Degree Programs

Accounting

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Accounting Major

    Build the skills to analyze, plan and make decisions with both numerical and qualitative information. Using data analytics and cutting-edge technologies, learn to evaluate financial data and provide organizations with solutions to operate efficiently, effectively and ethically.

    Concentrations
    • data analytics

Acting

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

Actuarial Science

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Actuarial Science Major

    Specialize in the evaluation of insurance and financial risks, and get ready to join the banking, insurance or pension industry. Students pursue a program in mathematics and risk analysis—the core of actuarial science. 

Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development

College of Education and Human Development

Advertising

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Advertising Major

    Discover the variety of facets that encompass the world of advertising. Learn about the plethora of digital media, brand strategies and persuasion techniques that are used by successful organizations all over the world. Through our career-oriented curriculum, you’ll gain real-world experience and have the opportunity to apply your skills in the nation’s fourth largest media market.

    Concentrations
    • copywriting
    • art direction
    • account management
    • brand strategy and research
    • international communication
    • media planning

Africology and African American Studies

College of Liberal Arts

American Sign Language

College of Public Health

American Studies

College of Liberal Arts

  • American Studies Major

    Explore the building blocks of life in the U.S. This program focuses on the major themes of creating a culture, including art, gender, labor, race and the many ways we define ourselves as individuals, communities and families. 

Ancient Mediterranean Studies

College of Liberal Arts

Anthropology

College of Liberal Arts

  • Anthropology Major

    Delve into the origins of humanity with one of the most comprehensive undergraduate programs available in anthropology. Coursework spans archeology, biology, culture, linguistics and society. Gain a grasp on the developments and interconnections that shaped the modern world. 

Applied Behavior Analysis

College of Education and Human Development

Applied Epidemiology

College of Public Health

  • Applied Epidemiology Minor

    Learn to identify and describe health problems—including their behavioral, cultural and environmental causes—so you can address population health problems at multiple levels. Students pursuing this minor also learn to apply basic statistical methods for summarizing data, and they help conduct a community health status assessment and characterize investigative processes.

Applied Mathematics

College of Science and Technology

  • Applied Mathematics Major

    Learn and master the computations and equations that govern our world. Students in this program gain the analytic and synthetic skills to harness abstract concepts in mathematics, as well as an introduction to the tools and technologies that translate data and observation into numbers and variables.

Arabic

College of Liberal Arts

Architecture

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Architecture Major

    Learn about design in the contexts of culture, stewardship and technology of built and natural environments. This program stresses critical inquiry and innovation as parts of the creative process in the field of architecture, teaching students how to intervene in the physical world through carefully considered creation. 

Art Education

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Art Education Major

    Prepare to qualify for the Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in Art for grades K–12 through a rigorous course of study in art education, art history, education, studio art and Temple’s General Education curriculum, with field placements in Philadelphia schools at all grade levels. 

Art History

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Art History Major

    Learn about visual culture and its history, gain strong skills and participate in onsite learning at local and regional museums. This program offers a variety of critical, theoretical and methodological perspectives and approaches.

Art Therapy

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Art Therapy Major

    Explore your identity as an artist and as a mental health practitioner through self-reflective art making, fieldwork and research. Learn techniques for effective communication and collaboration, creative design and planning, critical observation and cultural responsiveness. This program integrates art and psychology courses with fieldwork in local communities.

Asian Studies

College of Liberal Arts

  • Asian Studies Major

    Take advantage of Temple’s breadth of courses and teachers in the fields of Asian culture, history and linguistics. Choose a field, location or subject and weave one of Asia’s unique languages through a broader understanding of art, culture, history, philosophy, politics and religion. 

Astrophysics

College of Science and Technology

  • Astrophysics Minor

    Apply physical principles to problem-solving within the realms of astronomy and astrophysics. Build and design instruments essential for observing and studying celestial bodies. Gain insight into key experiments and measurements that have shaped our understanding of stellar evolution and big bang cosmology. This 22-credit minor concludes with an astrophysical research project where students will apply the concepts and skills learned throughout the program. 

  • Astrophysics Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Analyze major experiments and data in the world of astrophysics. This 19-credit program offers a comprehensive exploration of astrophysical principles. Engage in hands-on experiences such as building tools to observe and study the cosmos. Use problem-solving and data interpretation skills learned throughout the program to conduct your capstone research project at the conclusion of the course. 

    Available as a minor

Audio and Live Entertainment

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Audio and Live Entertainment Major

    Master the managerial, operational and technical procedures necessary to create and launch successful recorded and live music, and media experiences. Students will gain the knowledge and practical understanding of both the technological side of audio and music production and the legal and institutional foundations of the entertainment and music industries. This undergraduate program will give the next generation of music and media professionals the tools to navigate the evolving entertainment landscape.

Biochemistry

College of Science and Technology

  • Biochemistry Major

    Study the chemical processes that make life possible. Take basic courses across scientific and mathematical disciplines, and perform advanced work in biology and chemistry. Prepare for a career in chemical and pharmaceutical industries or further academic study.

Bioengineering

College of Engineering

  • Bioengineering Major

    Gain a solid foundation in engineering, and apply science, design and analysis to real-life problems at the crossroads of biology and medicine.

    Concentrations
    • prehealth
    • cellular engineering
    • engineering devices

Biology

College of Science and Technology

  • Biology Major

    Examine the growth of the source of life, from simple molecules to complex ecosystems. Learn the physical and chemical forces that create and regulate life, with advanced biology electives and courses in other branches of science. Biology is offered as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. 

Biology with Teaching

College of Science and Technology

Biophysics

College of Science and Technology

  • Biophysics Major

    Explore the molecular and genetic structures of life, from photosynthesis to complex sensory organs, while gaining a well-rounded education in the scientific and mathematical foundations of medicine. This program is popular with students preparing for medical or pharmacy school, as well as many other professional and academic options.

Business

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Business Minor

    Gain the basic business foundations necessary to advance in the field and in your career. This minor, available to non-business majors only, also prepares students for graduate studies in business.

Business Management

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Business Management Major

    Aspire to a well-rounded education in business. Gain skills in communication, conflict management, leadership and negotiation. Join any of the professional organizations available in the Fox School of Business. 

Career and Technical Education

College of Education and Human Development

  • Career and Technical Education Major

    Graduate qualified to teach business, computer and information technology; industrial skills; or marketing in the classroom, co-op or workplace setting. Learn to deliver career training and education to students of all ages, as well as to manage internships, work-experience programs and more. 

    Concentrations
    • marketing education
    • business computer and information technology education

Ceramics

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Ceramics Major

    Study wheelwork, mold making and slip casting, as well as hand-building, sculpture, and 3-D modeling and printing in this studio art program. Students in the ceramics major are encouraged to investigate a wide range of processes as they develop their own personal visions using state-of-the-art facilities, and they work in a close-knit environment as they explore traditional and experimental clay techniques.

    Concentrations
    • art education

Chamber Music

Boyer College of Music and Dance

Chemistry

College of Science and Technology

  • Chemistry Major

    Build a strong foundation of analytical, physical and organic chemistry knowledge. Learn scientific research and reporting techniques that are vital for a number of high-profile careers, and have easy access to a city full of relevant internship and research opportunities. Chemistry is offered as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. 

Chemistry with Teaching

College of Science and Technology

Children's Media

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Children's Media Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Gain experience and expertise in the fields of advertising, communication, journalism and public relations with a focus on child development and children’s media. Students will learn to apply critical thinking and knowledge-based skills acquired through field research to the creation of digital media for children. The program encourages creativity in the development of media content and platforms including augmented and virtual reality, television, podcasts, and social media. Upon completion, students in this 13-credit certificate program will be prepared for a career in the competitive professional children’s media market. 

Chinese

College of Liberal Arts

  • Chinese Major

    Learn Mandarin (Putonghua), spoken by 850 million Chinese citizens. Develop the foundation for a career in government and business or to pursue graduate studies in health, informatics and law. Build proficiency incrementally, supplemented by English-taught classes on Chinese culture, film and literature. Advance your skills at a Chinese university or experience a  language-intensive summer abroad. 

  • Chinese Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Develop solid language skills and a strong foundation for effectively using Chinese socially and professionally. The certificate is particularly suited to students considering careers in international business, government service or other professions that require foreign language proficiency.  

