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Academic Programs / Education College Of EducationFounded 1919
Mission Statement
Mission StatementThe College of Education at Temple University believes that education improves the lives of children and their families. By ensuring access to high-quality education and empowering all students with the tools they need to achieve, the education profession protects our democratic institutions and promotes social justice. The College of Education aims to play a critical role in promoting educational opportunity both locally and nationally. As a result of its strategic location in North Philadelphia and its long-term history of collaboration with the School District of Philadelphia, the College of Education is uniquely situated to impact educational practice in city schools. The preparation of teachers, administrators and other school professionals to improve the quality of education, especially in urban settings, remains a core activity of the college. College faculty conduct and promote research that addresses significant issues of national importance that have immediate practical applications. They investigate problems, evaluate strategic responses to those problems and provide evidence for new practice.
HistoryWhile the official date for the founding of the College of Education is usually given as 1919, the college has included teacher preparation as part of its curricula almost from its inception. It is clear from Temple's history that the unofficial founder of the college was Laura Carnell, who began a program for the preparation of kindergarten teachers as early as 1895. This preparation program was expanded into elementary and then secondary areas largely in response to the Philadelphia School District's decision that higher positions in the city's school system would be open only to those with a college degree. In response to this need, the college began offering two, three, and four-year programs to teachers, as well as extension work, day and evening courses, five days a week and on Saturday mornings. This intimate relationship between the college and the School District of Philadelphia characterizes almost all of the college's history. The college was one of the first institutions to schedule courses so that teachers could take them after school hours. Programs of graduate study at the master's level were introduced in 1923, with the Doctor of Education being first awarded in 1931. The first dean of the college was George Walk, who took over "Teachers College" in 1919 from Laura Carnell (the official name was changed to the "College of Education" in 1960). At present, there are three departments in the college: Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology in Education; Educational Leadership and Policy Studies; and Psychological Studies in Education. Historically, Temple's College of Education has had a significant impact on local and regional practice. It has always been the largest college of education in the region and one of the largest in the country. The college continues to be the major provider of teachers for the Philadelphia School District and for many suburban districts. Many principals and superintendents of the neighboring regions have received their degrees from Temple. Many of the school psychologists, counselors, educational researchers, and other education professionals have been prepared at Temple. In a very real sense, the College of Education has helped to shape the educational direction of the region.
AccreditationThe College of Education is an accredited member of the following organizations:
The College offers programs approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (P.D.E) that are designed for students seeking Instruction I certificates to teach in early childhood/elementary, middle-grades, or secondary settings. The undergraduate programs in the College of Education are designed to prepare students for careers in education, both in schools and in non-school settings. Secondary education programs require students to take extensive course work in a specific specialization area. The College also offers a major in Adult and Organizational Development designed for students who are interested in a career in education and training but who are not planning to pursue a conventional teacher certification track.
CandidacyStudents are admitted to Temple University and the College of Education; however, Pennsylvania law mandates that all students must be admitted into the Teacher Education Certification Program through an application process referred to as "Candidacy." Candidacy is required to progress through the later stages of the Teacher Education Certification program. Students cannot register for methods courses and the student teaching experience prior to advancing to Candidacy. To be approved for Candidacy, you must have ALL of the following successfully completed:
* All students, including transfer students, are strongly encouraged to complete their Praxis I exams prior to the beginning of their sophomore year to avoid delays in their anticipated graduation date.
ClearancesPre-Candidacy and methods education courses integrate field experience which is connected to coursework. Pennsylvania requires students to have the following four clearances prior to entering a school or other setting where children are present. This applies to any student who is taking ANY course with field experience. Please be sure to maintain valid and current records of your four required clearances in accordance with the list below:
For more information on how to obtain these clearances please visit the College of Education's clearances web site (www.temple.edu/education/clearances.html).
RankingsU.S. News and World Report ranks The College of Education among the Top 50 Education programs in the world.
