Overview

Urban Education and Policy at Temple University provides students with progressive solutions that prepare them to succeed in urban educational environments.

Highlights

Students in the program progress quickly from understanding the challenges in urban education to identifying, planning and executing solutions. This approach includes work on trauma-informed education, community partnerships, integration, funding equity, student-centered high schools, restorative justice, and other policies and practices that have been proven effective.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy and Practice in Urban Education
Reforming City Schools
School-Community Partnerships in Urban Settings
The Origins of Urban Education
The Urban Environment

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts: Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit. Official transcripts can be emailed to educate@temple.edu or sent to the Office of Enrollment Management address listed above.

Statement of goals: Write a 500- to 1,000-word statement of purpose outlining 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.

Recommendations: Submit two letters of reference that provide insight into your academic competence. References from college or university faculty members are recommended, but we welcome letters from others who can speak to your experience, skills and qualities as well.

Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22770 USD / year

≈ 22770 USD / year
Out-of-State

22770 USD / year

≈ 22770 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16575 USD / year

≈ 16575 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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