Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Community Engagement - Community Education

The Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Community Engagement prepares students to make a difference in people’s lives by influencing the programs, policies, and practices of organizations. Students build the skills required to facilitate the cognitive, physical and social development of individuals, particularly in urban communities. Through a yearlong practicum and internship, students gain practical, hands-on experience while serving people in the local community. This flexible, interdisciplinary degree enables students to use a variety of interventions to effect community and individual change by covering topics such as communication, curriculum and training design, human development, program evaluation and understanding urban communities. In order to tailor the degree to students’ interests, majors also take courses in the program’s concentration areas. Students choose one of these four concentration options. Applied Behavior Analysis, Community Education, Human Services, Non-Profit Management and Social Entrepreneurship. Hone your interest in community-related educational settings. Master the theories and techniques necessary to teach effectively outside the classroom. Learn to tailor instructional approaches to the unique circumstances of widely diverse communities. Prepare for careers in community and recreation centers, early learning centers, museums, out-of-school-time programs and more.

Your application must include all official and original academic records from any secondary school you have ever attended.If you are attending a secondary school curriculum that is four years, Temple University reviews grades nine through 11 as well as your current progress in 12th grade (term/quarter/semester/predicted) or your final transcript if you completed secondary school. If you are attending a secondary school curriculum that is only three years, we strongly recommend you submit the final year of your primary school as well. If you are admitted to Temple and you have submitted your enrollment deposit, you must have your secondary school send your final transcript or proof of graduation to Temple.Need help determining what satisfies proof of graduation Please contact the International Admissions office.