Urban Education and Policy MEd
Gain the foundational knowledge and skills to make a significant difference in education at the classroom, community or policy level with the Master of Education in Urban Education and Policy in Temple University’s College of Education and Human Development.
The part-time, 30-credit Urban Education and Policy MEd program is unique because it not only focuses on analyzing and diagnosing challenges facing urban schools, it also provides students with progressive solutions that prepare them to succeed in urban educational environments. 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. To meet the diverse needs of our students, this master’s program has two concentration options: Public Policy and Schools and Communities.
Program Outcomes
Students in the Urban Education and Policy program will gain the knowledge and skills to successfully
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collect and use information to guide decisions on programs, policies and practices in urban educational environments;
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demonstrate awareness of their own positionality with respect to race, gender, ethnicity, social class, etc. and how these shape their work in urban education;
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engage communities, families and stakeholders as critical partners in the planning and implementation of urban educational programming; and
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use their deep understanding of the history and the contemporary landscape of urban education and urban contexts to identify and evaluate promising innovations, solutions or strategies to meet the needs and interests of the communities they serve.
What sets our Master of Education in Urban Education and Policy apart?
- Professional development: The urban education and policy program is designed for current educators and professionals working in educational, community, advocacy or government settings looking to enhance their approaches to education in urban spaces. Explore career opportunities for students in the program.
- Unique curriculum: Through a set of core courses, students will learn about current issues in urban education, identify assets and resources in schools and communities, view challenges through historical and theoretical perspectives, and explore promising policies and practices. Learn more about research, centers and institutes at the college that provide hands-on experiences for students.
- Faculty expertise: Students in this interdisciplinary program benefit from working with faculty who have diverse backgrounds, industry expertise and hands-on experience in urban education, as well as networking with educators, policymakers and practitioners in Philadelphia during their studies and after graduation.
