College Of Education

Founded 1919

James Earl Davis, Interim Dean
245 Ritter Hall
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6091
215-204-8017
educate@temple.edu

www.temple.edu/education

Mission Statement
History
Accreditation
Candidacy
Transfer Students
Changes in Program Requirements
Financial Aid, Scholarships Information
Professional Programs And Teacher Certification

Mission Statement

The College of Education at Temple University believes that education improves the lives of children and their families. By ensuring access to high-quality education and empowering all students with the tools they need to achieve, the education profession protects our democratic institutions and promotes social justice. The College of Education aims to play a critical role in promoting educational opportunity both locally and nationally.

As a result of its strategic location in North Philadelphia and its long-term history of collaboration with the School District of Philadelphia, the College of Education is uniquely situated to impact educational practice in city schools. The preparation of teachers, administrators and other school professionals to improve the quality of education, especially in urban settings, remains a core activity of the college.

College faculty conduct and promote research that addresses significant issues of national importance that have immediate practical applications. They investigate problems, evaluate strategic responses to those problems and provide evidence for new practice. 

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History

While the official date for the founding of the College of Education is usually given as 1919, the college has included teacher preparation as part of its curricula almost from its inception. It is clear from Temple's history that the unofficial founder of the college was Laura Carnell, who began a program for the preparation of kindergarten teachers as early as 1895. This preparation program was expanded into elementary and then secondary areas largely in response to the Philadelphia School District's decision that higher positions in the city's school system would be open only to those with a college degree. In response to this need, the college began offering two, three, and four-year programs to teachers, as well as extension work, day and evening courses, five days a week and on Saturday mornings. This intimate relationship between the college and the School District of Philadelphia characterizes almost all of the college's history. The college was one of the first institutions to schedule courses so that teachers could take them after school hours. Programs of graduate study at the master's level were introduced in 1923, with the Doctor of Education being first awarded in 1931.

The first dean of the college was George Walk, who took over "Teachers College" in 1919 from Laura Carnell (the official name was changed to the "College of Education" in 1960). At present, there are three departments in the college: Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology in Education; Educational Leadership and Policy Studies; and Psychological Studies in Education.

Historically, Temple's College of Education has had a significant impact on local and regional practice. It has always been the largest college of education in the region and one of the largest in the country. The college continues to be the major provider of teachers for the Philadelphia School District and for many suburban districts. Many principals and superintendents of the neighboring regions have received their degrees from Temple. Many of the school psychologists, counselors, educational researchers, and other education professionals have been prepared at Temple. In a very real sense, the College of Education has helped to shape the educational direction of the region.

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Accreditation

Undergraduate programs in the College of Education are designed for a multitude of professional applications. While a majority of its students seek certification to teach in elementary and secondary schools, the college also has programs that prepare athletic trainers, exercise scientists, and those who seek to work in educational settings in business and industry. The Pennsylvania Department of Education approves programs leading to certification. The Pennsylvania Department of Education maintains reciprocity agreements with many of the states in the region. The College of Education is a member of the Holmes Group, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the Association of Colleges and Schools of Education in State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators, and the University Council for Educational Administration.

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Advancing to Candidacy

Students are admitted to Temple University and the College of Education; however, Pennsylvania law mandates that students must also be admitted into the Teacher Certification Program. The process, referred to as “Advancing to Candidacy,” is required to progress through the later stages of the program.  Students cannot register for specific teacher education courses prior to advancing to Candidacy.  To be approved for candidacy, you must have all of the following:

• At least 48 credits, 12 of which must be completed at Temple University, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
• At least 36 credits toward your specific CoE, teacher preparation program of study, as detailed on the advising sheet/8-semester matrix for your concentration/certification area.
• “C+” or above in all Education Courses taken as part of the required 36 credit minimum that serve as foundation courses for later teaching methods courses (see your advisor for the specific list of 3-5 pre-methods courses)
• “C-” or above in all University General Education courses.   
• Passing scores in all three sections of Praxis I - the first part of the national teacher’s exam (reading, writing and math).
• Completed six credits of college-level math and six credits of college-level English (composition and literature).
• A speech screening - conducted by an academic advisor. An appointment can be made to complete this assessment. 
• Recommendations by College of Education Faculty
• Secondary education students are required to have a 2.5 GPA in their content area. 

