Master of Science in Education in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology in Education with Concentration in Career and Technical Education

About the Program

The Master of Science in Education (MSED) in Career and Technical Education (CTE) is designed to meet the professional interests of individuals working in the field of workforce development. This includes secondary and/or postsecondary career and technical education and technical training in industry. Students are prepared for leadership roles as teachers, adult instructors, curriculum specialists, career and technical school administrators, and technical trainers. The program is the only comprehensive graduate program serving career and technical education in eastern Pennsylvania.

Admission Requirements

Candidates must meet the general admission standards of the College of Education and the Temple University Graduate School. Criteria used to determine applicant eligibility include a baseline undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 and acceptable scores on either the Miller’s Analogy Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). In addition, it is expected that those seeking admission will have experience or career goals in the field of workforce development (schooling or technical training).

Submitted applications must include the following:

MAT or GRE exam scores (current within 5 years of application date);
Official undergraduate (and graduate) transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities attended;
Three (3) letters of recommendation;
A professional goal statement.

Application Deadline

Fall: April 1 (December 15 for international applicants)

Spring: November 1 (August 1 for international applicants)

Summer: April 1 (December 15 for international applicants)

Applications are processed as they are received throughout the year. With permission a maximum of 9 credits of course work may be taken at Temple University towards degree requirements prior to matriculation. Six (6) graduate credits may be transferred into the program from another University provided they are current within 5 years, fit into the program requirements, and meet the approval of the faculty advisor. Applications can be completed on-line on the Temple University Graduate School home page.

Program Requirements

The MSED is a 30 credit program with 15 semester hours in core course requirements and 15 semester hours in a program concentration. Candidates develop program concentrations in cooperation with their advisors. Each concentration blends with other College and/or University programs.

No comprehensive written examination is required. There is a capstone course requirement which includes a field-based project and a culminating performance (portfolio) assessment. This is aligned with a candidate’s program concentration.

To remain in good academic standing, a student must not accumulate more than two grades below B- or one F. To graduate, students must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and may not have an incomplete on their graduate record.

Students have four consecutive years from the semester of acceptance to complete the master’s degree and are expected to be continuously enrolled every fall and spring semester. A fee is charged by the University for any semester a student is not enrolled and a leave of absence form must be filed. The semester of a leave of absence counts toward the four year time limit.

Courses

The Core (15 semester hours)

Course	Title	Credits
ED 5254	Characteristics of Computer-Based Instruction	3
ED PSY 5529	Tests and Measurements	3
ED 8251	Teacher Development: The Reflective Teacher	3
ED 8252	Cultural Diversity and Learning Styles	3
ED 8289 or Equivalent	Capstone Seminar in Current Issues	3

The Concentration (15 semester hours)

The program is designed to assist in the preparation of career and technical educators (e.g., teachers of business, computer, and information technology education; marketing education; industrial education; family and consumer sciences education; health occupations education; curriculum specialists; technical trainers; career and technical central office administrators) in both public and private sectors.

These educators will be capable of instructing, managing, and providing leadership for diverse populations and programs in secondary schools, area career and technical centers, private trade and technical schools, community colleges, and in corporate technical training facilities.

Candidates pursue course work related to career enhancement or specialized needs in one of the following concentrations:

Comprehensive Career and Technical Education;
Business, Computer, and Information Technology Education (BCITE);
Marketing Education;
Industrial (T&I) Education.

The concentration and related course work is selected in consultation with an advisor, and must be in keeping with stated career goals.

Career Enhancement Programs can be developed that result in or lead to the following:

Leadership Careers (as career and technical supervisors, curriculum specialist, or administrative directors in secondary and post-secondary public and private institutions)
Teacher Leadership
Industry Education Coordination
Technical Training in Business and Industry

Specialization Programs can be developed that result in or lead to the following:

Improved instruction in accounting, law, information systems, as well as other content areas
Improved instruction in marketing, merchandising, management, retailing, and related content areas
Improved instruction in career and technical and related content areas
Improved instruction related to special and challenged students in career and technical content areas

Concentration Courses

Course	Title	Credits
CTE 8507	History and Principles of Career and Technical Education*	3
CTE 8501	Curriculum Development in Career and Technical Education*	3
Elective	To be determined with an advisor	3
Elective	To be determined with an advisor	3
Elective	To be determined with an advisor	3

* Required for all concentrations

Contact

Thomas J. Walker, ED.D

Email: tjwalker@temple.edu

Phone: (215) 204-8374

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