Overview

The Science Education program at Columbia University requires a program planned in consultation with an advisor who may also sponsor the master’s paper.

The M.S. degree requires more science subject matter coursework than the Ed.M. degree, while the Ed.M. degree requires more intensive work in education including science education.

The M.S. degree is recommended for science educators who want a professional degree with intensive preparation in science subject matter. This degree is especially appropriate for prospective community college instructors who do not intend to pursue a doctorate immediately.

The Ed.M. degree is recommended for science educators who want a professional degree with intensive preparation in science education. Both degree programs include some depth of study in science, work in the candidate’s specialization, and the development of competence in methods of scholarly analysis. Some credits obtained at the M.A. level may be applied toward the Ed.M. or M.S.

Master of Science

In total, a minimum of 60 course points are required: A minimum of 30 points in breadth of science content courses, 12 points in core science education courses, 6-9 points in professional education courses, 3-6 points in research methodology courses, and 3 points in technology courses. This leaves at most a remaining 6 points of optional studies to be determined in consultation with the advisor.

Master of Education

In total, a minimum of 60 course points are required: A minimum of 15 points in breadth of science content courses, 15 points in core science education courses, 9 points in professional education courses, 6 points in research methodology courses, and 3 points in technology courses. This leaves 12 points of optional studies to be determined in consultation with the advisor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissertation advisement in science education
Dissertation Seminar in Science Education
Research and independent study in science education
Science education research seminar
Internship in science education
Quantitative methods in science education research
Guided supervision of student teaching in science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
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- 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

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Education Natural Sciences Teaching View 1436 other Masters in Teaching 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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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

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38358 USD / year

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38358 USD / year

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38358 USD / year

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Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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Master of Science

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Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

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Campus Location

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Other requirements

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