Psychology | Teachers College, Columbia University

Programs in Psychology

Dive into human development and psychology over the course of the lifespan with the Psychology programs at Teachers College, Columbia University.

The Psychology programs at Teachers College are dedicated to understanding human development in families, schools, and communities. Our students are involved in the classroom as well as clinical and research settings

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12 Psychology graduate programs

Experiential learning is a huge part of our programs. The foundational skills and group counseling classes involve role playing what it’s like to be a counselor, and students are given direct feedback from professors."

Becky Reed, Lecturer, School Counseling

We talk about the stigma around counseling a lot in our program. A great way to combat that is to educate those who don't have an immediate trust in the field for valid reasons."

Asher Bank, M.A./M.Ed. in School Counseling

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At TC, we teach clinical psychologists, data analysts, mental health professionals, psychotherapists, and educators. Our students get hands-on experience in labs, on-campus clinics, and those around the city. How will you make an impact?

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LEARN AND PRACTICE IN ONE PLACE

From clinical and counseling psychology to human development, our programs span an array of populations and specialties. Students develop hands-on research and clinical experience in labs at Teachers College where they are able to examine risk and resilience in veterans, psychotherapy methods, clinical intervention, and more. Our School Counseling students roleplay sessions and provide one another with in-the-moment feedback. Our graduates hold positions in teaching, research, counseling, administration, and psychotherapy.

BE A PART OF HISTORY

TC is the home of firsts for the discipline of Psychology. Educational psychology launched at TC in 1899, soon to be joined by psychologist John Dewey. We offer 12 programs in psychology including two in Psychology in Education: General and Spirituality Mind Body – the first Ivy League curriculum to combine spirituality and evidence-based research within clinical psychology. Our students engage in experiential learning and teaching, contemplative inquiry, and collaboration and research that allow them to connect not only to their work, but to themselves on a deeper level.

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For more than a century, Teachers College has been home to rigorous academic study that makes a difference in people's lives. Work toward true change with us – sign up to learn more or start your application today.

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