MASTER OF ARTS IN CURRICULUM AND TEACHING, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (PEACE CORPS)
With Professional Certification as a grades 1-6 teacher in New York State
Our program supports three shared philosophical stances underlying our long-standing tradition of preparing teachers as education leaders. These stances include teaching as inquiry, teaching as curriculum making, and teaching for social justice. The overarching intention of the program is to assist educators who expect to exert leadership in their school settings and with their colleagues.
The Jaffe Peace Corps Fellows participate in a rigorous and rewarding program that provides opportunities to both teach and learn with a cohort of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs.) The Jaffe Fellows return from service abroad to make a powerful impact on public school students in New York City. These dedicated individuals teach full-time in high need New York City schools while earning a master’s degree at Teachers College, Columbia University (TC).
Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025 terms.
Master of Arts
- Points/Credits: 32
- Entry Terms: Summer
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based, Part-Time Campus-Based
Certification
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- NY State Professional: 1-6 (Peace Corps Fellows)
Application Deadlines
| Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Summer | January 15, 2025 | January 15, 2025 | 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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) | |
| Interview (phone, video, or in-person) required | |
| Applicants must hold or be eligible for Initial NY State Certification |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact CTadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2024-2025)
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