City and Regional Planning

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • City and Regional Planning Minor

    Form an understanding of public planning through studies in the ethics and principles of planning practice with an emphasis on citizen participation. Gain the knowledge needed to become a professional planner, informed citizen or civically engaged professional with relevant coursework in many aspects of planning such as economic development, environmental planning, housing, land use and sustainability. 

Civil Engineering

College of Engineering

  • Civil Engineering Major

    Learn to construct, design, operate and plan facilities and infrastructures essential to the quality of modern life. Prepare to practice in areas such as construction, environment, surveying and structures, transit and water supply.

    Concentrations
    • no concentration
    • environmental engineering
    • cooperative education program

Classical Piano

Boyer College of Music and Dance

Classical Voice

Boyer College of Music and Dance

Classics

College of Liberal Arts

  • Classics Major

    Develop proficiency in Latin or Greek. Explore the meaning and function of gender, slavery, race, the city and other ancient institutions. Learn how ancients thought by studying their architecture, art, history, languages, literature and mythology. Encounter the ruins firsthand by studying abroad in Rome. 

    Concentrations
    • classical civilization
    • classical languages literature

Clinical and Health Psychology

College of Liberal Arts

Cognitive Neuroscience

College of Liberal Arts

  • Cognitive Neuroscience Minor

    Delve into the science behind brain functionality through the study of cognition, language, memory, emotion and other topic areas. You’ll gain a unique background preparing you for specialization in cognitive neuroscience and related fields such as clinical neuropsychology and neurology. 

Communication

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Communication Major

    Develop the expertise to support public leaders within organizations whose missions require ongoing civic engagement within urban settings. Learn techniques for communicating ethically in conflict-driven situations, and understand how to address misinformation and deceptive communication.

    Concentrations
    • strategic management
    • information systems and digital innovation
    • human resource management
    • marketing management
    • information technology management
    • finance
    • innovation management and entrepreneurship
    • business analytics
    • healthcare management
    • sport business

Communication and Activism

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Communication and Activism Minor

    Develop the skills necessary to become an effective, conscientious and civically minded agent of social change. Learn to communicate with precision and clarity within a multicultural and multiethnic society. This minor fulfills a public need for leaders to understand how to address important cultural, political, social and economic issues. Students pursuing this minor gain firsthand experience by immersing themselves in social movements throughout Philadelphia.

Communication Studies

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Communication Studies Major

    Obtain an in-depth, interdisciplinary knowledge of communication and its various elements through both theory and practice. Acquire cross-cultural expertise by learning from Klein faculty across multiple departments in areas ranging from entrepreneurship and social movements to technology and advocacy. Students at Temple University Japan can also choose a production track.

    Concentrations
    • production
    • communication and entrepreneurship
    • global and community engagement
    • communication studies thesis
    • international communication
    • contemporary media environments
    • global civil society
    • policy regulation and advocacy
    • arts in the public sphere

Community Development

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Community Development Major

    Learn to understand and think critically about the cultural, economic, historical, political and social dynamics shaping various types of communities. Study how to assess a community’s assets, needs and opportunities; develop strategies, programs and policies to improve quality of life; engage stakeholders; and plan what particular communities want to achieve. 

Composition-Music

Boyer College of Music and Dance

Computer Science

College of Science and Technology

  • Computer Science Major

    Understand modern computer systems through a program that takes a broad approach to available technology. Learn the theories and the methods of computer science, and prepare for a career in administration, analysis, consulting and development. Computer Science is also available as a Bachelor of Science (BA); this degree requires more advanced Computer Science courses.

Computer Science and Physics

College of Science and Technology

  • Computer Science and Physics Major

    Master the fundamentals of computer science and physics by completing a rigorous program that encompasses the essentials of each in one degree. Build a solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and programming and systems design as well as classical, modern, and mathematical physics, and quantum mechanics. 

Computer Security and Digital Forensics

College of Science and Technology

Construction Engineering Technology

College of Engineering

Content Creation

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Content Creation Minor

    Learn to create compelling content in various formats, including interactive and digital media, print and more. Gain the skills necessary to compose persuasive arguments, write compelling copy or develop impactful social-media marketing campaigns. Students pursuing this minor will deepen their understanding of consumer behaviors and acquire the expertise needed to influence audiences.

Corporate Risk Management

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Corporate Risk Management Minor

    Explore how businesses identify, evaluate and respond to risk with the Corporate Risk Management Minor. Relevant for students interested in science-based disciplines, this minor introduces core concepts in risk management and insurance through courses offered by the Fox School of Business. Students build a foundation in risk analysis and gain practical insight into an increasingly critical field shaped by environmental, economic and strategic concerns. 

Creative Entrepreneurship

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Creative Writing

College of Liberal Arts

  • Creative Writing Minor

    Discover your unique personal voice and style while creating original work in your desired medium. Open to both majors and non-majors, this 18-credit minor includes workshops and project-based courses as well as electives in writing and/or literature. Upon completion, students will have built a portfolio of work in multiple genres suitable for application to graduate programs, internship opportunities and literary publications.

Criminal Justice

College of Liberal Arts

  • Criminal Justice Major

    Research the nature of crime and society’s efforts to control and prevent it. This program emphasizes critical thinking about the causes and the consequences of crime and law enforcement. Students prepare for careers as practitioners, researchers, and academics in a variety of public and private sector professions in adult and juvenile systems of justice, at the federal, state, and local levels of government. 

Cybersecurity

College of Science and Technology

  • Cybersecurity Major

    Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to defend vital cyber infrastructure and information assets. Develop a strong technical foundation in computing by obtaining skills in computer networks, databases and software development. Through hands-on, interdisciplinary learning, you’ll cultivate the analytical mindset and technical expertise required to succeed in the cybersecurity field.  

Cybersecurity and Human Behavior

College of Liberal Arts

Dance

Boyer College of Music and Dance

  • Dance Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Gain a coherent body of dance knowledge while improving your technical and performance skills. Courses cover a range of styles, including African dance, ballet and hip hop. You’ll also have the chance to take one conditioning elective in yoga or pilates.

  • Dance Major

    Become a technically proficient and versatile artist with a deep understanding of your work. This Bachelor of Fine Arts program is based in modern dance technique and choreography, but features a broad curriculum that includes course requirements in ballet and African dance, and offers electives in a range of styles. 

Data Science

College of Science and Technology

  • Data Science Major

    Learn how to analyze, manage and track big data. Learn to use the methods and systems that help scientists and other professionals analyze and model the various types of information found in data sets.

    Concentrations
    • computational analytics
    • computation and modeling
    • genomics and bioinformatics
  • Data Science: Computational Analytics Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Learn to extract insights from big data and use them to make strategic decisions in government and industry settings. Aimed at students with strong mathematical and programming backgrounds, the certificate will develop your expertise in big data analytics and machine learning. Apply your knowledge to advance in a number of industries including biomedical sciences, defense, education and engineering.

Digital Marketing

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Digital Marketing Minor

    Develop professional skills in the evolving field of digital marketing. Courses integrate foundational marketing skills with sophisticated digital technology and analytics to prepare students for new and emerging jobs in fields such as analytics, digital demographics, search engine optimization and customer relationship management.

Digital Media Engagement

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

Digital Media Technologies

College of Science and Technology

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

Diversity and Inclusion

College of Education and Human Development

Early and Elementary Education

College of Education and Human Development

Earth and Space Science with Teaching

College of Science and Technology

Ecological Planning and Design

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity

College of Science and Technology

  • Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity Major

    Prepare for rigorous advanced study in the rapidly growing fields of ecology, evolution, and biodiversity and subsequent careers in academic, governmental, or nongovernmental research institutions. Strong foundations in theory, empirical approaches and quantitative methods develop core competencies. Graduates advance to top graduate programs or positions in conservation and restoration, environmental consulting, and formal and informal education.

Economics

College of Liberal Arts

  • Economics Major

    Tackle social problems with a degree in economics, combining mathematical and behavioral study. This program prepares students for professions in economics, as well as business, law or teaching, and an opportunity in cooperative education allows students to pursue careers before graduation. 

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Economics Major

    Study the science of production and consumption, gaining fluency in business theories and the economic principle from which they spring. This program prepares students for leadership roles in business and consulting with a degree that appeals to top corporations and policy shops around the world. 

