opportunities

Community-Based Learning

Community-Based Learning (CBL) is a pedagogy that links necessary work conducted in community contexts to academic study in a rigorous, intentional, and meaningful fashion.  It heightens the relevance of academic subjects by directly linking classroom learning to experiences in communities which may be defined by geography, affinity, or organization. 

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Learning Communities & University Seminars

Learning Communities

A Learning Community consists of two or more linked courses designed to provide students with a more integrated and meaningful learning experience. In addition, since the same students are in linked courses, students can more easily form connections with other students.  Some Learning Communities include a First Year Seminar I or II, in addition to meeting foundational, academic requirements.

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University Seminars

University Seminars offer opportunities for students at each stage of their undergraduate career.  Each seminar carries undergraduate credit, taught in a small class setting, and all but the Junior seminar include a Peer Instructor, who provides the "student perspective."

Click here for the Fall 2011 schedule of sections.

• First Year Seminars I and II assist new students with their transition to the University.
• Sophomore Seminars provide opportunities to work on professional planning and development.
• Transfer Seminars introduce the opportunities and resources of the University and provide opportunities to work on professional planning and development, i.e. Sophomore Seminar "+."
• Junior Seminars focus on professional planning and development and on preparing for post-graduate educational opportunities.

 

Temple undergraduates click here if you are interested in applying for a peer instructor position for one of the University Seminar Series courses. (Check back in February for Fall 2012 opportunities.)

Peer Teacher Program

Diamond Peer Teacher Program

The Diamond Peer Teacher Program offers a semester long funded teaching experience under the direction of a faculty mentor.  Participants receive a semester stipend of $2,250 and tuition remission for one hour of internship for the pedagogical experience.    More Information.

Pre-Graduate and Pre-Professional Programs

McNair Program

Temple's Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program provides extensive pre-doctoral preparation for eligible undergraduates. During the two-year experience students complete a faculty-mentored research project, serve as a peer teacher, present their research at academic conferences, and prepare for graduate school enrollment. Students receive a stipend for their participation. Named after Ronald E. McNair, one of the first African American astronauts, the program is designed to increase the number of Ph.D. degrees earned by students from underrepresented segments of society. More Information.

Pre-Professional Health Studies

The Office of Pre-Professional Health Studies provides advising, application support and educational assistance for students interested in preparing for a career in the following health-care professions: dentistry, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, and veterinary medicine as well as with preparation for graduate study in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. The OPPHS also administers the Health Scholars Program and coordinates admission for related Accelerated Programs. More Information.

Temple Law Scholars

The Temple Law Scholars Program provides an opportunity for outstanding students to gain provisional admission to Temple University’s Beasley School of Law at the same time they are accepted into an undergraduate program of study. Law Scholars are expected to participate in the University Honors Program while undergraduates, have a range of majors, programs, and co- and extra-curricular activities to choose from, and can choose the traditional or an accelerated track for entry to the Beasley School of Law, leading to the degree of Juris Doctor.  More Information.

Scholarships

In addition to the scholarships available through Temple University, a wide range of scholarships and fellowships are available on a competitive basis to students during and immediately after their undergraduate careers.  The Office of the Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies provides information about these opportunities and support for students interested in preparing applications.  More Information.

Undergraduate Research & Creativity

Creative Arts, Research, And Scholarship (CARAS) Program

The Temple University Research Administration in collaboration with the Office of the Provost and the Deans of Temple University’s Schools and Colleges is pleased to provide a funding opportunity to encourage and support undergraduate and professional students engaged in scholarly, creative, and research projects that contribute to advancing their field of study.  Two types of grants are made through the CARAS program: Research/Creative Project Grants provide undergraduate and professional students up to $3,000 in support of scholarly, research or creative arts projects undertaken with the supervision of a faculty mentor.  Travel Grants provide up to $1000 for undergraduate travel to present research or creative work or travel to conduct on-site research. More Information.

Diamond Research Scholars Program

The Diamond Research Scholars Program offers a seven-month long funded research experience under the direction of a faculty mentor.  Participants receive a summer stipend of $2,750 and tuition remission for three hours of research or independent study in the fall for their research or creative arts project.  Scholars are expected to participate in the annual undergraduate research conference, TURF-CreWS.   More Information.

Temple AMP International Research Scholars

The Temple AMP International Research Scholarship provides AMP eligible undergraduate students a stipend of $5000 in support of international STEM research projects undertaken with the supervision of a faculty mentor during the summer. The program is a collaborative effort among the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), the Office of the Provost and the Deans of the Schools and Colleges.  It seeks to encourage and support undergraduate AMP students engaged in international STEM research projects that contribute to advancing studies in their fields.  To be eligible, students must be underrepresented STEM majors, US citizens or permanent residents, enrolled full-time at the time of application and at Temple Main Campus for the fall semester following the research experience and propose to conduct STEM research in an international location for a minimum of four (4) weeks.  The scholarships are competitive and limited to eight (8) awards. Application deadline: March 1. More Information and Application.

Temple Undergraduate Research Forum - Creative Works Symposium (TURF-CreWS)

The Temple Undergraduate Research Forum - Creative Works Symposium, held annually in the Spring, provides undergraduates the opportunity to present their research to the university community.    

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