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MA Motor Learning and Control at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The M.A. in Motor Learning & Control gives a broad background in movement sciences, covering behavioral, biomechanical and neural bases of movement skill acquisition across the lifespan, with emphasis on the teacher's or therapist's role in skill learning. Students from any undergraduate major may apply.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Biobehavioral Sciences (Motor Learning and Control)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

Career pathways

Suited to people in dance, Pilates, yoga, Feldenkrais, Alexander technique, PT/OT, coaching; preparation for medical, PT or OT school or doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online application with statement of purpose and resume; transcripts or course-by-course evaluations; English proficiency exam if applicable; two letters of recommendation; $75 fee.

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

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