Overview

The Science Education (Pre-Service) program at Columbia University provides students with opportunities to study science education theory, the discipline of science (including its histories, philosophies, and epistemologies), and professional education. It also provides students with opportunities to merge these studies with intensive field experiences through field-based assignments, courses, and student teaching experiences.

Upon its completion students earn both an M.A. degree and a New York State initial license to teach Chemistry or Biology or Physics or Earth Science in grades seven through twelve.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science in the environment
Science in secondary school
Urban and multicultural science education
Hip hop and the cultural studies of urban science education
Science in childhood education
Biology methods and curriculum laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Education Natural Sciences View 179 other Masters in Natural Sciences in United States

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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
Supplemental application required (included in online application)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year
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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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