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    Temple University
    Temple University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Philadelphia
    University Rank:#688
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 857 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

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    About

    The Acting Undergraduate Certificate from Temple's School of Theater, Film and Media Arts sets the stage for a career in the arts, as well as myriad professional endeavors. Explore your interest in acting, performance and self-expression through a curriculum designed to provide the fundamentals of the craft.  

    You'll collaborate with and learn from professional actors and experienced faculty to develop widely applicable skills, such as the creative process, collaboration, and public speaking and presentation, that are used in key professional development areas across many careers.

    Required courses investigate acting for professional careers in media and television; dance, speech and voice in acting; improvisation; and more. You'll complete the coursework with a foundation in the basic core principles in acting and a potential pathway for additional training.

    The 12-credit certificate program is available to any student enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at Temple.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    1. Official high school and/or university transcripts with English translations (required)

    Your application must include all official and original academic records from any school: secondary high school, college, or university you have ever attended.

    If you are attending a high school curriculum that is four years, Temple University reviews grades 9-11 as well as your current progress in 12th grade (term/quarter/semester/predicted) or your final transcript if you completed high school.

    If you are attending a high school curriculum that is only three years, we strongly recommend you submit the final year of your middle school as well.

    2. Test options

    First-year Applicants 

    Option 1: Apply without standardized testing

    At Temple University we are pleased to offer applicants a test-optional solution for submitting their application. Test-optional means that you are not required to submit ACT or SAT for admission consideration and is typically chosen by students who feel their test scores do not accurately reflect their academic abilities or who were not able to take SAT or ACT tests due to circumstances outside of their control. 
     
    Applicants who choose this option are equally eligible to receive merit scholarships.

    Option 2: Apply with standardized testing. Submit official SAT or ACT results. These must be sent officially from the testing agency. 

    Unsure about whether or not to submit testing? Contact [email protected]. 

    All applicants, regardless of which option they choose, should review the English language proficiency test scores section to determine whether they are required to submit English language proficiency scores to support their application.

    Transfer Applicants 

    If you have at least 15 college-level credits, SAT/ACT scores (or other standardized tests) are usually not required for transfer admission unless our Admissions Office specifically requests them.

    Please note that proof of high school graduation may be required and English language proficiency test scores may be required.

    The average GPA for incoming fall 2022 transfer students was 3.21.​ All applicants are reviewed for admission but we prefer that students have a 2.50 or higher GPA.

    3. Letters of Recommendation (optional)

    If you submit letters of recommendation, please request letters from individuals, such as a high school teacher or advisor, who can speak to your academic abilities and accomplishments. Please send no more than two letters to [email protected] or through the Common Application.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 55

    How to Apply

    1. Make an application plan.

    If you’re a first-year applicant, you’ll first want to pick a deadline goal and decide if you’d like to apply Early Action (due Nov. 1) or Regular Decision (due Feb. 1).

    2. Apply using the Common Application.

    Temple exclusively uses the Common Application. When completing your application for Temple, be sure to indicate whether you’re applying Early Action or Regular Decision if you’re a first-year applicant. Even if you apply before or by the Early Action deadline, you still must indicate Early Action on your application to ensure you will receive an admissions decision early. Transfer applicants do not need to select a deadline preference.

    There’s an application fee of $55, which you will submit at the same time as the Common Application unless you qualify for a waiver.

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    Temple University

    Temple University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Philadelphia

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