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Welcome to the Social Studies Education program
Social Studies education at Teachers College is one of the originators of the field. Today, we take advantage of our location in the New York City to guide students’ inquiries about the social world. Through your graduate education at TC, you’ll combine coursework with inquiry and hands-on experiences in NYC public schools and educational institutions to create a powerful and equity-driven pedagogies and research. Like the dynamic, global city around us, you will be a future-focused leader in social studies education. You’ll join a diverse community of learners who come from all over the world to advance their knowledge and hone their skills and abilities. You share a motivation to be highly effective educators, educational leaders, and researchers who reshape social studies education.
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For admissions, please contact admission@tc.columbia.edu
Admissions Information
Application Requirements
- Master of Arts
- Teaching of Social Studies Professional Cert: Social Studies 7-12
- Teaching of Social Studies Initial Cert: Social Studies 7-12
- Teaching of Social Studies Non-Certification
- Teaching of Social Studies (INSTEP) Professional Cert: Social Studies 7-12
- Teaching of Social Studies (Peace Corps Fellows) Transitional B Cert: Social Studies 7-12
- Master of Education
- Doctor of Education
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Teaching of Social Studies
Master of Arts
- Major Code: SSTE-PROF
- Points/Credits: 32
- Entry Terms: Summer/Fall
Certification
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- NY State Professional: Social Studies 7-12
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): January 15
- Summer/Fall (Final): April 1
* The final deadline for this program has been extended to May 1, 2024*
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
- Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
- $75 Application Fee
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- Must hold Initial Certification
Teaching of Social Studies
Master of Arts
- Major Code: SSTE-INIT
- Points/Credits: 38
- Entry Terms: Summer/Fall
Certification
View Public Disclosure Notification
- NY State Initial: Social Studies 7-12
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): January 15
- Summer/Fall (Final): April 1
* The final deadline for this program has been extended to May 1, 2024*
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
- Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
- $75 Application Fee
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- Phone or In-Person Interview required
Teaching of Social Studies
Master of Arts
- Major Code: SSTE
- Points/Credits: 32
- Entry Terms: Summer/Fall
Certification
View Public Disclosure Notification
- Non-Certification Track
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): January 15
- Summer/Fall (Final): April 1
* The final deadline for this program has been extended to May 1, 2024*
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
- Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
- $75 Application Fee
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Teaching of Social Studies
Master of Education
- Major Code: SSTE
- Points/Credits: 60
- Entry Terms: Spring/Summer/Fall
Application Deadlines
- Spring: November 15
- Summer/Fall (Priority): January 15
- Summer/Fall (Final): April 1
* The final deadline for this program has been extended to May 1, 2024*
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
- Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
- $75 Application Fee
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Writing Sample
Teaching of Social Studies
Doctor of Education
- Major Code: SSTE
- Points/Credits: 75
- Entry Terms: Fall Only
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): December 1
- Summer/Fall (Final): December 1
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
- Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
- $75 Application Fee
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Writing Sample
Teaching of Social Studies
Doctor of Philosophy
- Major Code: SSTE
- Points/Credits: 75
- Entry Terms: Fall Only
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): December 1
- Summer/Fall (Final): December 1
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
- Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
- $75 Application Fee
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Writing Sample
Teaching of Social Studies (INSTEP)
Master of Arts
- Major Code: SSTE-PROF
- Points/Credits: 32
- Entry Terms: Summer Only
Certification
View Public Disclosure Notification
- NY State Professional: Social Studies 7-12
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): January 15
- Summer/Fall (Final): April 1
* The final deadline for this program has been extended to May 1, 2024*
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
- Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
- $75 Application Fee
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- In-person Interview
- Must hold Initial Certification
- Contact program coordinator for information (socialstudies@tc.edu)
Teaching of Social Studies (Peace Corps Fellows)
Master of Arts
- Major Code: SSTE-TRAN
- Points/Credits: 32
- Entry Terms: Spring/Summer
Certification
View Public Disclosure Notification
- NY State Transitional B: Social Studies 7-12
Application Deadlines
- Spring: November 15
- Summer/Fall (Priority): January 15
- Summer/Fall (Final): January 15
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
- Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
- $75 Application Fee
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- In-person Interview
- Supplemental application (included in online application)