Financial Aid & Scholarship InformationAlso see Financial Aid [Updated as of June 1, 2011] For more information regarding scholarships please contact: Ms. Valerie Gay, Assistant Dean for Institutional Advancement 223 Ritter Annex 1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19122 Office: 215-204-4649 Fax: 215-204-5622
Education MajorsBenjamin Rosner Memorial Loan Fund Short-term emergency loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students who are degree candidates. College of Education General Scholarship Fund Established in 2005 to provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate College of Education students. Comcast/Central High School Scholarship Established in 2001 by Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. to provide scholarships for College of Education students who have demonstrated a commitment to teach at least three years in the Philadelphia School District. Preference to graduates of Central High School in Philadelphia. Robert J. Flynn Endowment Fund Established in 2000 by Robert J. Flynn, EDU '54, to provide scholarships to College of Education students. Ruth and Charles Freiberg Award in Education Fund Established in 2003 by Michael Jacobson in honor of his grandparents, Ruth and Charles (EDU '53) Freiberg, to provide an award for a graduating senior, majoring in education, who has been an active volunteer in the community. Eva and Nathan Garfinkle Endowed Scholarship Fund Established in 1988 by the family of Eva (EDU '33) and Nathan (EDU '31) Garfinkle to provide scholarships for junior or senior education majors who are pursuing a teaching or leadership career. Barbara Goldberg Scholarship Fund Established in 2005 by the children of Barbara Goldberg to provide a 4-year scholarship for an incoming freshman who graduated from Overbrook High School in Philadelphia. Bernard and Marie Granor Scholarship Established in 1999 by Bernard (CLA '51, LAW '53) and Marie Brichta (EDU '52) Granor's children, in honor of their 45th wedding anniversary, to provide an award for the purpose of purchasing books and/or other required instructional materials. Dilys and Martha Ann Jones Scholarship Fund Established in 1996 by David T. Jones to provide scholarships for students in the College of Education. Loretta M. Kaltz Memorial Scholarship Established in 2010 by Leonard Kaltz in memory of Loretta M. Kaltz. Preferably awarded to Spanish Education Major, with financial need and academic excellence. Dalibor W. Kralovec Scholarship Fund Established in 1999 by a bequest from Olga Kralovec to provide scholarships for a College of Education junior or senior who is active in college/campus organizations and promotes Temple University. Margaret J. Messinger (EDU '68, '70, '82) Scholarship Fund Established in 1999 by LeRoy J. Messinger, CLA '62, to provide scholarships for undergraduate students in the College of Education and graduate students in educational or school psychology. Hazel Ranieri Award Fund Established in 2008 in memory of Hazel Ranieri by her daughter, Dr. Anna Ranieri to provide books or other educational expenses for students enrolled in the College of Education who have financial need. Schlimm Family Endowed Education Scholarship Fund Established in 2000 by Loraine Schlimm, EDU '33, and Roxanne Schlimm, SBM '34 to provide scholarships. Preference given to graduates of the Philadelphia High School for Girls. Dr. J. Conrad Seegers Memorial Fund Established in 1970 by the College of Education Alumni Association, alumni, faculty and friends in memory of Dr. Seegers, former dean of the College of Education, to provide an award for an outstanding graduating senior majoring in education. Benjamin Verdile College of Education Alumni Service Award Established by the College of Education Alumni Association in memory of Dr. Benjamin Verdile. Awarded to a member of the graduating class judged to have performed the most outstanding service in the interest of the College of Education and/or the University. Margaret Wang Scholarship Fund Established in 2001 by Dr. Yen Wang in memory of his wife, Dr. Margaret Wang. To provide renewable scholarships to College of Education students. Elementary Education MajorsMartha Moyer Ebbert, Class of 1937 Scholarship Fund Established in 2008 in memory of Martha Moyer Ebbert to provide scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in Elementary Education. Dr. Alfred and Shirley Freeman Endowed Scholarship Established in 1998 by Alfred (CLA '49, MED '53) and Shirley (EDU '47) Freeman to provide scholarships for juniors or seniors majoring in Elementary Education. Emma Johnson Scholarship Established to provide scholarships for students majoring in elementary education. Robert McCollum Memorial Fund Scholarship for tuition assistance for elementary education majors Secondary Education MajorsKenneth Brennen Scholarship Fund Established in 2002 by Kenneth Brennen, CLA '62, '66, to provide scholarships for secondary education majors who are pursuing teacher certification in physics or chemistry. Dr. John C. Chen Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in 2005 in memory of Dr. John C. Chen, former College of Education faculty member, to provide scholarships for students who plan to teach math in urban schools. Preference given to students from the following high schools: Bartram, Ben Franklin, Germantown, Martin Luther King, Simon Gratz, South Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, University High School. Dorothy Flood Dissler Memorial Endowed Award in Education Established in 2006 in memory of Dorothy Dissler to provide scholarships to Temple University graduates who return to the College of Education to receive a graduate certification in math or science. Edna R. Green Scholarship in Science Education Established in 2003 by Edna R. Green, EDU '34, to provide scholarships for secondary education students who plan to teach general science, biology, chemistry or physics. Preference given to Philadelphia High School for Girls graduates. Special Education MajorsJane Adams Scholarship Established in 2004 by the Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation to provide scholarships for students with an interest in a career teaching special education. Sandra L. Bailey/T.J. Piper Memorial Fund Undergraduate Education major with a concentration in Special Education Technology/Technical Education MajorsDr. John G. Finch Technology Award Established in 2003 in memory of Dr. John G. Finch, College of Education faculty member, to award an outstanding member of the graduating class who shows promise in the use of technology as a teacher. Dr. Elton Robertson Technology Award Established in 2008 in honor of Dr. Elton Robertson, College of Education faculty member, to award an outstanding member of the graduating class who shows promise in the use of technology as a teacher. Urban EducationDr. Mildred Rice Jordan Scholarship Established in 2002 by Dr. Mildred Rice Jordan, EDU '65, '89, to provide scholarships for students enrolled in the College of Education who have a desire to teach in an urban school district. Preference given to students from the following high schools: Bartram, Ben Franklin, Germantown, Martin Luther King, Gratz, South Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, University High School. Robert J. Smith Memorial Scholarship The Robert J. Smith Memorial Scholarship is to provide scholarships for students majoring in education who have significant financial need and have demonstrated a previous commitment to urban communities and who indicate an interest or desire to teach in urban school districts in the Delaware Valley. The Smith Scholarship is renewable, based on recipient's performance (maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA) and commitment to urban education.
Teacher CertificationTemple provides a variety of ways to obtain certification to teach in early childhood/elementary, middle-grades, or secondary settings. For more information please refer to the College of Education's programs web site (www.temple.edu/education/programs). Students seeking Teacher Education Certification in the following areas:
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