Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions about the application process:
What should I include in my Statement of Goals?
How and where do I submit my Official Transcripts?
How and where should my References be submitted?
When does the residency begin?
Who do I contact with questions about the application process?
Your Statement of Goals outlines your interest in seeking a master’s degree with a specific focus on the career to which you aspire; your interests; and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.
- Your essay should be 500-1,000 words in length.
- Temple Teacher Residency encourages you to describe your particular interest in urban middle grades or secondary STEM education.
Request official transcripts be sent from all institutions attended to the College of Education’s Office of Enrollment Management. You may submit transcripts to the addresses below or contact their office with questions or concerns at:
Phone: (215) 204-0999
Email: educate@temple.edu
Mail:
Temple University College of Education
Office of Enrollment Management
Ritter Annex 150
1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6091
Request two letters of reference. You will send a request to your letter writers via MyTU. You may give them this paper form to assist them.
See MyTU to submit the names and contact information of your references.
For further questions, contact the Office of Enrollment Management at:
Phone: (215) 204-0999
Email: educate@temple.edu
Mail:
Temple University College of Education
Office of Enrollment Management
Ritter Annex 150
1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6091
Each new cohort joins TTR during the Summer term. This year the program begins June 2018 and ends June 2019. The full time clinical experience (residency) begins August 2018. For information about the start date of Summer II term and other related information see the Temple University academic calendar.
Have questions about the application process?
- For questions about Temple Teacher Residency, prerequisites, what we are looking for in an applicant/application, or the program in general, contact ttr@temple.edu or call (215) 204-1518.
- For questions about the application process on MyTU, contact educate@temple.edu or call (215) 204-0999.