Temple University

[chicagosociology]

Hi all,

I am very interested in the Sociology of Education, and Temple University has several professors who are in this research area. Temple is not a highly ranked program, but located in Philadelphia. Does anyone have much information about their program?

Thanks.

[graddamn]

I know a little bit about the program. I one of my sociology professors was a visiting professor from Temple emphasizing sociology of education, fittingly enough. I know that Temple's program is fairly low ranked, but the school has been on a growth spurt recently, and the professor I took a class with was pretty interesting, her specialty was race and higher education. However, I do also know that Temple is in a pretty bad part of Philadelphia and a lot of students who live in the area are unhappy with the campus security. I am not sure how much of a concern this is for you, but just something to keep in mind.

[chicagosociology]

Thanks for that information. I had heard that some grad students complained about terrible grad housing there (I saw some pictures).

[alexis]

Thanks for that information. I had heard that some grad students complained about terrible grad housing there (I saw some pictures).

There are a lot of good options off campus in better parts of the city, though, if you were interested in that.

[graddamn]

That's definitely true. Philadelphia is cheap to live in, as cities go. South Philly is a lot of fun and great, cheap housing. Get a bike or a SEPTA pass and you're good to go.

[chicagosociology]

thanks a lot for the info. Taking it into consideration.

[dcdaria]

I know this is an old post, but I'm wondering if anyone who goes to Temple can give more information on how they feel about the program. I already live in Philadelphia, so I'm familiar with the area and things like that. Thanks!