Master of Education (60 Points)
The Ed. M. degree is a research-based Master’s program well suited for current teachers who wish to delve into a deeper study of English Education and/or are considering Doctoral work. This advanced Master's program is a flexible degree allowing students to select, in consultation with a faculty advisor, an array of courses that facilitate their intellectual and professional goals. The 60 points are designed for students to explore their interests widely through in and out of department electives, and intensely through English Education specific literature and research courses. The culminating research paper entails work that results in an original synthesis of a broad reading of theory and research. The Ed.M often acts as a precursor to the Ed.D or Ph.D programs.
Experiences and Exposures:
- World-class faculty come together with a collaborative group of students from around the world to critically engage with theoretical and pedagogical stances that underpin English Education.
- Coursework prioritizes bridging the theory-practice gap to help students understand critical issues in the field, and consider what reflective educators might do in response to them.
- Students will explore their own individual inquiries and conduct original research into issues of critical importance to the field of English Education.

Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025 terms.
Master of Education
- Points/Credits: 60
- Entry Terms: Fall
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based, Part-Time Campus-Based
Application Deadlines
Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
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Spring | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Summer | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Fall | January 15, 2025 | January 15, 2025 | N/A |
Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines, such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.
Application Requirements
Requirement | |
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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 | |
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation | |
Academic Writing Sample | |
At least one (1) letter of recommendation must be academic |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact AHadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2024-2025)
Displaying catalog information for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 terms.
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