the Academic Policies and Regulations section of this Bulletin.

Ambler/Fort Washington: Temple University's Ambler and Fort Washington campuses offer extensive undergraduate, graduate, and non-credit courses/programs available days, evenings, and weekends. The listing of all offerings is available at www.ambler.temple.edu. Students interested in credit courses or programs should contact the Office of Academic and Career Advising at Ambler Campus by phone (267-468-8200), or go to the website at www.ambler.temple.edu/advising. That office coordinates the services for students, as described under Main Campus above. For more information on non-credit offerings and registration, see the Non-Credit Programs/Temple University Fort Washington section below, or go to www.tufw.temple.edu

Center City: In addition to undergraduate and graduate level programs and courses, Temple University Center City (TUCC) offers a rich selection of non-credit programs and classes. These include courses for your personal enrichment from the Institute for Continuing Studies and Music Prep, courses leading to state licensure in the real estate field from the Real Estate Institute, lively classes on every conceivable subject for retirees provided by members of the Temple Association for Retired Persons (TARP), and career development seminars and professional certificate programs from The Business Agenda. For more information on non-credit programs, please see the Non-Credit Programs section below and/or visit www.temple.edu/tucc/.

Health Sciences Center (HSC): The School of Medicine (www.temple.edu/medicine/), the Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry (www.temple.edu/dentistry/), the School of Pharmacy (www.temple.edu/pharmacy/), and the College of Health Professions (www.temple.edu/chp/) sponsor continuing education activities for their graduates as well as for graduates of other institutions. Many programs meet the requirements of professional accrediting agencies to take refresher courses or seminars in order to keep abreast of changes in the field.

Off-Campus/Corporate Programs

Temple University has been bringing its rich educational resources to off-campus sites for over 60 years. Through its Office of Extension Services, Temple University provides both off-campus and customized corporate programs throughout the Philadelphia five-county area and beyond. The Office of Extension Services offers a wide array of credit and non-credit courses, seminar/workshops, certificate and full degree programs.

The staff of Extension Services serves as the liaison between the University faculty/trainers and its external customers.  They have developed strong affiliations with businesses, school districts, units of government, and non-profit associations. Extension Services delivers, on site, the most effective credit and non-credit programs in the Delaware Valley.  Extension Services develops and customizes training programs designed to be taught on site at the customer's workplace while assuring the utmost quality in instruction and customer service. For more information, check out the Extension Services website or e-mail extserv@temple.edu.

 

Credit-Bearing Certificate Programs

At Temple University, a certificate is a credit-bearing program of courses leading to a credential that recognizes the student’s work in a specialized area of knowledge. An undergraduate certificate may be part of a degree program, or it may stand alone. It is distinct from an academic major or minor and should not be confused with the process of professional certification for teaching and other fields. Certificate programs often focus on the acquisition of specific skills recognized in the job market. They are open to undergraduates in all Temple schools and colleges and majors and are particularly useful to students seeking to document their exposure to fields and disciplines outside of their academic major and minor. Some majors recommend particular certificate programs to their students. Non-matriculated students should contact the department offering a certificate, as some certificates are restricted to matriculated students. The University Honors Program and the Fox School of Business offer Honors certificates. You will find a partial listing of certificate programs below. For more detailed information, contact the school, college, or campus where the program is offered.

Certificates of Completion Department  School 
Arabic Critical Languages CLA
Asian Business and Society Asian Studies CLA
Business Basics (restricted to non-matriculated students) Business Management FSBM
Business Plus (restricted to non-matriculated students) Business Management FSBM
Career and Technical Career and Technical Education Education
Child and Family Services   Social Work     SSA 
Chinese    Critical Languages  CLA 
Cooperative Education Career and Technical Education Education
E-Business Certificate in Tourism, Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Sport and Recreation Management / Tourism and Hospitality Management STHM
French French, German, Italian and Slavic CLA 
Geography of Sports, Recreation and Tourism Planning  Geography and Urban Studies CLA
Geography of Tourism Geography and Urban Studies CLA 
German French, German, Italian and Slavic CLA 
Gerontology Institute on Aging  SSA 
Health Research Sociology CLA
Horticultural Therapy Horticulture Ambler
Italian    French, German, Italian and Slavic CLA 
Japanese      Critical Languages CLA 
Jewish Secular Studies Jewish Studies CLA
Landscape Plants Horticulture Ambler 
Latin American Studies Semester Spanish and Portuguese CLA 
Management Careers Economics CLA 
Management Information Systems Management Information Systems FSBM
Multilingual Business and Government Studies  Spanish  and Portuguese CLA 
People First  Human Resource Mgmt.  FSBM 
Political Economy Political Science and Economics CLA 
Russian FGIS CLA 
Spanish Spanish and Portuguese CLA 
Spanish and Latin American Studies for Business  Spanish and Portuguese CLA
Spanish and Latino Studies for the Health and Human Services Professions Spanish and Portuguese CLA 
Travel and Tourism Geography and Urban Studies CLA
Women’s Studies    Women’s Studies   CLA 
Writing  English CLA 

 

Programs with Academic Credit

Temple University offers a variety of special programs with academic credit. For more details, contact the school, college, or campus where the program is offered.

