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Graduate Bulletin

Secondary Education/English Education, Ed.M.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

 

 

This page requires an update as of June 14, 2012.

Information is relevant to the former concentration in Secondary English Education of the Graduate Teacher Certification Program Ed.M. degree, which is no longer offered by Temple University.

 
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:

Fall: April 1                                  

Spring: October 1                          

Applications received by the stated deadlines are guaranteed a decision for the upcoming term. Applications received after the deadline are reviewed on a space available basis.

APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.

Letters of Reference:

Number Required: 2

From Whom:  Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members and others who can provide insight into the applicant's academic competence.

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:

Students are expected to have taken the equivalent of at least 36 credits of coursework in their major field of English.  Courses should include the following:

Language/Communication (3-6 s.h.)

  • Knowledge of the history, structure, uses, and development of language (usually 1 to 2 courses in linguistics)

Literature/Drama (27 s.h. of courses intended for undergraduate English majors at the 1000 level or above)

  • Historical Periods and Literary Genres (6-12 s.h.): English literature from Chaucer through the 20th century (usually 2 courses) and American literature from the Revolution through the 20th century (usually 2 courses)
  • African American Literature (3 s.h.): at least one course examining the development of literature by African Americans from an historical perspective, with a focus on more recent developments, or as a combination of the two
  • Drama/Film/Media (3-9 s.h.):  knowledge of theater, performance, and media, including history; a course in Shakespeare meets the drama requirement
  • Advanced Study (6-9 s.h.): typically a senior seminar in the major as well as upper-division elective coursework

Literacy (3-6 s.h.)

  • First-year writing/introduction to academic discourse course (usually a general education course)
  • Middle-level or advanced course in writing, research, or journalism

The Pennsylvania Department of Education expects that all individuals seeking teacher certification at the master's level, regardless of the discipline, have taken at least 6 credits of college-level mathematics and 6 credits of college-level English composition and literature in their undergraduate program. Prospective students should contact an advisor to discuss course/program prerequisites for the Secondary English Education concentration.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:

A baccalaureate degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field is required.

Statement of Goals:

In the Statement of Goals, applicants should indicate their goals and objectives for obtaining a master's degree and certification in Secondary English Education. The statement should be approximately 500-1,000 words in length and should include the following elements: the applicant's specific interest in Temple’s program; her/his future career goals; any job-related experiences that are relevant to the program; and academic and research achievements and interests.

Standardized Test Scores:

Applicants must pass the Praxis I® examination required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. A minimum score of 180 must be obtained in each Pre-Professional Skills Test in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics of the Praxis I exam.

Applicants must also pass appropriate subject-area exams in Praxis II®. In addition, Industrial Education students must pass the Occupational Competency Assessment.

A criminal background check, a TB test, and a child abuse clearance are also required.

Resume:

A resume is required.

Transfer Credit:

Courses from accredited institutions may be transferred into the Ed.M. program as long as they are current (no more than five years old) and relevant. The faculty advisor determines relevancy of any course that a student wants transferred. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.

Test Waivers:

Each student is assigned a faculty advisor at the time of admission. The advisor reviews the student's credentials and determines 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
General Program Requirements:

Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 33

Required Courses:

Core Courses (18 s.h.)

EDAD 5402:  Action and Collaborative Research Seminar

EDUC 5203:  Effective Teaching: Theory and Practice

EDUC 5211:  Creating a High School Learning Community

EDUC 5254:  Characteristics of Computer-Based Instruction

SECE 5471:   Reading Problems in the Secondary School

SPED 5666:  Inclusive School Practices

OR

URBE 5401:  Introduction to Urban Schools

Specialized Pedagogy Courses (6 s.h.)

ENES 5641:  Teaching Composition in Secondary Schools

ENES 5642:  Teaching Literature in Secondary Schools

Student Teaching, Seminar, and Practicum (9 s.h.)

EDUC 5275*:  Seminar in Supervised Teaching

EDUC 5287:  Practicum in Teaching

EDUC 5888*:  Supervised Teaching

*  Must be taken simultaneously; only offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Internship: No internship is required.

Language Examination: No language examination is required.

Culminating Events:

Student teaching and its related seminar are the culminating events for this program.

Contacts
Program Contact Information:

www.temple.edu/education/teach/programs/gradcert.html

Department Information:

College of Education

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

edcert@temple.edu

215-204-8001

Department Contacts:

Admissions:

Gwen Miller

gmiller@temple.edu

215-204-6387

Program Coordinator:

Dr. Christine Woyshner
christine.woyshner@temple.edu
215-204-6147

Lead Professor for Secondary English Education:

Dr. Francis Sullivan

fsulliva@temple.edu

215-204-6157

Chairperson:

Dr. Michael W. Smith

mwsmith@temple.edu

215-204-2296

About the Program

The Ed.M. program is uniquely designed so that teacher certification in Secondary English Education or in various other content areas can be earned simultaneously with the master’s degree. It is open to those who hold a baccalaureate degree outside education but who do not have a public school teaching credential. Individuals seeking a Pennsylvania Intern and/or Instructional I certificate should apply. Applicants already holding an Instructional I or II certificate who are interested in a master’s degree should apply to the CITE Department’s M.S.Ed. degree program.

Time Limit for Degree Completion: 4 years

Campus Location:

Main

Full-Time/Part-Time Status:

Students are able to complete this degree program on either a full-time or part-time (8 credit hours or less per semester) basis. Evening classes on Main campus start at 5:00 p.m.

Department Information:

College of Education

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

edcert@temple.edu

215-204-8001

Interdisciplinary Study:

Not applicable.

Affiliation(s):

The program is a state-approved teacher certification program. It meets the general requirements and state standards for academic certification as specified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Study Abroad:

No.

Ranking:

Not applicable.

Accreditation:

The program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is approved as a teacher certification program by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Areas of Specialization:

The Secondary English Education concentration prepares students to teach English language arts in grades 7 through 12, which constitutes the scope of the Instructional I certificate in this area. Coursework focuses intensively on teaching students from diverse backgrounds to achieve at high levels; the impact of linguistic and cultural variation on classroom instruction; the use of technology to support student learning; and urban schools.

Other areas of specialization include Career and Technical Education (Business, Computer, and Information Technology; Industrial Education; and Marketing Education); Elementary Education; Secondary Education (Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, General Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Social Studies); Special Education; and World Languages (French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, and Spanish).

Job Placement:

Graduates typically pursue teaching positions in middle and secondary school settings in grades 7-12.

Licensure:

Intern Certificate:

Candidates may be eligible for a Pennsylvania Intern Certificate after completing supervised teaching and its prerequisites; passing both the Praxis I® and II® examinations; receiving a successful rating on the Pennsylvania Department of Education's PDE 430 form; and passing criminal background and child abuse clearance checks. 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.

Instructional I Certificate:

Upon successful completion of the degree requirements and passing all Praxisexaminations, candidates may apply for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Teaching Certificate.

Non-Matriculated Student Policy:

Students must matriculate within the first 9 credits of the program.

Financing Opportunities

Assistantships are available but limited, and are generally offered to doctoral-level students. Students who wish to apply should submit an application online at http://edportal.temple.edu/public.

Relocated 6.14.12

Updated by GS 10.16.12