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Technology Meets Innovation

At the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, students across all degree programs have access to a wide range of technological tools and are introduced to digital methods as appropriate to their discipline. From the start of your studies, you may engage with resources such as digital fabrication, creative coding, video, 3D modeling, digital imaging, and interactive media.

These tools support exploration, expand creative possibilities, and reflect the evolving landscape of contemporary practice. They include laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC routers, clay 3D printers, pen plotters, VR environments, coding platforms like JavaScript and Rhino 3D/Grasshopper, and emerging areas like digital humanities.

This integration of technology reflects Tyler’s commitment to providing you with the tools, experiences, and critical perspectives you need to navigate and shape today’s creative and professional environments.

Architecture, 
Preservation, 
Facilities Management & Planning

The Architecture and Environmental Design (AED) Department at Temple University's Tyler School of Art and Architecture offers a broad range of degree pathways in that prepare a diverse community of students to be leaders and innovators in built-environment design, from sustainable buildings and urban planning to ecological restoration, and more.

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  • BS in Architecture
  • BS in Facilities Management
  • BS in Historic Preservation
  • Certificate in Historic Preservation
  • Master of Architecture
  • Accelerated BS in Architecture + Master of Architecture Program Option (+1) 
  • Master of Science in Architecture
  • Master of Science in Facilities Planning (including Health Facilities concentration)
  • Graduate Certificate in Health Facilities Planning
  • Graduate Certificate in Cultural Analytics

Art

A core strength of the Tyler School of Art and Architecture is the breadth of its academic programs. The school offers more than 40 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our Bachelor of Fine Arts programs are also offered as BFA with Entrepreneurial Studies or a BFA with Art Education concentration.

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  • BFA in Ceramics
  • MFA in Ceramics
  • BFA in Fibers and Material Studies
  • MFA in Fibers and Material Studies
  • BFA in Glass
  • MFA in Glass
  • BFA in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM
  • MFA in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM
  • BFA in Painting
  • MFA in Painting
  • BFA in Photography
  • MFA in Photography
  • BFA in Printmaking
  • MFA in Printmaking
  • BFA in Sculpture
  • MFA in Sculpture

Art Education

The Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University offers undergraduate and graduate pathways to earning art teaching certification in Pennsylvania and becoming a teaching artist and a leader where the arts, education and the community intersect.

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  • BFA with Art Education Concentration
  • BSEd in Art Education
  • MEd with a Major in Art Education

Art History

The Department of Art History at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture educates students to understand art and visual culture from an inclusive and global perspective, fostering knowledge and awareness of human creativity as a fundamental form of expression in a world where visual literacy and cultural production play a vital role in shaping society.

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  • BA in Art History
  • Art History Minor
  • MA in Art History (research track)
  • MA in Art History/Arts Management track
  • PhD in Art History

Art Therapy

The Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture introduces students to a professional pathway that integrates mental health, human services and the creative process. The program supports students’ development of a broad range of skills needed to succeed in careers from art therapy to counseling, enriching the lives of individuals, families and communities.

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  • BA in Art Therapy

City and Regional Planning, Community Development

The City and Regional Planning and Community Development programs at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University educate students to become leaders who collaborate with diverse communities to establish lasting improvements for residents.

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  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Community Development
  • City and Regional Planning Accelerated Program Option: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science + Master of Science (BA/BS+MS)
  • Master of Science (MS) in City and Regional Planning
  • Minor in City and Regional Planning
  • Minor in Community Development
  • Minor in Ecological Planning and Design
  • Minor in Sustainable Food Systems
  • Certificate in Environmental Sustainability
  • Certificate in Sustainability
  • Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems
  • Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Community Planning
  • Graduate Certificate in Transportation Planning

Design and Illustration

Discover your creative potential with the Design and Illustration programs at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture. Whether you’re passionate about design, digital storytelling, or shaping cutting-edge user experiences, our majors and minors offer you the tools and knowledge to turn your passion into a career. You’ll learn how to create meaningful user experiences, solve complex problems through visual communication, and employ your creativity to inspire change and address cultural and social issues.  

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  • BFA in Graphic and Interactive Design
  • BFA in Illustration and Emerging Media
  • BFA in User Experience and User Interface Design
  • MFA in Graphic and Interactive Design
  • Minor in Graphic and Interactive Design
  • Minor in Illustration and Emerging Media
  • Minor in User Experience and User Interface Design

Landscape Architecture, Horticulture

The Landscape Architecture and Horticulture degree programs at Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University share a vision of inspiring the next generation of professionals to lead the transformation of natural and built environments — creating places that are ecologically sound, socially equitable and resilient, while addressing the challenges of climate change. 

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  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Horticulture
  • Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA)
  • Minor in Ecological Planning and Design
  • Minor in Sustainable Food Systems
  • Minor in Environmental Horticulture
  • Minor in Landscape Studies
  • Certificate in Landscape Plants
  • Certificate in Perennial Garden Design
  • Certificate in Environmental Sustainability
  • Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems
  • Certificate in Horticultural Therapy
  • The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLArch)

Visual Studies

The Visual Studies program at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture is a unique program that equally integrates art making with academic scholarship. 

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  • BA in Visual Studies