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Academics

At Temple, academic programs are designed to shape your perspective through knowledge and experiences.

With more than 600 programs to choose from, you can tailor your education to your personal interests and career goals. Students have options to customize their course load to fit individual needs and preferences, so that they can attend classes in-person, online or a hybrid of the two. Here, you can have a say in when, where and how you receive your education.

Opportunity for Everyone

At Temple, you’ll work with faculty mentors who invest in your education, and who challenge and inspire you to expand your capabilities. Our 12-1 student-faculty ratio allows for a robust support system to keep you on track and help develop and meet your academic goals.

My professors and I get excited about digging into new technology and getting involved with new projects.”

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Leo Battalora, Temple’s fifth Goldwater Scholar

Research Opportunities

Temple is a community of researchers looking for the next big thing. As an R1 research institution, a classification only 4% of universities can claim, 100% of first-year students have the chance to participate in groundbreaking research. Using our world-renowned facilities, you’ll work alongside faculty and peers to make a global impact.

See how you can get involved in research at Temple.

General Education (GenEd)

In an ever-evolving landscape of industry rebirth and an accelerating pace of technology, 21st-century employers require a curious and nimble workforce. Temple’s GenEd program is designed to instill critical thinking, creative problem-solving and a lifelong interest in learning.

Get a firsthand look at some of our most interesting and unique GenEd courses offered across Temple’s schools and colleges. You can also explore the full breadth of courses students can take at Temple.

Popular Classes

Black Politics in America

Offered by the College of Liberal Arts, this course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles of American government, with a focus on the evolution, nature and role of African Americans in U.S. politics.

Bionic Human

In Bionic Human, housed at the College of Engineering, students explore how various injuries can be treated through advancements in bioengineering.

Green vs. Grey: Improving & Sustaining Urban Ecosystems

In this course, offered at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, students have opportunities to deepen their understanding of planning, funding and installing sustainable green systems in a city landscape.

Backpacking and Camping

After spending time in the classroom at the College of Public Health, learning the art of hiking, camping and food preparation in the great outdoors, you and your classmates will spend weekend trips in nature, putting your studies into practice.

Latin American Media

Examine Latin American film, music and television to gain understanding of the influence it has had on U.S. popular culture. Held at the Klein College of Media and Communication, this is one of many unique media courses you can take.

Tupac Shakur and the Hip Hop Revolution

Housed at the College of Liberal Arts, this popular course examines Tupac’s legendary stardom as well as his influence on politics, poverty, race and more.