COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONSAND SOCIAL WORK

TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND SOCIAL WORK

Athletic TrainingCommunication Sciences & Disorders(Speech-Language-Hearing & Linguistics)

Health Information Management (HIM)Kinesiology(Exercise & Sports Science, PHETE & Pre-Health Professional)

NursingPublic HealthRehab Sciences(Therapeutic Recreation)

Social Work

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ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION (ATEP) Academic work focuses on Prevention,

Evaluation, Management and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries

Clinical Work Experience Temple University Local Colleges/High Schools

Preparation for NATA BOC Exam Must earn a “C” or higher in all AT Courses B.S.A.T in Athletic Training/124 Credits

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SPEECH LANGUAGE HEARING

Identification and management of communication problems (i.e. delayed language development, stuttering, aphasia)

Speech language pathologists provide professional services in many types of facilities such as schools, nursing homes, rehabilitation clinics

Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language-Hearing 122 credits required to graduate 90 credits in major

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SPEECH LANGUAGE HEARING

Proficiency in foreign language required, and this may include American Sign Language

Primarily intended to prepare for graduate programs in speech pathology. Graduate programs are extremely competitive min GPA of 3.6

For more information on speech-language-hearing, please see www.asha.org. ASHA is the American Speech Language Hearing Association

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LINGUISTICS

Linguistics focuses on the study of language structure, language variation and history, use of language in society and learning of language.

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics 122 credits to graduate Roughly 45 Major credits

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LINGUISTICS

Strong proficiency with foreign language required

Linguistics is primarily an academic field, with career opportunities in university teaching and research. Some people teach English as a Second Language.

Graduate school is required for entry level positions and acceptance is competitive.

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Program focuses on the development, implementation, management and maintenance of patient health information systems in accordance with legal, regulatory and accrediting agencies requirements for healthcare data collection and dissemination.

B.S. in Health Information Management 122 credits needed to graduate with a minimum grade

of “C” in coursework 2 Internships (Professional Practice Internship &

Management Internship 67 total credit major requirements & 6 general electives

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Graduates are eligible to sit for the national

certification for Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) examination.

Temple University’s Health Information Management program is one of only three accredited programs in Pennsylvania

HIM is one of the top 20 fastest growing professions. The demand for health information professionals will increase by 20% by 2018 with over 35,000 new openings.

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KINESIOLOGY

Available ProgramsAthletic Training Education Program (ATEP)

Exercise & Sports ScienceOption 1: Fitness/Wellness 4 yr Plan

Option 2: Fitness/Wellness Pre Professional 4 yr Plan

Physical Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE)Pre Health Professional

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PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION TEACHER EDUCATION (PHETE)

Praxis Exams/Clearances 3 Year Program Apply for admission – Junior Year 3.0 GPA B- or higher in all PHETE courses Practicum Experience Student Teaching Experience Certified K-12 B.S. in Kinesiology / 128 Credits

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PRE-HEALTH PROFESSION

General Studies Track Complete Science and SBS courses Prepare for entry into Graduate School B.S. Graduating GPA = 2.0 or higher GPA required for most graduate school consideration

= 3.3 or higher Elective Credits Available

Catered toward your choice of grad program EXSS Option 2 – back up plan B.S. in Kinesiology / 128 Credits

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EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE

Option 1: Fitness/Wellness 4 yr Plan Preparation for Certification Exam(s) -

Health Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer Strength and Conditioning Coach

Internship Option 2: Fitness/Wellness Pre Professional 4 yr Plan Must earn a “C-” or higher in all program

requirements B.S. in Kinesiology/128 Credits

NURSING

Program focuses on preparing expert nursing clinicians, educators, and leaders focused on primary health care for underserved and vulnerable populations. Our urban setting provides opportunities for students to make a difference in the local community and innovative and challenging curriculum provides students with an outstanding nursing educational experience.

B.S. in Nursing 122 credits needed to graduate with a minimum grade of “C” in coursework Practicum & Clinical 61 total major requirements (22 courses) with no elective credits required Students can only be admitted in the fall semester

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PUBLIC HEALTH

Majors typically work in voluntary health agencies, public health departments, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, corporate worksites, community health organizations, family planning clinics, and managed care facilities.

www.whatispublichealth.org

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PUBLIC HEALTH

Academic work focuses on theoretical courses designed to promote an understanding of health, wellness and disease prevention.

B.S. degree, 124 credits to graduate obtaining a “C-” or higher in all coursework.

