Graduate Bulletin
Educational Administration, Ed.M.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Applications are processed as they arrive through the published deadline.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 3
From Whom: Letters should be solicited from persons knowledgeable of the applicant's academic or professional work experience.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:
TBA
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
No.
Statement of Goals:
Applicants should indicate their goals for obtaining the degree. A typical goal statement contains the following items: * Reason for seeking the degree, with a specific focus on the career to which the applicant aspires. * The applicant's research interest. * Relevant academic and job-related experiences. A typical goal statement is usually 2 to 3 pages in length.
Standardized Test Scores:
The GRE/MAT is required. Scores should be above the 50th percentile for the relevant comparison group.
Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted:
575 on the paper-based test or 230 on the computer-based test. Applicants who score below 600 on the paper-based test or 250 on the computer-based test will be required to take and pass a remedial English course during their first semester at Temple University.
Resume:
A resume is required.
Transfer Credit:
Courses may be transferred from other accredited institutions as long as they have been taken fewer than five years ago and are relevant to the program. Approval by the academic adviser is required. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.
Program Requirements
Campus Location:
Main Campus, Fort Washington, Harrisburg
Full-Time/Part-Time Status:
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered after 4:30 p.m.
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
Educational Administration 21 s.h.
Electives 9 s.h.
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
Culminating Events:
Comprehensive Examination:
The comprehensive examination tests for understanding and application of basic principles and theory of administration. The Comprehensive Examination is waived for students having a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.5 or above after completion of 30 credits.
Comprehensive Exam Subject - The examination covers the Master's core courses in Educational Administration.
Comprehensive Exam Complete - The student is expected to take the examination in the final semester of study.
Comprehensive Exam Write - All faculty members participate in writing questions.
Comprehensive Exam Grade - Faculty members evaluate responses to questions in their areas of expertise. No one faculty member scores all responses for a student.
Comprehensive Exam Pass - Responses are scored "oustanding", "satisfactory", or "fail". The student must attain an overall "satisfactory" rating.
Comprehensive Exam Schedule - The examination is given mid-semester on a Saturday, during both the fall and spring semesters.
Contacts
Program Contact Information:
www.temple.edu/education/elps/
Department Information:
ELPS
248 Ritter Hall (003-00)
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122
marcia.whitaker@temple.edu
215-204-8061
Department Contacts:
Admissions:
Marcia Whitaker
marcia.whitaker@temple.edu
215-204-8063
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Corrinne Caldwell
ccaldwel@temple.edu
215-204-6174
Graduate Chairperson:
Dr. Joan P. Shapiro
joan.shapiro@temple.edu
215-204-6645
Chairperson:
Dr. Joan P. Shapiro
joan.shapiro@temple.edu
215-204-6645
About the Program
The Master's is viewed as the first step in formally preparing for an administrative career. The program focus is on the school principalship and other entry level administrative positions.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 4 years
Campus Location:
Main Campus, Fort Washington, Harrisburg
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered after 4:30 p.m. Students are able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).
Department Information:
ELPS
248 Ritter Hall (003-00)
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122
marcia.whitaker@temple.edu
215-204-8061
Ranking:
The College of Education ranked 15th in the
2001 U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate School" rankings.
Accreditation:
This degree program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Areas of Specialization:
The student may select a concentration in either School Administration or Administration of Higher Education. Faculty research covers a wide range of issues and problems in the administration of schools and institutions of higher education.
Job Placement:
Graduates typically become administrators in public or private schools. Some may become administrators in institutions of higher education.
Affiliation(s):
Not applicable.
Interdisciplinary Study:
The student must complete 9 credits outside of Educational Administration.
Study Abroad:
No.
Licensure:
Not applicable.
Non-Degree Student Policy:
A student may complete 9 credits prior to admission to a degree program. All courses except Doctoral seminars are open to non-matriculated students.
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