Master of Arts in Higher & Postsecondary Education
The Master of Arts program develops knowledgeable practitioners in three domains of higher and postsecondary education. Though graduate students will be exposed to each of the domains, they will specialize in one.
- Academic & Developmental Analysis
- The educational core that encompasses teaching and learning, student and professional Development
- Organizational and Institutional Analysis
- A framework that includes institutional planning, organizational development, policymaking, and implementation
- Social/Cultural and Civic Analysis
- Including civic engagement, philanthropy, benefits of higher education in diverse society
Graduates of this program work in a variety of academic and student support positions, as well as in various administrative roles.
Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 terms.
Master of Arts
- Points/Credits: 32
- Entry Terms: Fall
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based, Part-Time Campus-Based
Application Deadlines
| Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Summer | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fall | January 15, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | 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 | |
| At least one (1) letter of recommendation should be academic |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact ORLadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Statement of Purpose
- For more information on our application process and guidelines for the statement of purpose, please visit the Admissions website.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2026-2027)
View catalog information for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.