Economics - Management Career

College of Liberal Arts

Education

College of Education and Human Development

  • Education Minor

    Acquire broad, foundational knowledge of adolescent development, community and school relationships, and the current state of education. Interact with Education majors and gain first-hand experience working in schools and community centers. Support in-class learning through tutoring and observing after-school programs.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

College of Engineering

  • Electrical and Computer Engineering Major

    Prepare to understand and work with today’s complex systems, as well as develop emerging technologies. Explore electromagnetics, electronics and control systems to prepare for careers ranging from aerospace and power to manufacturing and robotics.

    Concentrations
    • bioelectrical engineering
    • electrical engineering
    • computer engineering

Emergency and Sports Injury Management

College of Public Health

Engineering

College of Engineering

  • Engineering Major

    Solve complex engineering problems and analyze, design and develop systems for diverse industries and applications. Gain a unique cross-discipline perspective through study of interdisciplinary specialties, such as electro-optical engineering, energy and power engineering, electro-mechanical or computer and software engineering.

    Concentrations
    • energy and power engineering
    • electromechanical engineering

Engineering Technology

College of Engineering

  • Engineering Technology Major

    Learn to apply engineering principles and techniques and work with engineers, scientists and technicians on teams that generate technological advances. Concentrate on specific concentrations in construction, energy, environment, mechanical/manufacturing or computers.

    Concentrations
    • mechanicalmanufacturing technology
    • cooperative education program
    • energy technology track
    • construction technology track
    • environmental engineering technology
    • general technology track
    • computer technology track
    • mechatronics technology track

English

College of Liberal Arts

  • English Major

    Gain advanced reading and writing skills with classic and modern contributions to English discourse and literature. Develop the skills of critical analysis and reflection of existing works and those required to prepare original works in creative and professional fields. Work alongside accomplished faculty to prepare for careers in editing, publishing, writing and more. 

English Language Teaching

College of Education and Human Development

Entertainment Industry Studies

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Fox School of Business and Management

Environmental Engineering

College of Engineering

Environmental Horticulture

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Environmental Professional Training

College of Science and Technology

Environmental Science

College of Science and Technology

  • Environmental Science Major

    Examine our complex human relationship with our planet, and prepare to plan for its next stages through a program that teaches the underlying processes in nature and the lab. Study the key issues and techniques of environmental research while taking courses in the sciences that provide their foundation.

    Concentrations
    • environmental geochemistry
    • hydrology
    • applied ecology
    • climate

Environmental Studies

College of Liberal Arts

  • Environmental Studies Major

    Combine the natural sciences of resources and processes with the social sciences surrounding humanity’s relationship to the planet. Prepare for a career in research and advocacy or the professional study of geographic information systems, law, planning and more. 

Environmental Sustainability

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Esports

School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

  • Esports Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Develop an understanding of business and management elements of esports. The 12-credit, online undergraduate certificate program explores the growing esports industry and how organizations, participants and spectators coordinate communities and events, consume content, and interact with entertainment products and the environment. Students discuss topics such as athlete well-being, endorsements and sponsorships, governance, human resources, legal issues, marketing and merchandise, social media, and technology.

Ethics

College of Liberal Arts

  • Ethics Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Gain an intellectual and practical framework for understanding ethical problems in our everyday lives as well as within specific fields such as business, environmental policy and medicine, among others. You’ll take an introduction to the major schools of ethical theory before diving into courses on applied ethics and contemporary philosophies.

Event and Entertainment Management

School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

  • Event and Entertainment Management Minor

    Students interested in leadership positions within the global event and entertainment industry may wish to pursue a Minor in Event and Entertainment Management. Using theoretical and practical knowledge alongside learned management skills, this 18-credit minor can be completed in three semesters. You’ll learn to lead events such as digital media conferences, fairs, festivals, historical, cultural and educational exhibits, live performances, trade shows, and weddings. Students will acquire a foundation in the industry that will allow them to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to event management situations they may encounter in their professional careers.

  • Event and Entertainment Management Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Bolster your event planning skills and prepare for a future in the industry. Study with industry experts who have decades of experience in areas ranging from corporate learning events to major music festivals and nonprofit benefits. Externships provide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and apply what you’ve learned in the classroom.

     

    Available as a minor

Exercise and Sport Science

College of Public Health

Facilities Management

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Facilities Management Major

    Learn how to ensure buildings’ functionality by integrating people, place, process and technology. Students who choose this degree program may pursue facility management certification after entering into the profession. 

Fibers and Material Studies

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Fibers and Material Studies Major

    Explore materials in a contemporary context that considers through the practice of studio art issues of gender, multiculturalism, sexuality, technological advancement and more. Examine the relationships between the material, the maker and the process, as well as the critical role that cloth and fiber processes play in a global economic marketplace. Students in this major access state-of-the-art equipment and studio spaces.

    Concentrations
    • art education

Film

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

Film and Media Arts

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

  • Film and Media Arts Major

    Develop creative and technical skills in audio, film, new media and video and in the theoretical understanding of film and culture through the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film and Media Arts. Gain a technical foundation to prepare for a career in film by choosing a concentration, explore the cultural significance and history of film and media arts, or take a broader approach to your studies with a general degree. Sophomores can enroll in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) version of the program, which focuses more on creative expression.

    Concentrations
    • producing
    • screen studies
    • cinematography
    • post production
  • Film and Media Arts Major

    Gain an arts-based film and video education that highlights creative expression through the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film and Media Arts. Learn to conceptualize and craft creative work that is informed by personal vision, research and scholarship. BFA students may choose a concentration, which provides more specialized studies in the creative aspects of filmmaking and media arts.  This degree is also available as a Bachelor of Arts (BA), which offers a broader approach to Film and Media Arts.

    Concentrations
    • media arts
    • screenwriting
    • directing
    • animation and media arts

Finance

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Finance Major

    Learn to apply financial principles and methodologies to real-world situations, and develop a network that comprises industry leaders, world-class researchers and successful alumni. Students will learn the language of investment while exploring the interconnected world of financial systems. 

Financial Planning

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Financial Planning Major

    Gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a financial professional who helps individuals grow, manage and protect their assets. Prepare to analyze and anticipate clients’ needs with a fundamental understanding of strategies for retirement planning, income tax and estate planning, insurance, investment allocation, and employee benefits planning. 

Forensic Chemistry

College of Science and Technology

  • Forensic Chemistry Major

    Build a strong foundation in analytical chemistry, biology and criminal justice with the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry. In this 123-credit undergraduate program, students develop advanced lab skills using professional instrumentation, apply scientific methods to real-world investigations, and explore the ethical and legal standards that guide forensic work. With opportunities to conduct original research and connect with local labs and law enforcement agencies, students graduate prepared for a career in forensic science or for continued study in chemistry, forensic science or law. 

Forensic Psychology

College of Liberal Arts

  • Forensic Psychology Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Immerse yourself in the study of criminal behavior and the psychological impacts within the justice system. Gain specialized knowledge in forensic psychology through a blend of core and elective courses, preparing for diverse career paths and advanced studies. Develop critical thinking and practical skills, enabling effective application of psychological principles in legal contexts.

French

College of Liberal Arts

  • French Major

    Study the many forms and facets of the French language throughout its history as a global parlance and its effect on cultures around the world. Gain written and oral proficiency in French as you study the art, history and media of one or more Francophone cultures. 

  • French Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Strengthen your linguistic and cultural proficiency by taking a series of French courses. The certificate is particularly suited to students interested in pursuing a business career in a francophone area, as it includes specific coursework on spoken and written vocabulary, idioms and cultural aspects helpful for business professionals.

Fundamentals of Physics

College of Science and Technology

  • Fundamentals of Physics Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Demonstrate quantitative and modeling skills as you deepen your knowledge of the basic principles of physics. Learn to analyze physical systems, including data and error analysis. This 12-credit certificate includes subject matter such as coordinate systems, single and multivariate calculus, and vector algebra. Upon completion, graduates of this program will stand out amongst other applicants in their job market. 

Fundamentals of Programming

College of Science and Technology

Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies

College of Liberal Arts

  • Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies Major

    Focus on gender and sexuality as an issue of individual identity and social cohesion in the U.S. and beyond. Learn the foundations of social science theories and methods in parallel with the lexicon of feminist and gender studies literature that explores our past and present understanding of gender in culture, politics and society. 

  • Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Designed for students majoring outside of the College of Liberal Arts, this certificate will prepare you for a career path oriented towards gender, sexuality and women’s studies. Study the central institutions of gender, including family, sexuality and love. Synthesize a variety of critical perspectives with special consideration of class and race among women in American society and third world nations. In addition to classroom work, you’ll also have the opportunity to complete fieldwork in a public or private agency whose mission includes women’s advocacy.

General Business Studies

Fox School of Business and Management

  • General Business Studies Minor

    Geared toward non-business students, this minor helps you to gain a broad base of foundational business knowledge. Courses focus on key high-level concepts in macroeconomics, marketing, and organizational management without digging too deep into quantitative work.

General Science and Mathematics with Teaching

College of Science and Technology

  • General Science and Mathematics with Teaching Major

    Develop a deep, interdisciplinary understanding of science and mathematics while obtaining the skills and knowledge necessary to teach. Explore the topics needed to support secondary instruction in science and mathematics, including calculus, geometry, statistics, chemistry, biology, physics, geology and astronomy. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for the Instructional I teaching certification. 

General Science and Technology with Teaching

College of Science and Technology

  • General Science and Technology with Teaching Major

    Acquire a strong foundation in the traditional disciplines of science and technology while developing the skills to effectively teach the curriculum in secondary schools. In this program, you’ll learn how to evaluate both theoretical and real-life quantitative data through laboratory investigation, scientific methodology, and the study of science history and models. Students practice designing and delivering inquiry-based science and technology lessons and courses, setting them up for success to become future teachers in high school settings.

General Science with Teaching

College of Science and Technology

  • General Science with Teaching Major

    Develop skills and tools in the natural sciences while training to teach them to others. Focus on teaching methods and designing lessons while completing the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science, and take the Praxis exam to teach in secondary education environments. 

General Studies

University College

  • Bachelor of General Studies (BGS)

    Gain critical thinking skills, effective communication abilities and interdisciplinary knowledge to prepare for a wide variety of careers. Available through Temple’s University College, students in this bachelor’s program can customize their degree through a combination of existing minors and/or certificates, or a cross-disciplinary array of coursework within available focus areas. This program is designed for adult students with prior college and transferable credit and at least three years of work experience.

Genomic Medicine

College of Science and Technology

  • Genomic Medicine Major

    Develop a thorough understanding of human DNA and its role in development and disease. Gain a foundation in the life sciences that emphasizes the medical relevance of genomics, evolutionary biology and informatics. Prepare for entry to medical school.

    Concentrations
    • premedicine
  • Genomic Medicine Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Learn to tackle human disease with an evolutionary perspective. Leverage current advancements in genomics and computational biology to build innovative interdisciplinary solutions and advance research in the field. Designed for maximum flexibility, the certificate is ideal for students with varying backgrounds and interests, from medicine and public health to technology.

Geographic Information Systems

College of Liberal Arts

Geography and Urban Studies

College of Liberal Arts

Geology

College of Science and Technology

  • Geology Major

    Delve into the biological, chemical and physical processes of Earth, from the past to the far future, and our species’ place in it. Explore climate change, energy resources and natural planetary forces and prepare for postgraduate study or careers in development, policy, and research. Geology is offered as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. 

German

College of Liberal Arts

  • German Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Study German language and culture, with an emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Take an advanced German for business course, which focuses on navigating current economics and business issues in German-speaking countries. Learn specialized business vocabulary and the fundamentals of particular issues including German unification, the European Union, and transportation and infrastructure.

German Language and Cultural Studies

College of Liberal Arts

Glass

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Glass Major

    Learn glass blowing, casting, flameworking, fusing and kiln working. Due to the complex nature of materials and processes involved in glass works, the curriculum for this studio art major incorporates aspects of chemistry, kiln and furnace design and construction, and state-of-the-art technology. Use a wide range of materials and methods that are applied in both traditional and contemporary contexts in the arts.

    Concentrations
    • art education

Global Communication and Media Arts

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Global Communication and Media Arts Minor

    Expand your education in the communication arts and media production field across Temple’s international campuses. Available to students in any major, you will immerse yourself in international experiences that broaden your intercultural competencies and prepare you for career opportunities that span the globe. Students pursuing the minor complete at least nine of the 18–20 required credits at either of Temple’s campuses in Japan or Rome, providing them with the unique and transformative opportunity to foster intellectual curiosity and creative expression. 

Global Health

College of Public Health

  • Global Health Minor

    Develop a basic understanding of health issues, related health policies and health informatics technology on a global scale. Learn from multidisciplinary experts and gain the knowledge necessary to pursue a professional career in the global public health field, including health services, research or teaching across many sectors.

Global Studies

College of Liberal Arts

  • Global Studies Major

    Address key issues facing humanity around the world, and elect to focus on economy, security or cultures. 

    Concentrations
    • global economy
    • global security
    • global cultures
    • latin american studies

Graphic and Interactive Design

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Graphic and Interactive Design Major

    Learn how to develop design concepts through both traditional design foundations and advanced digital skills. Gain the creative and technical expertise needed to thrive in today’s diverse design industries through a dynamic curriculum that spans branding, typography, motion design and interactive media. Hands-on learning and personalized mentorship ensure graduates are prepared for a range of professional opportunities. 

    Concentrations
    • art education

Health Information Management

College of Public Health

Health Policy and Management

College of Public Health

  • Health Policy and Management Minor

    Students in all majors who are interested in creating and implementing real-world ideas that aid in the betterment of public health-related initiatives across the country may choose to pursue this 18-credit minor. The Health Policy and Management Minor provides an understanding of the ethical foundations, financial intricacies and organizational structures of the U.S. healthcare system and teaches students how to apply that knowledge outside the classroom. Learn management principles, leadership skills, and the ability to analyze and advocate health policies, as well as how to communicate them to diverse audiences.

Health Professions

College of Public Health

Health Research

College of Liberal Arts

Health Studies

College of Public Health

  • Health Studies Major

    Evaluate and understand the importance of environmental, ethical, political and social issues to the provision of health services. Compare and contrast the approaches to promoting, maintaining or restoring health from the perspectives of various health professions. Tailor your degree to your interests through a specific focus in areas such as health information management, psychology, public health and more.

Healthcare Management

Fox School of Business and Management

Hip Hop Dance and Culture

Boyer College of Music and Dance

  • Hip Hop Dance and Culture Minor

    Strengthen your creative, improvisation and self-advocacy skills through a combination of theoretical and practical studies of hip-hop that will prepare you to enter the commercial dance industry. Learn about the impact hip-hop has had on social concepts, including African American heritage and values, cultural appropriation, and race. All levels of dance ability and experience are welcome.

Historic Preservation

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Historic Preservation Major

    Learn to research and apply architectural and historical knowledge to the preservation of historic buildings. Build the skills to advocate for and recruit community support of such efforts. Study in Philadelphia, where key buildings from the Colonial and Revolutionary War eras are still standing. 

  • Historic Preservation Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Develop your knowledge of architectural history and gain an overview of the historic preservation field. Certificate students will work on projects that address current issues of historic preservation in contextual settings. The Certificate in Historic Preservation is available to all undergraduate degree students, except students in the Architecture major or the Historic Preservation major.

History

College of Liberal Arts

  • History Major

    Prepare for the future by understanding the implications of the past. Specialize in the cultural, economic, ethnic, gender, political or social aspects of American, European or non-Western history. This program is a common foundation for future study of business, education, government, law and academic specialties. 

Horticultural Therapy

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Horticulture

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Horticulture Major

    This associate of science degree is completed in two years. Learn installation and management techniques, landscape plant material, and theory, and gain valuable hands-on experience. Prepare for a career in the rapidly expanding horticultural industry. A basic understanding of the art and science of growing and handling a variety of plants, combined with a knowledge of basic design, will equip you for a wide range of jobs. 

  • Horticulture Major

    This bachelor of science degree focuses on the full range of the landscape process, including design, installation, management of urban and suburban landscapes, and plant production. Learn about the relationships among horticulture, natural ecological and technology processes, and develop a responsible horticultural approach toward the environment. 

Human Development and Community Engagement

College of Education and Human Development

  • Human Development and Community Engagement Major

    Build a solid foundation in child development, intercultural communication, organization leadership, research methods and urban education, with an emphasis on service outside the classroom. Gain hands-on experience through a yearlong internship to understand the cognitive, physical and social development of children, particularly in urban communities. 

