Teachers College, Columbia University

Prepare to lead
Located in the heart of New York City, Teachers College, Columbia University is the academic home of emerging changemakers who discover, create, and break new ground. While its name reflects a dedication to producing quality educators, Teachers College offers more than 100 academic programs that span four core areas of expertise: education, health, psychology, and leadership. 

Prepare to make a difference
Students in TC’s Education programs examine complex social and political processes, cultural theory, transcultural identity, sociolinguistics, and multiculturalism. They develop a broad and deep understanding of the theory, history, and philosophy of education, and they graduate fully prepared to meet New York State requirements for initial, professional, and specialized certifications. The programs provide extensive student teaching opportunities in classrooms across New York City—the nation’s largest and most diverse school system—and graduates are among the most highly sought-after candidates for teaching positions in New York and nationwide. 

Prepare to understand
Students pursuing degrees in Health Sciences and Human Development gain essential theoretical and clinical experience from distinct and overlapping fields that include language, movement, neuroscience, and nutrition. Through theoretical and clinical training in our neuroscience and speech pathology labs, research centers, and clinics, they learn to identify and address barriers to physical and cognitive well-being. Students further their careers or embark on new ones—becoming speech pathologists, exercise physiologists, researchers, evaluation specialists, nutritionists, neuropsychologists, and occupational therapists. 

Prepare to change minds
Psychology has been a cornerstone of Teachers College since its founding in 1887. Some students prepare for research careers in academia or industry; others work in schools or private practice. Many seek to address the educational, professional, and other psychological needs of a broad crosssection of individuals, families, organizations, schools, and communities worldwide. Emphasizing the link between research and practice, Psychology at Teachers College synthesizes an abiding commitment to social justice with an insistence on rigorous scientific method.

Prepare to grow
Students in Teachers College Leadership, Administration, and Policy programs—many of whom are already accomplished professionals—come to Teachers College to enhance their visions of creating meaningful learning and service environments, to shape public discourse, and to effect policy changes that benefit children and families. They explore issues such as organizational effectiveness, group dynamics and team building, managing organizational conflict, behavioral research, and organization change. 

Our rising leaders draw from programs that seamlessly weave together research and analysis with academic and theoretical knowledge. Students learn through practice in fellowships, internships, colloquia, and networking activities that all lead to impressive careers as principals, administrators, executives, mediators, researchers, policy analysts, consultants, trainers, and public officials.

Prepare to join a legacy
TC’s 90,000+ alumni build on the knowledge and experience they gained at Teachers College to improve lives around the globe. In turn, they bring their insights from the field back to the College to ensure the College remains at the cutting edge. Alumni collectively extend the College’s legacy and impact to diverse fields.

Prepare to apply
Teachers College welcomes applicants with a proven desire to contribute to a smarter, healthier, more equitable and just society. For program-specific information on the application process, deadlines, and requirements, visit tc.edu/admission.