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EdM Movement Science and Education at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Education in Movement Science and Education is an advanced master's offered with specializations in Motor Learning and Control and in Applied Exercise Physiology. It provides a substantive background in movement sciences and can be taken full-time or part-time on campus.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Biobehavioral Sciences, Movement Science and Education  |  Duration: 60 credits; 12-18 months full-time beyond a master's in any content area, or 2-3 years part-time  |  Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The 60-point programme combines theory and research in lecture and laboratory courses, clinical or educational skill development in laboratory and fieldwork courses, research training and seminars, and electives across the college and university. A final project is required, either an applied research study or a laboratory research study.

Career pathways

Preparation as a scholar of practice, clinical instructor, clinical or educational supervisor, applied investigator, or for doctoral study; also a stepping stone to medical, physical therapy or occupational therapy school.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Movement Science and Education EdM (Motor Learning and Control and Applied Exercise Physiology specializations): Online degree application with statement of purpose and resume; transcripts or course-by-course evaluations for all undergraduate and graduate coursework; accepted English proficiency exam results if applicable; $75 application fee; two letters of recommendation. Deadlines for 2026-27 entry: Spring November 15, 2026; Summer priority January 15, 2027 (final June 1, 2027); Fall priority January 15, 2027 (final July 1, 2027). Applied Exercise Physiology applicants are best suited with backgrounds such as kinesiology, exercise science, physical or occupational therapy, biology, nutrition, nursing or public health; applicants with deficiencies in science background may be admitted provisionally.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall

Duration: 60 credits; 12-18 months full-time beyond a master's in any content area, or 2-3 years part-time

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

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