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MA Social-Organizational Psychology at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

36-credit Master of Arts in Social-Organizational Psychology (Organizational Psychology) that develops students' ability to think critically about real issues facing people and organizations and to develop and implement solutions to problems in organizational life and society. Offered full-time or part-time on campus.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Social-Organizational Psychology (Organization and Leadership)  |  Duration: 36 credits  |  Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The program approaches organizational issues from the perspective of the individual, the group and the organization, covering organization effectiveness, culture and change, team development, conflict resolution and leadership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online application with statement of purpose and resume; transcripts or course-by-course evaluations for all undergraduate and graduate coursework; accepted English proficiency exam results where applicable; $75 application fee; two letters of recommendation; supplemental application including a Social-Organizational Psychology MA topic essay; at least one year of full-time work experience after undergraduate graduation (internships, volunteer and community service work and work as an undergraduate count as experience, but one year of full-time post-graduation work is required). Deadlines: Spring November 15, 2026; Summer January 15, 2027 (priority) and April 1, 2027 (final); Fall January 15, 2027 (priority) and April 1, 2027 (final).

Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall

Duration: 36 credits

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

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