    Concentrations
    • community education
    • nonprofit management and social entrepreneurship
    • applied behavior analysis
    • human services
    • no concentration

Human Resource Management

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Human Resource Management Major

    Understand the social and professional dynamics of human behavior in the workplace. Learn the details of compensation, hiring, recruitment, training and other essential functions necessary for mastering the “people side” of any organization. 

Illustration and Emerging Media

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Illustration and Emerging Media Major

    Transform your passion for visual storytelling into a dynamic career with the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and Emerging Media. This program combines traditional artistic techniques with contemporary digital technologies, offering an interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares students for diverse opportunities in illustration.

    Concentrations
    • art education

Industrial and Systems Engineering

College of Engineering

Information Science and Technology

College of Science and Technology

  • Information Science and Technology Major

    Combine design, mathematics, networks, programming, software systems analysis and more while learning the technology of information systems. Perform extensive laboratory work to become experienced with the fundamental concepts in computing. Information Science and Technology is also offered as a Bachelor of Arts (BA), which requires fewer advanced science courses. 

Information Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Fox School of Business and Management

Integrative Genetics and Genomics

College of Science and Technology

  • Integrative Genetics and Genomics Major

    Combine cutting-edge genetics and molecular biology education with hands-on research opportunities and career-focused coursework. Prepare for a future in genetic counseling, biotechnology, research or medicine with a strong selection of courses in various subfields of genomics, from behavioral genetics to computational genomics.  

Interdisciplinary German Studies

College of Liberal Arts

  • Interdisciplinary German Studies Major

    Geared toward students who are interested in German cultural studies, this interdisciplinary degree provides a foundation in history, culture and German as a foreign language. Cultural studies courses explore topics such as film, German minorities and cultural identities, and race, gender, and, sexuality in the Weimar era. Students can take up to two courses taught in English outside of the department to fulfill their requirements.

International Business

Fox School of Business and Management

  • International Business Major

    Develop the skills and gain the experience that will prepare you for a career in today’s global economy. Learn about the dynamics of globalization and interconnected marketplaces. 

    Concentrations
    • international supply chain management transportation and logistics
    • international economics
    • international finance
    • international marketing
    • international sales and business development
    • international entrepreneurship

International Communication

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • International Communication Minor

    Students in the International Communication Concentration (ICC) acquire a theoretical and practical education in international and intercultural communication and media. A unique opportunity for Klein students, this program allows you to obtain skills and knowledge in cultural sensitivity and intercultural communication by reflecting on your own cultural lens. Students participating in the ICC program are enlightened about various perspectives through an internationally and interculturally oriented curriculum. The program is offered on our domestic campuses, but students can supplement some coursework while studying abroad. 

Italian

College of Liberal Arts

  • Italian Major

    Learn to speak Italian and absorb the social and cultural imprints of Italy upon the world. Build proficiency in spoken and written Italian through exercises, literature and music while preparing for a career in business, education, government or tourism. 

  • Italian Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Take a series of Italian language courses to advance your reading, writing and speaking skills. A course focused specifically on business vocabulary will prepare you to handle transactions and build a successful practice in the context of an international business environment.

Italian Studies

College of Liberal Arts

  • Italian Studies Major

    Form a deep understanding of Italian culture through a curriculum that emphasizes art, film, history, language, literature, media and music. You’ll also study Italian as a second language and master reading, writing and speaking skills.

Japanese

College of Liberal Arts

Jazz Arranging

Boyer College of Music and Dance

Jazz Improvisation

Boyer College of Music and Dance

Jazz Piano

Boyer College of Music and Dance

Jazz Studies Composition

Boyer College of Music and Dance

Jazz Studies Performance

Boyer College of Music and Dance

  • Jazz Studies Performance Major

    With an emphasis on ensemble opportunities and improvisation, prepare to perform, record and tour. Students take four years of private lessons with a jazz instructor and courses in acoustics, arranging, aural skills, the business of music, computers in musical applications, conducting and improvisation. 

    Concentrations
    • clarinet
    • bassoon
    • percussion
    • oboe
    • violin
    • tuba
    • double bass
    • voice
    • harp
    • guitar
    • trumpet
    • french horn
    • piano
    • flute
    • euphonium
    • saxophone
    • cello
    • trombone
    • viola

Jazz Voice

Boyer College of Music and Dance

Journalism

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Journalism Major

    Become a multifaceted, multimedia journalist, and hone the skills necessary to work in today’s newsrooms: reporting and writing, video production, and web design. Graduate prepared to work online, in print, on radio and on TV.

    Concentrations
    • international communication

Journalism, Society and Culture

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

Kinesiology

College of Public Health

  • Kinesiology Major

    The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology prepares students to enter a variety of jobs in the fitness and wellness, health promotion, and physical activity fields.

Landscape Architecture

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Landscape Architecture Major

    Learn how to plan the appropriate use of land and design built environments based on an understanding of natural and cultural site characteristics, human need, and sound artistic and technical ability. The scope of landscape architecture includes land use, site design and urban planning at all scales. 

    Concentrations
    • horticulture

Landscape Plants

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Landscape Studies

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Language and Cross-Cultural Communication

College of Liberal Arts

Latin American Studies

College of Liberal Arts

Latino Media

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Latino Media Minor

    Learn the skills necessary to pursue careers within Latino communities and societies in areas including media studies and production, intercultural communication, journalism, advertising, and strategic communications. Offered as a collaboration between the Klein College of Media and Communication and the College of Liberal Arts, this 18-credit minor is open to students across all schools and colleges at Temple. Through the coursework, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the role and impact of media and communication in Latino communities. 

Law and the American Criminal Justice System

College of Liberal Arts

Law Enforcement, Homeland Security and Public Safety

College of Liberal Arts

Leadership

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Leadership Minor

    Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead individuals, organizations and teams while exploring how leadership is more than just a position. Learn to successfully lead at any professional level through effective communication, ethical decision-making and positive change. 

Leadership and Military Science

College of Education and Human Development

Legal Studies

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Legal Studies Major

    Combine the study of business and law through a program that prepares students for success in professional studies or work directly after graduation. This program is ideal for future law school or MBA program applicants—it includes practical elements from the legal process and the business world. 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender

College of Liberal Arts

Liberal Studies

College of Liberal Arts

  • Liberal Studies Major

    This program is ideal if you require flexibility in your course work, major and schedule. Design your own plan of study in the liberal arts with a concentration in humanities or social science, transfer to a major or choose a concentration as your academic goals evolve. 

Linguistics

College of Public Health

Management Consulting

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Management Consulting Minor

    Developed in close collaboration with industry partners, this minor helps you to develop key business communication and critical thinking skills while preparing for a career in consulting. Experiential learning is incorporated into each course, and many professors are industry professionals who are active practitioners in their fields. This, along with a fresh lineup of guest speakers each semester, ensures that courses are relevant, and helps you to gain access to hiring firms as a student. 

Management Information Systems

Fox School of Business and Management

Marketing

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Marketing Major

    Understand how companies and services make decisions and identify their clients’ needs through psychology and economics. This program combines the qualitative skills of design and sales with the hard science of profit and risk, preparing students for careers in advertising, marketing, product design and more.

Mathematical Economics

College of Liberal Arts

  • Mathematical Economics Major

    Use mathematical approaches, from probability mechanics to statistical analysis, to solve problems and address issues of economics. Build a foundation of the most common and useful tools of theoretical and applied mathematics, while learning the context of economics and financial data. ​

College of Science and Technology

  • Mathematical Economics Major

    Form a deeper understanding of the mathematical approach to economics with coursework focused on calculus, econometrics, microeconomic principles and numerical analysis. Develop the critical thinking skills necessary to pursue advanced graduate study in accounting, economics, finance and other related disciplines. 

Mathematics

College of Science and Technology

  • Mathematics Major

    Master the most adaptable science with a program that ties theoretical equations and real-life quantitative data with the scientific and everyday applications of mathematics. Learn to synthesize new ideas and concepts, and gain an advantage in a competitive world. 

Mathematics and Computer Science

College of Science and Technology

Mathematics and Computer Science with Teaching

College of Science and Technology

Mathematics and Physics

College of Science and Technology

  • Mathematics and Physics Major

    Combine the essential principles of physics and mathematics in this challenging interdisciplinary program. Gain observation and problem-solving skills related to physical and mathematical forces while preparing for careers in academic research, the private sector, policy and more.