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Transfer Students

Students who wish to transfer to the College of Education from another institution must be admitted through the Temple University Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Transfer credits will be evaluated in the Admissions Office in accordance with College of Education and university policy.

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Changes in Program Requirements

Pennsylvania Department of Education recently established new guidelines for the approval of undergraduate teacher education programs in the Commonwealth.  Due to these new requirements, many changes to the College of Education’s initial certification programs are underway. With this in mind, in 2008-09, the College of Education initiated a dramatic review and redesign of all of its preservice, teacher education programs.  These new and revised programs, which are currently under review and awaiting final Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approval, provide multiple pathways to initial teacher certification in Pennsylvania.

All students enrolling in these programs for the first time in 2010-2011 will be notified as soon as the new programs are approved with any revised requirements that might affect programs of study. It is strongly recommended that you meet with an advisor before enrolling in classes specific to this major and leading to initial teacher certification. This is to assure that your intended program of study will be compatible with the proposed requirements and PDE guidelines.

Students admitted into the College of Education prior to Fall 2009, and who have been continuously enrolled, are affected by the requirements in place when they were admitted. Go to the Archived Bulletins link to find your Bulletin year and requirements.

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Financial Aid, Scholarship Information

Also see Financial Aid

Special Scholarships and Aid

The Mario D. Fantini Scholarship - This is an annual scholarship renewable each year, leading to the bachelor's degree. The recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for renewal each year. Bill Cosby, a University Trustee, established the scholarship with his wife, Camille, in memory of Mario D. Fantini, distinguished educator and alumnus of the university. The scholarship is designed to produce persons of excellence, committed to educational excellence for others, who transcend artificial barriers to make a difference in education. All applicants must be graduates of South Philadelphia High School and must be pursuing a career in education. The first Fantini Scholarship was awarded in 1990, for up to four years. The recipient was selected by the president of Temple from recommendations sent to a Temple scholarship committee. The faculty of South Philadelphia High School makes nominations for the scholarship. Applications may be obtained from the guidance counselors at the high school. Students who are interested in this scholarship should contact the dean of the College of Education.

Benjamin Rosner Memorial Loan Fund - Short-term emergency loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students who are degree candidates. Information and applications are available in the Advising Office, Ritter Annex, Room 238.

Dr. Alfred and Shirley Freeman Scholarship - Established in 1998 by Alfred (CLA ’49, MED ’53) and Shirley (EDU ’47) Freeman to provide scholarships for junior or senior students majoring in elementary education who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.

Dr. Mildred Rice Jordan Scholarship - Established in 2002 by Mildred Rice Jordan, (EDU ’65, ’89) to provide scholarships for College of Education students who have a desire to teach in an urban school district.

Dalibor W. Kralovec Scholarship - Established in 1999 by a bequest from Olga Kralovec to provide scholarships for junior or senior students in the College of Education who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.

Dr. Margaret J. Messinger Scholarship - Established in 1999 by LeRoy J. Messinger (CLA ’62) to provide scholarships for undergraduate students in the College of Education and graduate students in educational or school psychology who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need. 

Jane Adams Scholarship in Education Fund - Established in 2004 by the Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation to provide scholarships for students with an interest in embarking upon a career teaching special education.

Kenneth Brennen Scholarship Fund - Established in 2002 by Kenneth Brennen (CLA ’62, ’66) to provide scholarships for secondary education majors who are pursuing teacher certification in physics or chemistry and who demonstrate financial need.

Comcast-Central High School Endowed Scholarship Fund - Established in 2001 by Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., to provide scholarships for College of Education students who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need, with preference to graduates of Central High School who have demonstrated a commitment to teach at least three years in the School District of Philadelphia.

Robert J. Flynn Endowment Fund - Established in 2000 by Robert J. Flynn (EDU ’54) to provide scholarships to College of Education students who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.

Eva and Nathan Garfinkle Endowment Scholarship Fund - Established in 1988 by the family of Eva (EDU ’33) and Nathan (EDU ’31) Garfinkle to provide scholarships for junior or senior education majors who are pursuing a teaching or leadership career and have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.

