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MA Educational Technology Specialist at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The MA Technology Specialist (initial) is for pre-service teachers seeking NY State Initial K-12 Educational Technology Specialist certification, with fieldwork and student teaching and coursework in technology integration, curriculum design and supporting K-12 learners in digital literacy and computational thinking.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Mathematics, Science and Technology (Technology, Media and Learning)  |  Duration: 32 points  |  Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

Career pathways

Graduates can work as technology coaches, directors or curriculum specialists as well as in K-12 classroom roles (department-level statement).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online application with statement of purpose and resume; transcripts or course-by-course evaluations; two letters of recommendation; accepted English proficiency exam results if applicable; interview required for all applicants; $75 application fee. Priority deadline Nov 15, 2026 for Spring; January 15, 2027 for Summer/Fall; final deadlines Nov 15, 2026 (Spring), June 1, 2027 (Summer), July 1, 2027 (Fall).

Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall

Duration: 32 points

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

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