Mathematics and Technology with Teaching

College of Science and Technology

Mathematics with Teaching

College of Science and Technology

Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering Major

    Investigate what makes things work, and learn to solve engineering problems with physical solutions. Pursue open-ended problem-solving using mathematical and scientific processes for a career in industries ranging from product design, manufacturing, materials to automotive and many others.

    Concentrations
    • cooperative education program
    • no concentration

Mechanical Engineering Technology

College of Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering Technology Major

    Acquire advanced training as an applied mechanical engineering practitioner. Learn to bridge the gap between engineering design and actual production operations through hands-on laboratory experiences. Develop skills to design systems, components or processes, meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems.

Media Arts

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

Media Studies and Production

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Media Studies and Production Major

    Learn all facets of media studies and production, including appearing on air, becoming a producer, editing sound and video, executing camerawork, launching your own company, lighting productions and studios, and more. Pursue fields such as television, radio, music, videography and podcasting.

    Concentrations
    • media analysis
    • international communication
    • media business
    • media production

Metals, Jewelry, CAD-CAM

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Metals, Jewelry, CAD-CAM Major

    In this studio art program, you will learn to design jewelry and objects of both beauty and utility using state-of-the-art tools and materials—and learn how to make a living doing so. Using materials that range from aluminum and bronze to gold, silver, modern titanium and plastics, students create bracelets, earrings, furniture, pins, rings, toys, and other functional objects and products.

    Concentrations
    • art education

Middle Grades Education

College of Education and Human Development

  • Middle Grades Education Major

    Choose a single or dual concentration and learn how to instill the academic and social skills middle grade students need to excel in high school and beyond. Gain a deep understanding of this age group’s mindset, and work with students early and often through a variety of field work. 

    Concentrations
    • science
    • social studies
    • mathematics and science
    • mathematics and language arts
    • mathematics
    • language arts
    • science and language arts
    • no concentration

Mobile Application Development

College of Science and Technology

  • Mobile Application Development Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Mobile devices have become an ever-present tool in our lives, helping us communicate and navigate our world. In this undergraduate certificate program, students conceptualize, build and test complex applications for mobile devices. You’ll learn how to work in teams to incorporate software design, use hardware debugging tools and apply user-interaction principles while programming your applications. Due to increasing demand for programmers proficient in mobile software development, graduates of the program should experience increased marketability in the field.

Music

Boyer College of Music and Dance

  • Music Major

    Prepare for such fields as communications, the computer software industry, library science, the publishing industry, and other new and diverse areas of the music profession. Applicants must arrange to take musicianship examinations before qualifying for admission to the program. 

  • Music Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Take a variety of courses in theory and performance topics to enhance your musicianship. Depending on your track (A or B), you may focus on historical music genres from antiquity and baroque through the Renaissance, or more modern styles, specifically pop and jazz music in the American context.

Music Education

Boyer College of Music and Dance

  • Music Education Major

    Learn to teach music through a sequence of coursework, skills refinement and experience in urban and suburban educational settings. Hone the skills needed to qualify for Pennsylvania state certification of K–12 public school music teachers and successful entry into the teaching profession. 

    Concentrations
    • euphonium
    • saxophone
    • harp
    • bassoon
    • clarinet
    • violin
    • classical guitar
    • trumpet
    • percussion
    • french horn
    • cello
    • piano
    • viola
    • trombone
    • harpsichord
    • voice
    • oboe
    • tuba
    • double bass
    • flute

Music Education Jazz

Boyer College of Music and Dance

  • Music Education Jazz Major

    Learn to teach jazz through a sequence of coursework, experience and skills refinement in urban and suburban educational settings. Hone the skills needed to qualify for Pennsylvania state certification of K–12 public school music teachers and successful entry into the teaching profession. 

    Concentrations
    • trombone
    • violin
    • voice
    • euphonium
    • clarinet
    • guitar
    • tuba
    • trumpet
    • oboe
    • percussion
    • bassoon
    • harp
    • french horn
    • flute
    • viola
    • piano
    • cello
    • double bass
    • saxophone

Music History

Boyer College of Music and Dance

  • Music History Major

    Study all periods of music from a broad cultural perspective, with an emphasis on performance practice and the development of musical form and style. This program emphasizes an analytical and historical approach to the study of music and the development of scholarly research skills. 

    Concentrations
    • violin
    • french horn
    • trombone
    • flute
    • cello
    • clarinet
    • trumpet
    • oboe
    • percussion
    • saxophone
    • piano
    • viola
    • harp
    • harpsichord
    • double bass
    • voice
    • bassoon
    • tuba
    • euphonium
    • classical guitar
  • Music History Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Acquire a thorough understanding of the history, style and musical forms from antiquity through the early romantic period. You’ll participate in music analysis and listening assignments to produce essays and research papers.

Music Performance

Boyer College of Music and Dance

  • Music Performance Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Expand your performance skills with this undergraduate certificate, which is geared toward Music Technology majors. The certificate program allows students to expand their performance skills through weekly in-studio assessments with industry professionals that culminate in an end-of-semester recital. Performance skills will be recorded on your transcript at the time of graduation. Upon completion, you will have gained valuable experience necessary for career opportunities in the music industry. 

Music Technology

Boyer College of Music and Dance

  • Music Technology Major

    Fuse musical skill and technological knowledge to create works and pursue employment or graduate education in composition, editing and publishing, performance, production, recording and editing, software and hardware development, and systems design, as well as audio fields such as concert and event recording and editing, films and TV, games and more.

    Concentrations
    • interdisciplinary studies
  • Music Technology Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Gain the tools to understand and use the contemporary technology behind audio production. Study sound recording, editing, and film and video analysis among other topics. You’ll gain the expertise to enter the audio industry in a variety of roles, including as an audio engineer, music producer, or post-production expert among others.

Music Theory

Boyer College of Music and Dance

Music Theory Jazz

Boyer College of Music and Dance

  • Music Theory Jazz Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Gain a solid groundwork in music theory, focusing on jazz. Three theory courses build on each other and explore topics like modal counterpoint, two-part writing and tonal harmony. Study contemporary music, including atonality, twelve-tone and other current techniques. Perform practical exercises like writing original second parts to given melodies and analyzing music literature excerpts.

Music Therapy

Boyer College of Music and Dance

  • Music Therapy Major

    Prepare for entry-level clinical positions in music therapy, and become eligible to take the national examination of the Certification Board for Music Therapists. 

    Concentrations
    • trombone
    • viola
    • clarinet
    • percussion
    • voice
    • oboe
    • flute
    • bassoon
    • trumpet
    • double bass
    • harp
    • harpsichord
    • euphonium
    • cello
    • violin
    • saxophone
    • tuba
    • piano
    • french horn
    • classical guitar

Music Therapy Jazz

Boyer College of Music and Dance

  • Music Therapy Jazz Major

    Prepare for entry-level clinical positions in music therapy with an emphasis on jazz, and become eligible to take the national examination of the Certification Board for Music Therapists.

    Concentrations
    • french horn
    • piano
    • clarinet
    • trumpet
    • bassoon
    • double bass
    • percussion
    • guitar
    • cello
    • euphonium
    • tuba
    • trombone
    • saxophone
    • flute
    • voice
    • viola
    • violin
    • oboe

Musical Theater

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

  • Musical Theater Major

    Train to become a versatile “triple-threat” artist and develop the skills and tools necessary for a life as a theater professional through this Bachelor of Fine Arts program. Immerse yourself in the artistry, genre and history of musical theater, while sharpening your technical skills in voice and dance.

Native Perennial Garden Design

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Natural Sciences

College of Science and Technology

  • Natural Sciences Minor

    Gain a fundamental understanding of biology, chemistry, geology or physics. Students learn to communicate scientific research through electronic media, speaking and writing, as well as how to process and evaluate real-world and theoretical quantitative data.

  • Natural Sciences Major

    Study the sciences through a program that combines foundations in biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics and more.

    Concentrations
    • chemistry
    • biology
    • earth + environmental sciences
    • physics
    Available as a minor

Neuroscience

College of Liberal Arts

  • Neuroscience Major

    Discover an interdisciplinary field that examines the source of cognition and feeling. This program draws coursework from multiple schools and departments to cover degenerative diseases, molecular genetics, neural development, and other functions and issues of human neural networks. 

