Program Overview

Introduction to Temple University

Temple University is a renowned institution committed to researching improvements to the learning process for students of all ages in all types of educational or training organizations.

Research & Facilities

The College of Education and Human Development is dedicated to researching improvements in the learning process. The Career and Technical Education faculty are active in research, with a focus on community and using advances in technology to make a positive impact on people's lives.

Research Quality & Funding

In 2016, Temple was elevated to an R1 institution for "very high research spending and doctorate production" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The university's research enterprise distinguishes itself through its focus on community and using advances in technology to make a positive impact on people's lives. The National Science Foundation placed Temple among the top 100 in terms of research expenditures, which amounted to $242 million. The College of Education and Human Development's externally funded research expenditure was $13.8 million in fiscal year 2017.

Facilities

The College of Education and Human Development is primarily located in Ritter Hall, Ritter Hall Annex, and Weiss Hall on Temple's Main Campus. The campus' North Philadelphia location provides opportunities for students to engage with area schools, communities, government agencies, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations.

Career and Technical Education MSEd

The Career and Technical Education MSEd program is committed to researching improvements to the learning process for students of all ages in all types of educational or training organizations. The program offers:

• Admissions Information
• Careers & Opportunities
• Required Courses
• Research & Facilities
• Scholarships & Financial Aid

Center for Professional Personnel Development in Career and Technical Education

The center offers career-long services to CTE professionals throughout the 17 counties that comprise eastern Pennsylvania. Its mission is to facilitate the professional development of all educators who work with career-bound students.

College of Education and Human Development

The college has departments dedicated to:

• Improving educational policy, organization, and leadership
• Developing instructional strategies
• Understanding the relationship between behavioral health and learning The college also has research centers and initiatives focused on these areas.