Master of Arts (35 Points)
This program is designed exclusively for participants in the Peace Corps Fellows Program at Teachers College. Through the 35 points of coursework, students will learn critical pedagogical and theoretical stances in English Education. In addition to your English Education coursework, you will participate in Peace Corps Fellows specific professional development. For more information about becoming a Peace Corps Fellow, please visit their website at https://www.tc.columbia.edu/pcfellows/
Experiences and Exposures:
- Courses are taught by members of Teachers College faculty in English Education in collaboration with the Peace Corps Fellows program.
- You’ll join a collaborative group of students from around the world who bring with them unique perspectives and life experiences.
- Paid full time teaching work during the day mentored by Teachers College faculty and supervisors supports students to apply what they learn in their coursework to their own classrooms.
Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 terms.
Master of Arts
- Points/Credits: 35
- Entry Terms: Spring, Summer
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based
Certification
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- NY State Transitional B: English Language Arts 7-12
Application Deadlines
| Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | November 15, 2026 | November 15, 2026 | N/A |
| Summer | January 15, 2027 | January 15, 2027 | N/A |
| Fall | N/A | N/A | 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 | |
|---|---|
| International applicants are not eligible to apply for this program and are encouraged to consider other program options (those living outside of the United States with a valid U.S. passport are eligible and encouraged to apply) | |
| 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 | |
| Video essay required (included in online application) | |
| Supplemental application required (included in online application) | |
| Interview (phone, video, or in-person) required for all applicants |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact AHadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2026-2027)
View catalog information for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.