Bernard and Marie Granor Endowment Fund - Established in 1999 by Granor’s children Bernard (CLA ’51, LAW ’53) and Marie Brichta (EDU ’52) in honor of their 45th wedding anniversary, to provide an award for one or more undergraduate education majors for the purpose of purchasing books and/or other required course materials.

Edna R. Green Scholarship in Education Fund - Established in 2003 by Edna R. Green (EDU ’34), to provide scholarships for secondary education students with financial need who plan to teach general science, chemistry or physics with preference given to graduates of the Philadelphia High School for Girls.

Emma Johnson Scholarship Fund - Established to provide scholarships for students majoring in elementary education.

Dilys Martha (EDU ’56) and Martha Ann Jones Scholarship Fund - Established in 1996 by David T. Jones to provide scholarships for students in the College of Education who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.

Schlimm Family Endowed Education Scholarship Fund - Established in 2000 by Loraine Schlimm (EDU ’33) and Roxanne Schlimm (SBM ’34) to provide scholarships for current freshmen or incoming students in the College of Education who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need, with preference given to graduates of Philadelphia High School for Girls. 

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Professional Programs & Teacher Certification

Professional Educator Programs

The College of Education strives to prepare caring, competent, and qualified professionals for educational settings. Aspiring teachers must know the content they will teach, know how to teach the content, and meet high standards of teacher professionalism. To this end, programs in the College of Education are conceptualized around the notion of valuing the diversity of individual learners. We believe in the inherent worth of learners and that in schools and classrooms, as in society, diversity is a resource for learning, not an obstacle to be overcome. The diversity of learners is addressed through the following:

• Imparting a thorough knowledge of subject matter and familiarity with the pedagogy, educational technology, and competencies essential to professional practice;
• Contributing to the development of the scientific aspect of education through emphasis on the spirit of inquiry and development of research skills;
• Promoting improvement in education as a field of both theoretical and applied scholarship;
• Evolving such types of preparations as shall ensure the broadest possible social as well as academic and professional education in a dramatically-changing world;
• Developing educational personnel able to contribute effectively in a pluralistic society;
• Discovering, through research by students and faculty, new knowledge in the field of education.

Teacher Certification

Temple provides a variety of ways to obtain certification to teach in public elementary and secondary schools. The major routes to certification are as follows:

Through undergraduate programs in the College of Education: Students who have met the university's admission criteria can request matriculation in the College of Education. There are four broad categories of teaching certificates offered through the college: Early Childhood Education (Pre K to 4), Middle Years Education (grades 4 to 8), Secondary Education (in English, World Languages, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies); and Career and Technical Education (formerly Vocational/Technical Education).

Through the Five-Year Master's/Teacher Certification Program: Students who meet specific admissions criteria may be conditionally admitted into the Graduate Certification Program while still undergraduates. The Five-Year Program offers the opportunity for undergraduates from other colleges to obtain an undergraduate degree in their content area while simultaneously pursuing a master's and secondary teaching certification. Qualified students who are accepted into this competitive program enroll in graduate-level courses beginning in the fall semester of the junior year. Upon successful completion of the undergraduate degree, students make a seamless transition into graduate studies in the College of Education for one additional year. After satisfying all graduate program requirements, students are awarded a Master's in Education with teacher certification.

Through the Graduate Certification Program in the College of Education: Students who have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a field outside of education may earn an Intern and an Instructional I certificate in our post-baccalaureate program and a master of education degree. In some cases, prerequisite courses are required.

Through undergraduate and graduate programs in other colleges: Certification in a variety of areas outside of those provided through the College of Education or through the Five-Year Teacher Certification program is provided by several other colleges. These include:

• Art - through the Tyler School of Art
• Health and Physical Education - through the College of Health Professions and Social Work
• Music - through the Boyer College of Music and Dance
• Speech - through the College of Health Professions and Social Work

Students who are interested in any of these certificates should contact the dean's office in the appropriate college. Information about all programs leading to certification can be found in the appropriate sections of this Bulletin and are indexed.

The College of Education offers an array of post-baccalaureate programs. See the Graduate Bulletin for more information.

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