Visiting Students: Temple University welcomes students from other colleges and universities who wish to enroll in courses on any of our campuses. Students should bring or fax a permission form from their home institution, listing the specific Temple courses that have been approved for transfer. If the courses have prerequisites, students must provide proof of having taken and passed them. Some courses may also require special authorization from instructors or departments at Temple (e.g., Business courses numbered 2000 and above).

Students may use the Non-matriculated and Visiting Student registration form available on the Temple University Summer website at www.temple.edu/summer. This form must be faxed or sent via postal mail to the Temple University campus you are planning to attend. The full listing of the campus contact information and registration information for all campuses is available by visiting the Summer Programs Registration page at www.temple.edu/summer/reg_policies.htm.

Credit Transfer to Your Home Institution: In order to facilitate the transfer of credits, students should request that an academic transcript be sent from Temple to their home institution. The transcript request form is available by visiting Temple's Office of Academic Records website. It will not be sent out automatically. For further information, please contact the Office of Academic Records at 215-204-1131 or visit in person on the second floor, Conwell Hall, Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue, on the Main Campus. You may also visit the registration office at your campus of choice or go to their website at www.temple.edu/registrar for more information.

Undergraduate Non-Matriculated Students: Students who are not currently enrolled at another institution may be permitted to register for some courses as non-matriculated (non-degree) students. To enroll in undergraduate courses they must have earned a high school diploma or a G.E.D. certificate. Students who have attended another college or university must provide a transcript of their previous academic work and must have earned at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point-average. With some exceptions, these students are required to take the University placement test before they can register. However, meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee enrollment as a non-matriculated student. For more information, and to speak with an academic advisor, please contact the Main Campus Office of Continuing Education or the office of the campus you wish to attend.

High School Students: High school students who will be entering their senior year in September 2007 may be eligible to register for college-level courses. Before they can register, they must secure and provide written authorization from their guidance counselor or high school principal, specifying the course(s) the student is authorized to take.

Summer Sessions: Temple University welcomes students from other colleges and universities, international students, as well as our own students, to enroll in a summer course at any one of our several campuses. We offer credit, non-credit, day and evening courses at our campuses. We also have several Study Abroad Programs in France, Germany, Italy, and Great Britain.

Institute on Aging: Gerontology is the study of aging and the issues that surround the aging process. The Institute on Aging offers a Certificate in Gerontology program in cooperation with schools and colleges throughout the University. Therefore, the certificate program is designed to provide the student with an interdisciplinary education along with practical experience in the field of aging.

Certificates in Gerontology are offered at the undergraduate and graduate level. The 18-credit-hour program may be completed in conjunction with a degree program or as a separate emphasis program for persons not currently enrolled in a degree program. All students must register and complete 15 credit hours and a field placement or action research project. Students are expected to finish the program within a five-year time span. No more than two gerontology electives may be taken prior to admission into the program.

Non-Credit programs

For further information on the following non-credit programs and other non-credit programs, you can visit the websites of Temple University Center City (www.temple.edu/tucc/), Temple University Fort Washington (www.tufw.temple.edu), Temple University Alumni and Friends (www.myowlspace.com) and Russell Conwell Center (www.temple.edu/RCC/).

The Business Agenda: For convenience, affordability and quality in workplace education, The Business Agenda offers professional training seminars to upgrade the skills of today's workforce and add skills to any résumé. Courses are offered in the following areas: Communications, Entrepreneurship, Management and Leadership, Financial and Project Management, and Computer Technology. In addition, certificate programs are available in Meeting Planning, Interior Design, Editing, Database Management and Web Site Design. For more information, call 215-204-4335 and/or visit the website at www.temple.edu/tucc/noncredit/tba/index.htm.

Institute for Continuing Studies:  The Institute for Continuing Studies responds to the needs of the growing number of adults who seek avenues for personal growth. Explore new areas of interest and meet like-minded people in an educational environment designed to fit your schedule. Courses are offered in the following areas: Acting, Creative Arts, Dance, Languages, Personal Finance, Cooking and Entertaining, Home and Garden, Exercise and Wellness, Writing and Literature, Trips and Tours, and Prep Workshops for the GMAT, GRE and LSAT. For more information, call 215-204-6946 and/or visit the website at www.temple.edu/tucc/noncredit/ics/index.htm.

