Graduate Bulletin
CITE/Career and Technical Education, M.S.Ed.
Certificate in Industrial Education
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: April 1 [December 15 for international applicants]
Spring: October 1 [August 1 for international applicants]
Applications are processed together after the deadline date.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 3
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from former and current professors who can provide insight into the applicant's abilities and talents and can comment on the applicant's aptitude for graduate study. If already working in the field, the applicant may include letters from professional colleagues.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:
All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree and/or initial teacher certification in one of the following content areas or a related discipline: agriculture education, business education, family and consumer sciences education, industrial education, marketing education, or technology or technical education.
Statement of Goals:
The Statement of Goals should be approximately 500-1,000 words in length and should indicate your goals and objectives for obtaining a master's degree and advanced certification in the content area for which you are applying. The statement should also include the following elements: your specific interest in Temple’s program; your research goals; your future career goals; and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
The GRE/MAT is required. It is expected that the scores will generally be at or above the 50th percentile.
Resume:
Not required.

Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
Core Courses (15 s.h.)
ED 554: Characteristics of Computer Based Instruction
ED 650: Teacher Development: The Reflective Teacher
ED 652: Cultural Diversity and Learning Styles
ED 653: Capstone Seminar in Current Issues
ED PSY 529: Tests and Measurement
Specialization Courses (6 s.h.)
CTE 501: Curriculum Development in Career and Technical Education
CTE 507: History and Principles of Career and Technical Education
Electives (9 s.h.) are determined in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Internship:
Language Examination:
Culminating Events:

Contacts
Program Contact Information:
www.temple.edu/education/cite/
Department Information:
Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology in Education (CITE)
361 Ritter Hall (003-00)
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122
tjwalker@temple.edu
215-204-8001
Department Contacts:
Admissions:
Gwen Miller
gmiller@temple.edu
215-204-6387
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Thomas J. Walker
tjwalker@temple.edu
215-204-3263
Graduate Chairperson:
Chairperson:
Dr. Thomas J. Walker
tjwalker@temple.edu
215-204-2296

About the Program
The M.S.Ed. with a concentration in Career and Technical Education is viewed as an advanced degree for career and technical educators, work-force development professionals, and technical trainers in business and industry. Candidates with teaching backgrounds are expected to hold initial certification in their specialty area (e.g., agriculture education, business education, family and consumer sciences education, industrial education, marketing education, and technology or technical education). Advanced and specialist certificates for career and technical education in business education, industrial education, and marketing education are available through this program.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 4 years
Campus Location:
Main
Some elective courses are offered at the Ambler, Harrisburg, and Center City campuses.
Full-Time/Part-Time Status:
Students are able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester) through classes offered after 4:30 p.m.
Department Information:
Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology in Education (CITE)
361 Ritter Hall (003-00)
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122
tjwalker@temple.edu
215-204-8001
Interdisciplinary Study:
Affiliation(s):
Not applicable.
Study Abroad:
No.
Ranking:
The College of Education was ranked 15th in the nation in a recent U.S. News & World Report ranking of graduate schools.
Accreditation:
This degree program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Areas of Specialization:
Job Placement:
Licensure:
Not applicable.
Non-Degree Student Policy:
Non-matriculated students may take up to 9 credits of coursework before applying to the degree program.

Financing Opportunities
Although some limited funding opportunities are available, assistantships are generally offered to doctoral-level students.

Updated 5.19.06
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