Application Checklist

Program: Master's in Middle Grades Education (with Certification).

Concentrations in: Mathematics and Language Arts, Science and Language Arts, or Mathematics and Science

NOTE: this application process should be followed by applicants seeking either Middle Grades certification or Middle Grades certifcation plus a master's degree. Those seeking certification-only will be given the option of leaving the program after all certification requirements have been completed.

STEP ONE: Submit Your Application Online

IMPORTANT: Before you submit supplemental materials, please be sure you have submitted your Application for Graduate Study (available online). To insure prompt and accurate processing, you must include your 9-digit Temple Student ID with your supplemental materials submission. This is provided to you when you create your application online.

NOTE: select application type “Teacher Certification EdM”. Under "Planned Course of Study" select: "Middle Grades Education-MED" and then indicate your desired concentration area.

STEP TWO: Submit Supplemental Materials

A current resume
Two (2) professional letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members and others who can provide insight into the applicant's academic competence.
A statement of goals. Applicants should indicate their goals and objectives for obtaining a master's degree and certification in Middle Grades Education. The statement should be approximately 500-1,000 words in length and should include the following elements: your specific interest in Temple’s program; your future career goals; any job-related experiences that are relevant to the program; and your academic and research achievements and interests. [Note: your statement of goals may also be uploaded with your online application.]

Required supplemental materials should be sent attention to:

Graduate Programs Office
Attn. Application Processing
Temple University - College of Education
150 Ritter Annex
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6091

Please allow delivery and processing time before your application will be reviewed. For faster service, the College of Education at Temple University also receives supporting application materials for graduate admissions electronically via the Interfolio service.

STEP THREE: Submit Your Official Transcripts

Please request official* undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities attended to be sent to:

Graduate Programs Office
Attn. Application Processing (Transcripts)
Temple University - College of Education
150 Ritter Annex
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6091

*Please note submitting unofficial transcripts through Interfolio may allow the graduate department to begin the review process but may also delay the review or decision process. All applicants who are admitted and have not already done so will be required to send an official, final transcript from their degree bearing institution upon admission. Transcripts from all institutions attended must be included even if the credits have been transferred and are shown on the transcript of a receiving college or university. Foreign credentials must be in the original language as well as translated into English. Foreign transcripts require a formal evaluation before an admission decision can be made. To expedite this process, you are strongly recommended to use the WES evaluation service (www.wes.org).

STEP FOUR: Submit Your Official Test Scores

You must submit all test scores electronically through ETS or testing agency. Arrange to have appropriate test scores sent to the Graduate Programs Office. The Temple University school code for ETS scores is 002906.

Applicants must also pass the PRAXIS II (Subject area) examination required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
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Application Deadlines

To be considered for admission, your complete application, including all required supplemental materials must be received no later than:

To begin your program in summer or fall, apply by: April 1
To begin your program in spring, apply by: October 1

We encourage applicants to apply early and to periodically check TUPortal (http://tuportal.temple.edu) as to the status of their materials.

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