Temple University Harrisburg

General Information

At Temple Harrisburg, you will find an active community of students improving their professional knowledge and skills. Temple Harrisburg is engaged in improving the central Pennsylvania community through academic courses, certificate programs and professional development programs.

The mission of Temple University Harrisburg (TUH) is to serve as the leading academic and professional development center in the areas of education, public policy and human services in central Pennsylvania.

The campus location in the capital region allows the opportunity to share Temple's commitment to social justice, innovative research and community service with legislative, governmental decision makers and the public. TUH strives to support the university's role in the public discourse on social and policy issues through the provision of excellent professional development opportunities, public policy discussion and innovative research.

Administration

Richard Albrecht, MS
Acting Director
Temple University Harrisburg
234 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-232-6400
richard.albrecht@temple.edu
universitycollege.temple.edu/harrisburg

Rebecca Bieber, LSW
Assistant Director
Temple University Harrisburg
234 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-232-6400
rebecca.bieber@temple.edu

Programs Offered

For further information regarding the programs highlighted below, please visit the Temple University Harrisburg web site.

Certificate Programs

  • Clinical Supervision
  • Strengths-based Leadership Certificate
  • Grant Writing Certificate Program
  • Community Organizing Certificate

Non-Credit Programs/Professional Development

  • Credential for Strengths-based Family Workers
  • Nonprofit Education and Services at Temple University Harrisburg
  • Institute on Protective Services
  • Certified Investigator Training Program
  • Institute on Adolescent Sexual Health
  • Personal Care Home Administrator Training
  • Medication Administration Training Program
  • Community Health Worker Training Program
  • Community Health Worker Supervision and Management
  • Budgeting for Grant Writing
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Fundraising

Undergraduate Programs

Capital Semester

The Institute for Public Affairs sponsors an internship semester in association with Temple University Harrisburg. Students have the opportunity to gain experience in government affairs, policymaking and policy implementation first-hand at the State Capital.

Bachelor of General Studies

Temple University Harrisburg is committed to building programs that serve the needs of the Capital area community. Through University College's Bachelor of General Studies program, Temple Harrisburg seeks to provide an opportunity to offer area residents an avenue for degree completion.

Facilities

The Temple University Strawberry Square facility is 27,000 square feet located across from the capitol in an office/shopping complex and offers a wide range of classrooms, conference rooms and meeting spaces equipped with the latest technology for video conferencing and presentation needs.