These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2025-2026. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2025 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
All students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
All students (including transfer students) must take a minimum of two writing-intensive (WI) courses at Temple University. Writing intensive course numbers end in 96, 97 and 98.
College Requirements
Students receive a Bachelor of Science in Education degree by meeting the following minimum College requirements:
- Completion of program requirements as detailed on the academic plan.
- Earn a "C-" or above in all required Education Courses.
- Earn a "C-" or above in all required University General Education Courses.
- Additional University and College requirements are located on the College of Education and Human Development's Academic Policies and Regulations page in this Bulletin.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1015 | Introduction to Numbers & Figures 1 | 4 |
| EDUC 1016 | Mathematics for Educators 1 | 4 |
| or MATH 1021 | College Algebra | |
| EDUC 2103 | Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 2109 | Adolescent Development for Educators 1 | 3 |
| SPED 2128 | Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning | 3 |
| SPED 2201 | Language Development and Communication Strategies | 3 |
| SPED 2231 | Introduction to Special Education 1 | 3 |
| ABA 3302 | Analyzing and Changing Behavior | 3 |
| ECED 3107 | Learning Mathematics for the Primary Grades: First through Fourth Grade | 3 |
| or MGSE 3404 | Teaching and Learning Math in the Middle Grades | |
| ECED 3187 | Junior Practicum I | 3 |
| or SPED 3187 | Integrated Literacy and Special Education Practicum | |
| ECED 3197 | Language and Literacy Development and Instruction I | 3 |
| or MGSE 3196 | Teaching and Learning Literacy in the Middle Grades | |
| SPED 3201 | Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Moderate to Significant Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 3211 | Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 3287 | Practicum for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| SPED 3304 | Effective Teaching Strategies and Academic Interventions | 3 |
| TESL 3631 | Principles and Practice for Teaching English Learners | 3 |
| SPED 4103 | Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support | 3 |
| SPED 4105 | Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 4196 | Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 4201 | Effective Transition for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 4331 | Family and Interdisciplinary Collaborative/Consultation Skills | 3 |
| SPED 4801 | Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 4888 | Student Teaching in Special Education | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours | 77 | |
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These courses must be completed with a C- or better to be eligible for Candidacy approval; EDUC 2109 must be completed before Candidacy approval. Pre-Candidacy coursework includes a variety of courses, including a minimum of 1) two college-level math courses totaling at least six credits, 2) one college-level writing/composition course with a minimum of three credits (GenEd Analytical Reading and Writing), and 3) one literature course with a minimum of three credits (Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life or Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good); no 0700 or pre-college level courses can count toward these requirements.