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MA Education Policy at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Education Policy prepares policy analysts, advocates and education researchers, combining interdisciplinary policy studies and social science (economics, law, politics, sociology) with policy and practice in early childhood, K-12 and higher education, plus data analysis and research methods.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Education Policy and Social Analysis (Education Policy)  |  Duration: 33 credits  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Education policy issues, the policy process, policy analysis tools, early childhood, K-12 and higher education policy, law and education, and data analysis and research methods.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online application with statement of purpose (especially important) and resume; transcripts or course-by-course evaluations; three letters of recommendation, at least one academic; accepted English proficiency exam results if applicable; $75 application fee. Priority deadline January 15, 2027; final deadline April 1, 2027.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 33 credits

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

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