Overview

The Curriculum and Teaching M.Ed. at Columbia University provides an advanced platform for educators to develop specialised expertise in leadership and pedagogy. This flexible programme of study is designed for professionals working across various educational settings who wish to challenge inequalities and imagine new possibilities for learning. Students engage deeply with the principles of curriculum design while conducting original inquiry into contemporary educational issues.

Why Curriculum and Teaching at Columbia University?

This programme stands out for its focus on social justice and its commitment to challenging educational inequalities. Students benefit from the extensive resources of a world-renowned graduate school of education, gaining access to interdisciplinary coursework across various departments. The curriculum is designed to be highly customisable, allowing practitioners to align their academic research with their specific professional goals and institutional contexts.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 19179 per semester
National fee: USD 19179 per semester
Local fee: USD 19179 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured around a core of essential theory and practice, complemented by a wide range of interdisciplinary electives. Modules may include:

Curriculum Theory and History
Principles of Teaching and Learning
Designing Curriculum and Instruction
Project Seminar
Disability, Exclusion, and Schooling
Immigration and Curriculum
Gender, Difference, and Curriculum
Globalization, Democracy, and Curriculum
Young Children and Social Policy

Careers with Curriculum and Teaching

Graduates of this programme are well-prepared for high-level leadership roles within the education sector. Many alumni progress to become administrative leaders in schools or specialist curriculum designers for diverse learning organisations. The degree also serves as a robust foundation for those intending to pursue doctoral-level research. Professional outcomes include roles in facilitating professional development, conducting educational inquiry as master teachers, and providing expert consultancy to educational agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Disability in contexts
Differentiating instruction in inclusive classrooms
Immigration and curriculum
Curriculum and teaching in urban areas
Multicultural approaches to teaching young children
Critical perspectives in secondary education
Literacy, culture, and the teaching of reading
School change
Differentiated curriculum for gifted students

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

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
Two (2) years full-time teaching experience is expected
Many students hold an initial masters degree, While this is not required, applicants without a prior masters might consider the MA-CURR program

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

38358 USD / year

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Out-of-State

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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