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EdD Media, Culture & Society at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

A social science-based programme using qualitative and quantitative methods to study communication and education and how education and other social systems change under new media, emphasizing literacy, social justice, youth development and teacher education.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Technology, Media and Learning  |  Duration: 75 points  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Doctoral Colloquium (MSTU 6600), 12 points foundational knowledge, 12 points research methods and design, 6 points breadth, Dissertation Seminar; doctoral certification (written exam, literature review, pilot project) and dissertation.

Career pathways

Faculty and research positions in higher education; leadership in museums, schools and nonprofits; research in educational media and technology; policy and advocacy in government or NGOs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online application with statement of purpose and resume; transcripts or course-by-course evaluations for all undergraduate and graduate coursework; English proficiency exam results if applicable; two letters of recommendation; $75 application fee; academic writing sample. Fall 2027 deadline Dec 1, 2026 (priority and final).

Intake: Fall

Duration: 75 points

Apply through the official page: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions/

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