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Teacher Education at Temple University

Welcome to Temple University’s Teacher Education programs! We are committed to training innovative and dedicated teachers who will improve the lives of children in the Philadelphia area and beyond. We offer hands-on courses based on the latest research and methodology, meaningful student teaching and field experiences and convenient continuing education programs for busy professionals.

We invite you to explore our undergraduate, graduate and professional development programs for early childhood, middle grades, secondary, career and technical and special education as well as our E = MC2 program for individuals who have a degree in another field and are interested in pursuing a teaching certificate.

Information for Prospective Students:

Please select one of the following options that most closely reflects your situation and goals:

1. I am not currently certified to teach but would like to earn my teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree in education.
   
2. I am not currently certified to teach but already have a bachelor’s degree in another field and want to explore a teaching career.
   
3. I am an undergraduate majoring in something other than education at Temple and would like to earn a teaching certificate and master’s degree in education.
4. I am already certified to teach and have a bachelor’s degree but want to increase my knowledge or earn another certificate.

or choose from our list of available programs:

Initial Teacher Certification: Undergraduate

• Early Childhood Education: PreK-4
• Middle Grades Education: Grades 4-8
• Secondary Education: Grades 7-12
• Career and Technical Education
• TUTeach (Math & Science)
• Special Education 4+1 (B.S.Ed & Ed.M.)

Intial Teacher Certifcation: Graduate

• Graduate Certification Program (Certification + Master’s)
• Transition to Teaching (E = MC2) Program

Professional Development or Second Certificate

• M.S.Ed. (Accomplished Teacher) Program
• Master's in Special Education with Special Education (PreK-8) Certification
• ESL Program Specialist Add-On Certification Program
• Special Education (PreK-8) Add-on Certification Program

Information for Current Students:

Please visit the Shimada Resource Center web site for information and assistance.