College of Science and Technology

Neuroscience Research

College of Liberal Arts

  • Neuroscience Research Minor

    Deepen your expertise with coursework focused on basic, cellular/molecular and behavioral neuroscience and research techniques. Develop your own interests with two semester of independent study in this minor that will give you the opportunity to pursue a neuroscience research project of your choosing.

Nursing

College of Public Health

  • Nursing Major

    Prepare for a career in nursing through academic and clinical coursework grounded in nursing science and related biological sciences, social sciences and the arts. Highly qualified faculty instill in students a sense of responsibility to underserved communities. 

  • Nursing Major

    This is an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program. Designed for those who have already obtained a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, the program provides you with the extensive knowledge, skills and experience required to become a registered nurse over the course of 16 months.

Nutrition

College of Public Health

  • Nutrition Minor

    The Nutrition Minor is designed for students interested in understanding food, where it comes from, and how it affects health. Students in the minor develop knowledge and skills that supplement their major, and that are helpful for improving overall health in individuals and communities.

Orchestral Music

Boyer College of Music and Dance

Organizational Leadership

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Organizational Leadership Minor

    This minor is open to students in both the Fox Business School and the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management. Courses supplement core technical competencies like accounting and macroeconomic principles with key organizational and interpersonal leadership skills. Learn to think and act in ways that support a strong leadership style and benefit the interests of multiple organizational stakeholders.

Painting

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Painting Major

    Become a part of the working world of art, prepare for a career in studio practice and hone a variety of techniques while developing your personal vision. You will have opportunities to show your work and learn from diverse faculty who are scholars and practicing artists.

    Concentrations
    • art education

Paleontology

College of Science and Technology

  • Paleontology Minor

    Discover Earth’s long history of life through diverse perspectives to understand the history, present condition and future directions of Earth’s biosphere with the Paleontology Minor. Drawing on coursework in biology and earth and environmental science, this interdisciplinary minor helps students build a foundational understanding of how fossils form, what they reveal about extinct life and how geological processes shape our interpretation of evolutionary patterns. Open to all majors, the minor provides valuable context for students interested in fields like ecology, geoscience, environmental science and science education. 

Performance

Boyer College of Music and Dance

  • Performance Major

    Whether you are a keyboardist or a vocalist, develop your ability to perform solo, in an ensemble or as an accompanist through rigorous private instruction and regular performance. 

    Concentrations
    • cello
    • saxophone
    • clarinet
    • harpsichord
    • french horn
    • tuba
    • piano
    • double bass
    • percussion
    • bassoon
    • viola
    • voice
    • flute
    • trumpet
    • violin
    • trombone
    • harp
    • oboe
    • euphonium
    • classical guitar

Performing Arts

Boyer College of Music and Dance

Pharmaceutical Sciences

School of Pharmacy

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences Major

    The Pharmaceutical Sciences program in the School of Pharmacy prepares students to lead in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and pursue professional degree programs and post-graduate research. You will choose from one of three concentrations—manufacturing and manufacturing compliance, marketing and sales, pre-pharmacy, and research—to further hone your expertise and graduate ready to meet the demand for trained professionals in these areas. Pre-pharmacy is an early assurance program offering a pathway to the PharmD for those students who want to pursue a career as a pharmacist. Students can also choose to graduate with a BS in pharmaceutical sciences.

    Concentrations
    • research
    • prepharmacy
    • manufacturing and manufacturing compliance
    • marketing and sales

Philosophy

College of Liberal Arts

  • Philosophy Major

    Study the nature of reality and intention that provides the foundation for all of humanity’s intellectual and social progress. This program grounds students in basic issues in the arts, professions and sciences, and prepares future law school graduates with a specialized curriculum. 

Photography

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Photography Major

    Examine both the art and science of photography, as well as its history and contemporary critical trends and theories. This program emphasizes photographic processes as a fine art medium and  gives students the opportunity to perfect alternative techniques—such as gum printing, hand-applied emulsions that are light-sensitive, platinum printing and other historical practices—while exploring contemporary photo processes in one of the finest digital labs in the U.S. 

    Concentrations
    • art education

Physics

College of Science and Technology

  • Physics Major

    In this Bachelor of Science program, you’ll learn about the universe, from the subatomic to the supergalactic, with a degree applicable to business, development, education, law and research. Gain a mastery of physics’ application to communications, product development, scientific discovery and everyday life. Physics is offered as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. 

Physics with Teaching

College of Science and Technology

Political Economy

College of Liberal Arts

Political Science

College of Liberal Arts

  • Political Science Major

    Gain a full understanding of politics within the U.S. government, international relations and the underlying theories of the choices and actions of states. Explore the history and structure of political behavior, governments and policies, and develop the skills to research or participate in the political process. 

Portuguese

College of Liberal Arts

  • Portuguese Minor

    Develop your skills in Portuguese with an 18-credit minor and increase your job credentials. Acquire fluency in Portuguese through language, cultural and elective courses of your choosing that explore the rich Luso-Brazilian, African, Latin American and Lusophone worlds such as soccer, samba, poetry, martial arts, politics and international business.

Printmaking

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Printmaking Major

    Explore a wide range of concepts and techniques and focus on career development. Students first learn the fundamentals of the four printmaking disciplines (intaglio, lithography, relief and silkscreen) before exploring at least two of them in depth. Advanced projects include color, photo processes, large-scale printing, installation and digital printmaking. 

    Concentrations
    • art education

Professional Writing

College of Liberal Arts

Psychology

College of Liberal Arts

  • Psychology Major

    Journey to the origins of human cognition and behavior with a program combining the physical and social indicators of communities, disorders and interactions. Gain access to numerous learning experiences, from laboratory research to local clinics, and specialized programs for future graduate students in business, law, medical and advanced research. 

Public Health

College of Public Health

  • Public Health Minor

    Deepen your understanding of a broad range of public health concerns. Explore approaches to healthcare access, preventative care and health behavior interventions with a focus on improving the health status and quality of life for all individuals. 

  • Public Health Major

    With the Bachelor of Science in Public Health, play a critical role in creating and evaluating programs that could revolutionize community and population health.

    Available as a minor

Public Relations

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Public Relations Major

    Advance your communication and ethical decision-making skills to build ongoing, mutually beneficial relationships between various types of organizations and their target audiences. Learn to identify audience wants and needs, measure audience response to organizational messages, and manage public relations strategies that evolve as organizations grow in an ever-changing environment.

    Concentrations
    • international communication

Quantum Materials Science

College of Science and Technology

  • Quantum Materials Science Major

    Place yourself at the interface of applied mathematics, computation, chemistry, information science and physics, while developing an understanding of the far-reaching capabilities of material science. Bridge the divide to applied sciences through innovation and technology applications and explore both laboratory work and theoretical and computational research.

Real Estate

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Real Estate Major

    Develop the ability to analyze real estate investment opportunities and implement the risk-management strategies to capitalize on them. This program focuses on an understanding of real estate markets and the specifics of legal real estate transactions for future market analysts, brokers and specialists. 

Recreational Therapy

College of Public Health

  • Recreational Therapy Minor

    The Recreational Therapy Minor is designed to prepare students to meet the eligibility requirements for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification exam. Recreational therapy faculty in the College of Public Health are current leaders in the field, and the program emphasizes opportunities for students to participate in fieldwork placements with nationally certified recreation therapists and community partners. The program offers a non-certification track option for those students who wish to pursue an advanced degree in recreational therapy, equivalency path to certification or related careers in the field.  

  • Recreational Therapy Major

    The Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy prepares you to become a recreational therapist trained to work in a range of health care environments.

    Available as a minor

Religion

College of Liberal Arts

  • Religion Major

    Combine a classical liberal arts education with a global familiarity of major faiths and covenants, from the ancient origins of Judeo-Christian sects to the modern practices of Asian and African religions. Round out your understanding of religion and faith-based thought while honing your analytical, intellectual and interpersonal skills. 

Risk Management and Insurance

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Risk Management and Insurance Major

    Acquire the technical expertise and strategic vision necessary to manage the risks facing modern businesses. Learn the qualitative and quantitative skills required to understand the many dimensions of risk and help stakeholders respond with successful strategies. 