600 total hours of public health internship Internship I – 5 credits \ Internship II – 9 credits

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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

Promote play, recreation and leisure as a means to psychological and physical recovery as well as health and well-being among individuals with disabilities

BS degree, 121 Credits Required to Graduate, Minimum Grade of C in all courses

120 Volunteer Hours, 65 of which must be completed prior to the first internship

2 Internships. Internship 1 is 3 credits. Internship 2 is 12 credits.

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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

A National Certified Recreational Therapist may work with people with spinal cord injuries, aphasia, or a variety of other physical or mental disabilities.

Foundational program leading to the graduate Occupational Therapy program

Upon entrance into major, assigned faculty mentor

SOCIAL WORK

SW is a professional and academic discipline committed to the pursuit of social welfare, social change and social justice.

Main tasks of Social Workers – case management & clinical social work

Other roles include- social welfare policy analysis, community organizing, social and community development, advocacy, teaching (in SSW), social & political research and community organizing

More Careers - http://www.helpstartshere.org/careers

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SOCIAL WORK

Program focuses on a Generalist Curriculum BSW degree, 120 credits to graduate w/ a

“C-” or better in all courses 2 Internships/Field Placement required during

Senior year (Fall and Spring) apply during Junior year.

57 major credits w/1 SW Elective 6 Core Professional courses needed

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TRANSFERRING CREDITS

Official copies of updated transcripts must be sent to

Temple University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions

1801 North Broad Street, Conwell Hall 103Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122-6096

http://www.temple.edu/undergrad/

4 WAYS TO ENTER TEMPLE AS A STUDENT: Freshman Transfer with MORE

than 45 credits Transfer with LESS than

45 credits Gen Ed to Gen Ed

Those students who have received an Associates Degree from an institution listed on the right set by Temple University’s Articulation Agreement

Gen Ed to Gen Ed Bucks County Burlington County College Camden County Community

College Community College of

Philadelphia Delaware County Community

College Gloucester County College Harrisburg Area Community

College Lehigh Carbon Community

College Mercer County College Montgomery County Community

College Northampton Community College

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY’S UNIVERSALGENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM

General Education Requirements Mosaic 0851/0852 (6 credits) Science and Technology Analytical Reading and Writing – English 0802 Global/World Society (GG) Quantitative Literacy (GQ) Race/Diversity (GD) Human Behavior (GB) Arts (GA) U.S. Society (GU)

Major Requirements General and/or Major Electives

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY’S45+ GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM

General Education 45+ Requirements Mosaic 0851/0852 (3 credits) Science and Technology Analytical Reading and Writing – English 0802 Global/World Society (GG) Quantitative Literacy (GQ) Race/Diversity (GD) Human Behavior (GB)

or Arts (GA)

or U.S. Society (GU)

Major Requirements General and/or Major Electives

PRE-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH STUDIES Provides advising, application support

and educational assistance Health-Care Professional Fields:

Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Podiatry and Veterinary Medicine

Graduate Program Preparation/Advisement for: Physician’s Assistant, Physical Therapy and

Occupational Therapy www.temple.edu/healthadvising

STUDY ABROAD

Can I go too? Temple International Campuses

Temple Rome, Italy Temple Tokyo, Japan Temple Oviedo, Spain

Non-Temple Programs www.temple.edu/studyabroad

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CHPSW ADVISOR CONTACT INFORMATION Gradette Willis, Associate Director for Advisement –

gradette.willis@temple.edu 215-204-7611 Marc Johnson, Undeclared/Nursing/HIM: 215-707-5018,

marc.johnson@temple.edu, Jones Hall Rm. 508 (Monday), RA 525 (Tuesday - Friday)

Lindsay Arnold, Kinesiology: 215-204-1953, liarnold@temple.edu , Pearson Hall Rm. 124

Jarred Archie, Kinesiology: 215-204-0130, jba@temple.edu, Pearson Hall Rm. 130

Julie Skrocki, Public Health: 215-204-9658 julie.skrocki@temple.edu, Ritter Annex Rm. 927

Yolanda Cosby, Social Work: 215-204-5150 ycosby@temple.edu Ritter Annex Rm 523

Jessica Mansbach, Therapeutic Recreation/Speech-Language Hearing/Linguistics: 215-204-5701, jessica.mansbach0001@temple.edu 1700 Building. Rm 301N

Please Visit: www.temple.edu/chpsw