Early Childhood-Elementary Education (PreK-4)

Shimada Resource Center

College of Education

150 Ritter Annex

1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19122

215-204-8011 (phone)

215-204-4383 (fax)

The Early Childhood-Elementary Education (PreK-4) program is designed to prepare teachers to work in programs serving children in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, primary, and early intermediate grades. The program aims to help students gain an appreciation and understanding of child development and learning, build conceptual and practical expertise about effective instruction, acquire a sound philosophy of education, and develop personally and professionally.

A hallmark of the program is field experience in an exciting and diverse variety of settings.  By working directly with children several times prior to student teaching, students in the program can gain hands on experience with children of various ages and backgrounds, gaining insight into the creation of effective learning situations which meet the needs of all learners.

Students must be accepted into the certification program prior to taking methods courses (see candidacy). Observation, participation, and teaching within the practicum courses are further extended during student teaching where our students operate more independently.

Bachelor of Science in Education Requirements

Summary of Requirements

All new students starting in academic year 2012-2013 and beyond are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.

All students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive (WI) courses at Temple University.

Additional University and College requirements are located on the College of Education's Academic Policies and Regulations page in the Bulletin.

Suggested Semester-by-Semester Plan