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Urban Education and Policy PhD

Program Format & Curriculum

The 48-credit Urban Education and Policy PhD comprises core courses, advanced
methods courses and one elective, and six credits of culminating course.

Core courses include the following.

  • Introduction to Research Design and Methods 
  • Introduction to Qualitative Research 
  • Introduction to Program Evaluation 
  • Policy Analysis 
  • Race, Class, and Space in Urban Contexts 
  • School-Community Partnerships in Urban Settings 
  • Social Theory 
  • Urban Education and Policy Doctoral Seminar 
  • Urban School Reform: Policies, Politics, and Practice 
  • The Origins of Urban Education
  • Quantitative Analysis

The program culminating courses are

  • Dissertation Proposal Design and
  • Doctor of Education Dissertation.

Related Graduate Degrees

Related Graduate Certificates

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Doctor of Philosophy offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

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View the full cost of attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

Advising

Advisors will guide you in navigating the curriculum and selecting the appropriate coursework to achieve your academic and professional goals. A graduate academic advisor will also be available to help you with scheduling, policies and procedures to ensure your smooth passage through the program. 

Program Contact

Lori Shorr, associate professor, is the faculty program contact for the Urban Education and Policy MEd. 
Phone: 215-204-1949
Email:

Student Organizations

Find peer support and leadership opportunities while tackling the challenges of your program by joining organizations such as the ones below. 

  • The Graduate Student Organization of the College of Education and Human Development runs community-based events like school supply drives as well as professional development workshops and activities. The organization upholds a strong commitment to social justice, regularly organizing advocacy events and engaging in projects with community partners. 

  • The College of Education and Human Development Student Advisory Council, which is a group of students who meet monthly with the dean and other students to discuss relevant issues and opportunities within the college and the field.

Accreditation

Temple University’s departments and programs are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. 

Questions

For more information about this program, the College of Education and Human Development, how to apply for admission, and your application status, contact Enrollment Management.

Enrollment Management
Ritter Annex 150
1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone: 215-204-8011
Email:

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