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MA Elementary Inclusive Education at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

A clinically rich programme leading to initial certification in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) and Teaching Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6), integrating general and special education so graduates can work as either.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Curriculum and Teaching (Elementary Inclusive Education)  |  Duration: 44 points  |  Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

General and special education content woven throughout, with two semesters of student teaching and practicum experiences.

Career pathways

Graduates teach as general or special educators, many in New York City schools, and others elsewhere in the US and internationally.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum GPA 3.0; 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; $75 application fee; prior experience with children preferred; evidence of commitment to educational equity. NY certification needs at least six semester hours each in mathematics, science and social science. Deadlines: Spring Nov 15, 2026; Summer/Fall priority Jan 15, 2027, final Apr 1, 2027.

Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall

Duration: 44 points

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

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