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MA Teaching of Social Studies at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

32-credit Master of Arts shaping teacher-leaders in social studies education in middle and high schools, for current teachers and recent graduates seeking more experience. Most students finish in one year full-time or two years part-time.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Social Studies Education (Arts & Humanities)  |  Duration: 32 credits  |  Intake: Summer, Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Students take courses in social studies teaching and social studies content, build a set of professional development coursework around their interests, and finish with a thesis activity related to teaching practice.

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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. Summer and Fall 2027 deadlines: January 15, 2027 (priority), April 1, 2027 (final).

Intake: Summer, Fall

Duration: 32 credits

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

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