Secondary Education-English Education Major

Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education: English Education

Earn the BSEd in Secondary Education: English Education and develop the skills to teach students how to produce and interpret literary and non-literary writing. You will master effective classroom management and instructional techniques.

Within the College of Liberal Arts, you’ll complete coursework in literary criticism, literature or linguistics, and then cap your English studies with a writing-intensive, senior-level project. In the College of Education and Human Development, you’ll learn to

address literacy deficiencies without neglecting subject content time,
apply literacy instructional methods for English language learners,
create classroom settings that accommodate special education needs, and
identify special education needs and develop productive interventions.

Your education coursework will be enhanced with multiple fieldwork assignments. The program culminates in an academic semester long practicum, during which you will instruct a class at an area high school supported by a cooperating teacher and Temple faculty. Your degree is awarded by the College of Education and Human Development.

Teacher Certification

This program prepares you to successfully complete state certification exams, allowing you to apply for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Teaching Certificate. Learn more about certification.

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+1 Accelerated Programs

For particularly focused students, the College of Education and Human Development offers accelerated programs. Qualified students earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees in one five-year course of study instead of the usual six years. Learn more about the College of Education and Human Development’s +1 accelerated programs.

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Science in Education offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

These tuition costs apply to the 2023–2024 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $17,976.00 per year
Out-of-state: $32,376.00 per year

Student Clubs & Organizations

Participating in student groups provides peer support and future professional contacts. It also presents opportunities to give back to the community, either locally or globally. Explore the opportunities available through organizations such as

Be The Change, an organization that provides education and healthcare services to communities in North Philadelphia and overseas;
Black Diamonds Union, which works to celebrate and disseminate education about black culture at Temple University and in Philadelphia’s wider urban community;
College of Education and Human Development Student Council, a group that provides students with leadership opportunities and a chance to effect change;
Grandma’s Kids, a K through grade 5 afterschool program that focuses on homework, as well as academic, emotional and social support;
Jumpstart, a national early education organization that trains students to work with preschool children in low-income neighborhoods;
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, which promotes academic excellence and a network for those who are committed to teaching;
The Petey Greene Program at Temple University, an organization that supports prisoner education by training volunteers to provide weekly tutoring sessions to inmates in four correctional facilities in Philadelphia;
Temple University - Students Teaching Underrepresented Developing Youth (TU-STUDY), a group that assists children and adults in the greater Philadelphia area with advising, tutoring and other kinds of support in overcoming learning challenges;
Temple Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, which increases esteem for educational professions among teacher candidates, constructively affects the process of teacher education and represents students regarding these issues; and
Treehouse Books, a literacy center near Temple’s Main Campus where students can engage in literacy service work.

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Study Away Opportunities

Education majors gain experience teaching English overseas in Chile, China, South Korea and other countries. Recent graduates of the Secondary Education: English Education program have gone abroad with the Education Abroad Network Thailand and the University of East Anglia Exchange.

Learn more about studying abroad, and explore a list of government-sponsored teaching abroad scholarships.

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Questions

For more information about this program, the College of Education and Human Development, how to apply for admission, and your application status, contact Enrollment Management.

Enrollment Management
Phone: 215-204-8011
Email: educate@temple.edu

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