Real Estate Institute: The Real Estate Institute is the largest professional consumer education program in the tri-state area offering pre-licensure or basic real estate courses as well as a broad spectrum of elective courses, all taught by state-certified real estate instructors. The Real Estate Institute's courses are fully-accredited by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission and are intended for those seeking state licensure and/or professional advancement but not an academic degree. The courses allow you to qualify for the Pennsylvania Salesperson Licensing examination and, together with a three-year apprenticeship and additional courses, for the Pennsylvania Real Estate Brokers examination. All students who successfully complete each course of study are awarded Real Estate educational credits and a Temple Real Estate Institute transcript. For more information, call 215-204-1530 and/or visit the website at www.temple.edu/tucc/noncredit/rei/index.htm.

Music Prep: Music Prep offers continuing opportunities for musical growth and enrichment for people of all ages and abilities, from the beginner to the experienced musician. There are programs designed for preschool through high school age students who are considering music as a future career or serious avocation and for adults who wish to develop their musical skills and interests. For more information, call 215-204-1512 and/or visit the website at www.temple.edu/boyer/musicprep/.

Temple Association for Retired Persons (TARP): TARP is an educational program for people who are retired, near retirement, or adults with discretionary time to take daytime classes. There are no age limitations. The organization brings a lively, no-pressure atmosphere and offers a variety of courses.

TARP instructors are also TARP members, representing many professions, vocations, and life experiences. Classes are held Monday to Friday. TARP also presents the Friday Forum, featuring speakers with diverse and interesting backgrounds. Members may sit-in on one undergraduate course each semester, subject to University policy and instructor approval. All classes are held at Temple's Center City campus - convenient to public transportation. For more information, call 215-204-1505, e-mail tucctarp@temple.edu, and/or visit the website at www.temple.edu/tucc/noncredit/tarp/index.htm.

Temple Senior Scholars: Temple University welcomes its senior alumni back to campus through the Temple Senior Scholars. Co-sponsored by the University and the Temple University Alumni Association, Temple Senior Scholars offers alumni age 50 and over the opportunity to return to Temple's thriving Main and Ambler campuses to audit a variety of regularly-scheduled classes for a nominal fee. Courses are taught by Temple's accomplished professors and offer senior alumni the opportunity to interact with a new generation of Temple students while experiencing the joy of lifelong learning.

Discounted parking, library and TECH Center privileges, and courtesy computer accounts are provided to Senior Scholars for the semester. If you are an alumnus/a age 50 and over, and are interested in participating in the Temple Senior Scholars program, please contact Christine Brady, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, at 215-204-4313 or christine.brady@temple.edu. Visit www.myowlspace.com for more information.

Non-Credit Programs at Temple University Ambler and Fort Washington

The Office of Non-Credit and Special Programs, located at TUFW, provides seminars at the Graduate Center in professional development and computer applications for today's workforce. Non-credit certificate programs can be completed in Accounting, Editing, Interior Design, Meeting Planning, Wedding Planning, Computer Applications, Database Management and Web Site Design. Workshops are also available to help prepare students for the SAT, GMAT, LSAT, and GRE. Personal enrichment courses are offered in writing, arts, literature and language, exercise, food and entertainment, horticulture, and wellness at Temple University Ambler. TUFW is also utilized by local corporations for training programs and meetings during the day. For more information about the workshops, open houses, or to receive catalogs or general information, please call the Office of Non-Credit and Special Programs at 267-468-8500 or send an e-mail to ncregistrar@temple.edu. To view the non-credit course listing, visit the website at www.tufw.temple.edu, click on "Non-Credit Programs", and then on "Courses and Online Registration".

LifeLong Learning Society at Temple University Fort Washington:  The Lifelong Learning program provides stimulating classes with great teachers, topics, and students. Classes are designed for learners 55 and up, but adult learners of all ages are welcome. After paying an annual fee, or semi-annual fee (fall or spring), students may enroll in as many of the LifeLong Learning Society courses as they like. Call 267-468-8500 for details or go to the LifeLong Learning Society section on the Fort Washington website (www.tufw.temple.edu) for a listing of courses.

Russell Conwell Center Non-Credit Programs: The Russell Conwell Center (RCC) offers a series of Certificate Programs designed to increase student’s proficiency in various skill areas. While the Certificate Programs change each semester, sample Certificate Programs have included: Public Speaking, Creating Professional Presentations with PowerPoint, Utilizing Access, Becoming Proficient with Excel, and Financial Management, Budgeting and Investing. To register or obtain more information, contact the RCC at 215-204-1252.

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