    Concentrations
    • healthcare risk management
    • managing human capital risk
    • managing corporate risk

Science and Technology Writing

College of Science and Technology

  • Science and Technology Writing Certificate (Undergraduate)

    At a time of accelerating scientific discovery and developing global challenges, learn and apply your communication skills to the world of science and technology. Students enrolled in this undergraduate certificate will compose, design and manage various avenues of scientific literacy for both private sectors and the general public. Completion of this certificate provides students interested in science, technology, engineering and math fields with a strong foundation upon which to build their careers.

Science, Technology and Society

Office of the Provost

  • Science, Technology and Society Minor

    Offered through Temple’s Honors Program, the 18-credit Minor in Science, Technology and Society is an interdisciplinary curriculum that explores the histories, institutions, practices, environmental impacts, ethical implications, and intellectual and technological achievements of science. Led by science, social science, humanities and communication studies faculty at Temple, the minor integrates coursework from across the university’s schools and colleges, and addresses topics such as how science and society inform each other and how scientific knowledge can address non-scientific problems. You’ll focus on one of four key areas (history and philosophy of science; health, the body and society; environment, infrastructure and society; or communication, science, technology and public policy) or customize coursework for your specific interests. 

Screen Studies

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

Sculpture

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Sculpture Major

    Develop your technical skills as an artist while learning critical discourse and theory and honing your knowledge of contemporary sculpture. This studio art program takes an open point of view to the practice of sculpture, with a solid emphasis on acquiring the practical skills necessary to build a lifelong career in art. It also emphasizes critical thinking in all aspects of the creative process. 

    Concentrations
    • art education

Secondary Education-English Education

College of Education and Human Development

Secondary Education-Math Education

College of Education and Human Development

  • Secondary Education-Math Education Major

    Learn and pass on invaluable problem-solving skills with mathematical fluency and the ability to interest young minds in the world of numbers and variables. Students take courses in both the College of Education and Human Development and the College of Science and Technology, in order to gain comprehensive subject knowledge. 

Secondary Education-Social Studies Education

College of Education and Human Development

Secondary Education-World Languages Education

College of Education and Human Development

Social Science Research

College of Liberal Arts

Social Work

School of Social Work

Sociology

College of Liberal Arts

  • Sociology Major

    Study human behavior in all of its forms through a wide-ranging program that analyzes the roles of culture, family, gender, globalization, politics and race. This program offers rigorous training in the theories and methods of social analysis in groups, institutions and entire societies. 

Sociology of Health

College of Liberal Arts

  • Sociology of Health Minor

    Specialize in health-related sociology with courses including medical sociology; the sociology of health and reproduction; race, science and medicine; sex and society; population studies; and urban health. Students develop a deeper understanding of how health and society interact within the context of individual and community experiences.

Spanish

College of Liberal Arts

  • Spanish Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Develop your Spanish reading, speaking and writing skills while opening up potential career opportunities in business, communication, government and social services. The certificate consists of six courses, ranging from introductory Spanish courses to more specialized language and cultural study.

  • Spanish Major

    Gain listening, reading, speaking and writing proficiency by learning Spanish culture, language and literature. Focus on becoming proficient for business, law, medicine, social services, or teaching or qualifying for advanced linguistic and literary studies. Accelerate your understanding through service learning and internship opportunities locally or abroad. 

Spanish and Latin American Studies for Business

College of Liberal Arts

Spanish and Latinx Studies for the Health and Human Services Professions

College of Liberal Arts

Spanish-English Translation and Interpretation

College of Liberal Arts

Special Education (Pre-K to 12)

College of Education and Human Development

  • Special Education (Pre-K to 12) Major

    Develop effective and practical instructional strategies for working with students with mild to severe disabilities in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten through grade 12 settings. Gain an appreciation and understanding of child and adolescent development and learning. Students acquire professional experience through fieldwork and a 12-week, full-time teaching assignment.

Speech, Language and Hearing Science

College of Public Health

Sport Management

School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Sports and Society

College of Liberal Arts

Sports Media

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Sports Media Major

    Gain the experience and expertise necessary for a successful career in sports media while studying in one of the largest media markets in the country. This undergraduate major is designed to help you form your professional pathway, and you’ll participate in real-world internships and opportunities that will set you apart in the field when you graduate.  

  • Sports Media Certificate (Undergraduate)

    Gain experience and expertise in the fields of advertising, communications, journalism, marketing, media and public relations that will enhance future employment opportunities in a variety of sports media fields. Develop a greater understanding of the coverage of sport as well as the cultural impact sport has on society.

Stage Management

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

Statistical Science and Data Analytics

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Statistical Science and Data Analytics Major

    Gain the quantitative knowledge to think with data by learning the basics of data management and statistical methods and theory. Learn programming and modern statistical languages and enter the workforce with your SAS Base Programming for SAS 9 certification. Develop a business-oriented perspective that will prepare you for a career in a high-demand field. 

Supply Chain Management

Fox School of Business and Management

  • Supply Chain Management Major

    Study how to streamline a business’ supply-side activities to maximize customer value and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Learn to forecast the availability of goods, materials and services while advising executives or preparing their projects. 

Sustainable Food Systems

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Technical Production and Management

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

  • Technical Production and Management Major

    Form the pathway for a career in theater production management, stage management and technical production, or prepare to pursue a master of fine arts degree. Courses focus on technical theater and stage management as a foundation for all hands-on theatrical production disciplines. All students complete a capstone course for real-world experience in technical direction, production management or stage management.

Theater

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

  • Theater Major

    Gain a solid foundation in theater, whether you want to act, design, direct, stage manage or teach. Students learn and create in a wide variety of classroom, production and studio environments.

    Concentrations
    • theater education
    • acting
    • design and production
    • directing

Theater and Community Engagement

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

Theater Education

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

Theory

Boyer College of Music and Dance

  • Theory Major

    Sharpen your listening and performance abilities through the study of analysis, counterpoint, ear training, harmony, keyboard and orchestration. This program prepares its students to be well-rounded, practical musicians, able to apply skills and knowledge to analysis, composition, performance, research and teaching. 

    Concentrations
    • viola
    • trombone
    • percussion
    • french horn
    • voice
    • classical guitar
    • cello
    • tuba
    • harpsichord
    • flute
    • euphonium
    • trumpet
    • saxophone
    • violin
    • piano
    • clarinet
    • double bass
    • harp
    • bassoon
    • oboe

Tourism and Hospitality Management

School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

User Experience and User Interface Design

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • User Experience and User Interface Design Major

    The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in User Experience and User Interface Design at Tyler School of Art and Architecture prepares students to create intuitive, user-centered digital interactions. By blending design aesthetics with a deep understanding of user behavior and technology, the program equips students with the skills to master UX/UI design, information architecture, and user research. With personalized mentorship and hands-on experience, graduates emerge ready to influence the future of digital products and enhance user satisfaction across diverse platforms.

    Concentrations
    • art education

Virtual Media Management

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Virtual Media Management Major

    Develop skills to excel in the remote workplace, from streaming on Twitch to managing teams for an international startup. Learn to communicate efficiently and effectively in virtual settings and adapt to continual changes in mediated environments. This undergraduate online or hybrid program addresses the cultural, interpersonal and organizational challenges of this increasingly typical way of working and prepares students to lead teams and manage media platforms across geographic borders and time zones. 

Visual Anthropology

College of Liberal Arts

  • Visual Anthropology Minor

    Deepen your understanding of how anthropologists use and study audiovisual media with courses examining film, television, photography and other forms of audiovisual expression. You’ll learn how to analyze media, especially within and across various cultural contexts, and grapple with the problem of how mass media reflects and influences people’s social worlds and everyday lives.

Visual Journalism

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

  • Visual Journalism Minor

    Learn how the field of journalism is impacted by visual media and is expanding beyond text-based media. In the Visual Journalism Minor, you’ll understand how images and videos are essential to news and the channels through which information is conveyed. Courses cover visual skills including photography, videography, graphic design and multimedia storytelling. Students in all majors will be prepared for careers across a variety of fields. 

Visual Studies

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

  • Visual Studies Major

    Develop skills as makers and thinkers by taking an equal ratio of studio and academic classes that foster critical awareness of how society is reflected through visual means in the 21st century. By creating and interpreting images from art, commercial imagery, film, photography and TV, students learn to analyze visual communication from a variety of sociological and theoretical viewpoints. 

Voice and Speech for the Actor

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts