Supporting Materials
Complete and submit the following materials.
- Transcripts: Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit. Official transcripts can be emailed to [click-for-email] or sent to the Office of Enrollment Management address listed above.
- Statement of Goals: In 500–1000 words, outline your interest in seeking a certificate with a specific focus on the career to which you aspire, your interests, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.
- Recommendations: Submit two letters of reference that provide insight into your academic competence. References from college or university faculty members are recommended. You may request recommendations through your MyTU account or send them using the paper Reference Report for Graduate Study (pdf) to the above mailing address.
- Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.
Additional Requirements for International Students
International applicants should also submit the following materials.
- An official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma and/or certificate. While not required, applicants are encouraged to submit their official documents to a NACES accredited evaluation service such as the World Education Services for evaluation.
- Official results from a test of academic English such as TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic or Duolingo. Temple University’s required minimum scores are as follows:
- TOEFL iBT: 45 (on or before Jan. 21, 2026) or 79 (before Jan. 21, 2026)
- IELTS: 6.5
- PTE Academic: 53
- Duolingo: 110
Learn more about additional application requirements for international students.
Application Deadlines
Applicants may apply for spring, summer and fall terms. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
Questions
For more information about this program, the College of Education and Human Development, how to apply for admission, and your application status, contact Enrollment Management.
Enrollment Management
Phone: 215-204-8011
Email: [click-for-email]