Welcome to the Education Policy program
The degree programs in Education Policy examine both formal and informal institutions of schooling and the political, legal, bureaucratic, organizational, economic, and social factors that affect both schools and the broader educational enterprise. Students address critical problems affecting education, develop a broad and inclusive view of the kinds of issues facing policymakers, and are encouraged to study and reflect on the processes by which research becomes linked to policy and practice. Our graduates embark on policy careers in government agencies, national school reform organizations, non-profit groups dedicated to advocacy, private research institutes, and higher education institutions.
Education Policy Virtual Information Session
The Fall 2023 webinar for prospective students premiered on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 9:30 am. If you would like to get the transcript of the EPOL open house webinar 2023, please contact David Estrella at epsaadmission@tc.columbia.edu at Admissions.
Degree Programs
M.A. in Education Policy
Our 33-credit M.A. degree focuses on the preparation of policy analysts, policy advocates, and education researchers. Student become experts in a range of educational policy issues and gain tools for policy analysis.
Ed.M. in Education Policy
The advanced 60-credit Ed.M. is for students who have already acquired an M.A. with at least some coursework with education policy content. Graduate students focus on a policy area relevant to their interests.
Ph.D. in Education Policy
The campus-based Ph.D. degree in Education Policy prepares its graduates to build new knowledge, teach new leaders, and craft new policies. The program may be completed in 75 credits, of which up to 30 credits may be transferred from another graduate institution.
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- Doctor of Philosophy
- Master of Arts
- Master of Education