Graduate Bulletin

Graduate Certification Program, Ed.M.

Concentration: Reading Specialization

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline:

Fall: April 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: April 1

Applications are processed as they are received throughout the year.

Letters of Reference:

Number Required: 3

From Whom: Anyone familiar with the applicant's academic competence may write letters of recommendation. The most common source of these letters is college/university faculty members.

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:

Core Courses (12 s.h.), (All courses are 3 s.h.) Ed. 403, Ed. Admin 402, Ed. 554 Special Ed. 666 or Urban Ed 400. Prerequisite to admission to the Ed.M. program in Early Childhood/Elementary Education is evidence of a course in each of the following five areas. It can be an undergraduate or graduate level course with a grade of "C" or better. Students in the five-year program are considered to have met all the prerequisite requirements. 1. U.S. History, American Government, World History, Foundations of American Education, U.S. Economics, Law in Education. 2. Multicultural Education, African American Studies, latin American Studies, Asian Studies, Other "R" designated course. 3. English Composition, English Usage, Linguistics, Literature (English Language), Journalism. 4. Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Health Education, Physics, Lab Science. 5. Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, College Math.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:

No.

Statement of Goals:

Applicants should indicate their goals and objectives for obtaining a master's degree. This statement is evaluated against the program's mission. A typical goal statement contains the following items: The student's reason for seeking a master's degree with a specific focus on the career to which the student aspires. The student's research interests, academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program. A typical goal statement is 2 to 3 pages in length.

Standardized Test Scores:

The GRE/MAT is required. While no minimum score for the GRE is specified it is expected that the scores will generally be no less than 500. The department evaluates all components of the GRE.

Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted: 575 on the paper-based test or 230 on the computer-based test. Applicants who score below 600 on the paper-based test or 250 on the computer-based test will be required to take and pass a remedial English course during their first semester at Temple University.

In addition, applicants must successfully pass the PRAXIS I examination.

Resume:

A resume is required.

Transfer Credit:

Courses may be transferred as long as they have been taken less than five years ago and are relevant to the program. The academic advisor makes the decision about the relevancy of the courses that the student desires to transfer. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.

Test Waivers:

Each student is assigned an adviser at the time of admission. The adviser will review the student's credentials and determine which, if any, of the required courses can be waived. In general, this waiver covers the beginning level courses in the program. Waiving a specific requirement, however, does not reduce the total number of credits needed to graduate.

Program Requirements

Campus Location:

Main Campus, Harrisburg

Full-Time/Part-Time Status:

Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered after 4:30 p.m.

General Program Requirements:

Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 36

Required Courses:

Core Courses: (12 s.h.) Ed. 554, Sp. Ed. 666 or Urban Ed. 400, Ed.Admin. 402. Pedagogy Courses (15 s.h.) Ed 404, Psych of Rdg. 583, Psych of Rdg. 683, Eng Ed. 602, Ed 787, Practicum (6 s.h.) Ed 785, Ed 786.

Internship: No internship is required.

Language Examination: No language examination is required.

Culminating Events:

This program has no culminating events.

Contacts

Program Contact Information:

www.temple.edu/education/cite/med.html

Department Information:

College of Education

434 Ritter Hall
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122

axelrod@temple.edu
215-204-6387

Department Contacts:

Admissions:

Dr. Saul Axelrod
axelrod@temple.edu
215-204-8488

Program Coordinator:

Dr. Saul Axelrod
axelrod@temple.edu
215-204-6060

Graduate Chairperson:

Dr. Stephen Krulik
stephen.krulik@temple.edu
215-204-8488

Chairperson:

Dr. Raymond S. Lolla
raymond.lolla@temple.edu
215-204-6387

About the Program

The Graduate Certification Master of Education Program (Ed.M.) is intended for students interested in pursuing state certification simultaneously with their master's degree. This program prepares people for careers in education who have not previously been certified to teach in any state, with the exception of the Reading specialization. Individuals seeking a Pennsylvania Intern and/or Instructional I certificate who hold a B.S. or B.A. degree in a non-education area should apply. Applicant already holding an Instructional I or II certificate, should see the M.S. in Ed. Program. After completing supervised teaching and its prerequisites, passing the relevant sections of the PRAXIS examinations, and passing a State of Pennsylvania criminal check, students may be eligible for a Pennsylvania Intern Certificate. The Intern Certificate allows the student to teach in public schools for up to three years. The Intern Certificate is issued only once and expires automatically in three years; no extensions are granted. Upon the successful completion of all requirements for the degree and certification requirements, students may apply for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Teaching Certificate.

Time Limit for Degree Completion: 4 years

Campus Location:

Main Campus, Harrisburg

Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered after 4:30 p.m. Students are able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).

Department Information:

College of Education

434 Ritter Hall
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122

axelrod@temple.edu
215-204-6387

Ranking:

The Master of Education program is one of the graduate programs in the College of Education at Temple. The college was ranked 15th in the nation in the most recent U.S. News & World Report ranking of graduate schools.

Accreditation:

The program is accredited by NCATE, Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Areas of Specialization:

The Ed.M. prepares students for certification in five areas: Elementary, Reading, Secondary, Special Education, and Career and Technical Education. The subject areas of the Secondary specialization are English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, Mathematics (beginning with Calculus), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, General Science, and Social Studies.

Job Placement:

Graduates typically pursue careers in education in K-12 educational settings.

Affiliation(s):

The program meets the general requirements for an academic certification as specified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Interdisciplinary Study:

Not applicable.

Study Abroad:

No.

Licensure:

After completing supervised teaching and its prerequisites, passing the relevant sections of the PRAXIS examinations, and passing a State of Pennsylvania criminal check, students may be eligible for a Pennsylvania Intern Certificate. The Intern Certificate allows the student to teach in public schools for up to three years. The Intern Certificate is issued only once and expires automatically in three years; no extensions are granted. Upon the successful completion of all requirements for the degree and certification requirements students may apply for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Teaching Certificate.

Non-Degree Student Policy:

Students make take up to 9 credits prior to admission.

Financing Opportunities

All assistantships in this program involve teaching, or research or lab responsibilities. A stipend is provided, as is 18 credits of tuition remission per year. Students who wish to apply for an assistantship should send a letter of interest, along with a resume to Temple University, Dr. R.S. Lolla, CITE Department, 351 Ritter Hall, College of Education, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

Other Financial Opportunities