Founded in 1887, Teachers College is the largest and most comprehensive graduate and professional school of education in the United States and is consistently ranked among America's top educational institutions.  As impressive as its breadth and history, is the dedication that it has demonstrated to the principles of diversity and equality.  In the early part of the twentieth century, when African-American children were struggling with unequal and segregated schools, Teachers College brought African-American teachers from the South to New York to provide training and tools to make a difference in their southern communities.  The College's commitment to diversity continues to be reflected today in its diverse student body, which includes students from fifty states and eighty different countries.  Twelve percent of Teachers College students are international students, and among our domestic students, nine percent are African-American, eleven percent are Asian American, and six percent are Latino/a. While the name Teachers College reflects a dedication to producing quality teachers, only about one-third of Teachers College students are preparing to become teachers.  With more than sixty programs of study, our graduates go on to pursue careers in psychology, social and behavioral sciences, health and health promotion, educational policy, technology, international and comparative education, as well as education and educational leadership.  Students are candidates for Masters of Arts (M.A.), Master of Education (Ed.M.), Master of Science (M.S.), Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.