300 Master's degrees offered by the university

The M.A. in Curriculum and Teaching at Columbia University is a 32-point programme designed for educators seeking to deepen their pedagogical expertise. This campus-based course offers flexible full-time or part-time study modes, typically completed in 16 to 24 months, focusing on equity-oriented educational research.

The M.A. in Curriculum and Teaching - Elementary Education at Columbia University is a 32-credit postgraduate programme. Designed for those with initial certification, this public study mode course offers full-time or part-time paths. It typically takes 16 months to complete, focusing on professional certification for grades 1-6.

The DDS/MPH Dental Medicine and Master of Public Health at Columbia University is a comprehensive dual degree. This public programme combines clinical dentistry with public health expertise. Students complete the requirements over several years, gaining a unique perspective on health systems and biological sciences.

The purpose of the Earth and Environmental Engineering - Sustainable Energy program at Columbia University is to expose students to modern energy technologies and infrastructures and to the associated environmental, health, and resource limitations.

Attending the Theatre - Acting program at Columbia University is making a declaration – to yourself, to us, to the world – that you will be a professional actor. In turn, we provide you with a comprehensive range of resources, a variety of techniques to explore, and a remarkable faculty from whom to learn

The Theatre - Playwriting program at Columbia University embraces diverse voices and aesthetics. There are many ways to write a great play, exemplified by our faculty, which includes Tony©, Pulitzer, and Obie Award winners such as Charles Mee, Lynn Nottage, and David Henry Hwang.

The Science Education - Supervisor of Science Education M.A. at Columbia University is a 32-credit postgraduate programme. Delivered in a public study mode, it focuses on enhancing science teaching, curriculum improvement, and professional development for educators seeking leadership roles in secondary or higher education.

The Writing - Fiction program at Columbia University is highly regarded for its rigorous approach to literary instruction and for its faculty of acclaimed writers and editors who are devoted and dedicated teachers.

A key element of the Business Analytics program at Columbia University is a capstone project that provides an intense consulting engagement with clients and their real-world business problems using real data sets. 

The M.Sc. in Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University is a 30-credit programme designed for public study. This curriculum integrates social science theories with public health policy. Students can complete the degree in two full-time semesters or via a part-time route, focusing on anthropology, ethics, and sociology.

The Art and Art Education - Art Pedagogy M.A. at Columbia University is a professional master programme delivered in a public study mode. This degree focuses on developing imaginative studio art learning opportunities for diverse ages and contexts, combining curriculum design with advanced artistic development theory.

The M.A. in Early Childhood Education - Initial Certification and Bilingual Extension at Columbia University is a 39-credit programme. Delivered in a public study mode, it prepares bilingual professionals for Birth-Grade 2 settings. Students gain expertise in multicultural urban education through integrated theory and practice.

The M.A. in Early Childhood Education and Teaching Students with Disabilities at Columbia University is a comprehensive public programme. Spanning 1.5 to 2 years, it prepares experts for Birth-Grade 2 settings. Students engage in dual certification pathways, combining rigorous theory with essential full-time student teaching.

The Writing - Nonfiction program at Columbia University offers instruction in a full range of subgenres, from memoir and personal essay to science writing, criticism, humour, research methods, profiles, food writing and lyric essay. 

Candidates for the Master of Science degree are able to pursue this Journalism - Investigative program at Columbia University, which is platform-neutral and is taken in addition to the traditional M.S. curriculum

The Politics program at Columbia University aims to teach students how to think more deeply about social and politics affairs.

The mission of the Film -  Screenwriting and Directing program at Columbia University is to rigorously train storytellers in film, television, and digital media. This concentration is specifically for students who intend to immerse themselves in the art of both writing and directing, many of whom will go on to become writer-directors.

The M.Ed. in Economics and Education (Hons) at Columbia University is a 60-credit postgraduate programme designed for advanced technical training. Available in full-time and part-time study modes, this public course focuses on educational management and policy making through a rigorous academic and professional lens.

The M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology at Columbia University is a 60-credit, full-time online programme designed for aspiring school counselors. This professional course focuses on social justice and experiential training, offering a flexible public study mode for those seeking New York State initial certification.

The M.A. in Mathematics Education (Non-certification track) at Columbia University is a 32-credit postgraduate programme. Designed for public study, it focuses on professional growth for educators through flexible campus-based learning. This degree enhances teaching competencies over a standard one to two-year duration.